Some restaurants earn a place in your life that has little to do with the occasion. They become the address you return to for a celebration, a reunion, or simply for food that carries the memory of home. For many in Bahrain, Takht Jamsheed has held that place for years. The island favourite recently opened its newest home at Marassi Galleria, bringing with it the same kitchen, the same care, and the dishes that regulars have returned for season after season. All of this is set within a Persian royal court setting.
The restaurant built its reputation on time-honoured Persian recipes, and it now sits within one of the island’s most talked-about destinations. The setting is regal, yet the culinary craft and the welcome remain exactly as diners remember them.
If you have not yet made the journey to the new location, consider this your invitation. The menu that earned Takht Jamsheed its standing among Bahrain’s best Persian restaurants has travelled with it, along with the gracious, considered hospitality that has always distinguished the experience.
To step inside Takht Jamsheed has always felt like crossing into a royal residence, and the Marassi space carries that spirit further. The name itself recalls Takht-e Jamshid, the Persian name for Persepolis, the ceremonial palace city of ancient Persia, and the room lives up to the association. Ornate rugs hang from the ceiling and sit framed within wooden walls, while imperial vases and striking lampshades fill the space, setting the tone for an evening that is as cultural as it is culinary.
The atmosphere is refined without ever feeling formal. Soft traditional music, considered lighting, and carefully chosen details throughout the room make it suited to family gatherings, unhurried dinners, and occasions worth marking in style. The room is made for lingering, and that sense of unhurried space is part of its luxury.
At the heart of the kitchen is a commitment to preserving the authenticity of Iranian cuisine while keeping it generous and welcoming. The cooking leans on tradition, and every plate reflects recipes refined over generations.
The Chelo Kabab Kubideh Zaffarani, juicy skewers of lamb served with saffron-scented rice, is a dish regulars never tire of. The Baghali Polo Ba Mahicheh, a lamb shank with dill and broad bean rice, tastes of the slow, patient cooking ritual that defines the Persian table.
Newcomers do well to start with a Salad Shirazi or a Pish Ghazaye Mitra, both light and refreshing, a fine contrast to the richness of the mains that follow.
For something less familiar, the Loghmeh Saffarani rewards the curious appetite, combining grilled lamb with pistachio, walnut, and sesame, layered with herbs and spices that linger long after the last bite. The Siniye Ramsar, generous and full of flavour, shows the depth of the Persian table at its most traditional.
What brings people back is the consistency. The flavours stay true to their roots, the service is warm and assured, and the sense of being transported through food remains as it always was. The kitchen has held that standard for years. The staff know the menu well and are happy to guide first-time guests through it, which makes the experience feel personal rather than rehearsed.
For anyone drawn to food with history and depth, Takht Jamsheed remains a defining name in Bahrain’s dining scene. The Marassi location offers longtime guests a fresh setting to enjoy the dishes they already know and offers new diners an easy introduction to Persian cuisine done right.
The recipes are the same ones that built the restaurant’s reputation, prepared with the same attention to detail. The room still feels like a passage into a Persian palace, and the welcome is as gracious as ever. For residents and visitors seeking authentic Persian dining in Bahrain, the new home at Marassi offers it within a setting that honours the cuisine’s royal heritage.
Location: Marassi Al Bahrain
Opening hours: 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm (weekdays) | 12:00 pm to 11:00 pm (weekends)
Reservations: 37008811
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