Massimo Persian Restaurant London

Restaurant · Middle EasternChilds Hill4.7 (250 Google reviews)

10+ gluten-free dishes

37 dishes marked gluten free

47 dishesmenu read 10 Novmassimorestaurant.co.uk

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Persian and Gilani Food Menu

Cold Starter

  • Zeytoon Parvardeh Gilani£7

    Green olives combined with ground walnuts, garlic, angelica, a touch of dried herbs and a splash of fresh pomegranate juice

    VegetarianLikely nuts

  • Kal Kabab Gilani£7

    Grilled smoked aubergine, mixed with ground walnuts, fresh herbs, garlic, angelica, pomegranate paste and pomegranate juice

    VegetarianFree of glutenLikely nuts

  • Mast o Khiar Gilani£7

    A refreshing blend of thick yogurt and cucumber, seasoned with dried mint, garnished with raisins, crushed walnuts and dry rose

    VegetarianFree of glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Salad Shirazi£7

    A refreshing mix of chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, dried mint, dressed with fresh lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil

    Vegan

  • Salad Fasl£7

    Sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce and fresh lemon, mixed with special dressing made from olive oil, dill and mayonnaise

    VegetarianFree of glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Torshi Hafte Bijar£5

    Persian mixed pickles

    Vegan

  • Sir Torshi£5

    Persian pickled garlic

    Vegan

  • Naan Sangak£1.50

    A whole-grain traditional bread

    VeganLikely gluten

  • Gilani Style Mezze£10

    A traditional Gilani style mezze featuring broad beans, pickled peppers & garlic, cucumber, dalar, walnuts, radish and fresh garlic

    VegetarianFree of glutenLikely nuts

Warm Starter

  • Mirza Ghasemi Gilani£8

    A traditional blend of smoky grilled aubergines, tomatoes, garlic and fried egg

    VegetarianFree of gluten, dairyLikely egg

  • Dokhtare Loose Gilani£8

    Grilled smoky aubergine, grilled tomatoes, garlic, pomegranate paste, walnuts, traditional Gilani herbs and angelica

    VeganLikely nuts

  • Kashke Bademjan£8

    Fried aubergine mixed with dried mint, garlic, sour yogurt and sautéed onions, garnished with walnuts and crispy onions

    VegetarianFree of glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Koofteh Tabrizi£12

    Traditional lamb meatball made with minced meat, rice, split peas, herbs, onion, dried plums, raisins and tomato paste

    Free of gluten

  • Gamberoon£12

    Fried tiger prawns mixed with garlic, onion and fresh lemon juice served with a homemade tomato sauce

    Free of gluten, dairyLikely shellfish

  • Meygo Kababi£12

    A skewer of grilled king prawns marinated in saffron, peppers, garlic, onion and fresh lemon juice

    Free of glutenLikely shellfish

  • Ashe Doogh Ardabili£8

    A traditional tangy yogurt soup with chickpeas, rice, fresh herbs, garlic, egg, a touch of wheat flour and mint. Allergens: wheat, eggs and…

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Baghala Ghatogh Gilani£12

    Slow-cooked fava bean stew, mixed with fresh and dried dill and garlic, cooked with butter and topped with a boiled egg. Allergens: eggs…

    VegetarianFree of glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

Fish Dishes

  • Pala Mahi Gilani£23

    A whole sea bass marinated to perfection, fried until crispy on the outside and tender inside, served with fragrant saffron rice and…

    Free of gluten, dairyLikely fish

  • Ghaliyeh Meygo Jonob£21

    King prawns slow-cooked with aromatic coriander and fenugreek, tangy tamarind, tomatoes, garlic, and a hint of lemon, served with saffron…

    Free of glutenLikely shellfish

  • Ghaliyeh Mahi Jonob£21

    A southern Persian salmon stew with fried salmon, chopped coriander, fenugreek leaves, tamarind, tomato, garlic, onion and lemon juice…

    Free of glutenLikely fish

Persian Dishes

  • Baghala Ghatogh Gilani£18

    Slow-cooked fava bean stew with fresh and dried dill and garlic, topped with a boiled egg served with saffron rice

    VegetarianFree of glutenLikely egg

  • Torshi Tareh Gilani£18

    A slow-cooked blend of fresh and dried herbs, garlic, sour orange juice, eggs and rice gently combined and served with saffron rice

    VegetarianFree of gluten, dairyLikely egg

  • Anar Bij Gilani£19

    Slow-cooked sour herb stew with meatballs, garlic, onion, pomegranate paste and ground walnuts served with saffron rice

    Free of gluten, dairyLikely nuts

  • Gamaj Kabab Gilani£19

    Slow-cooked tender diced beef with onion, garlic, fresh and dried herbs pomegranate juice and paste, and ground walnuts, served with…

    Free of gluten, dairyLikely nuts

  • Fesenjan Gilani£19

    Tender slow cooked chicken leg gently simmered with onions, rich pomegranate paste, and finely ground walnuts, served with saffron rice

    Free of gluten, dairyLikely nuts

  • Ghooreh Mosama Gilani£19

    Slow-cooked baby chicken legs in a rich tomato sauce with onions, sour grapes and aubergine served with saffron rice

    Free of gluten

  • Khoresht Bademjan Gilani£19

    Slow-cooked, tender diced lamb in a rich tomato purée sauce, fried aubergines, served with saffron rice

    Free of gluten

  • Zereshk Polo Tehrooni£19

    Slow-cooked baby chicken legs in a tomato based sauce with onions, garnished with barberries, sliced almonds and pistachios, served with…

    Free of glutenLikely nuts

  • Ghorme Sabzi Tehrooni£19

    Slow-cooked tender diced lamb stew with a blend of fresh herbs, beans and dried Persian lime, served with saffron rice

    Free of gluten

  • Gheimeh Nesar Ghazvini£19

    Slow-cooked, tender diced lamb stew in a rich tomato purée sauce, garnished with barberries, sour orange peel, sliced almonds and…

    Free of glutenLikely nuts

  • Shami Roodbari Gilani£19

    Slow-cooked pan-fried Persian patties made with minced lamb, onion, parsley, coriander, basil and mint served with saffron rice

    Free of gluten, dairy

  • Baghali Polo Mazandarani£20

    Slow-cooked baby lamb shank with chopped onions, garlic and herbs, served with rice infused with dill, garlic and broad beans, and saffron…

    Free of gluten

  • Morgh Lavangi Gilani£21

    Slow-cooked, marinated poussin baby chicken in unsalted butter stuffed with a blend of herbs, barberries, pomegranate juice and sour orange…

    Free of glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Akbar Joojeh Mazandarani£21

    Slow cooked marinated poussin in unsalted butter, served with a special sauce made from pomegranate paste, garlic, traditional herbs, dried…

    Free of glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

Persian Grills

  • Kabab Torsh Gilani£23

    A skewer of tender grilled lamb cannon fillet marinated in saffron, garlic, parsley, walnuts, onion and pomegranate juice, served with…

    Free of gluten, dairyLikely nuts

  • Jooje Torsh Gilani£21

    A skewer of tender grilled chicken breast marinated in saffron, garlic, parsley, walnuts, onion, lemon and pomegranate juice, served with…

    Free of gluten, dairyLikely nuts

  • Kaseh Kabab Ardebili£21

    A skewer of tender grilled lamb cannon fillet marinated in saffron, served over rice mixed with mashed grilled tomatoes, sumac and butter

    Free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Chenje Kabab£21

    A skewer of tender grilled lamb cannon fillet marinated in saffron, garlic and onion served with saffron rice and a grilled tomato

    Free of gluten

  • Jooje Kabab£21

    A skewer of tender grilled chicken breast marinated in saffron, garlic, onion and lemon and served with saffron rice and a grilled tomato

    Free of gluten

  • Ozoon Boroon Gilani£28

    A skewer of grilled sturgeon served with traditional Gilani sauce made with fried tomatoes, garlic, sour orange juice, extra virgin olive…

    Free of glutenLikely fish

  • Mahi Kababi£23

    Whole grilled sea bass marinated in garlic, lemon, olive oil, angelica and dill served with saffron rice and a grilled tomatoes

    Free of gluten, dairyLikely fish

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Cold Starter

  • Gilani Style Mezze£10

    A traditional Gilani mezze featuring broad beans, pickled peppers, cucumber, dalar, walnuts, radish and fresh garlic.

    VegetarianLikely nuts

Warm Starter

  • Ashe Doogh Ardabili£8

    A traditional tangy yogurt soup with chickpeas, rice, fresh herbs, garlic, egg, a touch of flour and mint.

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Baghala Ghatogh Gilani£12

    Slow-cooked fava bean stew, mixed with fresh and dried dill and garlic, topped with a boiled egg.

    VegetarianLikely dairyLikely egg

Persian Dishes

  • Shami Roodbari Gilani£19

    Pan-fried Persian lamb patties with onion, parsley, coriander, basil and mint, served with saffron rice

    Free of gluten, dairy

  • Baghali Polo Mazandarani£20

    Slow-cooked baby lamb shank with onion, garlic and herbs, served with fragrant rice infused with dill and broad beans.

    Free of gluten

Persian Grills

  • Mahi Kababi£23

    Whole grilled sea bass marinated in garlic, lemon, olive oil, angelica and dill, served with saffron rice and grilled tomato.

    Free of gluten, dairy

What the menu saysMenu guide states: "No gluten-free or dairy-free suitability is confirmed by this guide." Gluten-free labels are as printed on the menus.
  • Menu guide states: "No gluten-free or dairy-free suitability is confirmed by this guide." Gluten-free labels are as printed on the menus.
  • Source guide: some ingredients are still being checked and other allergens may be present; no gluten-free or dairy-free suitability is confirmed by the guide. Walnuts, almonds and pistachios feature in many dishes.

Good to know

Restaurant

Facts

FactDetail
Address16 Pennine Parade, London NW2 1NT, United Kingdom, Childs Hill
AreaBarnet
KindRestaurant · Middle Eastern
Phone+44 20 8213 6051
Websitemassimorestaurant.co.uk
BookingOnline through Book online
Google rating4.7 from 250 reviews
Menu read10 Nov 2026 from massimorestaurant.co.uk
Hours
  • Monday1pm–11pm
  • Tuesday1pm–11pm
  • Wednesday1pm–11pm
  • Thursday1pm–11pm
  • Friday1pm–11pm
  • Saturday1pm–11pm
  • Sunday1pm–10pm
MapOpen in Google Maps

What diners say

No diner ratings yet.

Ratings are diners’ own experience. They don’t make a dish safe; neither do we.

Where this comes from

Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.

Questions about Massimo Persian Restaurant London

Does Massimo Persian Restaurant London have gluten-free options?

Yes: 37 dishes are gluten free as served, from the menu read 10 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Massimo Persian Restaurant London coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “Menu guide states: "No gluten-free or dairy-free suitability is confirmed by this guide." Gluten-free labels are as printed on the menus.”. Eatcrush reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.

When is Massimo Persian Restaurant London open?

Monday: 1pm–11pm. Tuesday: 1pm–11pm. Wednesday: 1pm–11pm. Thursday: 1pm–11pm. Friday: 1pm–11pm. Saturday: 1pm–11pm. Sunday: 1pm–10pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

Can I book Massimo Persian Restaurant London online?

Yes, through Book online: https://massimorestaurant.co.uk/reservation/

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