Diba Restaurant is located at 6 South Street in Epsom, Surrey. Known as a local gem, it offers authentic Persian cuisine in a warm and welcoming atmosphere, inspired by traditional Iranian hospitality.

Services

The restaurant offers dine-in, takeaway, and delivery services, with reservations available via its official website. Opening hours are daily from 12 PM to 11 PM.

Standout Features

Diba’s menu covers a wide selection of Persian dishes, from appetisers and grilled meats to seafood, all prepared with high-quality ingredients. Guests highlight freshly baked bread, fragrant saffron rice, mixed grill platters, baklava, and Persian tea as signature favourites. Customer reviews describe it as: “The food was fresh, really tasty, the rice was unreal! … Best restaurant in Epsom,” and “It’s definitely a little gem of Epsom.”

Facilities & Access

Located in the heart of Epsom, the restaurant is easily reachable by public transport and on foot. Its cosy and stylish interior is perfect for family meals and friendly gatherings.

User Reviews

Most customers report a high level of satisfaction with the taste and quality of the food at Diba. In many reviews they mention the tenderness of the kebab meats, the aroma and flavour of the saffron rice, freshly baked tandoor bread and the generous portion sizes. Alongside the food, the polite and attentive manner of the staff, the attractive and pleasant setting and the good speed of service are repeatedly highlighted as key parts of the positive experience. Several reviews also refer to enjoying mixed platters and starters, as well as receiving complimentary items such as sweets or bread.

Alongside these positive experiences, some users point out inconsistencies in certain menu items. For example, a few reviews mention dry or less flavoursome meat, overly salty dishes or variations in the quality of stews. A number of customers also refer to differing levels of salt or seasoning and to lower-than-expected consistency in some takeaway orders, suggesting that the experience is not completely uniform for everyone.

Overall, the feedback paints a picture of a restaurant focused on high-quality Iranian food, large portions and a warm, welcoming atmosphere, while at the same time showing that there are limited but recurring comments about variation in flavour or seasoning and mixed experiences with specific orders.

Key Features

Frequently praised as “a little gem of Epsom,” Diba blends authentic Persian flavours with attentive service and a homely environment. Visiting during off-peak hours is recommended for a more relaxed and personalised dining experience.

Location

Diba Restaurant is located at 6 South Street, Epsom, Surrey, south-east of London.