Zarathustra in Frankfurt am Main

Wir hatten telefonisch einen Tisch reserviert, doch als wir ankamen, verweigerte uns der Besitzer einen Platz und vergab den Tisch lieber an andere Gäste. Seine Begründung? Er möchte keine Kinder im Restaurant haben. Doch nicht nur das – er war zudem der Meinung, dass Familien mit Kindern weniger bestellen und es für ihn profitabler sei, den Tisch an andere Gäste zu vergeben. Diese gierige und diskriminierende Haltung ist absolut inakzeptabel! Hätten wir das vorher gewusst, hätten wir uns den Weg gespart. Familien sind hier offensichtlich unerwünscht. Sehr enttäuschend und definitiv nicht zu empfehlen!

Service was really bad and unfriendly

Recommend ice cream, that special taste is very special

Great service, very tasty food! We'll be back :)

We were called an hour before the reserved appointment that we could only come for an hour and a half and that then it would be closed. Thank you for calling and for not going there in vain, that's why you get one star

Really a great Persian restaurant. The dishes and drinks are delicious. The location and people are authentic and pretty nice. I really recommend the grill.

Everything is perfect, and the Persian food is incredibly tasty. 👌

The food is totally bomb. Very authentic. Simply delicious. One thing I don't understand and find needs improvement is the payment options. How can you in 2025! only pay with card from 45 EUR?!?!? Are we living in the Middle Ages???!

Excellent. Beautiful discovery. Amazing portions I discovered new tastes and spent great time

The food was tasty and the service was good. The waiter was very friendly and attentive, which made the visit pleasant. However, there are a few points that marred the experience. The tables in front of the bar are uncomfortable, and the presentation of the salads directly on the bar bench looks messy and uninviting. Also, the waiters kept having to reach over my table to get salads and drinks from the bar bench, which was a bit annoying.

This is hands down one of my favourite restaurants in Frankfurt. I had the chef’s platter, and while it’s a big portion for one person, it was absolutely delicious. I’ve been here a few times, and the service is always spot on – the waiters are super friendly and make you feel welcome every time. The rice is honestly perfect, and the meat is so tender it melts in your mouth. If you’re a fan of Persian food, this place is a no-brainer. 10/10 – highly recommend!

The restaurant that serves delicious Iranian food, where we went with friends for dinner. Prices were better than similar ones. The atmosphere was very good.

Exceptional dinner experience. Food was so delicious. Specially appetisers are amazing, you have to try it.

Giant plates with very nice food.

Unfortunately the service is overwhelmed. Our food arrived at the table 1.5 hours late and in the end not right. That's very disgraceful. It wasn't particularly busy either. Kish is 10 times busier, but when it's packed you wait a maximum of 45 minutes for your food. On average more like 25 minutes. If I compare it, it's a no go here. Unfortunately we won't be coming back.

The two of us were in Zarathustra and we were thrilled! We already know the “partner restaurant”, but there is no comparison. The food in both restaurants is very good and authentic, but in Zarathustra there is simply a lot more peace and comfort, and sitting is much more pleasant. The service is very friendly and attentive. You feel very comfortable here and very welcome as a guest. We'll definitely be back!

Very tasty, large portions, friendly staff

Thank you to the management and staff of Zaratasht restaurant in Frankfurt for the delicious and quality food, as well as the hospitality and their very friendly behavior 🌺❤️🙏 A group of members of "Korosh Choir" from the city of Koblenz

1-The portion of rice could be bigger. 2-Also, it was expected to have the whole grilled tomato not just half of it. 3-The lemon was missing beside the Kebab dishes.

Unfortunately, this is the second time I've had a disappointing experience at this restaurant. This time I was invited to a birthday dinner with some friends, so I went again. The service seemed a bit disoriented and seemed to work off the guests rather than really respond to their needs. When one of our friends couldn't eat her food because it tasted very strange - which we could confirm as we also tried it and couldn't understand the taste - the waitress showed no insight and insisted that no alternative dish could be offered. So the almost untouched food went back to the kitchen and was still billed for. My own dish wasn't particularly good either, but after my friend was treated so badly, I didn't want to complain any further so as not to spoil her birthday party - especially since I didn't expect my complaint to be taken into account anyway. I am well versed in Persian cuisine and appreciate their polite manner, but here there seems to be a lack of both culinary skill and service understanding. That's really a shame.

Exceptional dining experience! Zarathustra Restaurant exceeded our expectations in every way. The ambiance was elegant and intimate, with impeccable service from the friendly staff. But the true star of the show was the food - oh, the food! Each dish was masterfully crafted, with bold flavors and beautiful presentation. We opted for the tasting menu, and every bite was a revelation. If you're looking for a special night out in Frankfurt, look no further than Zarathustra. Five stars isn't enough - we'd give it ten stars if we could! Highly, highly recommended!

I can recommend this restaurant with the best of conscience and have eaten by far the best Iranian food here at Zarathustra!

People don't sit at the table according to their clothes, the staff don't work with their heads and the food comes very late, we waited about 45 minutes for the main course and the food went to the tables that came before us.

The food here is great. I usually get Koobideh with Zereshk polo (as in the picture). Prices are reasonable and the portions are generous. The owner (Hadi) always greets us when he is there and the staff are very friendly. Highly recommend.

I have visited many Iranian restaurants in Europe and I always order Koubideh and Djodje Kabab. Comparably, the taste of the food in this restaurant was not particularly bad, but it wasn't perfect either. On the other hand, the portion size was one of the largest.

The food is excellent. Very good price-quality ratio. Friendly staff. Nice dining table chairs, with thick padding, which you can sit on for a long time (without hurting your butt)

It was a great culinary experience. Unfortunately the service was a bit overwhelmed.

The condescending treatment from the bar staff, combined with the food being served cold, meant the evening lost all enjoyment.

Service deserves more than 5 stars. Great service and delicious food. Always my pleasure.

We were here for the first time. The food was very tasty and a decent portion too. We would definitely like to come back.

Recommended Service 👍 Delicious food.

The food was very tasty and I can recommend the place Service 👍🏻

True a little too narrow but also 25 people eat true delicious it took a while but for true it was good the dessert wasn't particularly good we had baclava that was too cold

Very respectful to the employees... Never again!!!!!!

Nice restaurant with very tasty food. With friendly service.

Large portions for corresponding prices

Very nice staff and very tasty food

Ghormeh Sabzi and Soltani taste amazing. We'd love to come back.

The batter was perfect The service was good

Very tasty food, you definitely have to try it! And excellent service!

recommended! very tasty and great service

Delicious and authentic Persian food in a beautiful atmosphere and with attentive service.

It was a great experience, tasted very good, I definitely have to repeat it.

At Zarathustra you are treated like a king, the food is very tasty, the service is very good, a friendly team is simply fantastic and recommended for everyone who wants to have a nice, joyful evening.

Delicious food and friendly and helpful service. Would highly recommend.

The food was great and tasty, as well as the best service

For me, Zarathustra is the best Persian restaurant in Frankfurt. The dishes are very authentic. Definitely try the auditions too!!

We were a birthday party (10 people) and were served very carefully. Great starters, delicious main courses and a calm, civilized atmosphere.

Food quality was very high. Maybe the best Tchelo Kebab I’ve ever had in Germany. Mahiche was also very good.

Very friendly reception. Beautifully authentically furnished. Pleasant oriental music. We can recommend the all-inclusive menu for 2 people. Service very friendly, inquiring and explaining. Food very tasty, fresh and visually beautifully served. Menu flow very pleasant and to the point. Parking difficult.

Excellent food. Big portion and tasty. Can only recommend!

Everything was great with an optimal price-performance ratio👌🏼

Very good food, service was great, nice restaurant!

Excellent restaurant with traditional and genuine cuisine. We come often.

Gladly! Here is a text to say thank you to a good Iranian restaurant Dear zaratustra restaurant team I would like to thank you very much for the wonderful experience in your restaurant. The authentic Persian food was a delight and the atmosphere was very welcoming. Your attentive service rounded off my visit perfectly. It is rare to find such a combination of outstanding taste, hospitality and ambience. Thank you for the great experience – I look forward to coming back soon and enjoying your delicious dishes again! Best regards, Amir

The customer service was great and the quality of the food was great too

“I had the pleasure of dining in this wonderful restaurant and I can only recommend it. The atmosphere was cozy and inviting, the dishes were of excellent quality and lovingly prepared. I would particularly like to highlight the friendly and attentive staff, who were always there with a smile and created a pleasant atmosphere. Every visit here is a real experience. Thank you for the great experience – I’m looking forward to the next time!”

Authentic restaurant with a varied lunch menu.

The main course was incredibly delicious 😋. If I were in Frankfurt again, I would have liked to spend my time here for dinner. The people here are very hospitable and the atmosphere is great. The restaurant is not very big but nice. I ordered Bakhtiari kebab. I can definitely recommend this. It costs 21 euros but is worth it because the portion is already large. I added the photo.

The restaurant has good environment and enough capacity. I think recommendations should be given to new customers who don't have an idea about their food.

This is my first visit to any restaurant serving Persian food. Overall, it was a nice experience. Though from an Indian perspective the food was not utterly new to me, particularly if I compare with some of the north Indian food preparation. We tried a few things: started with a soup called , "Suppe Djo". It was indeed very good and people not exposed to such food style may find it exciting as a soup. They also provide very fine "Roti (flat bread)" with it once you ask for. It is similar to what we call "Rumali Roti" in India. For main dishes we ordered "Djudje Kabab" and "Ghormeh Sabsi", both of which were recommended by one of my Persian friends. Both contains rice. I liked both of them. However, we have similar kind of food back in India, particularly, we prepare a similar kind of food like "Ghormeh Sabsi" in some part of Bengal. It contains herbs and beef and it is indeed very tasty. I was a bit surprised to find the similarities. We also oredered "Borani". This sounds and tastes similar to what we call "Burani" back in some part of Bengal and occasionally drunk after having "Biriyani". However, "Borani" is thick and is not supposed to drink. It is nice to savour it every now and then while eating the main meal. I also took some photos which are attached with this review. I recommend it, particularly to those who are looking for something new to try.

We were here for the 2nd time. Unfortunately I wasn't satisfied. Too much tomato paste is used so you can't taste the ingredients. Too salty too!!!! The music is terrible, depressing and not at all nice. We won't come here anymore 🫤.

There were 12 of us in the private room. The service was very nice... the food was very, very good. We have lived in Nordend for many years. We are very happy that this institution continues to live. Thank! That was very nice@

Very good food. It tasted very tasty. God's blessing.

The dish and service was great I recommend them

Food was good but the service was terrible, manager was disrespectful and rude. No friendly faces all looked annoyed while serving us. I do not recommend.

Very good food can only be recommended!

Delicious food and nice staff I would recommend it.

Yes, the ambience is perhaps really the only acceptable thing - as sad as that sounds... The staff is unfriendly, annoyed and listless (as is repeatedly mentioned here in the reviews!). The food for meat dishes is: dry/tough, some of the components (vegetables) of the dish are charred - in our opinion not edible. Vegetarian dishes are tasteless and loveless. The absolute no-go are these packaged mini “German butters” that look like they have been thrown on the food - unappetizing and unaesthetic, but above all unhygienic! Packaged goods should not be placed on top of cooked food - period. Four of us went to Zarathustra for dinner two years apart and we had the same experiences - unfortunately. We won't go there again and can't recommend it…

The food served was quite okay. Unfortunately I cannot give a positive rating for the staff. The service was very poor, the employees were unfriendly and even rude. Unfortunately the restaurant is not recommended.

The food was fabulous. Great presentation. Great quality

Very tasty food (also a lot of vegetarian selection, which I really appreciate) and top service. I would be happy to come back at any time. Can highly recommend the restaurant :)

The kubideh was soo good! The rice was fluffy and delicious. Recommended

Very tasty supper, I really enjoyed it. And they had delicious tea too :)

Absolutely delicious! I ordered a combo that comes with beef and chicken. Both extremely soft, juicy and aromatic! The portion is quite large and can be shared by two people. The atmosphere is very pleasant and the service is very friendly. I intend to come back more often!

The place is amazing. It is already my second time and every time I like this place more. The food is very delicious, the atmosphere is cozy and personnel is very friendly! Definitely a recommendation!

Very tasty food! Great service! Definitely worth the visit!

I had braised lamb shank in saffron sauce with basmati-saffron rice. The meat was delicious, tender as butter, and the rice was also very tasty. So a clear recommendation from me. I will definitely come back very soon. I can't rate the service and ambience this time because I ordered to go and picked it up. If you come by car, please allow a little more time as parking spaces are very limited in the area.

The food is incredibly delicious.

Very, very friendly and courteous service! Food was just incredibly good🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 We can only recommend🌼✨ Sepas☀️

The food is flavorful and enjoyable, with delicious appetizers, and the kebab and lamb served with yellow basmati rice are particularly outstanding. The ambiance is beautiful and serene, and the prices are quite reasonable.

Has a great experience, food was good , stuff friendly , location good , will visit again

My experience was not good, the employees were not nice, the food I received was very, very cold except for the rice, and its taste was less than average. The cola was in cups, not cans, and there was no gas in it. My order was a bowl. I do not recommend that the person bother with it. If he is the one close to you, then it is possible. But it doesn't matter if you care about him

Very good restaurant. Like it very much. I'd love to come back

Very tasty food and great atmosphere! Always worth a visit 😍

Great food with high quality. Only recommended!

I ordered the Zereshkpolo ba Mahiche which was absolutely delicious and totally recommend it. We also ordered 4 person starter set which included good portion of Kashke Bademjan, Mirza Ghasemi, Hummus, Dolmeh, Zeiton Parvarde and Yogurt. All tasted great especially the Mirza Ghasemi. They also provided a complimentary dish of cheese, cucumber, tomato, fresh vegetables and onion

Simply the best Persian restaurant in Frankfurt.

Just wow The best and most delicious Iranian food can only be eaten at Zarathustra Restaurant. Thank you for everything

Excellent flavor and serving size!

The food was very good. Great service. Arman was very accommodating and friendly. We plan to come back

Taste like home. Everything was fantastic. Especially the host , you can look for Mohadeseh. She will welcome you very friendly.

The dish and service is great and the behavior of the staff is appropriate

Delicious food, great service and huge portions. Very tasty vegetarian option available too. Will come again and highly recommend.

Everything was great and the food was very tasty Das Essen was super und die Personal waren sehr freundlich. Empfehle ich weiter

The food was really delicious and the service was amazing. They are also very friendly.

The food was really tasty and the staff was very hospitable

The behavior of the staff was not good, I ordered vegetable soup, the vegetables were burnt and they used poor quality rice, I even warned them that they could make another dish when I was not satisfied with the taste of the food, but they didn't care at all.

Great and authentic food, wonderful waiters and huge portions. Highly recommended to people who want to try Iranian food.

I enjoyed the pleasant restaurant with various dishes and polite staff, thank you