I didn't expect Yonge street to have a happening persian restaurant, or anyplace I'd want to spend…read more3 hours, but we came in, enjoyed the live Persian music playing on a Saturday, and enjoyed a Persian feast. When I eat Persian food I like to think of eating in the way I did at my grandmother's house, with a bunch of different food on the table. I don't think I realized how hard this was to do until I tried to cook it myself, so going to a restaurant like Darvish makes this entirely possible in a way that is too hard at home! The Ghormeh Sabzi is good, and of course a must order, the Fesenjan very flavorful, and though I make mine with duck, that's okay. The kebabs are all good and flavorful, and every table has sumac on it because that's what you need to eat the kebabs! We had some Mast-o-Khyar, shirazi salad, and kashk-e-bademjan as a starter with some great barberi bread. Each appetizer was great, the persian beer with saffron was good, everything came together so well. The three hours flew by as we ate, drank, talked, and enjoyed every dish brought to use. By the end of the meal we were surprised at the time and excited for some tea and saffron ice cream. No Persian doesn't finish a meal with tea, so you must! I cannot wait to come back here, from Tahdig to Ghormeh SAbzi it's a hit, and from a price point it's a really good deal.

This is great spot for Persian food in downtown core. With a closure of a decent Persian food place…read morenearby I was mostly relegated to delivery options which though decent aren't the same as getting something fresh of the grill. The setup is functional and somewhat cozy and seems like they cater mainly to the delivery crowd. Consistent flow of take out with a few people dining in. We shared an appetizer combo. The eggplant dip was very good. Hummus being decent with dolma being an acquired taste I feel. I didn't try the salad. I went for the combo of chicken and lamb kebab. I wish I had looked and chosen the bread and rice option as I can only eat this type of rice so much. The kebabs were very good with good quality meat and letting the meat shine with light seasoning. Service was courteous and they were accommodating as well for a person in a wheelchair. I enjoyed my meal and will return. They are somewhat close by and I do enjoy grilled food.

Visiting from Los Angeles for work and stopped by Darband for dinner. It tastes great an amazing…read moreportions for the price. Highly recommended.

The restaurant is VERY STRICT with adhering to a TIME LIMIT for seating…read more Signs on the table say: "We request you limit your sit in time to 45 minutes from the time you receive your order on the table." No matter how much food your party orders, no matter how large your party is, you must adhere to this time limit rule. We ordered Koobideh Kebab (ground beef) and chicken leg kebab with rice. It was very well-flavoured with saffron basmati rice and a chargrilled tomato. It was all very delicious. Darband Restaurant has been one our family's preferred places to dine at over the years, especially when we are looking for decent quality Persian cuisine near the Don Mills area.

Beautiful presentations. Cute patio. Lovely and friendly service. For those that say it's…read moreexpensive, those are for larger dishes with a lot of protein, so it's not overpriced at all.

Great delicious food and recommending anyone who visit Toronto. We also have them catered an out…read moredoor party and it was an amazing experience.

My partner went to McMaster and after showing me the campus and her old neighborhood we decided to…read moregrab an early dinner on King St. So glad we stopped in to Nannaa. I love that they offer organic beer. Everything we got was very fresh, high quality, and full of flavor. All of the meat was juicy and tender. This is on par with some of the best homemade Persian meals I grew up eating at friends' houses. I wouldn't hesitate to come back here again if I'm in the area.

I don't usually like to put such low scores! But the…read moreservice was absolutely terrible. The young lady didn't want to answer our questions and answer them fast and just want to sit us and get it over with. Over 20 minutes with 2 trips to the counter to tell the servers we are waiting to place an order and still nothing. The food was just ok, lots of rice but smaller kofta than other places. Sorry, our first time here and probably our last!! We were here Saturday August 10 at 6:40 pm

Right at the corner of Dixie/Dundas in Mississauga, this place has a great selection of authentic…read moreTurkish cuisine. From the photos, we ordered items like the Veal and Lamb sandwich, Hummus that came with pita chips, and Pide! Everything tasted very delicious and I would recommend trying. Beware that they do not offer water so your only option is to buy bottled water from them so keep that in mind when coming here.

I honestly can't remember if I've ever eaten at the restaurant itself, but I do know that every…read moretime I'm in Mississauga, I end up ordering from them through DoorDash. The first time I ordered was about two years ago during Ramadan. We were fasting, and at the last minute my uncle called to say he was coming over to break fast with us. I think I placed the order only about an hour before iftar, expecting it to be rushed or average at best. Instead, the food arrived fresh, hot, and absolutely delicious. Everything tasted like it had been cooked with care. The flavors were incredible, and honestly, as I'm writing this review, my mouth is watering just thinking about it! Since then, I've ordered from them many times, and the quality has remained consistently excellent. The portions are generous, the food is always flavorful, and they've become one of my go-to places whenever I'm in Mississauga. Highly recommended!

Breakfast Tray 1 and 2 - Spinach and Feta Omelette and…read moreTomato Paste Omelette. Accompaniment of feta cheese, olives, cucumber, tomatoes, walnuts and butter. Homemade jam of strawberry, orange, and honey. Includes the loveliest black tea with rose coffee. Side order of pancakes.

Food 4/5 Service 5/5…read moreAmbiance 4/5 We came here as we were in the area & very hungry. I found this place on yelp. We decided to try it since the ratings were good. Food: We had the hummus with bread as an appetizer. I ordered the beef fillet (comes with rice, potato & tomato) & hubby had the Tava kebab. To drink we had the black tea with honey & ginger. For dessert we had the Persian baklava. The hummus appetizer was okay. Hummus tasted good but the bread was a bit dry & not tasty. I think a better bread would've elevated this appetizer. I enjoyed the beef fillet a lot. The meat was nicely seasoned & not dry though I asked for it to be well done. There was a lot of saffron rice (so yummy), some slices of potato & a bbq tomato. I added the hummus to my plate too. It was a very satisfying meal. My tummy was happy. So happy I felt like I was going into a food coma. LOL. Hubby enjoyed his Tava kebab. The meat (beef & lamb) was moist & also seasoned well. He really liked the chopped tomato. But he didn't like the oil sitting on the bottom of his pan that the dish came in. He loved the potato that also came with his dish. He said it was crispy on the outside & soft on the inside. A whole plate of rice came with the Tava kebab. The Persian baklava was more like a pound cake than Greek baklava. It was dry for our taste but at least it was warm & had good flavour. Perhaps a bit of honey on top would have made it more moist? The black tea with honey & ginger was so delicious! The honey & ginger flakes came in a small dish. You pour the black tea in your cup then take a spoonful of the honey ginger & mix it in. I've never had tea in that style before but I liked it. The lady serving us said it was a homemade recipe. Service: There was only one server today. A lovely woman. She was nice & courteous as well. When we walked in around 12.30pm the restaurant was empty. After about 30 minutes more people started coming in. The lady served everyone very efficiently. The meal was well paced. We got the appetizer first & then our main dishes came out soon after. We had time to enjoy our food thoroughly. I didn't feel rushed at all, like some places. We got to sit for a bit & digest as well as drink tea while other people were served. We then ordered dessert afterwards. Ambiance: There is some interesting art work on one side of the wall in the restaurant. On the other wall are shelves with some framed art as well as decor pieces like fake plants. It's a bit cluttered looking for my taste but it's tastefully done. We sat in a booth beside the wall with the framed art & shelves. The decor is yellow upholstered wooden chairs with dark wood tones. The booths match the tables. Washrooms are in the basement down a flight of stairs. There is no handicap washroom on the main level. The lights were not on in the hallway to the women's washroom so that was a little irritating. I couldn't find the hallway light switch. Inside the women's washroom the light was also not on. Luckily the switch was beside the door so I found it quickly. You would think that one of the first things they would do when opening the restaurant for the day would be to make sure all the lights are on. It was a minor irritation. On my way out of the ladies I found the light switch in the hall & turned it on as another lady was coming my way. She said thank you. LOL. Hubby says the men's washroom was clean but it had an unpleasant smell. I suspect the smell was from another patron. I saw a man go downstairs to use the washroom before hubby did. LOL. Overall: Herby is a cozy little restaurant & the food is great! I can see why it has such a good rating. I think a little attention to the washroom area would've been nice. It was kind of irritating to be walking down a dark hallway trying to find where the women's washroom was. The men's washroom was at the bottom of the (lighted) steps & easy to find. I thought the prices were reasonable for the food portions & the quality. Our total bill came to 92.10. The experience at the restaurant I think was worth it. I would come back to this restaurant to eat if I'm in the area.

This is a cozy spot with an elegant decor that makes you feel right at home. The menu offers a wide…read morerange of Persian dishes from appetizers, drinks, kebabs to stews and mixed rice. We ordered "Kashk o Bademjan" and "Pomegranate Salad". We really loved the salad as it was a great balance between the sauce and the ingredients. For main, we ordered "Isfahan Platter" which included one skewer of beef tenderloin and one skewer of ground lamb. The kebabs were tender and perfectly grilled. "Yogurt Drink" here is a must-try. The staff are friendly and attentive.

Visited with a large party on a weekday. The restaurant it self has Persian art covering the walls,…read morethe cutlery and glassware was also unique. Onto to the food, Kashko Bademjan, I was not expecting the strong taste of goat cheese in this dip which was the prominent flavour. It came paired with bread, Hummus, was good Starting with the kabobs, Torsh Joojeh Kebab this was the chicken breast, the chicken it's self was flavourful but the overall dish was dry. Queens Koobideh,. The minced lamb kabob was delicious. The service was a hit and miss, one of them was sweet and welcoming. The other not so much, she seemed to irritated by our questions or presence. A few things to note: For a large party, each person must order an Entree, you cannot share even though some Dishes are large. They add a 20% gratuity for larger parties Some dishes are pricey $43 for chicken/beef.

Let me start with the ambiance - which for me is quite unique and makes me like the place even…read morebefore I've tasted anything Julia, who looked after us was great too We started with the Rayhoon Trio sampler - beautifully presented and equally delicious. I recommended upgrading to the Barbari bread We also started with the Shiraz salad - this was the only thing we ordered today that was ordinary The Koobideh Kebob and the Dahl Addas were delightful Please note that that we had loads of rice because both the Kebob and the Addas came with sumptuous quantities Overall a very nice experience It's been a few years since I came here last and I'm sure my next trip will not take as long

I went to Burlington for a week for leisure. We were walking around and looking for a restaurant…read morefor dinner. We passed by this cute restaurant. The outside of the restaurant was quaint. We peeked inside. It was busy and with quite a few Persians. We decided to try it. I am so glad that we tried it. Everything that we ordered was outstanding. We got the Rayhoon trio sampler, Addas Palo, and lamb shank. The trio sampler was basically 3 different dippings and came with a basket of bread. The owner was very nice. While we were enjoying the food, he walked up and greeted. He explained how we could use the trio sampler to enjoy the entrees which really made it even better. Following the suggestion, I put a little bit of lamb sauce over the rice and put a little bit of yogurt sauce over a small piece of lamb, then ate them all in one spoon.... It was amazing!