Gol-e Rezaieh

Tehran


Photos of Western rock and movie royalty (Freddie Mercury in particular) gaze down from the walls of this compact cafe, one of Tehran’s oldest. It's a favourite of intellectuals, journalists, writers and artists, and a great place to enjoy a breakfast or lunch of traditional dishes (such as the stew khoresht), including vegetarian options.


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