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.

Newly opened Persian restaurant on the Danforth. They're still going through their opening stave…read morebut show a lot of great promise. We stopped by for lunch and got: - Kashk e Bademjan: Really tasty dish. The roasted eggplant was smoky and chunky. Would have liked a bit more of the yogurt sauce and a bit less oily feel. But this was a really good sharing appetizer. - Koobideh Wrap: Really juicy veal skewer. The wrap was a bit too thick but nicely warm. - Vaziri Leg: Humongous dish with one koobideh and one chicken skewer. Both meats were lean and juicy on a generous heaping of rice. Definite winner! Space is simple, and great for groups or solo dining. Service is start-up learning, kitchen is quick. Prices are good for this day and age. It's new on the street but Kababi is definitely worth a try.

Lamb chops were to die for. My wife ordered the chicken kabobs leg pieces, very flavorful. Its a…read moresmall family owned restaurant, we ordered ahead of time as the meat takes a good 20-25 minutes to cook. We ate in the restaurant. The couple service us were nice and respectful. The prices are fair. The Persian tea in the end was a treat.

I love Persian food and dining at Herby Restaurant with my friend was such a positive experience…read more The person serving us was attentive and accommodating. We were seated at the sidewalk patio which was the only space we could sit with a dog. Water was offered to him by a waiter right away. We chose a shared plate package because it was a versatile combination (appetizer, main and dessert plus Persian tea), just perfect for giving my friend a taste of Persian cuisine. The highlight of our dining was waiter's smiley face every time we mentioned we loved the food as if we made his day. Truly, this food was nourishing and healthy and yummy. I was grateful for being able to have my dog with me, but because he still has to work on his manners, next time I'd rather enjoy a lovely atmosphere without having to guard such good food. The eggplant, pomegranate, saffron, etc. just to name a few lovely ingredients. And a cup of Persian tea to seal the deal. My biggest joy was my friend enjoying our visit to Herby. It was truly a Persian treat for both of us!

We were looking for a Persian feast that offers a shareable combo, since some of us aren't as…read morefamiliar with the cuisine, so I think a family sharing style is perfect way for them to try more dishes. This place hit the spot. We got a family pack of 4, which came with a ton of proteins/meat, salad, stews and apps. We chose the eggplant and spinach dip and oh wow, the bread that it came with was addictive! As we were a group of 6, we also added the tava kebab and it was flavourful and added a different flavour profile. Such generous portions, they even offered us an extra skewer of protein on the house, which was so nice of them. We also ordered the saffron and pistachio ice cream and Persian baklava cake to finish off. It was really quiet on a Monday evening when we were there so we never felt rushed at all and got to take our time and enjoy our meal. Highly recommend. They deserve more business!

Such a cute little spot in the outdoor market near TMU!…read more A highlight was meeting Sam, who was so kind and friendly. His food is absolutely delicious Persian home cooking. I liked that he had imported Persian Ayran (a different brand than the usual one in a white plastic bottle-- this one was fizzy!) and that he introduced me to Ghormeh Sabzi, which was a nice meaty stew that paired perfectly with the light, fluffy rice. Portion sizes here were large, and easily shareable for two people.

I always have an amazing experience at Shamshiri. Their kebabs are some of my favorite in Toronto…read more And of course there is nothing like Persian hospitality! They give salad and when I eat at the restaurant they give a yogurt dip with bread. I also like to order a traditional Iranian yogurt drink "doogh", Shamshiri has my favorite doogh in Toronto. Overall it is always a good time here, and I love dining in sometimes aswell. Gorgeous ambiance.

The food was amazing and the portions for huge! There was so much rice and everything was very…read moreflavourful. The staff was very nice and attendant, service was good. Restaurant itself is very small with very minimal parking but other than that it is a very nice spot.

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.

The salad was rotten and there was a yellowish long hair in the salad, the manto was empty and…read morethick, please take care of customers health, camping to previous year the food is awful

We went on a Tuesday, no one was there, I asked if the restaurant is Persian, the cashier lied and…read moresaid yes, but we found out later it was Afghani. We ordered Sultani, she explained its koobideh and lamb pieces, when it came the taste was so bad and it wasn't lamb. They brought us 3 glasses, one of them was dirty and the other 2 had the tag underneath, meaning it was never washed. This is the worst experience, I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone. We left the entire food couldn't even eat it, while we already paid for it, as the system is you have to pay before you seat. We had to pay for our food while we were ordering at the cashier. They know people will complain, so they make sure they get paid upfront

The food is Delicious ! Fresh, very tasty and the combination of flavours was yummy. If you're…read morelooking for healthy and tasty Persian food-this is the place! Will recommend to friends

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.