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Persian Restaurant

Persian Empire

69-71 Upper Parliament Street, Nottingham

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Down-to-earth restaurant preparing hearty kebab plates with rice, plus stews & vegetarian dishes. Summary via Google

About Persian Empire

Persian Empire occupies a straightforward setting on Upper Parliament Street, with menus built around kebab plates served with rice, alongside stews and vegetarian options. The kitchen holds a five-star food hygiene rating.

The restaurant accepts bookings and welcomes children and groups. Diners report generous portions and note the use of saffron rice and aromatic spices in the cooking. Staff are described as friendly, and prices are reasonable, though some reviews mention that service can be patchy.

Opening hours

Monday
12:00 – 10:00 PM
Tuesday
12:00 – 10:00 PM
Wednesday
12:00 – 10:00 PM
Thursday
12:00 – 10:00 PM
Friday
12:00 – 10:00 PM
Saturday
12:00 – 10:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 – 9:00 PM

What's nearby

  • May Sum Buffet Restaurant next door
  • Nottingham Central Jobcentre next door
  • Starbucks Coffee next door
  • 400 Rabbits next door
  • Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall next door

Distances as the crow flies, via Google

Diners like this restaurant's authentic Persian cuisine, especially the flavorful kebabs, stews, and aromatic saffron rice, with generous portions. They also highlight the friendly and welcoming staff, reasonable prices, and pleasant ambiance.

Some reviews mention the service can be inattentive.

Summary via Google

At a glance

Guest rating
4.4 / 5 (654 reviews)
Dogs allowed
No
Good for children
Yes
Good for groups
Yes
Booking required
Yes
Food hygiene rating
5 out of 5 – Very good
Destination
Nottingham

Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency.