Persian Cottage
📍 2 Benson St, Middlesbrough TS5 6JQ, UK
About Persian Cottage
Persian Cottage is a highly-regarded restaurant nestled in Middlesbrough, offering an authentic taste of traditional Persian cuisine. With an impressive Google rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from nearly 700 reviews, it's a clear favourite among locals and visitors. Guests consistently praise the welcoming atmosphere and the genuine, heartfelt service provided by the team, making every visit a memorable experience.
The menu at Persian Cottage features a wide array of classic Persian dishes, celebrated for their rich flavours and generous portions. Popular choices mentioned by diners include succulent kebabs like Soltani and Koobideh, alongside fragrant rice dishes such as Zereshkt Pollo. Reviewers often highlight the authenticity of the food, noting how dishes like Olivieh Salad are served with freshly baked naan. The efficient service ensures a pleasant dining experience. Please note, the restaurant does not serve alcohol, but patrons are welcome to bring their own.
Visiting Information
Persian Cottage is open daily from 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM. The restaurant boasts excellent accessibility features, including a wheelchair-accessible entrance, restroom, and seating. For convenience, a variety of payment options are accepted, including credit cards, debit cards, and NFC payments.
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📍 2 Benson St, Middlesbrough TS5 6JQ, UK
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Showing 5 of 699 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 5 February 2026.
You must visit this restaurant. The service was so welcoming, wonderful owner and staff. Nothing was too much trouble, a true gem. The food was authentic, huge portions and honestly incredible. Olivieh salah starter came with a huge warm naan, the chicken (zereshkt pollo) fell off the bone. The koobideh kebab was perfectly done. I could not reccomend this restaurant enough and I will be back again very soon!
Absolutely delicious food. It is served quickly and the service is really friendly. The portions are generous, and you can't help but keep trying to squeeze more food in despite being full! It's worth noting that they don't serve alcohol here, but you can bring your own (I didn't notice if you pay a corkage or not). I'd recommend the grill platter for 2 if you can't decide between what to have as it has a few different meats on. It wasn't our first visit, so we knew not to fill up on starters as the mains are filling enough. There is a kids menu with the usual beige offerings if you have picky children. We just ordered a selection of things to share rather than order from that, and the kids were happy to enjoy the same as we had. I recommend this place to anyone asking for somewhere to eat in Middlesbrough. It's not a fancy restaurant, but it is an extremely good and friendly one.
Beautiful restaurant with plenty of parking space. Food was amazing. I recommend soltani which is marinated tenderloin grilled with kofta, saffron rice, butter and grilled tomato and pepper.
I love the food, everything is really good, I love it. I was with a group of six. Everyone gave thumbs up.
I recently visited Persian Cottage in Middlesbrough and was absolutely blown away by the delicious food and warm hospitality. The flavours were authentic and rich, portions were generous, and the ingredients tasted fresh and high-quality. The atmosphere was cosy and inviting, making it a perfect spot for both family dinners and casual outings. The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, adding to the overall fantastic experience. If you're looking for authentic Persian cuisine in Middlesbrough, this is the place.