Golrezaei has been an important cafe/bar/restaurant in Tehran since the 1940s, and has served as a special place for writers and intellectuals’ gatherings over the decades. It preserved a good part of its decoration from before the revolution – the framed pages from old magazines, the photos of well-known figures in literature, poetry, visual arts and cinema who were influential in Tehran’s cultural history, pieces of writing, interesting replicas of paintings and movie posters, old-style furniture, utensils and even recipes – which in my view makes it like a museum of Tehran’s intellectual history.
Plus, it is located on Si-e-Tir street, close to Jomhouri street, and Emam Khomeini or Toopkhaneh Square, alongside some of the most important historical sites of the city. Perhaps Golrezaei is that authentic restaurant in the city where its charm has been created naturally through decades.
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