I can confidently say that Darbari Persian Grill is my all-time favorite spot for Persian cuisine. Every single time I come here, it's consistently amazing. My go-to order is the chicken Cornish, and I always substitute the rice for zereshk polo. The rice is perfectly fluffy every time, and the barberries add the most delicious tang that just brings the whole dish together. It's seriously so good. They're also incredibly generous with their lavash bread, which I love because it pairs perfectly with everything. But what really makes this place special is the service. Everyone here is genuinely so kind and attentive, and I mean everyone. You're always greeted when you walk in and again when you leave, which just makes the whole experience feel so warm and welcoming. There's also an older gentleman who is always there with the biggest smile, checking in to make sure everything is perfect, and it never goes unnoticed. I also love that it's pet-friendly. The outdoor seating area with the turf is such a nice touch, and my dog absolutely loves it. Overall, this place is a 10/10 with 1000/10 service. Anytime I'm in the area, I have to stop here without fail. read more

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Clean plates. Clear flavors. No excess, no confusion. Just food that knows what it is and doesn't pretend to be anything else. You eat, you understand, you leave satisfied. read more

Spectacular! Best ghormeh sabzi I've had other than home cooked! I stopped by here on a whim for take out, on my way back home to Mission Viejo. My mom is Persian, so I've experienced my fair share of Persian restaurants, and koobideh kabobs and ghormeh sabzi are my faves. This place is legit!!! Also, they have housemade doogh, which was by far the best quality and best tasting I've EVER had. We will definitely be making the drive from MV for this little restaurant!! Also notable was the incredibly polite and friendly service. I mean... how much else can you look for??! Nothing! Try this place!! read more

Good food and great service. It was a slow night, which made the place feel calm and peaceful. I visited during dinner, and the dim lighting made the atmosphere more relaxing. I really enjoyed my time here. read more

Darbari Persian Grill - The combo plate - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I've loved each and every visit here and the heart grows fonder with all fulfilling bites. The best and worst thing about Darbari is finding the proper entrance to their private parking lot- which is tiny but never seems to be full and always seem to have a table. This is an aged establishment with consistent quality and service. Especially their tahdig, probably the most unhealthy thing we can order but still way healthier and crunchier than anything fried in a grease basket. read more

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Great hole in the wall for legit Mediterranean food. One of our go to spots in the area. We ordered the combo koobideh and Cornish hen. The koobideh was ok, not bad. But the Cornish hen was simply out of this world. Free bread is a nice touch. Their special rices are also amazing. Decent amount of parking but traffic can be a pain since it's near a big intersection that eventually leads to the beach. Service was good but when we first came there was only one server servicing the main floor. Eventually another server came and service was smoother. Would definitely keep coming back! read more

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I love Darbari!! They have the BEST Persian kabobs in town and the best kabobs in general. I usually get it Togo and they are fast and on it. The food is always consistently good! Since my best friend is Persian, I've eaten a lot of Persian food in my time - Darbari is amazing! Next time I need to get the Tahdig with Gheimeh. Give them a try! read more

Darbari Persian Grill - Beef & chicken Koobideh Chicken Kabob (boneless) - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I ordered the boneless chicken platter with chicken koobideh. Half salad half rice. The chicken was very flavorful and seasoned. Grilled to perfection. The rice was fluffy and moist. Definitely great food. I just had the order to go. read more

Darbari Persian Grill - Chicken Koobideh platter - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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We found this place by chance while we were on our way to the airport. It was a small restaurant and the Persian grill caught my eye! There was free parking lot in the back of the restaurant super convenient. We walked inside and was greeted so kindly immediately. The waitress was so sweet. Super friendly! They had a huge variety on their menu. We decided to get the beef to share and thank god we did because it was a huge plate! It was so flavorful! The rice was steaming and such smooth taste. The beef had so much taste I can't even describe. It was that good. They have complimentary bread with butter too! The food came out so quick too! The place is clean and quite. Definitely deserves more attention here !! read more

Darbari Persian Grill - Menú - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Search was on for Persian food like we used to get in Pasadena. Tried Darbari for takeout, Chicken Barg and Filet Kabob with Adas Polo and a Greek Salad. Friendly service, food was brought to our car parked behind. While the meats were perfectly seasoned, both were dry. The adas polo was quite good, but I prefer my own made at home with plenty of fresh medjool dates, Darbari's few dates were dry like a preserved food item. The Greek salad is nowhere near the level of My Greek Kitchen a few blocks away. The items were enough for the two of us - for two night's meals, but we considered it to be on the expensive side. read more

Darbari Persian Grill - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

So I walked into Darbari Persian Grill spot, right? And IMMEDIATELY I'm getting treated like I just bought the whole building. The staff is rolling out the red carpet like I'm a celebrity. I'm just trying to order some kabobs, and they're acting like I'm their long-lost cousin who finally came home from discovering oil! Now let me tell you about these kabobs and koobideh - OH MY GOODNESS. That koobideh is so good, I had to put my PHONE down! That's how you know it's serious. It's like they took regular ground beef and said "nah, we're gonna add some magic and Persian grandma secrets to this." And don't even get me started on the family take-out dinner special. It's so much food, I'm eating good Sunday, Monday, Tuesday - I might make it to Wednesday if I have self-control (spoiler alert: I don't). Bottom line: Go here. Let them treat you like royalty. Eat the kabobs. Get that family special. Thank me later. read more

We were craving some mediterranean Food and found Darbari on Yelp as a highly rated restaurant. Though bit of a drive, we went for it. Its a small , cute little place with not a lot of seating but makes for a nice cozy spot. They have their own parking at the back so no need to park on the street. Food here is great and service is on the money. We tried their mixed kebab skewers and chicken kebabs and both were awesome. read more

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I visited Darbari Persian Grill for dinner last Friday after meaning to try it, and the service was truly great. Our server was really nice and helpful. I'm not very experienced with Persian cuisine, so I tried one of their popular stews, but it wasn't to my taste--so I wouldn't order that again. However, my husband had the chicken and beef kebabs, and they were absolutely delicious! The rice was amazing. We also had an eggplant appetizer with grilled onions, and it was so good. I highly recommend those two items. I'd come back for the kebabs and that eggplant dish! I wouldn't recommend the stew or the yogurt drink (they weren't for me), but others might enjoy them. Overall, fast service, great staff--I definitely recommend checking it out! read more

Honestly, I don't know why I haven't been here before but I suppose it's better now than never? I absolutely love Persian food, it's one of my favorites, aside from KBBQ and sushi. There's a tiny parking lot in the back or you can park on the street where Mother's is located and it's just a short distance away. There is indoor and outdoor dining with ample space. The service was awesome. The water was getting filled right away, I didn't have to ask for anything, and the food came out in a timely manner. Can I have a gallon of the Ash Joe soup? Ash is one of my favorite soups and I've gone to quite a few places for it but this one has the best one, hands down. I ordered the chicken shish kabob with the lubia polo and the chicken and veggies were great. They give generous portions of the rice as well. My friend ordered the vegetarian fesenjon. I didn't try his food because I was so busy eating mine but he said his was good. Next time, I'd love to try their zereshk polo, white fish kabob, filet mignon kabob. read more

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Meet up with a good friend over lunch , my friend and her boyfriend who is Persian. This was my first time having Persian food and let me tell you, my taste buds were going crazy!! All the different flavors were amazing. I have to say Persian food is interesting and good experience. Super nice authentic Persian Resturant , food is great but the best thing about it is the owner attitude who serves us him self with a big smile . Food is fresh and tasty , atmosphere is nice and simply and the prices are reasonable. If you're seeking an authentic taste of Persian hospitality and culinary mastery, look no further than Darbari Persian Grill. It's an experience you won't soon forget. 4.5 star . read more

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A personal favorite spot in Costa Mesa! Pros: Highly recommend this establishment for catering or food delivery. We hosted a meeting for 30 and were extremely pleased with the catering platters delivered to us. Highly recommend both koobideh options as well as their three stew combo! Extremely fresh ingredients and made to order. Very generous portions for take out - we have also ordered from them via door dash as well. Look no further if you are craving Persian food and are in the vicinity of Costa Mesa! Highly recommend. A+ Will be back soon! read more

Darbari Persian Grill - Catering - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Love this place for whenever I'm in Newport Beach coming back home from the Peninsula. Their food is fantastic and their price point is very reasonable. If you're looking for great Persian food, this is the place to be go to. Also super fast on take out! I'm never waiting around for my meal. read more

Just received my doordash order and i need to address some issues with my order , the salad Shirazi tastes funky and it has a wrong ingredient which doesn't belong to this salad , shirazi salad has cucumber , tomato and onion with lime juice and if u like to add herbs you can add some dried mint NOTHING MORE ! Adding parsley to a world famous Salad and ruining it's recipe makes people surprised after receiving their food because i thought it's gonna be the same thing as they serve everywhere and now i hate it because only a psycho would add huge amount of parsley to salad shirazi and make it taste like tabbouleh ! Ashe jo had a very weird consistency of whey on it , it didn't look like the photos at all , either the whey wasn't fresh or it's the worst quality one ! It is very clumpy and didn't blend well. Lubia polo and dough were ok , that's why i gave 2 stars to this review. read more

Darbari Persian Grill - Kashk should be well incorporated into the Ash and shouldn't appear lumpy or separated - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Food : 5/5 Spicy chicken kabobs Ash Joe Sharize salad Service: 5/5 Noise: 5/5 quiet I recommend it Ambiance: 5/5 read more

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It's a hidden gem located off the 55 freeway on the same side of the street as Mothers Market. Parking available in the back but limited. If you're getting food to go, definitely call ahead! The food is made to order. I had the boneless chicken and beef koobideh while Stephen had the Lubia Polo with a beef koobideh. It took about 20 minutes for the food because a larger group was ahead of us. While waiting we got a basket of lavash and butter. The portion was generous but less rice than most places. Everything was delicious but my boneless chicken was a wee dry or overcooked. Overall a solid 4 stars experience read more

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Absolutely delicious food at a fair price. The service is always great. We all love this restaurant

We come here almost every week, and it's one of our favorite spots in town. The food is consistently incredible, their rice is the fluffiest I've had, perfectly cooked and lightly seasoned, and the boneless chicken kabob is tender, juicy, and packed with flavor. You can tell they put so much care into every plate. The portions are good, the service is warm and welcoming, and the owner is so sweet, he always goes out of his way to say hello and make sure we're taken care of. If you're craving fresh, authentic Persian food, this place is it! read more

Darbari Persian Grill - Boneless Chicken Platter - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I can only tell you about the boneless chicken. It's the only thing I've ever ordered from this place but I absolutely love it and I come here about every other week. The saffron rise is perfectly cooked. When I eat my dinner from this restaurant, I feel like I've eaten something very hearty and healthy. read more

Great fresh food and service, nice ambient and background music. Always like to come back to this place for a cozy hang out with family or friends. read more

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Absolutely love it here, best Persian food I've ever had! The workers are so kind as well!! Never eaten in but looks like a cute little place. I always get the filet mignon and chicken shish kabob combination and it gets better every time. I got the cucumber-and dill yogurt this last time and it was very tasty, comes with a decent amount as well! read more

Darbari Persian Grill - Filet mignon Beef and Chicken Shish Kabob Combination Platter Must O' Kheyar - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Excellent service/ food delicious specially shish kabab , baghalapolo / really recommend this place.

Ghormeh sabzi on tahdig was very good except there was not a single piece of meat. Kabob koobideh was terrible. Service very good.

I ordered the boneless chicken plate. the chicken is moist and tender the best I have ever had. The rice was seasoned perfectly, and the texture was perfectly cooked. I have since been back several times the service is always very nice. Very courteous. I get my food to go, so I don't know much about the restaurant but waiting for my food always is pleasant. read more

Had lunch at Darbari today and everything was great. The food was fresh and flavorful, and the service was just as good. Our server, Amir, was friendly and attentive without being overbearing. Definitely a spot I'd come back to. Highly recommend. read more

I love this place. The service is great and very welcoming. The food potion is huge and it's very good. I will definitely come here again. The place is small but very cosy and fancy. read more

Darbari Persian Grill - Kodebih beef with rice, borani - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Great food... wonderful service.. mostly take out for me...recently tryed lamb chops fabulous

Food is awesome, their service is amazing and the quality is great. Everything is fresh and delicious..... Their home catering is amazing as well.... read more

Deeeelicious! The kabobs are seasoned perfectly. I always get the lamb. Chicken and beef koobedah are good too. Salad is fresh with a delightfully light and flavorful dressing. Of course the saffron rice with sumac is sooo good too! The tea is light and flavorful. Service is casual. read more

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This Mediterranean restaurant has the sour cherry rice that we often look for as it's delicious and only offered in certain restaurants. Came for the Lunch Special which I thought was a good deal, but the additional $6 upgrade for one of the special rice seemed a bit pricey. However the Chicken Koobideh and Beef Shish Kebab were both delicious. Parking lot in the back. For more local tips: @grace.loves.adventures read more

Darbari Persian Grill - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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My favorite Persian place! Very nice folks, the chicken was so well seasoned and grilled. Excellent beef koobideh. Reasonable prices, fresh, and good service. Couldn't ask for more. Highly recommend! read more

Darbari Persian Grill - Beef and Beef & Chicken Koobideh - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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As a persian guy, it was the worst Persian food that I tried in California. The quality of food was awful and the price was too much

The food was completely flavorless. It was packed well when I received it. I ordered the chicken kabob, shirazi salad, and must o'kheyar. The yogurt in the must o'kheyar was completely sour and rotten. I had a spoon of it with my food and now my stomach feels abnormal. The kabob was flavorless and the salad was flavorless as well. I'm unsure whether they're using quality ingredients at this restaurant. Nothing had any flavor except for the rotten yogurt. I originally ordered this food after seeing the positive reviews, but now I'm so disappointed. I'm unfortunately turned off from Persian food for a while now because of this experience. read more

Amazing food! Cornish kabab , and chicken barg, and beef barg, and ghorme sabzi with chicken are the BEST . Also the salmon kabab is so good! I keep ordering them ! read more

Darbari Persian Grill - Chicken barg, side of beef koobideh. With Lubia Polo - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

My friend & I dined at this restaurant on Wednesday 6/25/25... Mariam was our server.. excellent customer service. The food was exceptional... we will definitely be coming back.. thank u read more

Very good chicken kabob, one is boneless which is the dark meat and the other one is chicken breast. The rice is very soft and seasoned perfectly. Good find here in Costa Mesa right in front of Triangle Mall. The servers are amazing. Place is clean. Will definitely visit again! read more

Darbari Persian Grill - Boneless Chicken Kabob Dinner - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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