I've been in this restaurant with my daughter and my friends for the first time. Aryan was our waiter. He brought smiles and positivity to our table. Our laughter was endless with him, and Aryan made this night so much more memorable for all of us! He made the experience way more enjoyable, and we'd love to come again, not only for the food and fond memories, but for the enjoyment too! read more

As someone who appreciates good koobideh, I have tried a number of places in this area and had not yet 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. read more

Pardis - Koobideh Kabob with saffron rice, and what's left of my Kashke Bademjan. - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Glendale, California

I come here all the time and have brought many friends and family over the years. I was just here with 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. read more

I recently visited Pardis in Glendale and had an absolutely incredible experience. Everything from the ambiance to the food was spot on. The Venue: The space is beautiful, immaculately clean, and the tables and chairs give it a genuinely elevated feel. They have a fantastic "outdoor" seating area in the back. I say "outdoor" because it's completely covered, meaning you get a great breeze while staying completely protected from the sun during the day or the draft on a chilly evening. They even had a TV set up back there for the World Cup matches, which was an awesome touch. The Service: The customer service here is top-notch. The staff is incredibly friendly and welcoming. I had a few questions about the menu, and they were happy to walk me through the items with genuine enthusiasm--I never felt rushed or like I was annoying them. I also had a chance to chat with Arman (who I believe is the owner), and he could not have been more pleasant or hospitable. The Food: Absolutely amazing. I like to test a place on the basics first, because if a restaurant can't nail the fundamentals, they can't nail anything. Pardis crushed it. The hummus and pita were perfect--the pita was uniquely crispy and flaky. The Koobideh kebab was spectacular: incredibly moist and juicy without being undercooked. Accompanied by great rice and perfectly grilled tomato and pepper sides, it was a flawless meal. Highly recommend Pardis if you're looking for fantastic food and a welcoming, upscale yet comfortable atmosphere. I'd definitely come back for myself or if I'm entertaining guests from out of town. read more

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I had not been here for a few years , and I had heard the quality went down over the years but I guess they have a new management now so we decided to give it a try on last Saturday night. We ordered Kashk Bademjan for the appetizer and it was delicious but a bit cold. We ordered one soltani, and one lamb chop to share for 3 of us. I was so impressed by the quality of their food. Specially the lamb chop and the koobideh was my most favorite. Koobideh was so close to what we have in Iran and this is so hard to find in LA! We really enjoyed everything here and the service was good too. We sat in the patio and it was really nice . I really hope the quality stays like this read more

Pardis - Lamb chop and soltani - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Glendale, California

I'm a little late making this review but wanted to make sure they got their praise. I came here for Mother's Day with my boyfriend and mom and the service off the bat was amazing. They were so welcoming and they were very accommodating with my pup. This is a great spot for date night or family dinner. The food exceeded my expectations. You can tell they take pride in their cooking and use high quality ingredients. I'll definitely be coming back! read more

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Such a great restaurant with great food and service. Aryan B was such a lovely waiter. So on top of things, so welcoming, & so kind. We will definitely be back here with our family. read more

Pardis - Family plate Kabab - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Glendale, California

Love the food here absolutely one of our favorite sports for Persian style bbq and dishes. Nice looking restaurant and they even have private area for birthday dinners and outside seating as well. Love their soltani Plate! read more

The service here is very rude - I tried asking a question over the phone and they said "speak English" even though I was. After I responded with my question again, still remaining kind, they hung up on me. Would not recommend given this type of service, unfortunately. read more

Never ever again. We ate there and took the left overs home. As I'm eating the rice the next day there was a small LIVE WORM crawling on the rice!!!! I'm sooo grossed out. read more

JUST A LITTLE UPDATE ================== Details: Had dinner with two friends on Sunday, November 9, 2025. We took them to Pardis because we raved about it and they had never been there before. Unfortunately, a couple of the dishes didn't taste as good as usual. We were comped on olovieh which is the minced chicken salad. The gheymeh didn't taste as good as usual either, but we did not complain. It's like they used too much cinnamon and not enough lime. My husband can cook any of those dishes, so he knows how they are supposed to taste. We will go back again, but we'll definitely talk to the server if the dishes don't taste right. Note: If you want to book the private room that seats twelve the minimum charge is $700. That amounts to $58.33 per person based on twelve plus tax and tip. In the old days they did not have a minimum charge for the room. read more

Glendale, CA - Great food, ambiance and service. Highly recommend the chicken and lamb chops. Juicy and flavorful. The yogurt and cucumber dip was also very good with the pita. I was hoping there would be more saffron in the rice. The rice was mostly white. Nice restaurant with an upscale feel to it, tablecloth and proper setting. I love how they round tables for easy food sharing. Plenty of parking in their private lot. I liked it but just not sure if the price justified it. The food was delicious but I wouldn't say it's anything unique that I couldn't get in other more affordable Persian restaurants. It was a very nice evening nonetheless with some friends that I haven't seen for a while! read more

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It used to be a much better restaurant with consistently good food quality. Unfortunately, it has changed dramatically. The quality has gone downhill, and the food doesn't taste nearly as good as it used to. read more

Aryan was very professional and great customer service! Extremely friendly, it was great having him as our waiter! Great food!!! read more

Great location with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating--clean, tastefully decorated and inviting especially if your hosting a large group as they have a room that seats twenty people. The quality of the food at this wonderful restaurant matches its ambiance, offering an excellent Persian dining experience. We were warmly greeted and promptly served for lunch. The menu features many classic Persian staples including appetizers, kabobs, stews and rice dishes. What sets Pardis apart are the lesser known yet incredibly flavorful options, such as Zeytoon Parvardeh (a tangy and savory appetizer made of olives, pomegranate, walnuts, and herbs), Tahchin (a saffron and yogurt rice cake with chicken), and Chicken Torsh (grilled chicken marinated in walnut purée and pomegranate sauce). Complimentary hot homemade bread was served with herbs and onion. From the start, we were impressed with their bread as it was warm and delicious. For appetizers we ordered Tahdig (crispy rice) with two of the most popular stews: ghormeh sabzi and ghaymeh. Both stews were slightly tangy, which we loved. The tahdig was perfectly crispy and complemented the pronounced flavors of the stews beautifully. We also tried the Koobideh skewers, which came with rice, grilled tomato and pepper. These large ground beef skewers were juicy, tender, and served hot. The Shish Kabob was also tender and juicy, though it lacked the depth of flavor I had hoped for. The highlight, however was the Chicken Torsh--perhaps the juiciest grilled chicken I've ever had. The pomegranate sauce adds a bright, sour note while the walnuts add a rich earthy undertone. It was outstanding!! Don't forget to try the house doogh (a yogurt and mint drink); it is served icy cold and is fantastic. Can't wait to return on a Monday or Wednesday when their Tahchin is served. read more

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**1-Star Review: Total Rip-Off - Bug Crawling on My Onion at Pardis! DO NOT ORDER FROM HERE!** I placed an order from Pardis today expecting decent quality for the insane five-star restaurant prices they're charging--$30+ entrees and everything marked up like it's fine dining. The food itself was actually okay, decent flavor and not bad overall... until I spotted it. A disgusting bug was sitting right on top of the onion in my dish. Not hidden in sauce, not "maybe it's seasoning"--clearly visible, legs and all, just chilling on the fresh onion like it owned the place. I nearly threw up on the spot. For that kind of money, I expect spotless hygiene, not a pest-infested surprise that ruins the entire meal. This isn't a minor oops--this is straight-up negligence. I'm still grossed out hours later. I've already started a chargeback with my bank and I'm filing a report with the health department first thing tomorrow. Save your money. Pardis is charging luxury prices for food that comes with free bugs. Hard pass. Never again. 0/10. Stay far away. read more

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Really nice spot, very clean, formal atmosphere. Friendly staff and really cool menu. Solid alcohol selection and nice windows by the bar that bring in natural light. Everything came fast and food definitely got me coming back. Lunch was really nice here, and so was the hummus. read more

Pardis - Hummus, Arminian coffee, and Bloody Mary - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Glendale, California

When this restaurant first opened, the food was pretty good, the service was attentive, and the overall experience felt enjoyable. Unfortunately, over time, the quality has declined significantly. We recently brought guests visiting from another country here, expecting a great experience, and it ended up being embarrassing and disappointing. Despite the restaurant having many empty tables, we waited over 30 minutes to be seated while staff made no effort to accommodate our group by rearranging tables. Once seated, the service was extremely disorganized. Drinks were simply dropped at the edge of the table instead of being served properly, and a glass of wine I ordered never arrived. Appetizers came after the main dishes, tea never came at all, yet we were still charged for it. The food quality was below average. The rice was undercooked, the onions and greens served at the table looked wilted and old, and overall nothing tasted fresh. Even simple details, like serving butter with the bread, were missing. The restaurant felt cheap and poorly managed compared to what it once was. What made the experience even more frustrating was that gratuity was automatically included without it being clearly communicated. The level of service we received did not justify a forced gratuity. Overall, the restaurant seemed chaotic and unorganized despite not being busy. It's disappointing to see how far this place has declined. We left very unhappy and unfortunately will not be returning or recommending it to others. read more

Good atmosphere, with descent ambience.. food quality average , I would strongly recommend asking for The chicken ti be well done! Service is ok. read more

My comment pertains to the restaurant's customer service. I was blown away by their generosity last night when I arrived 3 minutes before 11 pm, and they kept their kitchen open for a party of three. I feel that hospitality rarely exists anymore, so it came as a surprise to find that kindness still exists. I can't wait to be back! read more

The food, atmosphere and service was excellent! Aryan was our waiter and he was awesome. Not only did he initiate our family photos, he was attentive and interacting with the kids in our large group and made them laugh. 10/10! read more

1= bad 10=good Food quality 3 Taste. 1 Cleanliness. 3 Service. 4 Price. 5 read more

We had such a fantastic time with Arin as our waiter. He was so attentive, provide such care, and made the whole experience fun with his jokes. The food was delicious but Arin took it to the next level and made it unforgettable. read more

Pardis is my new fave persian restaurant. Tops Raffi's for sure. We had never been and were recommended to go here by someone for a birthday party. We came on a Saturday night and they had the entire table set up and ready for us. The service was good and they brought everything that we asked for. I had never seen before as an option at a persian restaurant - chicken barg. Naturally, I had to order it and asked for zereshk polo for my rice. They put SOOO much zereshk (see photo). I loooved their food. Mast o Moosir was also delicious. Salad Shirazi could've used some salt. Overall, the restaurant was beautiful and food was fantastic. I'd totally come back. read more

Pardis - Polo Zereshk Chicken Barg - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Glendale, California

Vibes were good overall. Nice service by waitress and delicious bread offered. $12 for a beef skewer which was cooked medium (pink inside). $12+ for wine. Overall kind of pricey. I might return...very nice restaurant with patio. Clean bathroom read more

Pardis - Beef - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Glendale, California

This is a nice upscale Persian restaurant. "Bob" our server provided outstanding dinner service through our entire meal. Food was good, we ordered 4 mains and 3 appetizers for our party of 5. Since we were sharing they asked if we'd like the dishes served family style. We ordered: Mast Moosir - this was very light and could have used more shallots. Kashk e Bademjan - they serve it with a healthy sprinkling of fried caramelized onions on top. Not the best I've ever had but good. Zeytoon Parvardeh - this is the BEST of this dish that I've ever eaten. The got this one RIGHT, highly recommend! Koobideh- really light and fluffy, very juicy with good flavor. Not overly charred like some other places. Chicken Barg - juicy white meat chicken with a nice light char. Zereshk Polo - they sprinkled the barberries over one corner of the rice and called it a day. This will probably sound pettily weird but I MIGHT have enjoyed it more if they had mixed it. There's a small parking lot adjacent to the restaurant. There's a back patio but it was too California cold to even try it. I'll be back in the spring to sit on that patio and enjoy other dishes. read more

Pardis - The presented our food family style upon request. - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Glendale, California

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I really liked the Persian food and services. Also I appreciate Amin for best greeting and services provided to us

We had dinner here Saturday and really enjoyed it. We've been to most of the Persian, Armenian restaurants in the neighborhood, and the food here was excellent. Amin took such good care of us! He was attentive, warm and really made the whole evening much more enjoyable. You can tell he genuinely cares about the people he's serving. We will definitely be back! read more

I'm honestly so sad about writing this review.. I genuinely loved this restaurant. I placed a phone order and went to pick it up, but when I arrived, I was told they had forgotten to enter my order. I ended up having to wait while they prepared it. To be fair, mistakes happen, and the staff were extremely apologetic. Unfortunately, after eating the food, we all ended up feeling sick. Sadly I won't be back :( read more

We order Kabab from Pardis once a week and it never disappoints. Must try kabab place

I have been there 2weeks a go i order kaseh kabab , basically this food must have 1 skuer kobideh 1 chicken kabab around 6 prices and 1 change kabab 6 pieces but It has was full of tomatoes and green peppers kabab The price was 45$ read more

Food was delicious and service was amazing. Amin was our waiter and made it a standout experience. Definitely get the fried eggplant and olive/walnut/pomegranate appetizer. read more

Aryan was amazing waiter .. we enjoyed our night because of him .. his positive attitude and exceptional customer service made out Night memorable.. read more

Food was great the atmosphere was really pleasant Our server Aryan was amazing great personality and very professional provided excellent service .. read more

We are glad to have discovered this place in our neighborhood. Pardi's is a clean elegant space and they have a lot of options for dining and can accept large groups. We will come back! read more

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Inside looks good...don't be confused by it's looks ..service is not good..food is ok... Management is out of order,he curses with f@!** out loud to the paying customer with a minor child presence.. He didn't care if there was other customers sitting and having dinner... read more

I'd like to start by saying how amazing the staff were on an incredibly busy Sunday afternoon--both the front desk and the servers. As someone in a similar business, I know how challenging it is to maintain this level of patience and composure during peak hours, and they truly did an exceptional job. The food is consistently outstanding. We tried the soltani, koobideh, and tahdig with stew--each dish was excellent. The gheimeh, in particular, was beyond amazing. Thank you for being the best in the game. read more

Pardis - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Glendale, California

We ordered takeout for 30 people, kids and adults. The koobideh barbecue and vegetarian dishes were excellent. The bread and fresh vegetables were great. The food was ready on time. This is the first time that we have used this restaurant. The salads were fresh. read more

We started coming to Pardis because my nephew was craving chicken, kabobs with bone lol and we're so glad we found this place! Pardis serves delicious Persian cuisine, and the food is absolutely amazing every single time. What really keeps us coming back, though, is the incredible service. Everyone here is wonderfully friendly and welcoming, and they truly make you feel at home. The food is always fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. A special shoutout to Bob, our server, who is truly out of this world! He goes above and beyond to make sure everything is perfect and that we have a great experience each time we visit. read more

Delicious and authentic Persian food on the fancier side. All of the kebabs are huge in portion and perfectly cooked. The appetizers are also great for sharing and have unique Persian flavors. The interior is beautifully designed and the staff are super friendly and helpful. Definitely the most elevated Persian dining experience I have had. Be aware that the default water option is bottled water, which is not free. Make sure to specifically ask for free water. read more

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