This was genuinely one of the best meals I've ever had. Raffi's has been on my list of spots to try…read morefor years, and I can't believe it took me so long to finally come here! My friend and I shared the Shirazi salad, Hummus, and Koobideh, all of which were absolutely delicious and are great portion sizes. The koobideh was tender and paired amazing with the buttery rice, hummus was blended so smoothly and we had it with the soft lavash, and the shirazi salad was a refreshing bite in between. I will 1000% be returning soon to try new dishes. The wait was about an hour on a weekend dinner, but there are areas to walk around nearby to pass the time, so it doesn't feel too long. Additionally, parking isn't difficult to find since there's a structure to the side. It was such a scrumptious meal, and I'd absolutely recommend it to anyone, the drive is worth it!

Girls wanted to go out. They've been here, I haven't. Place…read moreinside is beautiful. It's like an outdoor covered patio. When we were seated, we were served a flatbread, herbs and those wrapped pats of butter. For such an elegant restaurant, that seemed out of place. In my option, I'd rather have a plate of butter. I would have used it for the rice too! Ordered koobideh, hummus, eggplant dip and fesenjoon Koobideh- ground beef was delish! Comes on a huge plateful of rice. Hummus was standard, but the eggplant dip is better! I came for the fesenjoon... basically stewed chicken in a pomegranate sauce. I liked it, but was too tart for me. I first tried this dish at a restaurant in the Wilshire district and saw it here. Service was spectacular. Was very attentive.

As someone who appreciates good koobideh, I have tried a number of places in this area and had not…read moreyet found the quality that I was looking for. I was raised with koobideh, and I like to think I can differentiate between the good and the bad. I was referred to this Restaurant by a gentleman running a Persian Café nearby who had run out of koobideh for the day, so I gave it a shot. The building façade is unsuspecting, very plain and discreet. When I walked through the big double doors, I found a pristine dining room with understated ambience. I was immediately greeted at the door by attentive staff and assumed a seat at the bar. I noticed the Kashke Bademjan on the menu and gave it a chance. This is an eggplant dip that is relatively easy to mess up. But here it's absolutely delicious. Perfectly prepared. Reminded me of the stuff my grandmother used to make. In anticipation of the kebab, the server brought me pads of butter, raw, sliced onion, and sumac. These people know exactly what they're doing. I can't tell you how many times I've been to Persian restaurants where these essentials were not provided. Whereas normally, I would have to ask for these things, and often restaurants will lack these these essentials, they were brought to me here before I even asked. Very impressed. Then came the koobideh. And I was genuinely impressed. It was tender, juicy delicious, full of flavor. The saffron rice was also well prepared, and I enjoyed every bite, the entire experience. If you're looking for Premier Persian cuisine look no further. This is the place. As we say, "dastet shomah dahd nahkohn", literally translated to "don't hurt your hand", an expression of gratitude towards those who serve you and provide fantastic meals like the one I had here. Merci.

I come here all the time and have brought many friends and family over the years. I was just here…read morewith my friends last week. Unfortunately, this was the first time I've had such a disappointing experience with a server. Our server, Mario, completely got our order wrong. He brought out four huge plates of rice for a table of four, along with several meat dishes that we never ordered. One of the meats he brought is something I never order, so I know for a fact the order was mixed up. It made no sense to bring that much rice with all the extra food. The biggest issue wasn't the mistake. It was how Mario handled it. When I politely brought it to his attention, instead of trying to fix the situation, he became defensive, insisted he hadn't made a mistake, gave us attitude, and walked away without offering a solution. A simple apology and an effort to correct the order would have gone a long way. He also never came back to refill our drinks until we asked. We were the only table in the garden area, yet we barely received any service. Thankfully, the server from the other section stepped in and took great care of us. I didn't catch his name, but he helped make the situation much better. I've always enjoyed coming here, but this experience with Mario really changed my perspective on the restaurant. I hope management addresses this because this is not the level of service I've come to expect here.

Shiraz is one of the oldest Persian restaurant in Glendale so for many of us, it brings lot of good…read morememories. The food is amazing. It doesnt matter you order their stews (my fav is ghormesabzi) or their kabab (my fav is barg and grilled chicken) or their apprised such as yummy salad shirazi, kashke bademjoon or Mirza Ghasemi and etc you can get real persian taste and flavor here. I love also their tea! Its one of our famous persian food in Los Angeles and definitely lot of has made lot of great memory here. I'll say its Nostalgia if you live in Glendale for long time! The ambiance itself reminds me of Iran. The service is very fast and great. They are very so welcoming. There is also plenty parking outside.

Shiraz has been my standard for amazing kabab that I am always craving now that I no longer live in…read moreLA. My family has been dining here for as long as I can remember. My dad was a regular before I was even born so Shiraz is such a childhood core memory as we would frequent this establishment often. Service is always impeccable. The indoor dining is large with comfortable seating. Outdoor seating is beautifuly decorated with variety of plants. Recommend sitting outside if the weather is nice. You are welcomed with basket of pita served with accompaniment of butter, radish, raw onion and mint. I always have to resist eating too much pita cause it's so good! We always order the cornish chicken kabab and beef soltani. The chicken is marinated so well with yogurt and spices and charred to perfection. Each piece of chicken is sooo tender (yes even the breast!) If you don't know what to order get this!! It is my favorite on the menu.

Came here with my family to try their food, right away the staff greeted us!!…read moreVery welcoming and on top of the service their food was amazing, we ordered different stuff to try and yes all the plates were wiped clean! I do recommend this place and yes I will be back probably less than a week.

Fantastic Food. HORRIBLE service. Today I sat down and ordered at the end of the server's shift…read more She left and never put in our order. There were only two tables of people, so you think they would notice that the food order was missing. But they didn't. They offered nothing in the way of an apology. My one hour lunch break turned into 2 hours. GET IT TOGETHER PEOPLE

Delicious kabobs I tried two different dishes and both were absolutely amazing…read more Fresh hole made bread that was also great Excellent service

The koobideh plate was delicious, and the homemade bread was one of the highlights. They bring it…read moreout hot, fresh, and perfectly paired with the meal. The service was friendly and efficient, and everything arrived quickly. I also loved the old photographs displayed throughout the restaurant. They add a thoughtful touch and offer a glimpse of what life in Iran looked like before the revolution. It made the space feel even more special and added to the overall dining experience. If you're looking for flavorful Persian food with warm, fresh bread, great service, and a welcoming atmosphere, this is definitely a spot worth checking out.

This is not the best Armenian restaurant in the world. It is also not the most glamorous, the most…read moretrendy, nor the most ambitious. But it is without question the most important Armenian restaurant in the world. Armenians are simultaneously a diaspora people, a people of the book, and an old country people. Therefore, odd as it may seem, it is entirely appropriate that the most important Armenian restaurant in the world should not be located in Armenia at all, but should serve a diaspora community in a way that makes them feel connected to home, both interns of cuisine and in terms of communal warmth. Technically, this is more of a Lebanese restaurant than an Armenian restaurant, but that hardly matters. It's a place of celebration, merriment, laughter, and tears. In short, it is THE gathering place for Armenians in Southern California. Because of its fame and importance, the thing that is consistently overlooked about this restaurant is just how excellent the food is. Bring a Lebanese expat here and you will invariably hear them say after the first bite of hummus that it doesn't compare to the hummus they used to enjoy in Beirut. By the middle of the bowl, they will say that it actually is not as bad as they first thought. By the end of the bowl they will declare that this hummus ranks among the greatest they have ever tasted. Carousel does not overwhelm you. It seduces you. And you'll be back.

The party lunch is a must-try! You need to be at least 2 people to enjoy this delicious and…read moregenerous meal.Drinks are yummy Salad Rice Hummus & Mutabbal Tabbouleh Cheese Fresh vegetables Chicken Filet Bulgur pilaf ...and so much more! The flavors are absolutely delicious, the music is delightful, and the ambiance is warm, welcoming, and friendly. The servers are also wonderful and attentive. Great food, great atmosphere, and a great experience. Highly recommended!

The food here was great but what really stands out is the service. I've seen some reviews mention…read morelong waits but luckily for us, that wasn't the case. We were immediately greeted by the owner who excels at friendly banter and salesmanship (not in a pushy way - he clearly loves what he does and wants people to enjoy good food, so he happily gave some recommendations). We got the lule with a sparkling water and a salad, then were surprised with an extra side of rice so we could try the ghee and another sparkling water, courtesy of the owner. The chicken was incredibly moist and flavorful and I loved the added bonus of the onions that we could pull together into a wrap. I can't complain about the price either because between the 2 of us, we were satisfyingly full with just one order. Excellent spot for a casual lunch or takeout. I absolutely will come back to try the chicken Cesar.

I was looking forward to trying Mini Kabob for so long, but due to my schedule and their hours, it…read moredidn't work out so easily. But at last! Yesterday we finally had time to come by and it was just okay. I love to see them thriving and see how supportive their client base is. Personally, I was underwhelmed. I have Armenian, Persian, Middle Eastern, and all similar foods ALL the time (and I am Armenian). The Luleh didn't look appealing, but it was actually good. I liked that it wasn't over-seasoned like most places. The chicken kabob was just okay. Nothing really stood out about it, except that it was a little undercooked in the middle, yet still charred on the outside. The flavor of the rice was alright, but the consistency was too watery/ mushy. I liked the humus - the flavors weren't overbearing. Overall, it was okay. The portion was good but the place in general is a little overpriced. Service was alright, the girl taking our order was nice but nothing stood out. PS - no trash cans. When you're done, you have to walk over to a large dumpster to throw your trash in.

What beautiful energy and amazing food. It feels like homemade food, which is very hard to find…read morethese days. Just the right amount of everything. A true hidden gem. Will definitely come back!

I came by with a couple of friends because we wanted to see what the hype was all about. We got the…read moreMirza Ghasemi w/ Barbari bread, Kotlet Plate, Turmeric Braised Chicken, Lamb Gheimeh, Kofteh Tabrizi, and the Sholezard for dessert. Turmeric Braised Chicken - The dish was a bit on the basic end, not a lot of seasoning but you could taste the tumeric. Chicken was tender but slightly on the drier side which was a bit surprising considering it was dark meat (6.5/10) Kofteh Tabrizi - The tomato taste was prominent in the broth but the meatball itself was overly salty. The flavor was one note, I can't see myself ordering this again as I've heard this dish should have more complex flavors so I was disappointed (5.5/10) Kotlet Plate - As you can see from my picture, the kotlet was burnt beyond repair and I could taste the bitterness from the overused oil they used to fry it. I did like the yogurt spread and the pickles that came with it but I did not like the kotlet at all. We didn't bother asking them to replace it (4/10) Mirza Ghasemi w/ Barbari bread - The star of this whole experience was the Mirza Ghasemi, the roasted eggplant and tomato spread came cold and it was the most delicious thing we had. One of my friends vacuumed it right up before the rest of us could have seconds. Bread was a bit dry but it was a great vehicle for the Mirza (8.5/10) Lamb Gheimeh - Lamb was tender and it had some nice spices infused in there but it didn't wow me in any way (7/10) Sholezard - Our waitress brought over some complimentary Ceylon tea with the Sholezard which was kind. This rice dessert was not too sweet. The warmth and saffron ended our meal in a comforting way. It wasn't bad but I wouldn't get it again (7/10) +1 star for the service

This place is a vibe. The ambiance is amazing and my server Ruby is attentive and very sweet…read more Highly recommend this place and this waitress.

I just wanted to write about my experiences at Salt & Olive in Glendale California…read more The food is always delicious and the service is on point all the time. I would like to point out that I have been coming here for brunch on weekends and dinners during the week for many years. I always look for Rubi as she is exceptionally good at her job and she knows by memory what we eat each time we come in. She definitely knows how to treat her customers and I have seen firsthand that her section is always full with returning customers. Thank you Rubi for always treating us amazing at Salt & Olive!!

(5/5) Aiden's Grill…read moreis a go-to spot--great food, solid portions, and a relaxed vibe. Everything tastes fresh and well-made, and the service is friendly without being over the top. Easy place to keep coming back to.

At this point, does Aiden's Grill even need another good review? We all know the food is delicious!…read moreBut seriously... if you're looking for amazing kabobs, this is THE place to go. The meat is always fresh, tender, juicy, and packed with flavor. You can tell they use fresh, quality ingredients because every bite tastes like somebody in the kitchen actually cares about what they're serving. And the kabobs? Let's just say your diet can start tomorrow. Fresh meat, great ingredients, generous portions, and consistently delicious food. If you leave Aiden's Grill hungry, I have questions! Definitely one of the BEST places to go for kabobs. Come hungry you've been warned! Five Delicious Stars!