After living in Alaska for the last 2 1/2 years and not having access to Mediterranean food, I moved back to California and was craving it. Looked at this place on yelp and decided to give it a try based on the reviews. Although California has some dine in capacity right now, this place was not offering dine in. It was a little bit of a hassle to call in your order while standing at the door and then had a 30 minute wait to pick up. But it was well worth the wait. Everything we ordered was Fantastic and a ton of food. It will definitely be back read more

Kolbeh Kabob - Sirloin - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Orangevale, California

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First time visit on New years eve 2023. Great experience. Extremely friendly staff with incredibly tasty dishes. The best Koobideh and lamb in Sacramento. Cozy family friendly restaurant. read more

The food was good but nothing too special. The portions were generous and prices were reasonable. Service was very friendly and made us feel welcome. I would go back again just for that. read more

I love Mediterranean Food and this place is good and the food is delicious. Price and service are excellent. Strongly recommend this place !

This rating is based on food, value and service. First of all, I have eaten at different Mediterranean style restaurants and the food is average at best. The meat was cooked perfectly and the presentation of dishes were great but the flavor was just not there. The rice was plain and the meat was flavorless and bland. I was very disappointed by my dining experience as I could barely palate the food. And the food is more on the expensive side but wasn't worth the price tag. Service was just ok. Took forever to get served and there weren't many people in the restaurant. Needless to say, I wont come back. Waste of money and time. Huge disappointing dining experience. The extra star is because the place is clean and beautiful, otherwise I would have given 1 star for quality and taste of the food. read more

On the advice of neighbors of my parents, we decided to make the trek out to Orangevale to try Kolbeh Kabob. It's a longish drive but we were to be rewarded... It's a pleasant dining room, although it was a tad warm. Not really shocking considering the 102º temperature that day. The server was a delight, going to great pains to explain the dishes we were unfamiliar with, all with a charming sense of humor. We started with Kashke-Bademjan (eggplant with onion and mint), Dolmeh (stuffed grape leaves topped with barberries) and Addas Polo (cinnamon rice with lentils and a veggie kabob). This was just for starters so it should be apparent that we ordered way too much food. All of these dishes were excellent. The Dolmeh were far and away the best version of stuffed grape leaves we've had - this coming from someone who grew up eating Lebanese food. All of this was accompanied by feta cheese, delicious fresh pita bread and a pile of fresh mint, parsley and other herbs to punch up the dishes. For main courses, two of us had the beef Koobideh, the others in the party had lamb Koobideh and chicken Sultani. Three opted to upgrade the standard basmati rice to fava bean rice (this was good but upgrading to Addas Polo instead would have been better). The beef Koobideh is ground in-house and it's spectacular. So tender and flavorful it puts other ground beef kabobs to shame. The same could be said for the chicken and lamb Koobideh as well. The chicken Sultani (combination plate with chicken Koobideh and breast/thigh kabob) was slightly spicy and very tender and juicy. Despite obviously stuffing ourselves, we decided to try their Bastani (ice cream made with saffron, rose water and pistachios) as both a waffle ice cream sandwich and a dish. The ice cream is fantastic but the waffles were a bit soft and not much of an addition to the experience so I'd skip that and just get a dish. The prices are a steal considering the quality and flavor of the food. The service leaves absolutely nothing to be desired. This was one of the best dining experiences we've had in the area, regardless of price point. A hidden treasure to be certain. read more

Delightful food and service is always on the menu! We've been enjoying this place for many years. It's a lovely experience each time, whether we eat in the gorgeous dining room or get food to go. We highly recommend this restaurant. read more

We were looking for an authentic Persian restaurant in the area and Kolbeh did not disappoint! My husband and I brought our 2 little ones with us which always makes me nervous in a fine dining situation but the staff was so friendly with us and kept the little ones entertained with the delicious bread basket while we waited for our food. We got the Soltani and Fesenjan with Bogoli Polo as the rice upgrade and it was DELICIOUS! I barely got to try the Koobideh because my 4 year old and 18 month old devoured it! The Barg was so tender and flavorful and by far my favorite! The Fesenjan was perfect and was completely gone by the end of our dish. The portion sizes are generous and the price is well worth the quality and flavor of the food. We will definitely be back! read more

Good value. Up front and helpful staffing. Just right for a quick and satisfying meal.

Just gave this place a try for lunch yesterday. Not located in a very good looking strip enter but you will be pleasantly surprised when you walk in the restaurant. My colleague and I both order chicken shish kabob plate which is a pretty big portion but costs $28 each. Food was pretty good but service not so much. We weren't offered water or for our order until 15 minutes after we sat down and food came a long time to come. Worth a try but go when you have more a hour to eat! read more

Courteous staff, convenient location with lots for parking. Food and service were amazing! Highly recommend. read more

Rice and meat were super yum. Steak kabob was lit. Deff dont go enough. Wont disappoint

We tried this place for the first time ... with friends last night. They were very familiar with this Persian establishment, knowing the menu and the staff. Pleasant, authentic middle eastern atmosphere with great service, extensive menu and competitive prices. We all ordered wine and then were immediately served a new for me, light appetizer. It consisted of pita bread, cheese and/ or butter, filled to your liking with radishes, parsley, leaks, mint and other mixed greens. Very tasty, not overly filling and healthy. For my entry, I opted for the Lamb Sultani. This was a combination of Lamb Kkoobideh and Lamb Barg. The first was made with ground lamb and the second was a tender barbecued lamb dish. This was accompanied by a light, flavorful rice. My partner ordered the Lamb Shank. This generous portion of meat was cooked with garlic and onions and again, served with rice. We ended our meals with a large scoop of ice cream that was filled with pistachios. Yummy. read more

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We went to the restaurant on 12/6 and my sister-in-law ordered the chicken kabobs. The chicken was orange. She asked what was on the chicken, as she has heart issues. They could not tell her. After many rounds, and a phone call to the owner, they said it was paprika. I was appalled to watch the kitchen staff gathered around laughing about it. Needless to say, we will never return there again. We used to frequent the restaurant and quickly came to understand why we were the only people there. It's too bad. read more

12-04-2019 We decided to give them a try since we were in the neighborhood. Place was empty upon arrival. We were seated and greeted by our hostess. We ordered our drinks, but seemed as though our hostess didn't know the wine menu that well. Crystal ordered her drink, in which arrived to our table shortly after. However, my drink arrived some time later. Apparently the owner was talking to another table to patrons as this time. I could only assume our hostess was waiting for him to return back to the kitchen area to ask him more details on the wine. I over heard her asking about the white wine I inquired about. After her short conversation to him in regards to the wine, she returned to our table with the news of not having the wine I requested. I simply chose another chardonnay. Our pita bread arrived to our table, with our hostess advising us how to eat it with the herbs, butter and cheese that came with it. I appreciate the insight as we both tried the recommendations from the hostess. However, I became a little frustrated with the butter not being soft enough to spread on the pita bread. I ordered the rack of lamb in which I really enjoyed the well seasoned flavors. They sure provide such a large amount of rice with your meal. I was hungry and pretty much ate it all. Crystal ordered some a stew with beans, mixed with greens. I didn't care for this. Just didn't look appetizing to me. But crystal enjoyed it. We may come back to give them another try once in the area. Again, I had no issues with my meal. Just the lack of knowledge and the waiting period on the wine. Review # 35 in 2019 read more

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Some of the best chicken I have ever had. I got the chicken thigh kabob. Perfectly cooked. My mother got the vegetable knob which was also amazing. The only thing was the food took a while and we never got refills on our drinks and we were the only customers in the restaurant. Also the bread basket was 10/10. We will definitely be coming back! read more

Kolbeh Kabob - Chicken Chicken Kabob (Breast Ot Thigh) - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Orangevale, California

My wife and I come here 4-5 times a year. Food is always good. I love the dolma here and the berries the add to their recipe make it even better. The food is always good well and the staff is always helpful. read more

Great food, good flavors, great service. Good mask protocols. Will be back.

We tried this place when it first opened a few years ago. The hummus is something I still crave, but the kebabs and rice were just OK. They were very bland. Since this place was still open and getting good reviews we decided to give it another try. The Kashke Bademjan had been recommended by a few people so we got it. It was exactly as advertised... outstanding. We ate it all spooned into pitas with some of the fresh herbs they served it with. Will definitely have it again! We got the lamb kebab and the mignon kebab lunch specials. It was plated with a roasted tomato, rice and lemon wedge. I squeezed the lemon wedge over the whole plate and it made it all so good. They have definitely improved the seasonings. I had the changeh kebab (mignon) medium rare. Cooked perfectly. read more

Kolbeh Kabob - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Orangevale, California

Pros: the taste of the food the friendliness of the owner the prep time Cons: The lack of a lunch option Meat to rice ratio I went here over the weekend and must say hands down this was really good. I had their eggplant and beef dish. Unsure of what it is called but it was amazing. I did have some left over for later and to my surprise it was just as good as when I ordered it fresh. read more

To sum up my experience: Horrible quality...way overpriced...would not recommend this place to my worst enemy! Ghormeh Sabzi tasted so bland and was extremely salty. It felt like it was recycled from last week. Their baghali polo was soggy and lacked freshness. Customer service was lacking...prices were highly inflated by at least 10 fold...not worth it at all! STAY AWAY! read more

My wife suggested we give it a try while my mother was here visiting from the midwest - I was a bit apprehensive (knowing mom's preferences) - but we gave it a try. We all loved it, fantastic food, fantastic ambience, fantastic service. Two of us tried a steak, the other tried some grilled chicken - both were fabulous - in fact- the steak was better than most steakhouses in the area. Portions were amazing, we all left with lunch for the next day. We will be back, for sure. read more

Funnily enough, the food was so good I forget to take photos of the kebab that came out! We ordered a few appetizers and a lamb kebab. I LOVED how fresh the herbs were. The cucumber salad was spectacular. The mint, cucumber yogurt was AMAZING. I had never had it before this but I will definitely order it again. The decor was cute. The ambiance was nice. I actually can't believe this little gem is tucked away in a little strip mall in Orangevale! I highly recommend this place if you're looking for some better than American food! read more

Food was good but didn't for $75 never got bread and yogurt spread pretty pricey I might eat here again

The koobideh was excellent, great people, good atmosphere. Don't be influenced by the location, it's a great place for Persian food.

The most delicious food! So fresh and authentic. Highly recommend whether or not you're familiar with Mediterranean food. Always the nicest employees and very reasonable prices. read more

Great food and service. We ordered all kinds of foods and they were all tasty and freshly cooked. read more

My company had lunch here and I ordered the chicken kebab and it was the meat was juicy and tender, and the rice was nice and fluffy. I highly recommend this place. read more

I love their food spot on, I would this place in top shelf Must try their cucumber mast amazing read more

Good food and service! The ambiance on the inside was also nice. Though the food items are a little pricey. We got the vegetable kabob and grilled chicken breast. I would recommend checking this place out. read more

Kolbeh Kabob - Chicken Kabob (Breast Ot Thigh) - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Orangevale, California

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Called in to make an order for pickup and she was extremely rude. I attempted to place an order of the beef kobideh and the chicken kobideh and she continually told me to look at their website because they did not have that on the menu. I asked how much their lunch specials were and she said to, again, look at the website. I was driving at the time and was not able to and as I tried to explain that I couldn't look at the website she refused to tell me the price of the lunch specials. After a few attempts at repeating the order she again told me to check the website and hung up. I've dined in a few times and the food and service was great. Disappointing! read more

Worst customer service you can ever see. Very rude and disrespectful. I can label this restaurant as for unhappy customers only, I was there twice with my friends enjoying our time and the waiters came and informed us that we are speaking loudly or laughing loudly. Never seen it before or in any other place that the waiter or the owner of the place would complain that their customers are having fun. Although the food is good customer service is the worst. If you are a happy customer or plan to have good time at dinner with friends and laugh avoid this restaurant then. read more

This place is extremely good! I was a little hesitant to try this place but I am proud to say it was a great experience. Came here on a Tuesday and there was only 2 tables occupied.... The place is pretty large with colorful decorations but it is in a small lot so parking can be tough if it gets crowded. We started off with a tadig stew on top of crunchy rice. The stew included lamb and kidney beans which was pretty good. The sauce and lamb mixed with the crunchy rice was a great combo. You also has the option of eating it with the bread they provide along with some produce such as green onion, mint, Thyme, and radishes. We also ordered the lamb koobideh which was excellent!!! It came with rice and grilled tomatoes! It was great, the flavor was on spot and not overbearing with spices. The grilled tomato went perfectly with the lamb and rice! We also got the filet and ribeye which is called a changeh kabob. The meat was cooked perfectly and was extremely moist and juicy!! Service was great! Husna was awesome! She explained the dishes, gave her recommendations and was extremely friendly!! She made our visit that much better and look forward to returning!! read more

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The quality of food was excellent! Everything was fresh and organic the portion of food was perfect. The waitresses was kind and attentive! I definitely recommend this place either lunch or dinner! Big parties or small gatherings! read more

Delicious food. Everything tasted fresh and light. The hummus was addicting and hard not to put on everything. You can tell the food is cooked with love. Will definitely eat here again. read more

The owner here is very nice and helpful. The food was decent, but it wasn't exactly what I expected. But they still did a decent job and the owner really seemed to go above and beyond. For now I will rate them a 4/5 star rating. Even though the food experience wasn't perfect, service was very high (which means something to me). read more

You need this in your life. Absolutely delicious. Look at the pic. It speaks for itself. read more

Kolbeh Kabob - Iced tea, shish kabob medium, extra veggies - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Orangevale, California

First time here and I loved the meal. Excellent salad, barg and lentil soup. Thank you!

The food is delicious here, I am very picky with food but I love everything I have tried so far, I love the roasted tomatoes on the side, the food is very flavorful read more

The food is flavorful and the service was great. Super happy they were able to reopen in a new location. The ambience inside is very festive and fits the theme for the food served. read more