The Powell And - Menu

Rustic restaurant with charm. The owner and his son ensured a memorable evening. Tasty Persian food. Feels like you are eating at a close family’s home. Would recommend. Will be back to try the Tashin!

My favourite takeaway! I miss being able to sit in The Pistachio and eat, but they have a takeaway service so that’s great! We order here regularly and the food is always super. Falafel wrap is gorgeous and the pizzas are top notch

My first time eating here and I was very impressed. We visited for my wife's birthday and the food was very tasty and reasonably priced. The staff were attentive and helped us preparing the happy birthday cake at the end. Will defo be going back again.

I had lamb stew with plums accompanied by rice. Perfectly cooked, melt-in-your-mouth meat and real depth of flavour to the sauce. Polite, attentive staff and very pleasant ambiance topped off a great dining experience. There’s not much competition in the area but if there were 50 other restaurants The Pistachio would easily hold its own.

Probably the worst service and restaurant in Kent. And don’t blame lockdown. Had to ask for menus three times been told that we were next 3 times when we stated we were ready to order. Absolutely rubbish I would never ever return it’s not quaint it not authentic it’s not good food. Absolutely the worst restaurant ever and filthy the place is derelict absolute shambles they should be ashamed and should be shut down.

Fantastic food served by the friendliest most helpful young man. The food was fresh, hot and very tasty in a lovely laid back atmosphere, the mixed grill was delicious and filling. The service really was quite exceptional! The young lad who I believe is one of the owners was attentive, polite, friendly without the sometimes sleazy approach you can experience in other restaurants. First class experience will definitely be back soon!!

Went to the restaurant twice in one week, my wife is persian so expectations were high.....We weren't disappointed!!! The food was first class, every mouthful was a delight to savour. Brought back so many memories for my wife of good tradional home cooked food. All the ingredients were of the highest quality, well presented on the plate and all very reasonably priced. I am English and enjoyed the food immensely. I would not hesitate to recommend The Pistachio to anyone wanting to try Persian food for the first time, you will not be disappointed.One thing that made the difference between this and other Persian eateries is this one is family owned and run. You can tell Ali puts his heart and s...

I love interesting and unusual food, and I find far too many ethnic food restaurants to be sadly formulaic. Not Pistachio! The best, most melt in the mouth, exotically spiced lamb shank I have ever tasted, and I'm from New Zealand, and love my lamb! There's nowhere for a chef to hide with a lamb shank. It has to be cooked long and slow, in the sauce, and this was. The tomato and bean Pilau that accompanied it was unusual, and complemented it nicely. Himself's chicken and kebab was a huge portion of deliciously marinaded smoky grilled chicken.Warm, helpful and friendly service from a couple who are clearly passionate about their heritage,and its cuisine. When we both ordered the same starter,...

We have been eating at this restaurant for a number of years and it’s such a great find. We are a half Persian family and so grew up with Persian stews and kebabs eaten both at home or in restaurants in London and of all the Persian restaurants we’d tried, the kebabs and hospitality at this place are the best. No ifs, no buts. It really feels like we’re eating at a friends house because there’s so much care and attention in both the food and the service. It tastes just like my aunty’s delicious food when she visited from Iran I’m baffled that others can say it’s not authentic on here when they’ve not grown up with Iranian food.Last night I brought some friends to try, many had never tried Pe...