Came here for dinner with another couple. The food was good but the portions were lacking. We ordered the appetizer Roasted Cauliflower and it was quite good. We ordered the Saffron Mushroom Stew, which was nice but lacking in mushrooms. The Beef Ghalieh stew was very good but there were only a few pieces of beef which was disappointing. The flavours were delicious and tangy but it was mostly sauce. The duck was delicious and there was actually a duck breast so had no issues with this dish. It was more of a sweet and tangy taste. I think the duck was my favourite dish out of all the mains. You need a lot of rice to eat here because almost the entire meal was sauces. Very different and refreshing flavours. The crispy rice on top was really yummy. This is not a low carb meal. Corkage fee was $30. Overall the meal was tasty but sadly overpriced for mainly sauce and rice. Flavours were really good and I would have given 4 stars but it was expensive for mainly sauce and rice. read more

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The menu didn't have any traditional Persian dishes. I applaud the creativity but it appeared as if they are trying to be different just to be different, mixing in some traditional dishes would have been nice. The atmosphere left a lot to be desired, the seats were too close to one another not allowing for any privacy between tables and the vibe wasn't good. Their staff couldn't answer questions about the menu and weren't very professional. Cool concept but needs work. The Michelin nod will get people who enjoy Persian food to come try it but won't keep them coming back. read more

Just got out of my 2 year rehab stint at St Bart's and Delara was first on my list because I had a lot of time to peruse their instagram from all the machines they had me plugged into. Came straight here with a new handler that was well paid by the society and I told her what to get and she listened. I told her manager they did well hiring malleable and mostly silent help. She even made sure my iPod phone ™ application that controls most of my vitals was operating as best as we can hope these days. The bread dips were so good and easy to chew. My handler liked whatever she got but I wasn't paying attention to her as she paid to be my companion. The last one spoke to much and I nearly had a stroke complaining to the society. The cocktail I was had was great. It was grey, like everything I see due to colour blindness that afflicts me. My handler said it was actually a gorgeous amber but what does she know. I loved the chicken. The Brussels sprouts were the best on the coast. Gosh I loved the rice too. It was at this point I could tell my handler was a bit antsy so I ordered her some red wine to keep the chit chat to a minimum and I noticed there were poems on all the wine descriptions. Fun! Here is poem. Roses are red, your aprons were blue. Why? No seriously my handler (who has the "gift" of seeing colour) wouldn't shush about the aprons. The wine backfired and she got more chatty. I ordered the Orange and Turmeric cake. My handler ordered the baklava and I was immediately jealous and hoped she might need a pre desert bathroom break so I could take hers. She didn't need to because she has proper bowel function. Did I mention I am deathly allergic to Turmeric? Maybe I should have but also they should just know. See pics below for laughable beginning of anaphylactic shock . I am used to it because tap water also does this to me. I hit the panic button on my iPod phone ™ and the ambulance came and got me. The handler didn't come because she was on the phone with her boss at the society complaining. The bill was left for her! 10/10 dine here. read more

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Reservations are highly recommended! A solid 3.5 start - some hit and misses with the dishes and service. Front of the house service was friendly, however the food service was a bit slow as we had to wait a bit for our mains. We started out with the cauliflower and yogurt appetizer which was nice, but the cauliflower could be crispier for more texture. The grilled beef ghalieh (tamarind and herb stew) was my favourite of all the dishes, it had really nice flavour and the beef short rib was very tender. My husband and I both thought that the duck fesenjoon (sweet and tangy stew of walnut and pomegranate molasses) was overly sweet and there was too much sauce vs. duck ratio. read more

Delara - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Wow. You have to eat here! They are also Michelin recommended. Went here for the Dine out Vancouver menu for 45$ per person. It's worth it. Portions are a great size and the flavor will pop in your mouth. I could get these dips again. I'd eat the dip without bread too! The cauliflower in yogurt was also a fave of mine. The chicken entree was fantastic. How did they cook the chicken so perfectly. And the beef was so tender and soft. Oh goodness I am craving this whole meal again. Highly recommend the baklava to end the meal. The service was great and attentive. It's a cute restaurant with nice decor. You'll notice it can get loud as people are enjoy their meals and talking accompanied by some background music. It's a great energy to be in! read more

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The dinner dishes were all phenomenal. I wasn't a big fan of the appetizers but the main dishes were all exceptional. I got the fesenjoon, the barberry chicken and the beef dish and it was high quality and clean fresh flavors. I'm Persian and it was a balance of authentic flavors and new age presentation. I would 100% go back. read more

The food and service was outstanding here! I haven't been to many Persian restaurants in Vancouver, but the food is undeniably delicious! Every dish was impeccable with unique flavors and I like that the menu wasn't too large either so it wasn't intimidating. I wish the dishes had just a bit bigger portions, but I was overall very happy with all the dishes we were served! read more

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Delara is a hidden gem! Beautiful space, warm service, and elevated Persian dishes packed with flavor. Everything from the saffron rice to the seasonal small plates was spot on. You can really taste the love and care in every bite. Highly recommend read more

A wonderful experience trying this Michelin guide restaurant. A great style to persian cuisine. The chicken was extremely juicy and flavourful. Beautiful atmosphere and friendly service. read more

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The beef was extraordinary also the koofteh tastes very good and soft. But it is pricy for the amount of food you get read more

Delara - Koofteh - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Came here for brunch with a good friend. Their lentil barley soup was hearty and fulfilling. The flavours were perfectly done. The bread that accompanied the soup was very well done. It is something I will definitely come back for more of. Look forward to a menu with maybe a fish option otherwise, I do think the menu is well tailored to those who are into chicken & lamb. Don't get me wrong, the ingredients used in each dish is so well planned. Will definitely bring other friends here. The decor was beautiful read more

Delicious food and good vibe! The lamb shoulder sandwich was tasty and soft. The Kookoo Sibzamini was crispy and the salad with it was interestingly herby and refreshing. The smoothie combination was unique and delicious. There was a patio on the street and the atrium area had the windows/ doors open which was great for air circulation. read more

Delara - Lamb shoulder sandwich, Kookoo Sibzamini, side of smoked beef and lamb sausage - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Delara is a place to explore the creativity and innovation in food and drinks at the same time. Bardia made a professional team and vibe in Kitsilano neighborhood for those who looking for the new tastes with traditional roots. The team is very respectful and experienced in their job. read more

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We had gheymeh and zereshk polo, none of them were authentic or good. The only good thing was the plating.

Modern, Innovative take on Persian food in a charming location in Kits. We had been following Delara for two years on Instagram and finally got a chance to go. It was a wonderful experience. The menu highlights were the Fesenjoon and the Beef Ghaliyeh. Don't skip the dessert, either. The Persian Ice Cream and the Turmeric and Orange Cake were excellent. Be forewarned that their Doogh has rose water ( or maybe just too much rose petal on top? I guess I'm a doogh purist -- I didn't care for it at all. Will definitely go back again the next time we are Vancouver. And I hope to try chef Bardias take on Ghormeh Sabzi some time. read more

What a fun new joint in Kits! I absolutely love trying cuisine I've never had before and I was thrilled when Delara which focuses on Persian cuisine opened! My boyfriend took me here for my bday dinner and it was the perfect spot to celebrate. The interior is simple, clean and beautiful. It feels a lot more open and inviting than Burgoo (previously rented this space) ever was. We had a lovely waiter who had just started that day and he did a great job and making sure he knew exactly what we were asking for. I think halfway through our meal though his shift ended and someone else was meant to look after us but it took about 20-30 mins post appies to get another persons attention to order mains - I didn't mind too much though as I know this place is newer and there are always kinks to work through at the beginning. It's also nice to digest throughout a meal and take your time. We ordered a few cocktails to start which we both enjoyed! Mine was abit of a different take on a margarita and my partner got a negroni. We started with the seasonal dips. One was celeriac based and the other beet based. Both absolutely delicious. They come with a side of their flatbread which is baked in house fresh daily which was addicting. My only suggestion is to put at least four breads in the basket to start as two wasn't quite enough to make a dent in the dips. The waiter kept bringing us more bread which was awesome but I felt bad he had to keep refilling! We shared two mains, my favourite being the roasted salmon with turmeric and dill. That freakin sauce should be bottled and sold it's absolutely insane. I was this [] close to picking up the plate and licking it. Highly recommend getting this dish. The mushroom saffron stew wasn't my favourite flavour and my partner ended up eating most of it. The ingredients were fresh and all there but something was missing for me flavour wise in this dish. I loved the side dishes that came with the main plates, the sticky crispy rice and yogurt. At the end of the evening a chef from the back came around to every single table still in the space and handed out free flatbread to all of us. It was the most lovely surprise and wrapped beautiful. Such a treat and something we definitely didn't expect. You could tell everyone was stoked! Overall our experience was incredibly enjoyable! I will certainly be back as I want to try everything on the menu. read more

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Stumbled upon this new restaurant called Delara on W 4th while waiting for our dinner reservations. We stopped by here at the bar for their drinks and immediately fell in love. The atmosphere, vibes and drinks here were amazing. We went out that night to celebrate and was so happy our celebrations started here. Delara is a new Persian restaurant that has recently opened up this summer. They have an extensive drink menu with some food as well. We ordered a few drinks and everything was absolutely delish. All the drinks we ordered tasted unique and had so much flavour. We were so happy with everything and decided that we want to come back here again to try their dinner menu. We only ordered a starter but that was so damn good that we have to try everything else next time. SHAH TUT MARGARITA Second favourite drink that night. I really liked the salt rim on this - it's rimmed with golpar salt, which is a type of Persian angelic salt. It had so much flavour and was so unique and so much more different than your most typical margaritas. Also really loved the presentation and the deep red color of the drink. It was so pretty! ZERESHK SPRITZER This was my favourite drink out of the bunch. I really love citrusy drinks and also carbonated drinks. This had both elements! Citrusy and sour from the barberry-orange syrup and it had so much fizziness. I loved every single thing about this drink that we ordered two. SAFFRON NEGRONI A strong, delicious and simple negroni. The saffron flavour was a nice subtle touch. ROASTED CAULIFLOWER W/ YOGURT I love all things cauliflower and whenever I see a roasted cauliflower dish at any restaurant I will always order it. This dish was so delicious and seriously had me licking the plate. The char, seasoning and flavours in the cauliflower was perfect. I especially enjoyed the yogurt sauce sitting underneath. I licked all my utensils because it was so freaking delicious. Overall we enjoyed our experience here. We're planning to come back to try out the rest of their menu. Great place for a romantic date night so I highly recommend. read more

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What a gem. Came here on a short Vancouver trip. Loved discovering this place. This is a concept you always think about in the late nights of opening up. Contemporary Persian concepts. Loved it. read more

Delara - What more can you ask for! - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Came here twice and ordered two different dinner entrees. The salmon wasn't the freshest, and it was overcooked and dry. Overall food quality is just okay, not really worth the price point. The restaurant gets really loud when at fuller capacity because of the high ceiling and closeness of the tables. read more

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Lunch at Delara Crispy Potato Pancakes with Poached Egg Lamb Shoulder Sandwich Excellent service. Vibrant atmosphere. read more

Delara - Potato pancake - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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While the atmosphere is solid, and the service is strong, the kitchen is putting out mixed quality food, and that is very disappointing. I'm not sure I would go back. Ordered the tasting menu this time with wine pairings. The wine pairings were quite underwhelming. One cold red wine tasted spoiled and was terrible in terms of taste. When I shared that with the manager, the manager was very polite and removed the price of that wine glass from the overall bill. The rice was a bit soggy and absolutely flavorless, extremely subpar to most any Persian restaurant. That was very surprising. The bulgar and other side dishes were quite nice, but you can't serve such poor rice. We were told the chicken kabob on the tasting menu was white meat chicken breast, which was very important to us. Usually, they have darvtoo much dark meat chicken on the menu that is undesirable to us. We were excited about the chicken breast kabobs but noticed some of the pieces tasted off and were discolored. We took half of it home, and I had it for lunch today, and I could tell clearly from the photo attached to this review that I was served dark meat and mixed meat chicken. That is very sloppy by the kitchen if it is supposed to be white meat chicken. I just can't see going to this restaurant and paying much more than the reliable traditional Persian restaurants in town for such inconsistent quality. If they are going to be a creative modern Persian restaurant, they can't compromise quality like this. read more

Delara - The tasting menu kabob was sold as white meat chicken. It didn't all taste like it surely should not have looked like that. - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Great summer happy hour menu! Cute atmospheres and yummy drinks recommend for small groups and parties

Such bright flavors! Friendly and informative staff. Portions enough for my dinner tomorrow. Don't miss the unique dips.

We had the beef rib which was good, but lack rice. Also the lamb shank which was good, had rice The eggplant tomatoes stew, ok was all sauce The duck leg, good, was all sauce The bread and dip was good The salad just ok The olives were ok Orange tumeric cake, nothing outstanding The chocolate cake with earl grey tea was good Baclava were the tiniest shortbfinger size you ever saw, it was good, The main dishes that cane with a round pancake size fried yellow rice was disappointing. It was hard Prices...high side for Service....good Noise level....loud Would I go back, not for awhile. read more

Ok so we were visiting from California so it's hard to impress us with a good Persian food. But boy were we impressed. Everything was perfection. Unfortunately we were flying out in the evening so only got to try the lunch menu but still very very good. Highly recommend this place. read more

This place is perfection. My partner and I went in for dinner. We decided to go with the family style menu. It did not disappoint. Every single item blew our minds. The creativity, the intricacies of the taste, it was just incredible! One thing to note, the food tastes Persian, but it's not the taste you already know. It's new, yet familiar. I would recommend expecting Persian-inspired tastes. You won't regret it! Another thing to note is portion sizes. The family style menu sounded like a ton of food, but it ended up being the perfect amount. Not too little, and not too much. Service was also fantastic. We'll definitely be back! read more

Delara - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

We had an excellent lunch at Delara. I had the beef/lentil dish and my wife had the chicken. Really great food simply prepared like a home cooked meal. The staff is very attentive and. provide great insight on the dishes read more

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Great service and clean place. Cute exterior and simple but beautiful interior. Drinks are delicious and food are amazing. Nice plating and a healthy portion. Paid street parkings or a couple paid public parking lots. Walkable to bus stops too and near the beach so great for a walk after. read more

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Went here for lunch after the line at Au Comptoir looked too long. It turned out to be a great choice: Fast service, interesting flavor profiles, with shaded outdoor seating available. We ordered: 1) the flatbreads with jam (great bread, fine jam, we also tried it with the spicy tomato sauce and I think I preferred the savory option); 2) the smoked rice and lentil bowl with the lamb sausage (great dish, not too heavy, interesting flavors and the lamb sausage was excellent); 3) the lamb shoulder sandwich (tasty; well balanced; for me a large portion so I ended up taking some home); and 4) to drink- the rhubarb and the cucumber sharbats (both good; not overly sweet. In most drinks I find rhubarb syrup is sweetened to strawberry levels; this was the first appropriately rhubarb-tasting drink I've had.) They make the bread, jam, drink syrups etc in house. The bread in particular was high quality- not just the flatbread but the sandwich bread too. Great texture and flavor, and appropriately sized (eg in the sandwich the bread didn't overwhelm the filling). The interior of the restaurant was lovely, light and airy, so if you're eating inside this restaurant is also a good option. read more

I went here for dine-out Vancouver, and the experience wasn't that great. The service was terrible, and unless i waved someone down, no one would help us. The food was okay, but it did have lots of flavour. If you are a fan of saffron and mint this place will be your number one destination, basically every dish has an abundance of it. read more

For the past few weeks, on my way home from work I've driven past this restaurant with the aqua blue sign and I was so curious about it! I tried to get reservations in August but they were all booked up until finally yesterday, my boyfriend and I were able to visit. I've never had Persian cuisine before so I was really excited to try it. The inside of the restaurant is so gorgeous, brightly lit with floor to ceiling windows on one side, lots of gorgeous art on the wall and very spacious. We came in a bit earlier than our reservation and they were more than happy to seat us. Since we both have never tried Persian cuisine, we asked our server, Taylor for alot of reccomendations, he was very knowledgeable and explained all the items and different flavour palettes to us. To start, we got the grilled sourdough flatbread with seasonal dips and one of their virgin drinks, called the sharbat and we got the sekanjebeen flavour, the drink tasted like a honeydew mojito. It was so sweet and refreshing. The dips that we got for our flatbread was absolutely amazing and full of flavour. The first one we got was a green one that was made out of kale and yogurt and had pistachios and dried rosepetals. It was very tangy, creamy and had a similar texture to guacamole. The second dip we got was a tomato based one and it was filled with spices, it definitely has the same texture of marinara sauce and similar flavour as well but Persian spices. The flatbread was fresh out the oven and tasted really great, we even asked for extras since the dipping sauces tasted too good. For our entrees, we got the roasted pacific spring salmon with bulgur and barberries and the grilled beef short rib and eggplant both to share. The salmon came out first and the cut of the fish was quite large, it came with this gorgeous lemon and dill sauce that was so creamy. To pair with the fish, we got a side of bulgur and barberries and the fruityness with the texture of the rice paired very well with the fish. The salmon was one of the freshest salmon we've ever had, it was so flavourful and cooked to perfection. Next came the grilled beef short rib with eggplant, this one was similar to a ragu or beef stew. It was cooked in a delicious tomato sauce and the short rib was cooked to perfection, still juicy and tender. It also came with a side of crispy basmati rice which paired so good with the tomato sauce. It was definitely a hearty dish but I would not reccomend it to anyone who doesn't like tomatoes. They also gave us a yogurt dipping sauce and a side of pickled veggies as a palette cleanser and it was quite sour and strong but still delicious. Since the portions were really big, we were a bit too full for the dessert but we really wanted to try it so we ordered the tumeric and orange cake to bring home. The slice of the cake was humongous and had some icing, pistachios, orange rind and rose petals on top. The cake reminds me of an olive oil orange cake, so moist, citrusy and delicious, one of the best desserts I've had in a while and reccomend to any citrus lover. I highly reccomend Delara and definitely want to return to try their brunch! read more

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Wow - I would eat here every week if there was a Delara where I live! There are so many Persian places in North America that cater to an older generation, which is lovely, but Delara is something special. To be in a restaurant that serves great Persian food, has incredible decor, and great indie soundtrack in the background...Unreal. Healing :) The ash was our favorite! read more

Delara - Gheymeh - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Love the ambiance at this place! The sourdough flatbread with the dips was one of the best appetizers I've ever had. Also, the chocolate and halva cake -- wow! It was our first time having Sharbat and they were delicious and refreshing. The service was great too. Would definitely come back here. read more

This is definitely an upscale restaurant but the bang for your buck in quality service and taste is absolutely unmatched. Best meal I've had in Vancouver and staff is great. Wine list is funny w descriptions like "a scene of miniature seashells" but honest to god it was apt lmao read more

Rudely disappointed in their Persian breakfast, (sounded delightful and exotic). But This consists of butter, salt, and jam each brought out in their own separate side dishes, a soft boiled egg and flat bread. A child could make this, and i didnt need to leave my house for such a meal (if you can call it that at all) A Sad start to Father's day. My stomach feels lighter than when i walked in. A Good choice for those on a bird's diet and mad at their money. Their entire menu are child's sized servings, it is laughable. Other dishes taste were 3/5, nothing out of this world. Save your money, stomach and time elsewhere. ---------- {edit} To be fair i forgot to mention a salad in a saucer bowl, cant recall if it came with the breakfast or not, but as you can see it was forgettable. I never post reviews but this was such a shocking experience i had to for the benefit of others here. Their drinks were better 4/5 but watered down three fourths of the glass Also came out excruciatingly thirsty, the same way i do with restaurants that use MSG, someone should fact check this next time and curious if others have experienced the same. read more

We picked this Persian restaurant as it's recommended by Michelin. It's a quaint restaurant focused on a limited menu which I appreciate as they are focused. I had a pomegrante margarita which was different, with pomegrante juice, triple sec, tequila and golpar salted rim. We started with their roasted cauliflower which was probably my favorite item. It is cauliflower roasted in butter and spices, served on a bed of spicy yogurt topped with hazelnut, sumac, sesame seeds and mint. I ordered the halibut with Tumeric and dill and it was light and flavorful but I added their hot sauce to give it a bit of oomph. The halibut is roasted and crusted with a sesame spread and chives, served on a bed of preserved lemon, turmeric and dill sauce. This dish also has a side of warm bulgur and barberries. My friend ordered the roasted eggplant and braised short rib beef but was not a fan. It is grilled and slow cooked beef shortrib served in a creamy and smoky eggplant and walnut base, topped with fresh fennel, radish and herb salad. This dish also comes with crispy saffron rice which was so interesting. Ask for their hot sauce. read more

Food is outstanding. And the staff and service are great. Extremely welcoming, and everyone there takes pride in what the restaurant offers. Tara is a real star -- she takes care of everyone. A great mix of dishes. There are vegetarian options, light and extremely flavourful chicken, and hearty lamb and beef. All are unique. The flatbread is a standout. Flatbread, olives, salad makes a great lunch. This place is fantastic. Stephen J read more

Tries to put a twist on Persian food but has ended up with a random mix that does not add up well. I also found two pieces of stone in my dish. Told the server about them but did not get any apology from the chef. read more

A terrific casual restaurant. Lovely simple decor. Great staff, knowledgable, friendly and took care of us like we were regulars. We were 3 people and we shared 9 different dishes. Everything was really delicious, interesting flavours, beautifully prepared and presented. My new fave Kits resto! read more

Delicious and inventive Persian dishes in a beautiful restaurant. We had the flatbread with dips and each dip was out of this world good. Truly inventive and well executed recipes. A must if you're looking for unique food around town read more