Came here for the first time today. We ordered the Koobideh with rice and tomato and Ghormeh sabzi with rice, as well as two yogurt drinks. The food was delicious! The koobideh was so juicy and flavorful! The beef stew was tasty as well. The restaurant itself was clean and cozy feeling. We came for an early dinner and were the only ones at first, then a couple joined. Pricing is standard for Persian/Iranian food, and service was good. read more

Gilan - Ghormeh sabzi with rice - Persian/Iranian Near Me - San Jose, California

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Got to go: Combo Kababs (Chicken Thighs: Joojeh) & (Ground Beef: Koobideh). It comes with full rice or half rice & half salad $26. Ghormeh Sabzi comes with Rice and raw onions and herbs. $20 I think. 2 bottles of Doughk (Yogurt, Mints, and Soda). Total $55. It's good deal for Persian foods. It's between Willow Glen/South San Jose. Just opened for 7 months so far. We DIDN'T get any Utensils & ZERO Napkin for togo order. We had picnic at the park. We asked some park goers for some utensils and luckily, they gave us. Overall; interior of the restaurant is regular sittings. I believe there are 12 tables. Saturday lunch (given Labor Day) weekend. I saw 3 dine in and 3 to go orders. It's a little out of the way for me personally. Will I go back? If I go; I will get kabobs. Cause it's not common for me to grill meats at home by myself. But I know how to cook both green Ghormeh Sabzi and Tabriz red Ghormeh Sabzi. I'm not much of a fan to get Khoresh (stews) from restaurants. But my friend wants to try. read more

Gilan - $20 Ghormeh Sabzi $26 Combo Kabobs. 2 Yougurt Soda Total: $55 - Persian/Iranian Near Me - San Jose, California

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Their food and price make sense Overall is ok I recommend to try their koobideh Bur the dining area is not good Try koobideh , read more

Really good doogh. Then came the food. My Koobideh Kabob (Half Rice & Half Salad) was delicious. Service was great and really appreciated the clean table cloth, cutlery and dishes. Price was also very good for the portions and quality. Overall experience made it 5 stars. read more

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I've been wanting to try Gilan- finally got a chance to go. The chicken kabob and koobideh were delicious. The eggplant was also flavorful. Service was polite, but lacking. read more

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This restaurant is amazing. They work really hard to see that you get the most delicious Persian food possible. Yummmm it was as delicious as my family's home cooking. I went last week for the first time, and today for lunch the co-owner remembered that I didn't want dried lemons in my gourme sabzi. this shows that she has a great memory and really cares. read more

Small cozy restaurant with great food and friendly service. Absolutely loved the food we ate. My wife got the chicken kabobs and I got the lamb. The eggplant appetizer was delicious and full of balanced favor... my wife and I ended up ordering a combination tray for a family party. The food was perfectly prepared. It was a huge hit with our guests! Definitely coming back for more. read more

What made us uncomfortable was not the public reply, but the personal outreach afterward through social media and what appeared to be a suspicious LinkedIn account. Reviews are a normal part of running a business, and customers should be able to leave honest feedback without feeling personally pressured afterward. Since this seems to be the only place I can reply to your message, I want to clarify a few things. Neither I nor my partner had any conversation with your staff about the food being "delicious." The message you sent us also contained multiple things that were simply not true. We did not finish all the food, and we did not take extra food to-go. Ghormeh sabzi was good, but as an Iranian, I personally did not enjoy the koobideh. I found it dry and lacking flavor. My partner loves koobideh, and he could not even finish one skewer. You mentioned respecting everyone's opinion, but contacting both me and my partner through different platforms, and copy-pasting the exact same Instagram message to both of us, did not feel respectful or professional to us. Customers should be able to leave honest reviews based on their own experience without feeling personally followed or pressured afterward. read more

Gilan - The owner of the restaurant started stalking me after I posted a review - Persian/Iranian Near Me - San Jose, California

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I had such a wonderful experience at this Iranian restaurant! The food was absolutely delicious, fresh, and full of authentic flavors. Everything we ordered was perfectly prepared, and the quality really stood out. The staff were also very friendly and welcoming, which made our experience even better. It truly felt like enjoying a homemade Persian meal. Highly recommend this place to anyone who loves Iranian food or wants to try something new and delicious! We will definitely be coming back. read more

Some Persian friends brought us to this hidden little gem across from the Cambrian Park Plaza. Everything we tried was delicious. The meat was incredibly tender. Even our toddler happily gobbled up bites of everything! read more

Gilan - Persian/Iranian Near Me - San Jose, California

Great quality food and friendly service. Plenty of parking. They do catering as well. Thanks. Will back soon read more

The owners are so nice. They remembered us from a previous visit. The koobideh is delicious.

Yesterday, I called in an order for Zereshk Polo and Soltani with Salad Shirazi to go. The order was ready right on time, and the restaurant was very clean and welcoming. Both dishes were delicious and full of flavor. We really enjoyed our meal and will definitely be coming back again! read more

Everything is wonderful here! Gilan took over what was Tu Mero Mole. It is tucked away in an unassuming old shopping center. They serve authentic delicious Persian food! The food and the service are amazing! They serve up the juiciest, well marinated chicken kabobs. We also had their koobideh, salads, and various side dishes. They are all simply wonderful. I highly recommend it!! read more

Almaden resident who found them on Yelp. Got takeout for my Persian wife here. Delicious and reasonably priced Persian food. People are friendly. Will be back! Actual restaurant is clean and bright but spartan. I wouldn't recommend dine in for a first or second date. read more

We randomly found this place and it did not disappoint! The kababs, rice, and appetizers are amazing! It's a clean and the service was extremely friendly by the owners. If you want to go watch a game or listen to Persian music in the background, they have a big screen TV on the background too. read more

I ordered takeout from here for my family and they loved it. I wish I got a photo of the food, but it was so good they instantly devoured it. We all ordered the koobideh entree that came with rice. The meat was very flavorful and cooked well. The portions are large too, so there were some leftovers for us the next day! Very good local Persian food. read more

Friendly lady who was also the co-owner served us delicious Persian food. I asked her what she recommended and she suggested the koobideh which I ordered while adding a chicken kabob. The #11 combo was cooked just right, with the saffron rice slightly smokey, and the right texture. The koobideh was as tasty as she claimed and the chicken kabob moist and tender. My husband wanted to come when he heard there was Fesenjan offered here! He's doing a review as well, so I'll let him give his review! Come and try this new place and you'll like the service, food and happy atmosphere! A bit far from Fremont, but worth the drive! Liz P! read more

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This little mom and pop place is becoming my favorite weekly persian restaurant. Third time there, I am slowly working through the menu, the olive pomegranate appetizer is one of my favorite. So far the best dish I've had is the chicken kebab, followed by koobeideh. I tried their chicken feesanjhan this time round even though i have gotten spoiled eating it cooked with duck at a relatives house this one made with chicken was very good. The persian music is also a great treat when we go. It's not in the fanciset place but absolutely worth the visit. I have a persian place walking distance from my home but i still drive here for persian food read more

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Great, tasty food and friendly service! Appreciated being able to order veggie kabobs on the side. read more

Gilan - Menu (April 2026) - Persian/Iranian Near Me - San Jose, California

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The beef was so tender and juicy ! I loved all the tastes ( this is my first time to taste everything) I'm so happy I tried the cuisine in this restaurant! read more

Yum!! We went for lunch and enjoyed everything we had. The atmosphere is simple and the staff is very friendly. The food was delicious -- I'll be returning. read more

Amazing food , friends service. Koobideh Kabob was so delicious that I ate the leftovers for a week. I recommend Gilan Kabab to everyone!!! read more

Gilan - Persian/Iranian Near Me - San Jose, California

The food was delicious beyond belief. The meat in the koobideh plate was so well seasoned and it was so tender I cut it with a fork. I cannot express how good it was. The hummus was pretty good. The service was wonderful, the woman who helped us was so friendly and helpful. The music fit the restaurant pretty well too. read more

I am glad I tried this new restaurant. I believe it is an owner-run restaurant. The ambience is simple and clean. The food was one of the best Persian foods we have had in the Bay Area. Also, the service was very welcoming and pleasant. We will definitely be getting back. read more

We went for dinner and ordered kebab plates. The menu is confusing because it has 2-3 different prices and options for one type of kebab. The mint and basil offered on the side along with onions was nice to have. Unfortunately the rice was soggy and as much as I wanted to finish, the kebabs were soggy and salty I could only eat half of one skewer. The ambience is okay, I think the music needs to be lowered in volume or playing instrumental. I would wait to sweep floors until guests are gone because it distracted from enjoying the dining time. It was odd to see staff visible standing and looking at their phone. Overall, meh. There are better service and food options around, and better kebabs too. I think I'll go to the taco truck next time. read more

The food and service were amazing! The quality and flavor of the kabob was so good and the chicken was so tender! Highly recommend this place. read more

I got the togo order and it was the worst Persian food ever! Rice was mushy ,kababs taste weird and defiantly not fresh ,Even the chopped onion that they gave extra were old and soft! read more

I had an incredible time at Gilan Restaurant with a party of nine. From the moment we walked in, the experience was flawless. If you are looking for authentic, high-quality Persian cuisine, this is the place to be. *****Exceptional Culinary Quality: The food is cooked to perfection and tastes way above any other Persian restaurant in the Bay Area or Sacramento. You can see and taste the professional touches that usually come from a Michelin-starred chef or years of high-level experience. *****Generous Portions: They serve real, hearty Persian-sized kebabs alongside fresh, fantastic, fluffy rice. *****Impeccable Service: The atmosphere is highly welcoming, and our large party was seated immediately. Drinks and appetizers were on our table within 5 minutes, and the main courses arrived in just 15 minutes. Our friendly waitress was prompt and kept the table clean by clearing empty dishes as we ate. *****Outstanding Hospitality: The owners are fantastic. They actively check on the dining room to ensure you are taken care of, making the entire experience cordial and accommodating. We finished our meal with tea and baklava, served just a few minutes after ordering. Awesome prices, excellent service, and incredible food. The ample parking, new dining area, and wonderful atmosphere make it a fantastic experience. Highly recommended! SSS read more

I've dined at Gilan a few times now, and the quality is consistently great. The Soltani and tenderloin kabobs are my go-to orders, and they're amazing every single time. read more

We tried this place twice now and won't ever be back. The service is completely lacking and at one point, rude. The food is average. I don't think anyone here has any experience in the restaurant industry or customer service. No idea how they are getting these reviews! read more

All the food was super delicious! I highly recommend getting some for yourself or for catering! High quality food! read more

Gilan - Food - Persian/Iranian Near Me - San Jose, California

We just had our daughter's graduation lunch here. Food was fantastic. Service was great. Staff is friendly and very nice. Don't miss out. Check this place out for great Kabobs and Persian cuisine. read more

We had an incredibly frustrating experience here on a Sunday around 12:30 PM. Even though the restaurant wasn't busy at all, they were already out of Barg. The environment inside was miserable. The restaurant temperature was around 85°F, and everyone inside was sweating like hell. They left us sitting in the sweltering heat for an hour before they finally turned on the AC--possibly due to cost saving at the expense of paying customers. To make matters worse, our water bottles were never once refilled during the entire visit. The service only went downhill from there. We waited for over half an hour for our food to be served and simply asked for some additional bread while we waited. The manager told us, "I will bring it with your food." When the food finally arrived, we asked again for additional bread. She bizarrely responded with, "I already brought it." We replied, "Yes, but can we have some more bread?"--to which she just repeated her previous answer. It wasn't until we explicitly told her that she could charge us extra for the bread that she finally said, "Ok!" The level of resistance over a basic request was exhausting. To top it off, the food quality was disappointing compared to other Persian restaurants in town. We ordered the Koobideh, Kashk e Bademjan, and Chengeh Torsh. The Chengeh Torsh wasn't even marinated properly; it was just poorly glazed with walnut and pomegranate paste. When we politely mentioned to the manager that the food quality wasn't on par with what we're used to in the area, her response was: "We don't compare ourselves with others." I guess letting your customers sweat, ignoring their water glasses, and refusing to listen to feedback is a "new thing" in customer service. Unprofessional attitude, poor communication, and mediocre food. We will not be back. Good Luck! read more

Just had a wonderful experience at Gilan. Very friendly service and tasty food! The portions were generous and delicious. read more

Gilan - Persian/Iranian Near Me - San Jose, California

I discovered this gem few weeks back. The place looks very simple and it is family owned and operated. My very first order at this restaurant was Chenjeh Kabab (A classic Persian dish consisting of cubed, skewered, and grilled meat). I asked for it to be cooked medium, and to my surprise few minutes later the Chef himself (Co-owner of the place), brought the sizzling Kabab to my table and asked me if the meat was cooked the way I wanted it. And yes, not only it was exactly like what I wanted, also the taste was out of this world. Juicy, hot and absolutely flavorful! I have tried almost ever meat dish on their menu and I am yet to complain. Koobideh Kabab (Traditional Persian minced meat kebab), tasted almost the same way as I remember it as a teenager when I lived in Tehran/Iran. Today (May 25th), I tried their combination Soltani (Marinated filet mignon with a juicy Koobideh, and it was a heavenly experience. I can go on and on about this restaurant. In all honesty and IMHO, at this point they are the best restaurant in San Jose. I've been living in this area for more than 40 years now and know what I am talking about. Yo've got to try this place yourself! I promise a love at the first sight. read more

I was so happy to see a Persion food restaurant open near me. Good traditional cuisine, very friendly service. I'm already a regular. The portions are large, almost family style, so a to-go order easily gives me 2-3 meals. The Ghormazhabsi is fantastic and the kabobs are a delight. Definitely a place to try. read more

We have been to Gilan a couple of times now. In both instances, the food has been great. I would highly recommend this local, family owned restaurant. read more

This is a hidden gem in San Jose. I have been searching for a Persian restaurant that serves fesenjan and my wife came upon this restaurant. It is located in a nondescript group of businesses near Camden Avenue. We were warmly greeted by the owner and she described the different menu items. We selected the fesenjan of course, and also the combo plate of koobideh and chicken kabobs along with hummus as an appetizer. The fesenjan was excellent with a perfect blend of the pomegranate and walnut gravy. Kabobs were tender and delicious with just the right seasonings. The rice that comes with it had a smooth texture and a nice slightly smoky finish. There was a small flat serving of crispy rice that was a bit hard to chew. We had the hot Persian tea that went well with the meal. Overall a great find and we will be back. read more

Unfortunately, I had a disappointing experience. The food quality was poor, and the customer service was even worse. Because of my overall experience, I won't be coming back. read more