I was in the food court where I ordered the koobideh kabab for takeout. Service was friendly. But…read morewhen I got home, I found that the koobideh kabab was flavourless and needed more seasoning. Would I got back? Maybe since I like middle east food.

Great food and absolutely courteous service by the owner. Strongly recommend the Center Point Mall…read morelocation for its food.

Decided to try this place out for a weeknight dinner as we were in the neighbourhood. We called in…read moreour order and were told it would be ready in 25-30 min. When we arrived, the smallish restaurant was packed with diners (only about 7-8 table in all) and there was a line up of people who were waiting for their takeout orders. We ended up getting our order 55 minutes after, not 30 minutes as we were told on the phone, so minus 1 star. Since it was our first time trying the restaurant, I ordered more food than we needed for our dinner to share with my in-laws who live nearby; family combo 2 and lamb neck dish. Little did I know that both orders would come with humongous portion of rice, which took us forever to finish. The family combo came with 2 juicy strips of well-seasoned koobideh, 1 skewer of breast and 1 skewer of dark meat joojeh kabob, 4 char-grilled tomatoes and good amount of grilled chilies (not spicy). The lamb neck dish included 3, fall-off-the-bone tender lamb pieces that were impossibly delicious. We opted for the rice with fava beans for this dish and it was super flavourful with addition of dill and other herbs. The overall first experience here was good and I hope to try out more of their offerings soon.

I will put it right out there at the start. The food sizes are massive. Most meals come out in big…read moreserving plates topped with a rice mound surrounded by an assortment of side dishes. There is always that initial visual impact of being served that aesthetically-pleasing, enormous rice meal. The meals, big as they are, should be sufficient for 2 people to share. It will be even good enough for 3 people who are light eaters. The rice comes in 2 types and there is also some butter available to lather onto the rice. I personally do find it a little gimmicky and the meal sizes just a product of clever visual marketing. Most of what makes the whole portion sizes big is made up of rice which is not really a high value product item. The actual food itself or the protein while more than the typical meal elsewhere, is still not proportionate to the amount of carbohydrates that you get here. Later on in the meal, you would naturally get full fast if you try to balance out eating the food portions with the amount of rice served. We ordered the Baghali Polo & Lamb Shank ($25.99), Ghemei (Veal) Stew ($18.99), and the pureed eggplant dish Mirza Ghasemi ($11.99). The eggplant is highly recommended to have for starters. The cubed veal stew that we ordered pairs well with the saffron basmati rice. Their stew dish also comes with potato chips on the side to add some crunchy texture to the meal experience. I personally did not like how the lamb shank came out. I find it a a little undercooked. The muscle fibers of the thick meat chunk was not tender enough for my liking and the meat did not properly hold onto the rich flavors of the sauce it was cooked with. The whole dining experience was excellent. Our servers were very nice and polite. There were Persian decorations in the space, and some traditional music playing in the background.

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.

Our family's go-to place for Persian food in the North York area. The meats are wonderful,…read moredelicious barg and koobideh kebab, juicy chicken, and the accompanying grilled tomato and rice is decent. We've also tried the stews, which are varied in flavour and spices, but we always prefer the grilled meats. Service is attentive and the restaurant is casual, suitable for both a family meal or a nicer meal out.

I usually don't have time to write reviews but this place was SO good, I realized it's a shame if…read moremore people don't know about it. Darbar had absolutely hands down the most delicious kabob koobideh and polo (rice) I have ever tasted. I'm also picky about my koobideh and this was the absolute BEST. I wish we lived in Toronto so we didn't have to wait until another trip to go back! PROS: The kabob had the perfect amount of flavor and was not too dry and not too greasy. The rice also was made to perfection, again fluffy and buttery tasting without being greasy or heavy. Both were mouth-wateringly delicious! In addition to the main entree, everything else, including the side vegetables were all incredibly fresh and tasty. The portion size was huge. At first I thought this place is expensive but then I realized that the size of each "seekh" (skewer) was almost double other places. My kids loved that it came with bread (surprisingly other Persian restaurants seem to skimp on that or charge extra). I loved the "sabzi khordan" (greens) that came with the bread. Even the cheese and walnuts were tastier that what I have at home! The service was excellent. A lovely young women named Pegah served us and couldn't have been any nicer. She wasn't fake nice but actually genuinely nice. I loved the outdoor seating. It was a little loud but they had nice Persian music playing which added to the atmosphere. The tea was delicious and served nicely. I'm surprised other Persian places have the nerve to offer not fresh tea or tea bag tea. This was definitely the real deal. Most people who eat Persian food drink their tea after but I actually love it with my meal. I did not like the spice they added to the tea but the nice server replaced it with regular Persian tea without the spices. CONS: If you're super sensitive to spices you may not enjoy eating inside as the aroma is strong. Most people may not notice or even care (I don't think the other members of my family even noticed) but I had to sit outside. If we go back to Toronto in the winter when outside seating is not an option, I may just do take-out. The same spice that made the inside smell so strong was also what they put in the tea. I wish I knew what it was...perhaps cinnamon or something similar? Overall, I will be dreaming about this place until our next trip back. Lucky you folks from Toronto who don't have to wait!

We went there with friends. We invited our non-persians to this establishment. The food quality was…read moreOK compared to the prices charged. Nothing extraveganza. The worst part was when asked for water, they did not offer us tap water as they claim their tap water is not drinkable. And they charged us $5 per bottle of water. One would imagined that a restaurant, if doen't have drinkable water won't charge for bottled water, or at least let the patrons know in advance how much a bottled water is. Not recommend to anyone.

A smaller, but packed to the rafters Iranian speciality food store…read more Lots of pistachios, nuts and dried figs, fruit "leather", drinks and biscuits from Iran. Massive array of Iranian flatbreads of different varieties. Iranian zafran and great spices too. Lots of high-quality Iranian rice inducing smoked rice! I could have spent a bundle here. Nice shop, very pleasant owner.

Ava Esfahan Food Market is one of my top picks in Toronto…read more The customer service is top-notch. The staff is friendly, helpful, and always willing to assist with any questions. The atmosphere is very positive and energetic. The prices are very affordable. In addition,I highly recommend (Esfahan_Restaurant) for an unforgettable dining experience.

This is a small little cafe in the heart of North York. We tried the Falafel Sub & the chicken…read morepizza. Both the things cooked well and only classic salted. I used the spicy & garlic sauce to match my level of spice otherwise it was quite bland for me. Flavour wise - both of them well fully loaded with fresh ingredients. They have cozy sitting space and the location is well decorated with classic brand ads. Really adds to the character of the place. There is paid parking available right out the front and the service is very quick. It is little expensive as compared to other food chains, but the portion size is great and it's fulfilling.

Pizza highly recommend getting. Sandwich is big, can share with 2 people. Service was good but…read morethere's only two people that serves who are the owners I believe. So handling both dine in customers and take out, can be slow. Small diner but still cozy.

Perfect environment in good location and professional waiters, delicious and high quality foods.read more

Category: Ethnic (Persian), Casual…read more Sharer Abbas makes some very tasty Persian dishes. We had the 1. Traditional Platter 2 Two skewers of Beef Koobideh, one stew Gheymeh, one stew Ghormeh sabzi, three Saffron Basmati Rice , 3 pops 2. Platter 2 Combination of 4 skewers of kebabs: beef tenderloin, chicken leg, two skewers of ground beef, two Saffron basmati rice and two pops 3. Kashkeh Badenjan Roasted eggplant mixed with a unique Persian sauce (kashk), sautéed onion & garlic, mint, and bread. 4. Baghali Polo & Mahicheh Braised lamb shank in our special sauce, serving with basmati rice mixed with fava beans & dill. Everything was super delicious. The kebobs were nice and juicy and flavourful. The beef tenderloin was somewhat over cooked, but ell the other kebobs were cooked perfectly. I'm a sucker for Persian stews. The Gheymeh and the sabzi were both amazing. The lamb shank was also amazing with lots of nice spices. The roast eggplant was delicious.

I ordered Ash Dogh from this restaurant through Uber Eats, but they sent me Adasi instead. When I…read morecalled to ask about the mistake, they told me they didn't have Ash Dogh and decided to send Adasi without even informing me first. There was no message or call just a completely different dish delivered. When I contacted them, their response was extremely rude and unprofessional. They basically said, "Do whatever you want," instead of apologizing or offering a solution. This is terrible customer service and shows a complete lack of responsibility. I feel like I wasted my money and time. I definitely won't be ordering from here again, and I don't recommend anyone else to either.

This place has the lowest price for Persian kebobs, you can get a beef skewer, chicken breast,…read morerice, and tomato for 16.99 plus tax. And it's a whole chicken breast !!! The quality is great also, best budget meal if you need clean protein. The items are at least 2-3 dollars more on the menu if you order it through doordash or Uber

Happened to pass by this newly opened Persian supermarket and couldn't resist walking in. They also…read morehappen to have baked treats, a deli, and lots of freshly cooked Persian food at the back. Everyone was very friendly and there were many specialty items that are hard to find in regular supermarkets. We got some zeytoon parvardeh (marinated olives, my favourite) and napoleon cake and both were demolished oh too quickly. I will definitely stop by again!

One of the best Persian supermarket in this area Staffs are…read morefriendly, supermarket and shelfs are clean. Good foods, sweets , meat, lam shank,marinated checken and meat ready for BBQ , vegetables & other products. Highly recomend there !

Family owned restaurant, highly recommend. This restaurant still maintained good taste and service…read moresince last review 2 years ago. I love the tea with gold cups and my dad who always refuse to drink tea in the evening cannot resist. Love the grill chicken and the rack of lamb. The main comes with rice or chips and salad. I especially love the home made chips and it is a must order side as it is very fresh and crispy and 1000% better than lays chips. There is parking outside. Only needed is to renovate especially the stairs and washroom. Service is very good and we have a good chat with the owners son. It is a casual environment and not very busy in the weekdays. Highly recommend to support this local restaurant .

The food was excellent the service wasn't bad, overall the dining experience was goodread more