Best Persian in the South Bay!! FACT!! Needing to have something delivered that was delicious and authentically Persian and Aria's Grill delivered!! Food was excellent... portions were huge and the presentation of everything was wonderful. Can't wait to dine in but for a takeout spot that can be delivered within 30mins to Long Beach... it's a gem that I will do over and over again. Tender Barg... Juicy Koobideh... but don't sleep on the Chicken Thigh Kabob!! read more

Ambiance: it's a cozy family style restaurant with comfortable sofa seats, and it's located at a long strip mall, which could take a while to find parking space Service: super friendly and patient with questions, provided useful suggestion, served water and food promptly Food: variety choices of meat and rice dishes Pita & Butter - **** complimentary, warm bread, recommend Beef & Chicken Koobideh - **** one skewer each of grilled ground beef and grilled ground chicken served with basmati rice and grilled tomato, juicy beef and chicken skewers, the butter tomato sauce tasted interesting, recommend Lamb Shank - ***** two Lamb shank cooked in herbs, served with baghali polo, the herbed fresh dill weed and fava bean basmati rice, tender and soft lamb meat, the rice was tasty with the broth, highly recommend Price: generous portions and reasonable prices, expect $25~$30 per person read more

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Ambiance: fast casual, quaint, kind of quiet depending who's there. Cute date spot. Service: 10/10. I like that they make conversation. They knew we were first timers to their place. Food: I already want to come back. Sumac in a shaker dispenser is such a good move for those who like extra seasoning on everything. read more

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We came here after my boyfriend's friend from S.P. highly recommended this place. We walked in and were met by Alma and her husband, the owners. We were seated, and we asked for appetizer suggestions. She was so nice and helpful, she recommended Mirza Ghasemi, tomato eggplant, and Shiraz Salad for appetizers. Both were so delicious. For the main dish, we had Beef Shish Kabob; the fillet mignon was tender, and the basmati rice was soft and fluffy and delicious, and the Beef Barg was just as good. The Tea was good. After dinner, you have to try their dessert, wow, delicious. Highly recommend this small but delicious Food. I have to point out that Arias Grill was much better than O.S on 2nd St in L.B. Of course, I can't write the full name, but you know which one. Plenty of parking. read more

Aria's Grill - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Torrance, California

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TLDR: It's one of the better Mediterranean spots that I've been to. I really enjoyed their chicken, beef, and appetizers. My one complaint is that they're priced a bit more than my go-to spot. I don't mind that they see themselves that way, I just feel that a bit more rice and meat would've really made the familly meal worth it. Mirza Ghasemi: It's interesting how the many Mediterranean restaurants that I've been to all have a roasted eggplant appetizer, and they rarely taste the same. I feel that Aria's belongs in the top 5, and it pairs well with their Naan. Hummus: I sadly don't have enough knowledge to differentiate between good and bad hummus. I thought the hummus was good, and it's a classic. Naan: Bread is bread. Just serve it hot, and it's hard to hate, especially with sides. Tomato, Onion: Roasted well, soft, and pairs well with the rest of the meal. Rice: I'm yet to find a Mediterranean with bad rice. I'm glad that still holds true. Beef Koobideh: It's the most unique beef koobideh that I've ever had. My one complaint in general with these is that you have to eat them fresh. I was impressed that the quality of this koobideh stayed well throughout the meal. Normally, it's a 2nd placer for most restaurants compared to the barg, but I feel that Aria's beef koobideh is good enough to directly compete with the barg. Chicken Koobideh: It's better than fine. I don't normally enjoy these enough to recommend ordering it, but I can confidently say that this is worth trying. Beef Barg: It meets the standard of what the barg is supposed to be. You get the heavily seasoned beef that's easy to cut and chew. I think it's a step or half step below the best I've had, but it doesn't take anything away from the meat as a whole. Service: Very good. It's a small family operation, but they time things properly. Food came in at a reasonable time period, and we were checked on frequently. Ambiance: A small restaurant that seats less than 30 but it doesn't feel too tight. It's clean and I think it deserves more business. read more

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Aria's easily deserves a 5-star rating. The food is simply outstanding. If you're looking for Persian/Middle Eastern/Mediterranean, this is the spot to visit. You know the food is going to be good when the restaurant is busy on a Thursday week night. We got there around 7pm on a Thursday, and all the tables were taken up by what looked like locals and regulars. That's a great sign. The restaurant itself is very clean and on the smaller side. There are less than 10 tables. The chicken and beef koobideh is outstanding. The meat is incredibly tender and flavorful. The rice is cooked to perfection. And the charred tomato and onion add a nice grill taste to the food. We also ordered the Mizra Ghasemi appetizer and it was absolutely delicious. It's smoky garlic tomato eggplant dip. We'd come back in a heartbeat. read more

Aria's Grill - Chicken and Beef Koobideh - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Torrance, California

Something doesn't feel right about this spot , there Kebob doesn't even taste like Kebob & there chicken is undercooked I won't go back

Oops, not sure why I pressed 4 stars on here before. O am updating my old review. I think it is dynamite! A 5!

This cute restaurant is located in a busy plaza and a bit hidden but its very cozy and clean inside. As I walked in to order my meal I couldn't help but look at all the diners' food and they all looked delicious. Their menu has a variety to choose from, many options! I ordered the chicken and beef koobideh. The portion is quite massive. It came with a pack of pita bread but no hummus or anything to dip the pita bread in. Having pita without hummus or a dip is a bit odd but next time ill order a side of hummus, no biggie. I also like how they provide a quarter of a raw onion because I love onion. I will definitely come back and try more dishes. Thank you Aria! read more

Aria's Grill - Chicken and beef koobideh - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Torrance, California

This place is the real deal best persian kabob spot in the south bay. Forget about other places that are not even authentic Persian kabob places, they are usually greek or indian style kabobs with herbs and different additives. Persian style is the best because the meat itself is the star of the show, juicy and flavorful. I got the beef and chicken koobideh which was spectacular! Both juicy, fresh and flavorful. The basmati rice is fluffy. The tomato is roasted perfection. It all melds together into a symphony of bliss. Its high restaurant grade quality. The place is clean and the staff is extremely friendly. Will be back here for my kabob fix every time! read more

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I have been here a few times and had the beef koobedah. The food is absolutely fresh and tastes amazing every time I have went. The price is very reasonable relative to the portions and never had issues with the service. The only downside is the location has limited seating inside if you plan to eat in there but food wise, I have not had a bad dish since I have went. read more

The best Mediterranean food in town, everything is delicious and freshly made. This is a family owned business, the real deal. Not only is dine in and take out good, my friends and I have ordered their food for a couple of parties and it was a hit! Portions are generous and the food is high quality. I love the chicken tender kabob. My friends love the Cornish game hen and chicken koobideh. The meals come with rice and a roasted tomato and onion. The owners are friendly and accommodating to dietary restrictions. read more

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Is it possible to leave more than 5 stars? Aria's Grill has outstanding food and excellent service. We had the meal family style, and it was delicious. read more

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One of the better Persian restaurants in the South Bay. Located in a long strip mall parking can be a challenge with so many eateries but it's worth it. Service is excellent and the food is even better. I always get their chicken and beef Koobideh which are most and seasoned nicely. I need to try their Barg next time. Small place but nice seating and furniture is new and clean. Will be back for sure. read more

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A lovely spot for satisfying your next Mediterranean food craving!! I stopped by on a recommendation from my buddy/my barber - and the experience was delightful through-and-through. Highlights included the standard Persian classics - the Chicken/Beef Koobideh were both juicy, flavorful, aromatic, and freshly flame-grilled. I love how Middle Eastern food can leave you full and satiated without feeling like you over-indulged. We also explored a bit outside our usual textbook orders and tried the Kashk-E-Bademjan (Mashed Whipped Eggplant). This stuff was delicious, as well - wolfed down every last bite! Service here was also wonderful - gracious, inviting, and full of cheeful smiles. Gotta make a return visit soon - recommended for sure!! read more

Hands down my favorite spot in the south bay!! The portions are easily enough for two people, but honestly I could finish the whole thing myself...I'm not even a leftovers person, but I actually dream about eating my Aria's the next day, it's that good lol. I used to always get Lebanese food when I worked in Hollywood, and after I left I couldn't find anything in the South Bay that compared. Then I tried Aria's. I know it's not Lebanese, but it definitely hits that same craving for really good middle eastern food. Don't overthink it...just order from Aria's. You won't be disappointed. 100/10 recommend!!!! read more

Aria's Grill - Chicken and beef koobideh. Aka heaven on a plate. - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Torrance, California

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The food was so good! My favorite was the koobideh beef and chicken. And first time trying kashk-e-bademjan (mashed whipped eggplant!), it's so good with pita bread! Thanks for the great service! read more

It's my 6-7th time coming here and this place never disappoints! Food still taste amazing with friendly service and clean environment. read more

Aria's Grill - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Torrance, California

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The best hospitality I have received from a restaurant, Fred was amazing and patient with explaining the menu and food options. 10/10 will be coming back ! THNAK YOU SO MUCH !! Restaurant was clean and welcoming read more

Aria's Grill - Menu - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Torrance, California

We tried Aria's Grill for the first time and really enjoyed it! It's a small Persian spot in the Harbor Gateway area, not far from Torrance. It's in a busy little strip mall where most of the parking is limited to 30 minutes, so just a heads up. The lady working there--she was both the hostess and our server--was super friendly, welcoming, and really made us feel at home. We started with the Tahdig (crispy rice) and Maast-o-Khiar (yogurt with cucumbers), and both were really good. For mains, we had the Cornish chicken with basmati rice and grilled tomatoes. The chicken was juicy, flavorful, and cooked just right--we loved it! We also ordered the grilled lamb chops and beef shish kabob, and we specifically asked for both to be cooked medium rare. We even said if that wasn't possible, we'd order something else. The lamb chops came out perfect--tender, well-seasoned, and cooked just how we asked. But the beef kabob was more medium well. To her credit, our server was super apologetic. She told us she had communicated our request but figured the kitchen may have gotten busy and overcooked it. She offered to take it off the check and invited us back to try again--which we really appreciated. Even with that small hiccup, everything we tried was delicious, and the service was great. We'll definitely be back to try more! read more

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Well GDang! I have been craving some Mediterranean and have been kinda disappointed by some of the local South Bay offerings. I've tried a handful of places, some in Gardena, Torrance, Redondo... I used to always go to Panini Grill in the OC or Irvine Grill. As I finished ordering the beef soltani, a lady with her daughter were picking up a take out order. I decided to go wait in my car since it's cook to order which was about 20 minutes. I held the door for them on the way out and she tells me, "this is the best Mediterranean in the South Bay." Lady, YOU DID NOT LIE! Serving size for price is good. If not eating like I was starving, it was probably enough for three servings. The meat was so tender,not needing a knife to slice. The cashier and server were super nice as well. This is going to be my go to for sure! read more

Aria's Grill - Beef Soltani - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Torrance, California

Grateful that this Persian gem is in my Torrance/South Bay backyard!! Bob the owner was warm and welcoming! I had the chicken and beef kabob with rice and salad. The meat is juicy and flavorful! Prices are reasonable. They have a lunch menu that's good on the weekends too. Enough table seats and comfortable environment. We will be back!! read more

Aria's Grill - Beef and Chicken combo with Bob's special butter sauce!! - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Torrance, California

Absolutely delicious food and service is so kind. I ordered 2 lunch specials with an extra kabob and he packed them family style. I love having so much rice! Would love to come back and dine in person. The kabobs were so tender and flavorful. Definitely come try this place. read more

Aria's Grill - Beef Koobideh Chicken Shish Kabob Beef Shish Kabob - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Torrance, California

It's been a long while since I've had this feeling comparable to dining in someone's home and being blessed with authentic hospitality. (Oddly enough, those were feelings I sometimes had when dining in the restaurant that was formerly at this location. Rest in peace, dear Chef Lemuel.) The server at Aria is kind and welcoming. I don't recall her saying her name but, I would remember her in a future visit. Aria's Grill is a new Persian restaurant located in the Victory Center which is a very busy strip mall of various eateries. On a Thursday evening, we found a parking spot by El Pollo Loco. From looking at the menu, the entrees looked amazing. Our server answered our questions about the menu items. I chose the chicken tender kabob that came with the grilled tomato and basmati rice. The hubby got the filet mignon kabob and ground beef kabob with the rice and tomato. We tried each other's plate and wow! So fresh and flavorful! The tomato sauce was also nice. We asked about dessert menu and were verbally given the options of baklava or saffron ice cream. We passed on both but may try the ice cream another time. With the amazing and delicious Persian food and warm hospitality, I had the vibe as if I was dining in someone's home. 5 stars! read more

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From the moment I walked in, I was impressed. The ambiance is spacious, inviting, and smells amazing as soon as you enter. I was greeted with a warm smile, which immediately made me feel welcome. The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive. Everyone worked together to assist us from start to finish, and they were very helpful when it came to answering questions and helping us order. When the food arrived, it was steaming hot and absolutely delicious. Every dish was perfectly seasoned--no extra spices, sauces, salt, or pepper needed. The flavors spoke for themselves! This was honestly some of the best food I've had in South Bay. The combination of great service, wonderful atmosphere, and outstanding food made for an amazing experience. I can't wait to come back! read more

Aria's Grill - Combo #1 The Favorites - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Torrance, California

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This was the first time I've ordered delivery from Aria's. Order was for five plates and two appetizers. I asked for the food to arrive by 4pm. BIG THANK YOU for superior service and delivery. Order was received on time, every order was accurate and absolutely delicious! Loved by all. So happy to have this gem in the area! Shout out to Fred for adding the cherries to my meal! read more

Aria's Grill - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Torrance, California

A great place for healthy, hearty halal food! Aria's grillls offers authentic flavor packed Persian cuisines! Prices may seen a bit expensive at first but once your plate arrives, you will understand why! With plates ranging mostly in the $15-20, you'll get a meal for THREE. The portion sizes are so bi, it really can feed a good amount of people depending on who's eating. I had the beef Koobideh and the beat was juicy in flavor in your mouth that no sauce was required. The rice was cooked to perfection, and the grilled veggies were perfectly salted enough to where it wasn't unhealthy but still tasting very great without adding too much. The service is phenomenal and very impressive! I spoke with the employees there and it's actually just the owners working as of right now. They just opened and the owner said they never had the chance to figure out hiring people yet so they been working day and night since opening. Yet while I was there I still recieved great service. The ambiance brings a more traditional look with a nice mural of persian culture across the wall. They have nice modern day Persian music that was nice to experience new genres of music. I will definitely be coming back! Such a great spot if you are trying to watch your health! read more

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10/10 service! I had the pleasure of being served by a teenager who was incredibly polite and hardworking. I unfortunately didn't catch his name, but his work ethic was impressive, especially for someone just starting out. The food was also very good, and the restaurant was clean and well-maintained. This was actually my first time trying Persian cuisine, and I really enjoyed the experience. I had a nice conversation with the owner and learned that this is a family-owned business, and that the young man who served us is his son. I always enjoy supporting family-owned businesses, especially when the service, cleanliness, and hospitality are this great. I'll definitely be coming back again soon! read more

We had the Combo #2, which included 2 Beef Koobideh skewers, 2 Chicken Koobideh skewers, and 1 Boneless Chicken Tender skewer. It also came with basmati rice and grilled onions and tomatoes. The grilled meats all had wonderful flavor and were very juicy! I believe we now have a go-to Persian/Iranian restaurant near us! Thank you for reading my review. read more

First time trying small family owned business. The food was great and the service was excellent

Absolutely excellent Mediterranean food! Everything tasted incredibly authentic, fresh, and full of flavor. The meat was so juicy, tender, and perfectly seasoned. You can truly taste the quality and care in every bite. Aria is definitely a must-try for anyone who appreciates authentic Mediterranean cuisine. We absolutely highly recommend! read more

Thought I try something new today and saw this place. Very pleasantly suprised. I got the chicken saltani and a beef saltani. Just fyi, the portions are definitely big enough to split among 2 ppl. Very delicious especially with this sauce they give you, helpful tip: ask for more sauce. read more

Aria's Grill - Chicken saltani and beef saltani - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Torrance, California

Tried catering for Easter from Aria's grill. Customer service was top tier. My husband went to go pick up the food and we saw we were missing a stew. I called and they were able to quickly make up for it and then some. Will definitely come back again. Also, when I called they told me everything on the menu is gluten free, obviously except the pita bread, so that makes it even more of a plus read more

Staff was very accommodating and friendly when we arrived. Since it was our first visit, it took us a while to peruse the menu. It was nearly 1:00 PM, so was very crowded. They were also swamped with delivery orders. It took a bit of time before our food was ready, so the owner brought us extra pita bread and also Kashk-e-Bademjan on the house. We got one beef shish kabob plate and one beef barg plate. We ate half our plates and packed the second half to take home. We ordered one baklava to go and left very full. read more

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Came here on a whim after my girlfriend wouldn't stop talking about this place, and honestly? She was right. Got the comb platter for me and my girlfriend and we were not disappointed. The beef was literally melting in our mouths -- like you could tell it had been cooking low and slow, no chewiness whatsoever. And the rice?? Fluffy, perfectly seasoned, not mushy at all which is honestly hard to find. read more

Aria's Grill - Combo - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Torrance, California

Loved the food and the service! The ambiance is casual, so no need to get dressed up. My husband ordered the beef Soltani and he said it was amazing! I ordered the chicken noonish and loved it! read more

Have been here a few times and each time I come, thoroughly impressed with the quality of food and their service!! Mariam is amazing and treats us sooooo well. I've come with my family and adults and kids alike are happy, leaving full and smiles on their faces. Will keep coming for the fresh Persian food and friendly customer service! read more

The food and service was amazing. The barg kabob was very tender and flavourful. The joojeh and kabob were just as good. Cleanliness was top notch. ( this is coming from a 10 year old girl who loves Persian food too much). read more

Aria's Grill - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Torrance, California

Food was amazing. Ordered the combo. Friendly service. I will 100 percent be coming back! read more

Aria's Grill - Combo - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Torrance, California

I crave the rice!!! Busy when I picked up my food. Iykyk, and if you don't try!! The rice is so good here and it's hard to find the specialty food offered here close to me I have to travel for this food. Reasonable prices, seemed nice inside, probably could fit 15-20 customers so a little bit in n out or a wait or to go. read more

Aria's Grill - Zereshk Polo Baghali Polo Fesenjan Stew - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Torrance, California