This was one of the best meals I've ever had! Raffi's had been on my list for years, and I wish I'd…read morevisited sooner. My friend and I shared the Shirazi salad, hummus, and koobideh. Everything was delicious, and the portions were generous!

Raffi's Place is easily one of the best spots in Glendale for delicious Armenian and Mediterranean…read morefood. If you're looking for a restaurant that serves generous portions, flavorful dishes, and consistently satisfying meals, this is definitely a place worth visiting. One of the things I really appreciate about Raffi's Place is the quality of the food. Everything tastes fresh, well-seasoned, and prepared with care. The kabobs are especially good, with tender, juicy meat that's grilled perfectly and packed with flavor. The chicken kabob, beef kabob, and filet mignon are all excellent choices. The rice is fluffy, the grilled vegetables complement the meat perfectly, and the appetizers are a great way to start your meal. The hummus, shirazi salad, and other traditional sides really bring everything together. Another thing that stands out is the portion sizes. You definitely get your money's worth here, and it's not uncommon to leave with leftovers. It's a great restaurant whether you're coming with family, meeting friends, celebrating a special occasion, or simply craving a good meal. The atmosphere is another reason I enjoy this place. There's a lively, welcoming environment that makes it enjoyable to sit down, relax, and spend time with the people you're dining with. The outdoor seating area is especially nice, and the restaurant has a great balance of casual dining and a more traditional restaurant experience. The service adds to the overall experience, and the restaurant's popularity speaks for itself. It can get pretty busy, especially during peak dining hours, but that's understandable considering how well-known the restaurant is. Overall, Raffi's Place is a Glendale favorite for good reason. Between the delicious food, generous portions, inviting atmosphere, and authentic flavors, it's somewhere I'd confidently recommend to anyone who enjoys Armenian and Mediterranean cuisine. Definitely worth trying!

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.

Really hit or miss. Some days the meat is good, but the quality is inconsistent, and today was a…read moremajor disappointment. The lule kabob was raw, the beef was very tough, and the chicken was just okay. Most of the food went straight into the trash. I'm giving two stars because I've had good meals here before, but it's frustrating not knowing what to expect Each time. More consistent quality and properly cooked meat would make a big difference.

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.

The restaurant is in a nice little plaza, hidden. They have tables outside. The service is nice…read more And the food is delicious! A little pricey, but it is worth. You can have your dog together.

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.

Carousel is always a great idea! I've been eating here since I was a little girl with my family…read more Now as an adult, I now enjoy lunches and dinners with my husband. The food is always consistent and the staff is always energetic and kind. I hope to pass this tradition to the next generation. It's the closest place to have Lebanese Armenian cuisine that reminds me of Lebanon. If you've never been, yalla! Go and enjoy the Hafleh Beiruti and the ashta desserts!!

Quite simply the best Middle Eastern food I have ever had in SoCal or anywhere in the US for that…read morematter. The large indoor/outdoor space is always energetic and buzzing with the sounds of a diverse room enjoying the food, service and ambiance. Literally everything from start to finish is best in class. The service is professional, efficient, and unobtrusive much like you would find in the Middle East where they linger over their meals for hours. A particular note is the whole Bronzino, which is perfectly cooked and filling without being heavy even though it is fried. The lamb chops are tender, juicy and flavorful. Beef shawerma was also a standout. Every mezze I have tried there over numerous visits, like all the dishes, are authentic and seemingly homemade. Even the desserts are special especially when paired with the refreshing mint tea. Enjoy!

Their grilled chicken Caesar wrap is fantastic…read more Crunchy falafel bits and a spicy dressing make it stand out in a city with several very good chicken Caesar wrap choices. Here's how I think the ones I've had stack up.... 1. Mini Kabob. Non traditional dressing but the flavor is well balanced with fresh ingredients and tender chicken thigh meat on a very good tortilla. Slightly pricier than the others but worth it. 2. Ggiata. The best of the more traditional grilled chicken wraps with crunchy croutons inside and an outstanding tortilla. Their traditional Caesar dressing on the side is very good. The Venice location tastes better than the one in Highland Park. 3. Highly Likely (Highland Park). Very good wrap but without any croutons or crunchy elements. Solid tortilla but the dressing on the side isn't as flavorful as the top two. 4. Sweetgreen (Pasadena). Best of the chain restaurants. Good but can be a bit too salty. Their Chicken Cali Club wrap is actually better balanced flavor-wise. The wrap here is smaller but still good. All the above wraps were satisfying and filling with the one from Sweetgreen being the smallest.

I decided to revisit Mini Kabob after a fairly long absence despite enjoying the meal I had in the…read morepast. While there's some seating in front of the shop, this place seems best suited for to-go orders. You can also order online, and when I tried online ordering recently I found the pickup time to be accurate. You can order a variety of kabob plates, and they also offer a falafel plate along with various sides. What brought me back more recently was their chicken Cesar wrap after reading the positive reviews. I liked the wrap though I wished it had more chicken to balance the romaine lettuce and croutons. It comes with a spicy garlic sauce on the side, but I preferred the standard garlic sauce that was also included with my order. I've consistently found one of the co-owners (who is usually at the front preparing food and interacting with customers) to be a kind presence whenever I'm picking up food, and I'm sure there will not be as long of a gap between orders in the future.

Quite possibly one of the best Persian restaurants in greater Los Angeles. The location along…read moreSunset Boulevard in hip Silver Lake makes this place not only delicious but pretty freaking cool. Service is exceptional. The staff is super friendly which really embraces the spirit of Persian hospitality. Highly highly recommend the shirazi salad and the kofteh kabrizi! Merci!

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!

A pleasant surprise. I dove in short on time and needing a bite before a movie…read more Tara was my server and she truly took care of me. They have some system where a support person finds out what you ordered seconds after you order it. It's super cool when something appears seconds after you ask for it or someone knows what you requested immediately. I got a simple falafel wrap and it was delish, ditto for the lemonade. The space is simple but the lighting works and the menu seems to be healthy-aware. Will definitely keep this spot in mind should I be in the area again.

I stumbled on this place because I started out elsewhere and no one came out of the kitchen (and…read morethey'd been open for 20+ mins). Saw Salt & Olive when I left and decided to give this place a try. I'm so glad I did! Friendly waitress sat me almost as soon as I walked up and received a greeting and a friendly smile. I had a few menu questions and she was helpful and made a recommendation based on my questions. I totally forgot the name of what I ordered, but it was warm pitas with tomatoes, olives, and feta cheese. I LOVE that they served it with warm pitas, I don't know why not everyone does that. My dish was a simple one, but it's exactly what I wanted and made me super happy. I only ordered water, but it did look like they had a full bar. The place is cute and comfortable. I enjoyed my lunch and suggest you should visit this place! Thank you for reading my review!

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!

Very friendly and attentive fresh and great food. Always recommend them. Ambience is casual and…read morerelaxing. Second time here same great experience and good food.