Seemor
Seymour Kitchen | Home-style Persian CuisineBWorth Trying
5a Seymour Pl, London W1H 5BA
· Persian restaurant, Restaurant
· 4.8/5 Google (580 reviews)
Reservations · Delivery · Takeout · Outdoor seating
Cozy Marylebone Persian spot with warmly attentive service, excellent dips and rice, mixed feedback on stews, and fair-to-good value for central London.
Why it gets a B for overall quality
Seymour Kitchen delivers solid neighborhood dining through warm, attentive service and strong execution on signature dips and herbed rice, but inconsistent stew seasoning and balance prevents higher grades. The very tight dining room further limits appeal, though generous portions and central Marylebone location offer good value for casual Persian dining.
Restaurant Summary
On a Marylebone side street, this cozy room hums with warm hospitality and the aroma of dill rice. Service is often called helpful and kind, with staff guiding first-timers through the menu. One diner noted, "The dips were full of flavor and the room felt welcoming." The cooking leans traditional Persian with a home-style touch: smoky aubergine dips, fragrant herbed rice, tender lamb cutlets, and salmon with saffron. Stews inspire debate—some find them comforting and balanced, others wish for deeper seasoning or brighter pomegranate notes. Build a meal around the small plates and rice if you like big, satisfying flavors without restaurant theatrics. Families do fine here thanks to simple, familiar options like rice, grilled chicken, bread, and yoghurt. Space is tight, so strollers and large parties may find it snug. There is no kids menu on the snapshot, but shared starters and mild mains suit many children.
At a Glance
- Excellent dips and herbed rice consistently praised
- Warm, attentive guidance for first-time Persian diners
- Stew seasoning and balance vary by visit
- Very small dining room; tables can feel tight
- Good value for central London, especially with shared starters
What Sets It Apart
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- intimate_home_style_setting
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What People Love
- Fragrant, fluffy dill rice that anchors the meal
- Smoky aubergine dips with warm bread
- Genuinely friendly, guiding service
- Cozy, neighborhood feel off the main drag
Points of Concern
- Stews and some mains read as under-seasoned for some palates
- Tight seating and occasional draft in colder months
- Bread portions and some items feel pricey to value-minded diners
- One-off reports of reservation communication and service missteps
Service & Dining Experience
Service StyleTable Service
Average Cost£36-£52 per person
ReservationsRecommended
What to Order
- Start with an aubergine dip and barbari (£3.50), share a stew (£16-21), and add Sabzi Polo (£6.50) if you love dill rice.
Perfect For
- A casual date with comforting Persian flavors
- Sharing small plates with a friend
- Solo lunch near Hyde Park
- Introducing someone to Persian cuisine
Location Insights
Area: Affluent Marylebone side street near Marble Arch; boutique shops and cafes attract office workers and residents.
Safety: Generally very safe, well-lit streets with steady pedestrian traffic day and evening.
Nearby: Close to Hyde Park and Oxford Street; mix of neighborhood regulars and destination diners.
MaryleboneMarylebone offers a sophisticated dining scene with a mix of upscale restaurants, boutique cafes, and traditional pubs. The area is known for its charming streets, boutique shopping, and a quieter atmosphere compared to the busier parts of the West End, making it popular for relaxed yet stylish dining experiences.
Seymour PlaceSeymour Place is a quieter, residential street within Marylebone that benefits from proximity to major shopping and entertainment hubs while maintaining a calm, neighborhood feel. Dining here tends to be more intimate and less tourist-driven, appealing to locals and visitors looking for a refined but relaxed environment.
Practical Information
Opening Hours
Monday08:00–22:00
Tuesday08:00–22:00
Wednesday08:00–22:00
Thursday08:00–22:00
Friday08:00–22:00
Saturday09:00–22:00
Sunday09:00–16:00
Available: Reservations, Delivery, Takeout, Outdoor seating
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