Every item we had was Delicious and Fresh. Must try the hummus and Saffron ice cream. The hot…read moresauce was surprisingly good and the rice was as fluffy and light as I have ever had. The sugar free ice tea was great also. A lot of Love went into that food.

This is one fantastic restaurant! The space is large, clean, and the staff are very friendly…read more The food is absolutely amazing and delicious bite after bite. Started with Dolmeh which I have never had warm. It was Fantastic! Opted in for the Kings Feast with salad instead of rice. It was plenty to share and the flank steak was juicy and tender, the chicken was flavorful and not dry, and the kubadwa was well seasoned. The baklava was a perfect dessert to wrap up the meal. Will be back again to try more meals.

The lemonade tasted fresh and seemed like it was made with real lemons…read more It was strong, tart and really good. I also ordered kubideh, and it tasted very authentic. The meat, rice and salad all went really well together.

Fantastic Persian food and quick! The good--excellent…read morechicken kebab, Gormeh Sabzi, and PERFECT rice. Did not wait long for 5 people's orders. The not so good--it's only open til 4pm. Only 2 tiny tables and some counter seats.

Love the owner here, he was very generous. Turns out this is a predominantly Persian restaurant…read morewith other Mediterranean cuisine and potpourri fare mixed in. My friends got gyros and I got the chicken and beef kabob plate and the owner brought out yogurt and cream puffs for us as an added surprise. It was yummy. He's one of those owners that appreciates his customers and for that we give five stars!

Not there as listed but plenty of other options in the antique mall like building. Would be nice…read moreif bis kept updated atosure

Finally some amazing Mediterranean food!…read more We moved to the PNW from SoCal about 4 years ago and it has been so hard to find good Mediterranean food! There was a spot in Cap Hill that we used to love to order takeout from, but we live in White Center now and that is just too far. We decided to give this place a shot and we were so glad we were. The ambiance is great! Quaint, nice and colorful, and the service was so great! Our server (forgot her name but I think it started with a Z?) was super attentive, made some great recommendations and was so friendly. I always say I go to a place for good food, I go back because of the service. We had the sampler appetizer which was delicious and everything tasted so fresh. For entrees we each ordered the Mesopotamian lamb and beef with the basmati rice. Everything was excellent! The entree tasted so comforting like a grandma made it. And the simple side salad that came with it, that dressing I could eat just straight! Note, this is Turkish style Mediterranean food so you won't see the same style as say a Greek or a Lebanese style restaurant, but it was still fantastic! Note, the wine list was so different! Nothing from the US (which I'm okay with). I had the Portuguese vinho verde and it was nice and crisp and everything that I want in a vinho verde. I can't wait to come back to this place.

If you are looking for a meal where every single bite is worth it, you need to check out Marlaina's…read moreMediterranean Kitchen! The food here is absolutely delicious, incredibly tasty, and packed with authentic Mediterranean taste and flavor. It is the perfect balance of healthy and flavorful. The service was excellent, and the overall ambiance has a very homey, cozy Mediterranean vibe. It is located in a lovely, small downtown atmosphere. They offer both indoor and outdoor seating, and street parking is available right nearby. Highly recommend if you want a healthy, delicious meal in a wonderful setting! Near SeaTac airport

I had a very delicious meal at this restaurant. It's in such a walkable area in downtown Kirkland…read morewith free parking nearby. This new restaurant is a little off the beaten path for the typical walkers but right across from Sur La Table with an overall great location. I had the lunch Chicken kabob which was tender, flavorful and a good sized portion. I would order it again. Both dishes ordered were very good and unique. The service was spot on and the restaurant was clean. It's a large space and I hope it takes off. It's great to have something fresh and different in this area.

Zeitoon opened in downtown Kirkland many years ago, replacing the Central 21 Steakhouse. Much of…read morethe interior still has the original dark room steakhouse décor. The center area hosted a huge group with multiple tables pushed together. I have avoided Zeitoon all these years because they are higher cost, not necessarily justifiable since there are lower cost Persian foods or similar Mediterranean restaurants in the area. I finally decided to try them. Our server answered my questions, including his favorites. Two questionable/sketchy things happened: 1. Our server recommended the Mirza Ghasemi, which he said is great with the optional soft-boiled egg. Sounds good. We ordered it. The optional egg is $2, which is not identified on the menu. (See photo) 2. When he recommended the Mirza Ghasemi, we asked him to remove the Mast O Khiar which we initially chose. I said we only want one appetizer. He nodded and said OK. When the Mirza Ghasemi arrived, so did the Mast O Khiar. They put both on the table and immediately left. I flagged the original server to remind him we said to remove it, but a different person showed up instead. He: "You want to cancel this? No problem." and took the yogurt away. I did not order this; it is not me canceling. Minus 0.5 stars from overall rating. The Food: Mirza Ghasemi + egg, $14 +$2 - 2.5 Stars This eggplant dish is the one recommended by our server. We do enjoy eggplant dips, especially warm versions. The optional "soft boiled egg" is not an American version but tiny threads of yellow egg bits mixed within the eggplant mixture. Honestly, we cannot taste the egg. It is borderline a scam. This dish would be 3.5 stars if it was $14 at the menu price, which is already on the high side. A $16 eggplant dish is delusional. Lamb Shishlik Kebab, $36 - 3.5 Stars Menu: Lamb rack marinated and chargrilled (see menu photo) I knew I would not see a rack of lamb on my plate. I got four lamb chops. Meat quality wise, this is excellent. It comes with a ton of basmati rice and a salad with a refreshing light dressing. This is a bit spendy for the quantity of meat, but taste is good. Soltani Shishlik, $42 - 3.5 Stars This is the exact same dish as above except add a skewer of grounded beef kebab. This kebab, and I quote my hubby, is "not that good". Same comment for the rest of the dish. A basket of lavash bread arrived at the table. I believe it came with the Mirza Ghasemi. We have eaten many lavash breads, commonly used as wrap so it is grilled and/or heat-pressed with oil on the surface. These lavash breads are simply warmed. I learned they taste terrible that way. The surface has a sandpaper texture and still taste like sandpaper when eating it. If I paid for this separately, I would be upset.

Bella Balducci's is a wonderful addition to the food in in Kirkland - I personally haven't had this…read morestyle of Mediterranean food before, so it was a unique experience for me! I have been to Bella Balducci's twice at the time of this review, and would definitely go back. Went around lunchtime for both visits and there was no wait time to get a table each time. Parking for the restaurant is easy - there are plenty of parking spaces in the front of the restaurant as it is located in a small shopping plaza. The dining area is small and cozy, I would say probably 3 middle tables and 6-8 side booths. Service was fast, we got all of our food in 15 minutes. Out of the items on the menu, I'll review the Soltani Platter ($28) which I got multiple times. The platter itself comes with a simple salad with olives and dressing - they do go a little bit heavier on the dressing for my personal preference, but it is tasty and sets up as a nice appetizer for the main entree. The is a sizable platter with minced beef kabob and marinated steak - I would say enough to feed two people comfortably. There is a whole half raw onion, which I haven't seen before, that you use to help cut through the fat and richness of the meats. The meats are very flavorful and tender and super enjoyable to eat. The flatbread they give you with the platter is very thin, but serves as a great vehicle to transport the meat and herbs. The interesting thing is, there is no sauce or dip like tzatziki or baba ganoush to hide behind, so the full glory of the meat is the only thing you will experience. I think that Bella Balducci is refreshing restaurant to experience in the Kirkland area, and that I would totally come back to try the other options on the menu. For the price, quality, and quantity, you can definitely feed multiple people with enough exciting options to try!

Good food good service very recommend Good atmosphere…read more I like this restaurant If you live near, welcome

We were a bit weary due to the low reviews but this is pretty nice restaurant. While you might not…read moreget an enthusiastic welcome in with huge smiles- you get a greeting in a pretty atmosphere (music was not blasting so you could have a conversation!), extremely clean and nicely set up (every single water glass I saw was crystal clean- something I rarely see now days). The people working are calm and professional. On to the food-- we had the ground chicken skewers (our fav and will order again), the lamb shank (lacking in excitement but nice cut of meat nicely cooked), hummus (pretty good), shabzi salad, and yogurt/spinach dish (zingy and good). We are never fans of the thin dry lavash at these restaurants but that is not a negative since it is traditional. It does make eating the hummus and other appetizers less appealing and we long for something less paper-like. Our water glasses were always filled, plates cleared at perfect times, and dishes came out at decent times. Negatives: sour cherry rice was the worst we've had - giant sweet cherries with a splash of rose water was not good- overly sweet and unpleasant. Dessert- Zoolbia (fried dough with syrup) Our kids ate it because it was sweet but as soon as we walked out of the restaurant they both said it was actually not good and made their tummy hurt- it looked quite old.. maybe left over from weekend. They should just say they are out if it's old. Pros: very clean, professional, good ground chicken kabobs. Overall- we will be back and know what to avoid. Looking forward to trying some other items.

Food was truly good even though it's a bit further out to get to Caspian. The new addition I noted…read morethis time was the oven baked chicken which has a flavor similar to the sauce in the lamb shank. My favorite item to order at Canada based Iranian restaurants. Caspian here also serves the best jeweled rice - nuts, preserved candied carrots, over saffron rice. Heavenly!

Amazing food , amazing service and the ambiance is outstanding!…read more Quantity of food is good but it is a little bit overpriced but overall great experience.

Tanoor has been my personal go-to place when I craving for kebab and Lebanese cuisine!…read more This time I hosted my team event at Tanoor Seattle ~3O+people, private dining, booked just one day ahead, and they pulled it off beautifully. Service was excellent from start to finish. They helped us with storing our birthday cakes, took great care of our vegan teammate without us even having to ask twice, and the portions were generous across the board -nobody left hungry. We even got to sing happy birthday to our teammate, which made the night! Huge shoutout to the entire Tanoor team and to Ali the manager for making it seamless on such short notice. Would absolutely come back for another group dinner (and personal dinner for sure!)

We came here around 8pm, and were greeted by a lovely host. Our server recommended a couple dishes…read moreto start off with, and we ordered a few drinks. The drinks were great and the ambiance was lovely, our party was sat at a large round table which really emphasized the family-style approach of this spot. My favourites of the night were the chicken, the cauliflower, and the dips! Unfortunately we were not informed that the kitchen was going to close about 20 minutes after we sat down. This meant that we weren't able to add more dishes, as what we had ordered wasn't enough for all of us to feel completely full. It was a solid spot with good vibes, but for the price point, I would hope that the service and communication would be more attentive.

I love Mamnoon's new Happy Hour! From 5:00 - 6:30 every evening you can pick from a smaller happy…read morehour menu at steep discounts. As always, they have excellent vegetarian and vegan options. The cocktails are unique. I recently enjoyed a cocktail with vodka, pineapple, passion fruit, and cinnamon simple syrup, with some kind of interesting dried leaves or seeds on the rim. Delicious!

Service was stellar. Staff was very friendly and welcoming. We went to Noon on a recommendation…read morefrom friends. Did not disappoint. Husband and I shared the Noon mixed grill and had the eggplant appetizer. Both were delicious. Great experience and quality food. Will definitely be going back.

Noon Café is a family-owned Persian/Iranian eatery in a plaza called Totem Square with plenty of…read moreparking. Noon Café is a casual family diner offering traditional grilled kababs (aka kebab), appetizers, sandwiches, and pizzas - all Persian/Iranian style. The interior is basic, decorated with photos of Iranian landmarks (I assume). Currently, they have a memorial due to the ongoing war. (Peace to all...) Service is warm and friendly. Be sure to ask questions if the dish names are unfamiliar. The Food: Soltani, $32.99 - 4 Stars Soltani includes one skewer of Koobideh (ground beef) and one skew of Barg (flank steak). Both are well-seasoned with excellent flavor. We ordered the flank steak medium rare, but it was medium with no pink inside. The steak was tolerable, not as tender as it could have be. This dish was served with rice per the menu. After I saw another table has their kabab served with a bread, I asked the server. She said other than rice, there is a choice of Persian bread (flat bread with sesame) and salad. Curious that wasn't in the menu nor did she say it. Not a dealbreaker. Her reply did raise my eyebrow. Zaboon, $16.99 - 3 Stars Menu: Veal tongue, simmered and fried, tomato, pickles, parsley Based on the description, the texture completely threw me off. The meat is mushy to the point of spreadable. The flavor is light with minimum seasoning. I applied hot sauce liberally to the sandwich. Portion size is large. I ate only half. Fries, $6.99 - 3 Stars Menu: Golden and crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside Some pieces aren't crispy enough. Some pieces are too thick such that the inside has the potato gritty texture. The sauce is a house-created flavor. We like the sauce more than we like the fries. The food is closer to 3.5 Stars. I like the family vibe and am rounding up to 4 Stars for the overall rating.