Looking for private dining in Kensington? Apadana offers a characterful setting for group dining, with the option to hire the restaurant exclusively for up to 60 guests. Located just west of Central London, this long-established Iranian restaurant is well suited to celebrations, from birthday dinners and anniversary parties to corporate events and gatherings with friends, family or colleagues.
Inside, the space feels warm and full of personality, with wooden floors, wooden tables and banquet-style seating arranged to bring guests together. Rich terracotta tones sit alongside a deep green feature wall, decorated with gold embossed artwork and framed prints inspired by Persian spices and ingredients. Patterned textiles and upholstered seating add colour and texture, while mirrors and soft lighting help create a cosy, inviting atmosphere. Outside, a small on-street terrace is framed by trailing plants and flowers, offering an additional spot for dining in warmer months.
Established in 1967, Apadana is one of the UK’s earliest Iranian restaurants and has built a strong reputation for its authentic Persian cooking. The kitchen focuses on halal-certified dishes that celebrate traditional recipes and bold, aromatic flavours.
Starters include hummus, grilled aubergine and chicken wings marinated with saffron, mayonnaise and lemon. Mains showcase classic Persian dishes such as succulent grilled chicken fillet marinated in saffron, alongside baghali polo with lamb shank, a fragrant rice dish with dill. Other options include chicken biryani with onions and peppers, as well as vegetarian dishes such as chelo khoresht bademjoon - stew with fried aubergine in a tomato-based sauce.
Desserts include Persian ice cream with saffron and pistachios and faloodeh, a sweet frozen sorbet made of vermicelli noodles and sugar.