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    Darvish Kitchen

    4.0 (96 reviews)
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    Lamb Kabob
    Paul R.

    I was recently in DC for a convention staying nearby in the Mayflower. I saw this show up and had to try it. Having been to Cairo it sounded similar in offering middle eastern food. Boy did it deliver. It is a nice interior that is decorated with middle east decor. The food though had a few items on the menu I hadnt seen before. The rice was uniquely prepared by what looked like a double cooking technique. Also the bread service was great but definitely jot your standard pita bread. It was thicker and crunchier but very good with two toppings. I ordered the lamb kabobs which were delicious and well seasoned. Also they had a few unique non alcoholic drinks and the one I ordered was very good. Service was attentive and there was not a long wait for my dinner. They do play a nice medley of music and have a tv to watch while you eat.

    Zaytoon Parvardeh (Marinated Olives)
    Ying Z.

    Darvish impressed us with the food and the ambiance. We were a party of four that came in for dinner, and we left with full bellies, good conversations, and happy smiles. Everyone had different favorites of the night. I was most impressed with the chicken kebab. Usually with cubed pieces of chicken it can get a bit dry. But the chicken kebab was juicy and flavorful. Others loved the lamb kebab which just fell off the bone with one touch. Another favorite was the chicken saffron rice which had this tart and sweet pomegranate sauce to go with the chicken and rice. Drinks were okay. I liked how they had these wellness tonics. I only tried one and it was made with clarified cumin, meant to help with gut inflammation. I took one star off because I think our server could have been more knowledgeable about the menu, both food and drink menu. They had to refer questions to the bartender or back of house staff often. Our chicken saffron rice also came rather late (like well over an hour into the dinner) compared to everything else. Also, I loved the decor and detail in the red bathroom. My personal philosophy in dining is that every interaction is an opportunity to impress , and I was truly wowed by how ornate the bathroom was. Felt like I was in someone's home.

    Olivia S.

    Able to walk in around 7 and plenty of tables. Deceptively large as it has a few floors. Outside seating as well. Super fun interior. There were vegetarian options, but perhaps that wasn't the go-to here. We ordered a few dishes - the feta felt like just a block of cheese. The vegetarian stew was good. Service was friendly and always available.

    Amani A.

    What stood out the most was how pretty and thoughtfully designed the interior was. Unfortunately, the food didn't live up to the ambiance. As someone who has tried kabob at nearly every Iranian restaurant in the DMV, I found it very mediocre. The value was also lacking. I've never been to an Iranian restaurant that doesn't include rice with the kabob, yet my kabob combo was $34--and with rice, it's $44 for chicken and ground beef. The appetizers were also underwhelming. I did enjoy my kabob, but that was the only highlight. My friend, who ordered the Ghormeh Sabzi, rated it 3/10. The server was very friendly, but they didn't write down many items, so we had to remind them several times. Overall, I don't plan on returning

    Menu of specialities
    Rick S.

    Came for Norooz dinner and had a good experience at the former Mari Vanna location. A little chaotic (received an order I didn't request, some wait times for refills) but likely due to the busy night and the server himself (I didn't catch his name) was very good. Decor as nice as ever. Food: Salmon kabobs with zereshk polo - really liked the blends of spices and crunchiness of the saffron rice with nuts and barberries, all went well with the accompanying vegetables and juicy salmon. Herb stew - actually a lamb stew, but my partner felt the lamb was kind of overshadowed by the slimy eggplant (naturally it came with tahchin) Sholezard - cold saffron rice pudding was a big hit (cinnamon, saffron, and delightful rose water) Cake asali - honey cake was moist and creamy, with nice pistachio shavings and cream on top (almost as good as sholezard) I appreciated the bread and delicious butter it came with. We'd return.

    Kabob E Chenjeh
    Khanh-Chau M.

    All I can say is WOW! I love this place! I'm not an expert on Persian food, so I can't really tell what's considered authentic or not, but the food and drinks were delicious regardless! I came on a Friday night with plans having to be changed; thankfully I could make a reservation for this place a few hours before. This place is beautiful with the Persian decorations and artwork. I got the Nights of Shiraz as my cocktail and it was so refreshing with the cucumber elements! They gave us complimentary bread with this butter and savoury spread (not sure what it was) and it was a great way to start the meal. They later gave us a powder and spicy sauce which was great with my entree. For food, I got the kabob e chenjeh (lamb kabob) with adas polo (rice with dates and fried onions I believe). The lamb was cooked well and the spicy sauce and powder worked great with the meat. The crunchy rice was tasty too. Even with side veggies and herbs were flavourful - it was such a good meal! The staff were quick and kind too. I really liked this place and have to come again to try some of their other stuff!

    Diane And Steve S.

    Service was very good. I've been here twice for lunch on a Saturday. Great menu and dining space. Every dish had great flavor.

    upstairs decor
    Nneka M.

    Im a Persian food novice, but I had some amazing home cooked Persian meals, so my expectations are very high. And Darvish was fantastic! The decor, the service, and the food were amazing! The service was extremely hospitable and kind, and the food was excellent. The decor included lots of Persian history and art, and reflected their cultural evolution throughout the years. Street Parking is limited, so get there early, but there is also garage parking available across the street with specific hours, so double check before parking. The price was a bit expensive for the amount of food served, but honestly no real complaints. Also, there is a lounge area upstairs on the 3rd level perfect for hosting an event or a special occasion. Overall, highly recommend!

    Huuuuge house made bread!
    Kelly M.

    My first visit was at the bar for happy hour price on drinks and dips. We ordered a cucumber cocktail that we both found quite delightful. The yogurt dip was yummy, was a generous portion, came with a huge piece of bread, and they'll refill the bread for free! We also got the crispy salmon, which comes with Brussels sprouts in a delightful Dijon cream sauce. The salmon was cooked to perfection and the portion size was good. The place has a lovely decor and helpful staff. I do think the drink prices are outlandish, at $20-22 each, outside of the excellent happy hour deal where they are $12 at the bar only. The place is a bit pricey overall but everything we had was very good. Happy hour goes until 7 and is very good, but there's not a ton of bar seating.

    Leesa T.

    The food was great. I enjoyed the olive tapenade and bread the most. Hummus was not the best I've had. I was one of four customers in the restaurant. There were 12 people on staff. They were training more. The service was clearly good with that ratio. However, what was dissatisfying and not good were the politics. I've lived in DC for years and never been disappointed with staff members talking politics to me. It's never happened! This establishment pushed their story and agenda too hard. It was utterly unacceptable and quite disappointing. I enjoyed the food but not the story about how they opened or what they stand for. I didn't want to hear about some older member of their staff's violent story while waiting for an Uber. Overall, I am not interested in discussing politics at a restaurant ever. I may live in DC but I choose not to partake in things that aren't related to my life. I mind my own business. It's frustrating and not pleasant after eating a meal. One star due to awkward beginnings for Darvish.

    Kabob Kabob-E-Torsh (Marinated Ribeye Steak)
    Vandad C.

    I was actually trying to go to Marivanna the Russian restaurant but I guess I missed that they closed down a while ago. Anyway, Darvish took over the spot and kept it mostly the same with the 3 floor setup: two dining and third level is a lounge/hookah place though I didn't go up there to check. The host told us it's available for parties or large gatherings if anyone is looking to rent it out. Speaking of the host and actually the staff overall, they were very warm and friendly. Had a terrific chat about the food and the restaurant itself. I'm not going to talk about the food except to say that it's on par with the other high end Persian restaurants in the DMV area. My family had an amazing night and we're definitely excited to go back sometime soon.

    Alcoholic drink with molasses and pomegranate
    Stacy A.

    I haven't been back to DC in several years and I was so excited to see the emergence of so many Persian restaurants!! I used to love the Russian restaurant that used to be here but wanted to try this new spot that took over. They kept the decor very similar but re-decorated the walls with some Iranian-centric decor. The food was spectacular! I got the the minced kebob and a side of the saffron rice. I couldn't stop eating it, everything was perfectly flavorful!! I tried one of the alcoholic drinks, I forgot the name but it had molasss and pomegranates and was such an interesting combo of sweet and sour. Overall, it may have been slightly too sweet for me but I enjoyed it! I highly recommend this place and plan to be back next time I am in town!

    Bell A.

    Darvish was cool. Hubby & I went for lunch. Very quiet restaurant that smells amazing. Menu wasn't extensive. Food came out in a reasonable time. I ordered the chicken dish. Very tasty and packed with flavor. I love how the rice is done. Unique to serve the burnt part of rice but I personally LOVE burnt flavored rice. Service was nice and accommodating. Would recommend and return.

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