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    Darbar Persian Grill

    3.6 (159 reviews)
    ModeratePersian/Iranian
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    a long platter of food
    Eamon P.

    The Kabob Torsh was cooked to perfection, tender and juicy with just the right amount of tanginess from the marinade. The combination of succulent pieces of meat, grilled to a smoky char, and the flavorful mixture of herbs and spices was simply exquisite.

    Sultani Kebab Combo with a side of maust khiar. Not pictured (but ended up being a good idea): red wine from LCBO.
    Zeynep K.

    Long story short: Expensive, but so so good and fresh! Long story long: We got the Sultani Kebab combo (comes with a veal kebab and ground beef kebab, saffron rice and grilled tomatoes - this was a decent portion and good quality meat, so the price made sense) and Maust Khiar dip (a delicious yogurt/mint/cucumber mix, though a little small for the price) with extra lavash bread. It was perfect to share between 2 people. I can imagine the veal and oh, there it is. My mouth is watering now. Highly recommend to make your pockets hurt, but soothe the soul.

    Barg & koobideh
    Sam S.

    The best Persian Food in Toronto. It totally worths the two hour drive from where we live!!! Staff were super nice and welcoming. Upon entry, they'd offer to take your coat to put it in a coat closet which is so thoughtful in this climate. Food, appetizers, ambient and service is beyond our expectation. We ordered kababs and stew and I still can't decide which one is my favorite. Yogurt was so tasty, eggplant appetizer was Smokey and yummy! Kababs were cooked to perfection, they are not chewy at all, very soft and buttery! Everything was just OMG! If you are looking for a Persian restaurant in Toronto, this should be your first option!

    Eggplant yogurt and cucumber yogurt
    Saturn M.

    We had a reservation and we arrived early so not wait time at all. Server was nice but has trouble explaining the dishes to us in English. We managed to order the right food at the end. Most of the servers are Persians I think. We don't like basmati rice so we asked if we can change to something else, they don't have much side dishes to choose so we order 2 yogurt dish instead. Table set up is very nice. Good atmosphere. Shishlik (lamb chop) : very very good! But salty. The flavour is strong and I love the grill. We order medium and came perfectly medium. Sultani kebab (A Skewer of ground beef, & A Skewer of Tenderloin Veal Fille): the ground beef is fine, they have onion in it. The barg tenderloin is super good! Taste like filet mignon, so soft and I ordered medium rare, came as medium which is acceptable for me. This dish is also very salty.. Doogh: the server recommend this drink to us, I like the texture of the yogurt but surprising it's not sweet, it's salty. I think it's too much salt, can't drink it all, I only had 1/3 cup and that's it, too salty to drink Overall meat is very very good, just that everything is quite salty and it's hard for me to finish the whole dish. I can't eat because how salty they are. They don't offer water when we sit down and we had to ask for water. The servers always forget things (we had to ask 3 times for a glass of water, 2 times of getting take out containers, 2 times to get a plastic bag for the take out.....) It could be better. If it wasn't that salty I think I can eat more and would enjoy more.

    Michael J.

    Amazing food and even better service!! Excellent Persian food. Like back home! Thank you Rosa and team for exceptional service. Will definitely be back on my next trip!

    Zack I.

    Many people have recommended Darbar for me, claiming to be one of the best persian restaurants in the city! Well, I'd say they were extremely close to being true! Darbar is a nice high-end persian restaurant, service is great and fast, full bar, nice ambiance and pretty inviting atmosphere. The food is wonderful, close to being the best i've tried. We got the mixed platter for appetizers and the Kabab Soltani. Two cons about this place, 1) parking is very tough being right on Avenue rd, we found a spot behind the building through a small alley, however, you'd have to walk around all the way to the main door as they do not have a back entrance. It's not too convenient when it's cold and snowing out! 2) it's too pricy for an authentic restaurant and the type of cuisine in my opinion. A soltani kabab usually sells around $23-$25 elsewhere, while it's priced at $42 here. The appetizer platter is $50+ for four apps, Overall, the taste is certainly there, but so as many other persian restaurants in the area, which charge way less. Overall, good restaurant, good experience

    Sour kebab  Baghali polo Eggplant borani
    Nashmil R.

    The best persian food I've ever had in Toronto!!! Absolutely, I'll go back there. The staff members are so polite and friendly. I love everything about this place. Ambiance is also perfect. We ordered Sour kebab and Baghali polo. The meat melts in your mouth!!

    Kashkeh bademjan (L) and ghormeh sabzi (R) - delicious!
    Tyler A.

    This is a top notch spot for chelo kebab! We were visiting family in Richmond Hill and on our last night we wanted to make sure we had the best that Toronto had to offer. So, Darbar it was ... and Darbar did not disappoint! When in Toronto, do as the Tehrantons do!! We ordered way too much, but I'm happy we got to try everything... We started with Kashkeh bademjan, ghormeh sabzi over tadigh. For dinner, we asked for one skewer each of beef and chicken kubideh, barg (filet mignon or sirloin), and jujeh (chicken pieces). Disclaimer, the pic of the kebab attached represents a slightly modified order for two. Everything was fantastic! I would suggest coming here with more than two ppl so that there are enough bellies to warrant ordering a wide selection of apps and entreés. Too bad we live 500 miles away

    Chicken breast
    Chris W.

    Reason for Visit: Recommended by a coworker's friend to give this a try. Menu: I personally never had high end Persian food so not sure what to expect. First thing I noticed was things sure get pricy. A dish here is ~$30-40 which was bit surprising to me as I had always had the more take out casual Persian food before. Anyhow, I tried their chicken breast dinner. It came with A LOT of chicken pieces which was great. The rice was so fluffy and soft. Lots of food. Very filling. Chicken was tender and not dry. Service: Impressive, waitress was very attentive and came often to refill our water. Atmosphere: Very nicely renovated. Chairs are so comfy. They use these sofa chairs and it really makes you want to sit there for the whole night. Overall: Honestly the food was great. I just felt the prices were on the high end.

    Tiny pieces of meat in Gheymeh

    I usually get food from darbar and it never disappointed until last night I got kebab Torsh and a gheimeh bademjan. Their gheimeh was so little stew with 2 huge eggplant and 3 pieces of veal in it. Their Torsh was good because I waited another 20 minutes for them to cook it Medium Rare again. Taste was okay and I didn't feel anything out of ordinary until I woke up midnight realizing I have to vomit, which I did. Not sure what went wrong or what was the issue but pretty sure it was consistent with the food I had earlier that night. Would not buy food from Here anymore.

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    11 months ago

    It's a nice place with a wide variety of middle eastern cuisine. I would definitely go back to try more dishes

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    11 months ago

    The kabobs and the fesenjoon were so delicious. The restaurant was clean and the staff were very friendly.

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    Great food service and ambiance !!best quality of food in Toronto in my opinion .would for sure go there again

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    Persian food is awesome. Great proms good a tomorrow and the music was good too. Service was nice

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    Second time here at Darbar. Food I order , taste was very good and service also was great. After all I will be back. Thank you

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    Takht-e Tavoos - The Safavid

    Takht-e Tavoos

    4.5(145 reviews)
    9.3 kmBrockton Village
    $$

    The GTA has a lot of Persian restaurants; and there are a lot of brunch restaurants; but Takht-e…read moreTavoos is the only one I know that does Persian breakfast and brunch. The hours are very limited, and it's a relatively small restaurant. We had the haleem and Shist Andaz; both were generous portions, very flavourful, and really great as a sharing breakfast. Definitely a different brunch experience, and one of the best brunch menus I have had in Toronto. Definitely a restaurant to come back to.

    Came here for brunch and honestly it felt like such a unique experience compared to your usual…read morebreakfast spots. This place focuses on Persian dishes, so the menu is a little different, but that's exactly what makes it interesting. We tried a couple of traditional items and everything was full of flavor. The bread was fresh and warm, and the dishes had that rich, comforting feel you don't usually get from typical brunch places. You can really taste the spices and how everything is made with care. The atmosphere is cozy and has a really authentic vibe, but it's not a big space, so it does get busy and there's usually a wait--especially on weekends. Service was friendly and helpful, especially if you're new to Persian food and not sure what to order. Overall, this is a great spot if you want something different from the usual brunch routine. Just come with a little patience and enjoy the experience.

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    Takht-e Tavoos - Inside

    Inside

    Takht-e Tavoos - Mirza Qasemi

    Mirza Qasemi

    Takht-e Tavoos - Dizi

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    Dizi

    Sheherzade Persian Grill And Dizi - Spinach Borani

    Sheherzade Persian Grill And Dizi

    4.0(104 reviews)
    8.8 km
    $$

    We ate as a party of 11. The restaurant was very nice to accomodate…read more The decor is very fun and the general restaurant is made to accomodate part of 2 and 4s. Having eleven guest we found the table seating very cramped still to the point that guest were elbowing each other, it would have been nice if the restuarant had another table allocated for us just for more space. I ordered the Dizi (Abgoosht). It came with a soup that was a bit greasy, yogurt, pickled sides and a stewed lamb. It was well cooked but I wish the food was seasoned a bit less. Some of the kabob ordered by another guest made of ground beef was an oversalted hamburger meat in shape of kabob...it was not impressive. With our large party I thought it would be interesting to comment the restaurant automatically applied 15% tip. I would give this another try but perhaps not as a big party. It's also interesting to note none of the servers were not Persian. Salamati!

    Love the cozy and eclectic space & decor. The food was very authentic & good quality (according to…read moremy Persian friends). The service was quite friendly too. Tip#1: Add a bit (or a lot!) of Sumac seasoning (dark red powder in the shaker bottle) onto your kebob meat. It has an almost sour fruity taste which really balances out and adds an unique edge to the meaty kabobs. Tip#2: You'll get small packets of butter that you're supposed to mix & melt into your rice. //APPETIZERS// We tried their Maast-e Saadeh (yogurt dip) with Persian flatbread, Zeitoon Parvardeh (olives), and the Kal Kabob (eggplant with ground walnut & pomergranate) which was my favourite and quite sour. //ENTREES// I tried the Kubideh and Jujeh (Chicken Breast) Kabob, which were both delicious and juicy. The Kabob-e-Torsh veal sirloin meat was too tough, while the the pomegranate walnut molasses was interesting to try, know that it's quite sour too! I also substituted the rice for the salad which was too overdressed with vinaigrette. //DESSERT// My ABSOLUTE favourite thing we had was the Saffron Rosewater Ice Cream. It's beautifully plated and has the perfect balance of creamy, floral, and sweet flavours with crunchy pistachio & pomergranate seeds. I would come back to Sheherzade literally just to have that amazing Saffron Rosewater Ice Cream again & again!

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    Sheherzade Persian Grill And Dizi - Zeitoon parvardeh

    Zeitoon parvardeh

    Sheherzade Persian Grill And Dizi - Kabob Bakhtiari

    Kabob Bakhtiari

    Sheherzade Persian Grill And Dizi - Jujeh Kabob ba Ostekhon & Zereshk Polo

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    Jujeh Kabob ba Ostekhon & Zereshk Polo

    Queen of Persia - Appetizers

    Queen of Persia

    4.3(65 reviews)
    6.0 km
    $$$

    This is a cozy spot with an elegant decor that makes you feel right at home. The menu offers a wide…read morerange of Persian dishes from appetizers, drinks, kebabs to stews and mixed rice. We ordered "Kashk o Bademjan" and "Pomegranate Salad". We really loved the salad as it was a great balance between the sauce and the ingredients. For main, we ordered "Isfahan Platter" which included one skewer of beef tenderloin and one skewer of ground lamb. The kebabs were tender and perfectly grilled. "Yogurt Drink" here is a must-try. The staff are friendly and attentive.

    Visited with a large party on a weekday. The restaurant it self has Persian art covering the walls,…read morethe cutlery and glassware was also unique. Onto to the food, Kashko Bademjan, I was not expecting the strong taste of goat cheese in this dip which was the prominent flavour. It came paired with bread, Hummus, was good Starting with the kabobs, Torsh Joojeh Kebab this was the chicken breast, the chicken it's self was flavourful but the overall dish was dry. Queens Koobideh,. The minced lamb kabob was delicious. The service was a hit and miss, one of them was sweet and welcoming. The other not so much, she seemed to irritated by our questions or presence. A few things to note: For a large party, each person must order an Entree, you cannot share even though some Dishes are large. They add a 20% gratuity for larger parties Some dishes are pricey $43 for chicken/beef.

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    Queen of Persia
    Queen of Persia - Ice in paradise

    Ice in paradise

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    Rayhoon Persian Eatery

    Rayhoon Persian Eatery

    3.9(113 reviews)
    54.6 km
    $$

    Let me start with the ambiance - which for me is quite unique and makes me like the place even…read morebefore I've tasted anything Julia, who looked after us was great too We started with the Rayhoon Trio sampler - beautifully presented and equally delicious. I recommended upgrading to the Barbari bread We also started with the Shiraz salad - this was the only thing we ordered today that was ordinary The Koobideh Kebob and the Dahl Addas were delightful Please note that that we had loads of rice because both the Kebob and the Addas came with sumptuous quantities Overall a very nice experience It's been a few years since I came here last and I'm sure my next trip will not take as long

    I went to Burlington for a week for leisure. We were walking around and looking for a restaurant…read morefor dinner. We passed by this cute restaurant. The outside of the restaurant was quaint. We peeked inside. It was busy and with quite a few Persians. We decided to try it. I am so glad that we tried it. Everything that we ordered was outstanding. We got the Rayhoon trio sampler, Addas Palo, and lamb shank. The trio sampler was basically 3 different dippings and came with a basket of bread. The owner was very nice. While we were enjoying the food, he walked up and greeted. He explained how we could use the trio sampler to enjoy the entrees which really made it even better. Following the suggestion, I put a little bit of lamb sauce over the rice and put a little bit of yogurt sauce over a small piece of lamb, then ate them all in one spoon.... It was amazing!

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    Rayhoon Persian Eatery - Outside

    Outside

    Rayhoon Persian Eatery - Kebobs

    Kebobs

    Rayhoon Persian Eatery - Trio Dips Appetizer (Egglplant, Hummus, Olives)

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    Trio Dips Appetizer (Egglplant, Hummus, Olives)

    Byblos - Chocolate Olive Oil Cake

    Byblos

    4.4(987 reviews)
    10.1 kmEntertainment District, Downtown Core
    $$$$

    Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5…read moreAmbiance: 4/5 Food: We had our office holiday dinner here and 15 people attended. We did a set menu which had 3 courses. The first course was Labneh with bread, hummus, & beef tartare. Second course was Lamb pide & pear salad. Third course was grilled branzino, middle eastern fried chicken, black truffle rice, and thrice cooked fries. Then there was dessert which was chocolate mousse cake & baklava. Because of my many food allergies the main server for our table was very attentive & specific in asking me what I wanted as modifications. For example I got a wagyu beef pide instead of the lamb. Every dish was really delicious, presented well & quite filling. I couldn't eat all of the food. Though I tried almost everything. Service: The pacing of the dishes was quite masterful. They really paid attention to when the food was going to come out. As I mentioned above the main server was very attentive to my food allergies. I really appreciated that as some restaurants aren't as attentive. The food was served family style so everyone could take what they wanted from the serving dishes. The dishes were served in little bowls along the tables with each bowl serving about 4 people. We had asked for one long table so it was a little snug. But we made it work. Ambiance: For dinner the lighting of the space is really dim. LOL. I would have appreciated just a little bit more light. The restaurant is in an old building so to use the washroom you had to go down two flights of stairs. The dining area is small also. But it's a pretty space. As mentioned above we asked for one long table to seat 15 people. I was expecting square tables but it was a bunch of small round tables pushed together. So the tables were really crowded with food from all the dishes. But the servers made sure to take empty serving dishes away as soon as possible. The music was a little loud for me so I had to yell to be heard. The place was packed though. Everyone at our table enjoyed the food, the service & atmosphere. The restaurant is close to Roy Thompson Hall & the other theatres nearby so it's a convenient location as well. It's too bad this place is only open for dinner. I would have loved to see how they would operate a lunch time service. In any case, Byblos was amazing. I would come back here again to try other dishes! Note: Some of my pics of the main dishes didn't turn out so it's mostly desserts that are pictures

    Really enjoyed my night at Byblos. The vibe is super chic but not too formal. I love that the menu…read moreis designed for sharing, so you get to try a little bit of everything. Everything we ordered was flavorful and well-balanced. Also loved the cocktails. Great spot if you're looking for something a bit different from the usual dinner places.

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    Byblos - Upstairs level downtown location

    Upstairs level downtown location

    Byblos - Lamb Ribs

    Lamb Ribs

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