Golestan Persian Grill

Golestan Persian Grill is a Persian restaurant inside the Sheraton Bahrain Hotel at 6 Palace Avenue in the Diplomatic Area of Manama, Bahrain. Persian cooking has a long presence in Bahrain, reflecting centuries of trade and cultural exchange across the Gulf, and Golestan brings the grill-centred side of that tradition to a hotel setting. It is rated 4.5 out of 5 on Eatapp. No chef lineage or Michelin context is attached, so the interest lies in the cuisine and the consistency of its grills.

The signature dish is chelo kebab, the classic Iranian combination of char-grilled kebab served over steamed rice, usually with grilled tomato and butter. Saffron rice with grilled lamb is another staple, and the menu typically includes koobideh minced-meat skewers, joojeh chicken, stews such as ghormeh sabzi and fesenjan, and Persian starters including yoghurt dips and herb platters. Meals finish with saffron ice cream or tea. Portions are generous and suited to sharing, and rice is served in quantity with every grill.

The dining room is calm and traditional in style, with warm decor and a quieter pace than the busier Adliya venues. Dress is smart casual. Because it sits in a hotel, the crowd mixes guests, local Persian-food regulars and business diners from the Diplomatic Area. The drinks list is mostly non-alcoholic, focusing on doogh, the salted yoghurt drink, as well as tea, juices and soft drinks. Prices are mid-range, about BHD 10-22 per person.

Eatapp lists lunch from about 12:30 to 14:45 and dinner from about 19:30 to 23:30 daily, although visitors should confirm these times. Reservations can be made through the Eatapp page for Golestan Sheraton Diplomatic Area or through the hotel. Booking is advisable for Thursday and Friday dinner, while weekday lunch is easy to arrange and usually quieter.