About Persepolis Supermarket and Café
Persepolis café and supermarket provides quality freshly prepared food and drinks to customers throughout the local area of Peckham, South East London. The cafe is located Peckham High Street and its colourful and charming character is retained through its small room and sash windows whilst the shelves stuffed with shisha pipes, embossed glassware, musical instruments, spices and specialist foodstuffs.
As well as servicing quality Middle Eastern/ Persian food and drink Persepolis is also proud to offer supplies a comprehensive range of Persian/Iranian food Ingredients and products. Other offerings for sale are three cookery books: ‘Persia in Peckham’, ‘Veggiestan’ and more recently ‘Snackistan’ all written by café’s owner Sally Butcher.
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Mario F Careddu
This restaurant was recommended by a friend and OMG, were they right? Yes!
I went there mid week without booking, little I knew it’s super popular. Luckily, we got a table between other bookings.
I had high expectations and these were exceeded.
Prices are so reasonable and probably cheap for the portions. Quality price is unmatched!
Gutted I didn’t have time for the dessert!
Book a table before visiting.
Laura Green
very delicious food in a cool place. loads of vegan options + lots of dishes could be altered to gluten free too. cardamom tea, sour cherry juice, aubergine main & meatballs all v yum
M Baiden
Generous portions and lovely service. I’d recommended the course that includes everything pp. You will leave very full! Immediately was asked if there were any dietary restrictions and I informed them I was dairy free. They accommodated to every course we had by making sure I was served allergy friendly plates while my friend received the regular plates at the same time. Tasty food and cute atmosphere. Thank you
Atefeh - Ati O
Perspolis Restaurant and Shop offers Persian and Middle East cuisine and a diverse selection of speciality products. With rich flavours, warm ambience, and attentive service (especially the nice Persian lady who works there), it's a must-visit for Middle Eastern food enthusiasts.
Just know that some Persian dishes are not 100% authentic as they've been subtly altered with additional ingredients or influences from other Middle Eastern cuisines, but still nice 👍🏻
Defo try their hotpot - especially Gheymeh 😋
Caroline Findlay
Fabulous Peckham institution serving various Middle Eastern inspired dishes: all of which are vegetarian (several dishes can be made vegan).
Despite being a born and bred Peckhamite, I had never visited Persepolis until recently. I knew the shop had been there for quite some time, and the restaurant had gradually expanded over the years. It was always on my radar, but I’d never gotten around to visiting until now - better late than never I suppose!
You enter via the shop entrance and wait to be seated. They’ve utilised the space well, and although it’s compact you don’t feel overcrowded. I loved the colourful decor, and although the seating is basic it’s very comfortable.
The staff were lovely - very welcoming, and they kindly took the time to explain the menu to me. I decided to have the Falafel Flatbread, along with the Date & Cardamom Latte.
Service was pretty quick, and I thoroughly enjoyed everything I ordered. The flatbread was massive and packed with deliciousness! Combined with the accompanying chips and side salad it really was excellent value for money - but far too big for me to finish. Though the staff did offer to put any leftovers in a doggie bag for me to take home.
I shall definitely return to try more of the menu.