Sadaf Restaurant (Garden) Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The food is always very good and fresh."
• "The special bread truly is special. All of the lamb dishes we've tried have been superb, especially the lamb koresh."
• "The lamb was tender, sweet and just delicious."
• "Salad and grilled chicken was so tasty, and the salad was refreshing."
• "The food was incredibly tasty, and we especially enjoyed the shared plates that allowed us to sample a bit of everything."
• "The food was very delicious. I enjoyed a lot the lunch today."
• "The food was amazing !!! tasty tasty tasty! Everything was super fresh and tasteful."

Cons:

• "Rice had a bad smell and didn't taste right and the chicken was undercooked and pink."
• "The food we ordered was not tasty and fresh."
• "Although we use to come to this place all times. It has lost its appeal, even the food has gone down."
• "Grilled fish a bit too burnt and pomegranate chicken had too little chicken with too much over sweet sauce."
• "The stew was supposed to be served with lamb, but it was obviously beef!"
• "Food was bad and has a dust taste."
• "The salad Olovieh was too slimy. The mirza ghasemi was not authentic and had way too much tumeric."

Service

Pros:

• "The staff were great and the food is always very fresh, tasty and reasonably priced."
• "Amazing staff working here special Ali was very kind and nice to me."
• "The service we received was so amazing and the stuff was very friendly!"
• "The standout, however, was the impeccable customer service. The staff went above and beyond to make the dining experience memorable."
• "Very cooperative staff even in the busy times."
• "The staff was not only attentive but also exceptionally friendly, making us feel welcome throughout our visit."
• "The servers were all so kind and helpful, they had incredible knowledge and overall it was a really smooth service."

Cons:

• "Went there with my family, the customer service was non existent, no greetings, they dont know how to communicate."
• "Please avoid coming here with children, this old person behind the counter will terrorise them."
• "The bahaviour of staff was rude and unprofessional."
• "Staff was pathetic, Very Kids unfriendly."
• "The staff's attitude was much to be desired; they were impolite and lacked professionalism, which created an unwelcoming atmosphere."
• "Their staff weren’t too friendly."
• "Probably the WORST customer service I’ve had in London."

Ambiance and Location

Pros:

• "The ambiance of the place was amazing."
• "We loved the lively ambience, location, service and most of all...the food."
• "The atmosphere was amazing."
• "The ambiance was lively and busy."
• "Conveniently located just off High Street Kensington, this Persian restaurant was really nice."
• "The restaurant is really nice, it gives authentic vibes and it's located in a splendid area."
• "The first thing that strikes you when you arrive at Sadaf Gardens is the stunning decor."

Cons:

• "We were 3 friends with their families and we waited outside this restaurant for good 40 minutes on road they first asked us our number of person and let us wait and at the end said sorry you have 'to many kids with you' we cannot let you in."
• "I sat outside with a friend in evening, it's not recommended as we were right beside cross roads of busy side streets so we ate car fumes as they slowed & accelerated."
• "Also compared to other Persian restaurant I visited, the atmosphere of this restaurant is very cold and boring."
• "The dining room is a bit crowded and the decor is ordinary (but with a few interesting photos and other paraphernalia)."
• "Place seems to be overcrowded with too many tables on small area and disturbing lighting effect which gave me a bit of headache."
• "Tables were placed too close to each other. Could hear our neighbours talking. Got a little comfortable."
• "It was super busy and loud."

Value for Money

Pros:

• "The portions huge and prices were good."
• "Fair prices, great food."
• "Highly recommend this place, reasonably priced for great food..."
• "The restaurant also offers a set menu, which is excellent value for money and allows you to try a range of dishes."
• "The quality is really good and the price for what it offers is really fantastic."
• "This is one of the best Persian restaurant in England, simple and most importantly value for money."
• "The prices at Sadaf Gardens are reasonable for the quality of the food and the location, and the portion sizes are generous."

Cons:

• "The staff were sparse and the prices high (one kids ice cream was £4 for a half scoop but in some plastic junk toy!)."
• "Very very expensive."
• "Prices are a tad high. e.g. they charge 4.5 quid for a glass of carrot juice."
• "Food: 3/10 Value for money: 5/10 Price: £80 for two people."
• "The quality of the food was average, and especially the dishes were too oily, which took away from the overall taste and satisfaction."
• "Like all other Persian restaurants a bit expensive."
• "The food’s prices were so high but portion of the food was good."