We chose Ayvana Persian Restaurant to host my father's Celebration of Life, with nearly 50 family members and friends attending, and it turned out to be the perfect choice. From the atmosphere and private-event space to the service and incredible food, everything was excellent. The restaurant provided a beautiful and welcoming setting that felt both elegant and intimate--exactly what we hoped for on such an important and emotional day. The staff did an outstanding job taking care of our group. They were attentive, professional, kind, and accommodating throughout the entire event. Hosting almost 50 people is no small task, yet everything flowed smoothly and never felt overwhelming or rushed. The food was another highlight. The Persian cuisine was absolutely delicious--fresh, flavorful, beautifully prepared, and plentiful. Our guests genuinely enjoyed the meal, and we heard so many compliments about the food and the restaurant. What meant the most to us was being able to spend the day remembering and celebrating my father without having to worry about the event itself. The team at Ayvana created an environment where our family could simply be together, share stories, enjoy a wonderful meal, and honor his life. We will always associate Ayvana with a very meaningful day for our family, and we are sincerely grateful for the care and hospitality they showed us. I would wholeheartedly recommend Ayvana for a private event, family gathering, special occasion, or simply an excellent Persian meal. read more

The restaurant has a warm, inviting atmosphere that made the whole experience feel special. But the food, wow. Every dish we tried was fantastic. The staff was attentive without being overbearing, and the ambiance made it easy to relax. read more

Grate place, beautiful atmosphere, Delicious food and excellent service Highly recommended read more

We arrived early in the evening and they were still able to accommodate us. The food was visually fantastic as well as the taste. I would definitely go there again. I felt very comfortable and relax in the restaurant. read more

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Amazing experience at Ayvana! The food was delicious, but the real highlight was our server, Razi. She was incredibly friendly, patient, and welcoming, and her positive energy made our lunch even more enjoyable. You can tell she genuinely cares about her guests. I'm officially obsessed with the Aloo Esfenaj--it was absolutely amazing! Great food, outstanding service, and a wonderful team. We'll definitely be back. Highly recommend! read more

Very good delicious food great quality , inside very beautiful and neat . Service was great

This newer Persian restaurant in the heart of the valley is really good. The waitress was super cute and friendly and kind. We had the full works for lunch from tadik and the two different sauces, we had the eggplant dip and we all had an assortment of food and drink. The food is solid and the service is great and the ambience is fantastic. read more

Love love love this place! Ali, the owner, spared no expense in creating a modern, comfortable atmosphere. The food is fantastic- order anything, you'll love it! Service is top notch- our food came out hot and fresh. read more

Ayvana - Beautiful restaurant! - Persian/Iranian Near Me - San Fernando Valley, California

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Delicious food!!! Beautiful restaurant and great staff. Definitely will be back and much recommended. read more

Ayvana - Persian/Iranian Near Me - San Fernando Valley, California

Beautiful new Persian restaurant in the Valley! My family decided to try out Ayvana over the weekend and really enjoyed it. The food was delicious and the service was excellent. Our server was Neda and she was very friendly and attentive. The kabob koobideh was juicy, tasty and cooked to perfection. I personally like the kabob barg best, the meat was very tender. We also tried a couple of appetizers...the tahdig topped with stew and the halim bademjan, all were excellent. I also loved the design and decor of the restaurant. The dark green and gold tones used throughout and beautiful lighting fixtures made you feel like you stepped inside a glamorous speakeasy bar or upscale lounge. The only reason I took off 1 star is because I was extremely put off by another guest who was allowed to bring their small dog inside the restaurant while they dined. And no, this definitely wasn't a service animal. I understand this may be an unpopular opinion, but I don't think pets should be allowed inside the dining area. read more

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It's been awhile since I visited Ayvana. Persian restaurants usually start to lose quality after a few months, and I I happy to see, that Ayvana has maintained their high standards. I was greeted with a smiling hostess and the wait staff. I chose the patio for a change, and found it to be clean and comfortable. I ordered my favorite (beef soltani) medium rare, but before the food arrived, I was surprised by a complimentary cucumber-yogurt appetizer; a must try. The yogurt is made on site and it is rich and creamy. Food arrived hot and perfectly portioned. Ground beef kabobs are the standard to judge Persian restaurants by, and it was melt in your mouth delicious. Barg, which is made with filet mignon, was tender, juicy and full of flavor. Add to that the attentive and engaging staff, and you just can't fail. Definitely stop by, if you are in Woidland Hills, Tarzana or the surrounding areas. read more

Ayvana - Beef Soltani plate - Persian/Iranian Near Me - San Fernando Valley, California

Such delicious food! My branzino was cooked perfectly! Good luck choosing one of the specialty rice! The two we had were incredibly flavorful! We also had hummus which was super light and delicious. Service excellent from start to finish and the interior is gorgeous. Will come again...and again!! read more

My husband and I came with my sister in law and her husband to Ayvana and we are completely and utterly blown away by the quality of each dish, how delicious and well made they are, and above all, how amazing staff was! The servers were so sweet and brought our food out very timely. Everything we ate was perfectly cooked and tasted very delicious. Next time, when it's not so hot out, I'll go back to try their Ash Reshteh as it looks so appetizing! I highly recommend trying it here! It's a sister restaurant to their very popular Ali Baba. You won't regret it! read more

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Razi was our server and she was fantastic. Kind, attentive, and genuinely warm. She made us feel welcome from the moment we sat down. The food was absolutely sensational. Persian cuisine is one of the world's great culinary traditions, and Avyana does it justice. The chicken koobideh is an absolute must. Perfectly seasoned, incredibly juicy, and packed with flavor. Honestly one of the best I've had. The atmosphere is beautiful too. Elegant, inviting, and the kind of place you can settle into for a great meal and conversation. We'll definitely be back. I couldn't recommend Avyana more highly. read more

I'm not sure how I found this place, maybe through TikTok or Yelp but I saw some nice videos and the kebabs looked great, so I was excited to dine here tonight with my partner. The server was very kind and the restaurant itself looked beautiful. We ordered tahdig at the beginning, but it wasn't fresh at all, so we had to send it back. They offered to let us keep the khoresht, but unfortunately that wasn't good either and it was cold. We then ordered chicken kebab and koobideh with zereshk polo and plain rice. The chicken kebab wasn't anything special and the koobideh was average. Overall, the experience was not what we expected at all. Will I go back to this place again in the future? Definitely not. read more

Had the most amazing time enjoying Persian food that tasted even better and fresher than homemade food. Neda was super sweet. She welcomed us so kindly. Will definitely go back again. read more

Ayvana - Salmon And Bronzino - Persian/Iranian Near Me - San Fernando Valley, California

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This is a newer ish restaurant and we were so surprised by how good the food and the ambiance especially the services. Inside is beautifully decorated and also have outdoor seating, they also have a big area for private events looks very nice even the bathroom is super nice. Highly recommend it. read more

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Such a beautiful space, excellent service and delicious food. We really needed a place like this in the valley. Thank you so much. We will definitely come back! read more

Ayvana - Persian/Iranian Near Me - San Fernando Valley, California

Food is way under whelming! Lamb kabobs smelled from a mile away and rice was stale. The appetizer were lacked seasoning. The ambiance is great but one can't eat the furniture. The restaurant is very clean and nicely decorated. Hard PASS. read more

The decor and ambiance was great. The food came in hot and delicious and the waitress was very friendly. They even took our leftovers inside to box them for us. I will definitely go back again ! read more

Me and some of my coworkers had dinner here last night and the food was absolutely amazing! Thank you so much for the wonderful dinner experience! Special thank you you to Neda and the other waitresses/waiters who served us! I will definitely recommend this place to friends and family for future events! read more

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This place is wonedrful. Juicy and flavorful kubideh. I also tried the cornish hen and it was perfect. Interior design is excellent. AC is strong. Everyone one is always polite and friendly. Especialy the waitress Razi. Very attentive and pretty. Her smile is unforgetable! read more

Ayvana - Koobideh and Cornish Hen Plates. - Persian/Iranian Near Me - San Fernando Valley, California

It was our first time visiting this restaurant, and we had a wonderful experience. The atmosphere was warm and inviting--perfect for a date night or a gathering with friends. The food was delicious, and the service was excellent from start to finish. Here's what we ordered: * Sultani * Koobideh * Cornish Hen (Joojeh) * Tahdig with Gheimeh as appetizer All three dishes were flavorful, well-prepared, and generously portioned. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal and look forward to coming back again. Highly recommended! read more

Ayvana - Inside - Persian/Iranian Near Me - San Fernando Valley, California

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Let me start off by saying this place was one of the most beautiful Persian restaurants I've ever been to. The decor was very pretty and different from other Persian restaurants I've been to. Our waitress was very nice but she seemed like she was the only one working so it was hard for her to be as attentive as we would have liked. I had to flag her down for a refill of water a few times. Again not a knock on her, she needed help. What seemed to be the owner was there celebrating a birthday and it was weird because he took it upon himself to grab whatever he wanted out of the bar and kitchen but didn't seem to care to be attentive to anyone else but his own needs. As for the food. I'm going to be honest, I'm Persian so I have a higher standard and expectation when it comes to Persian food but the beef kabob was very flavorless and the barg tasted gamey. The tahdig Fesenjān was good but it was so hard it was as if you were biting into a rock. Wasn't very pleasant read more

Excellent and friendly service! And amazing beef and lamb Barg! Highly recommend!! Beautifully designed restaurant great for a date night or a family reunion dinner. read more

I am impressed!!!!! Food is amazing Staff are amazing Owner even more amazing Beautiful and clean restaurant. Loved it read more

Amazing Mediterranean food and great atmosphere....! Attended a birthday party here. Had an amazing time. Highly recommend!

Excellent food excellent service excellent ambiance Have been coming to Ayvana once a week consistently and love their bagali polo with bransino fish and of course their ground beef kabob and the barg yummy good tadig this is a hole in the wall Waiting to be discovered excellent service and music During my stay every time 5 star restaurant read more

Good service, excellent customer service, excellent food, great atmosphere beautiful restaurant!!! read more

I finally decided to have dinner here with my wife on a Monday night after passing by this restaurant multiple times. I arrived at around 5pm to find no one else dining in the restaurant. It was kind of nice since we had the restaurant to ourselves. The interior is designed very nicely and feels like a true fine dining restaurant. We were immediately greeted by our server Neda, who was very friendly and attentive. She sat us right away and took care of us throughout our visit. The menu was very straightforward so it did not take long for us to order. We decided to go with a burrata salad, fesenjoon and the ayvana special. We were provided with bread and butter right after we ordered, but I was disappointed to find that the bread was just some cold store-bought lavash. A fine dining restaurant like this should have warm and fresh bread. It is a big part of the experience when dining at a Persian restaurant. The salad came out pretty quickly and tasted good, but the portion was very small for $18. There was just one small piece of burrata and very little tomatoes. The main courses arrived pretty quickly. The fesenjoon had good flavor and was more on the sour side. The stew came with chicken. The chicken was good quality and tasted good but you could tell it was added to the stew before serving. They were not cooked together and had different flavors. The portion was again very disappointing for $24. The Ayvana Special Plate was the biggest disappointment, but mainly due to the portion. All three of the meats were very good quality, cooked perfectly, and tasted good. The problem was that the amount was way too little for $60. Also, the grilled bell peppers, onions and tomatoes were not cooked for long enough so they were still kind of hard. You get two plates full of rice, but only one of them came with a small piece of tahdig. There were a couple of instances that did bother me during the visit. One issue that I had was the phone for the restaurant kept going off. It was a very loud landline type tone that rung throughout the whole restaurant. The other issue was that they hired a man to take drone shots of the restaurant that day and he decided to fly it around inside while we were seated. It was pretty ridiculous, however, I did not say anything since the man was just doing his job. The takeaway from this is that the portions and the price are the biggest downside to this place. I really do not think that it is reasonable. I would consider returning if they maintained the quality of the kabob, upped the portion size and/or reduced the prices. read more

Ayvana - Ayvana Special - Persian/Iranian Near Me - San Fernando Valley, California

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Amazing classy modern Persian food With the great design in atmosphere With a lot of specialties in Persian food read more

Absolutely delicious!! I've tried many Persian restaurants and believe me this restaurant does not disappoint. read more

Everything here was amazing ... service to quality of food and the atmosphere was great.. the meats are very tender and juicy. Had the dish of mushrooms.. wow one of the best I have eaten.. our server was so polite and friendly.. (sorry couple get her name- she had her hair braided and was wearing glasses ) love their rice's specially the dates rice. Good luck to you and your staff Chef Mighafarri will definitely be back .. read more

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We came here for the third time and honestly, this time was the best time. We were a group of 15 people for a Father's Day lunch and things could not have gone any better. The service was immaculate, food came out super fast, each server was nicer than the next. The food was incredible. Definitely the best Persian place in the valley. read more

Their Rack Of Lambs are so good. Pretty expensive too, but it might be well worth it to some of you. We stopped here a few weeks ago for the first time. Love the Lamb, it had lots of flavors and taste. Service was good, no problems at all. Will visit again. read more

The salmon kabob was really good. It was very soft and juicy. Pair that with Ash Reshteh or Barley Soup that come quick in the beginning, both of which were amazing especially in this winter weather. Last time I had the combo koobideh with the beef and chicken kabob which was also very good, especially compared to other kabobs in LA that tend to be dry. If you don't live in the valley like me, it's definitely worth the drive and at a good price. Besides the food, the restaurant is beautiful, perfect for family or dates, with very friendly staff. read more

Ayvana - 37. Salmon - Persian/Iranian Near Me - San Fernando Valley, California

Came across this restaurant on yelp and since it was brand new, I decided to try it. Everything was amazing, from food to drinks to service. Thank You to the owner Ali for a great experience. Arda & Vahe read more

There are many persian restaurants in the valley so I went with what I saw on Yelp and I was not disappointed. The food was delicious, the service was wonderful and the ambiance was awesome. Seeing that we were the only non persian diners in a nearly full dining room was very reassuring. We will definitely be back! read more

I want to start by praising the lovely server. She was attentive and caring and made us feel at home. Atmosphere was plain and simple. Nothing fancy. Perhaps a bit sterile. The food... Kubideh was juicy and tasted ok but I feel I've had better. Shirazi salad tasted like it had been prepared in advance and the onion was a bit strong. With some Shirazis, I drink the dressing...this one I did not care to. We did like the eggplant appetizer. Lavash was (again) good not great. read more

Much needed an elegant and high quality restaurant in the Valley...We went there to check the place out and fell in love with the quality of the food, taste and atmosphere of the place. By far it's our favorite Persian restaurant throughout the LA. We highly recommend trying all of their food as you won't be disappointed. We will definitely will be back for more and planing to have our corporate holiday event in there as they have a separate space dedicated for special occasions. read more

Ayvana - Delicious beef Koobideh - Persian/Iranian Near Me - San Fernando Valley, California

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