Takht Jamsheed Persian Restaurant
تخت جمشيد
A classic Persian restaurant inside The Gulf Hotel, renowned for its kebabs and live music, named Best Iranian Restaurant at the FACT Awards 2025.
Located inside The Gulf Hotel Bahrain in Manama, this is one of Bahrain's most iconic Persian restaurants. It won Best Iranian Restaurant at the FACT Dining Awards 2025 and was named Best MENA Restaurant by Time Out Bahrain in 2024. The signature namesake kebab is a blend of chicken and lamb seasoned with cheese and nuts. Other popular dishes include kebab koubideh, ghormeh sabzi stew, and the eggplant appetizer kashk bademjan. The restaurant features live music, offering both set menus and à la carte options. Reservations are recommended for dinner. Tripadvisor lists the price range around USD 40–70. The hotel is located near Adliya, easily accessible by taxi, and offers valet parking.
Opening hours
Sun–Wed & Sat approx. 12:00–23:00; Thu–Fri until 24:00 (sources vary, some list later hours)
Nearby sights
- Al Fateh Grand Mosque
- Adliya Block 338
- Beit Al Quran
- Bahrain National Museum
- Manama Souq
- Bahrain World Trade Center
- Bahrain National Theatre
- Bab Al Bahrain