Pardis Restaurant

First time coming here and the food was fantastic. I honestly can’t wait to try their other offerings. Located on the east side of Glendale Ave, just north of the freeway. Small parking lot, but street parking is also available. Outdoor seating is also available. The lamb shank was calling to me and I absolutely enjoyed every bite. Substituted for a different rice as well.

Restaurant Pardis was one of the best dining experiences I’ve had in the city. From the moment I walked in, everything was perfectly arranged and thoughtfully designed. The interior décor is stunning and exudes a sense of elegance and comfort. The combination of traditional and modern elements creates a welcoming and sophisticated atmosphere. The food was absolutely exceptional. Each dish was prepared with great care, and the flavors were perfectly balanced. The chai, the polo dishes, and the desserts were all incredible and truly unforgettable. The freshly baked bread served hot was a delightful touch, adding a unique and homey feeling to the meal. The staff was friendly, attentive, and professional, ensuring that every guest felt welcomed and well cared for. Additionally, the availability of free parking is a huge convenience, especially in a busy city. Restaurant Pardis is a perfect choice for anyone looking for high-quality food, excellent service, and a comfortable dining environment. I highly recommend it!

Paradise Restaurant is a true gem! The Persian food is absolutely delicious and authentic. Every dish is perfectly seasoned and made with love and very big portions. The customer service is incredibly warm and welcoming, making you feel right at home. On top of that, the ambience is stunning, elegant, cozy, and perfect for a relaxing meal. Highly recommend for anyone looking for an unforgettable dining experience with family or friends.

5/5 Stars! "I'm still reeling from the incredible dining experience I had at Pardis Persian Restaurant in Los Angeles! As a huge fan of Persian cuisine, I was blown away by the authenticity and quality of the dishes. The kababs were, hands down, the best I've ever had. Cooked to perfection, the juicy, flavorful meat just melted in my mouth. The portions were generous, and the prices were very reasonable. But what truly sets Pardis apart is the exceptional service. The staff were warm, welcoming, and attentive, making sure we felt like part of the family. Our server was knowledgeable and happy to answer all our questions about the menu. The atmosphere was cozy and intimate, with beautiful Persian decor and soft music playing in the background. It felt like a little slice of Tehran in the heart of LA. If you're looking for an authentic Persian dining experience in Los Angeles, look no further than Pardis Persian Restaurant. Trust me, you won't be disappointed! Rating: 5/5 stars Price: Reasonable ($15-$30 entree range) Recommended for: Persian food lovers, kabab enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a unique dining experience in LA."

One of our favorite Iranian restaurants in LA. Love the Kabab Torsh and Koobideh at this place. The Kabab Torsh is somewhat different than the traditional version made in northern Iran, but still very tasty. The Koobideh has been consistently good as well. Barg Kabob hasn’t been very consistent though and sometimes ended up being too dry or under-seasoned. The fresh bread is absolutely the best and a rare finding in LA Iranian restaurants!

My recent visit to Pardis in Glendale was nothing short of outstanding. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, creating the perfect setting for an evening out. What truly elevated our experience was the impeccable service provided by our waitress, Termeh. She was attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about ensuring we had a great time. Every recommendation she made was spot-on, and her friendly demeanor added a personal touch to our meal. The food was exquisite, with each dish beautifully presented and bursting with flavor. It’s clear that Pardis takes pride in using high-quality ingredients and delivering a dining experience that delights all the senses. From start to finish, it was a memorable evening, and I can’t recommend Pardis enough for anyone looking to enjoy a fantastic meal in Glendale. A special thank you to Termeh for making our visit so enjoyable—we’ll definitely be returning soon!

Pardis restaurant is one of the best Mediterranean restaurants around Glendale and Montrose areas. This is a classy place but very inviting and the food is great but the staff makes the experience of eating there fantastic. I invited under 20 people, friends and family for lunch and the experience was great. The place is very clean, food was served on time and they have family style service. No hidden expenses as everything is explained beforehand. Tip was added to the bill but it was very little so I added much more to the tip. Anyways I’m usually a good tipper. All in all our experience was great. I would definitely recommend them and I’ll be going back for sure.

I can’t say enough good things about this Persian restaurant! The service was impeccable; the staff was friendly, knowledgeable, and made great recommendations. The food was absolutely delicious—each dish was bursting with authentic flavors. The lamb kebabs were tender and perfectly grilled, and the yogurt-based appetizers were a refreshing start. The ambiance was warm and inviting, with intricate Persian decorations and low lighting that created a comfortable, intimate vibe. This is hands down the best Persian food I’ve had in a long time!

Excellent chicken kabob with rice. I really liked that they served middle eastern beers as well, which was something I had never had before! Really friendly service. Would come back. Sorry if the review is wanting; this is more of a reminder to myself that I want to come back...having visited a few weeks ago, my memory of what specifically I liked is foggy.

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.

We're usually happy with food and service. But yesterday went for lunch with a few colleagues. 1. We ordered chicken shish kabobs (white meat) but served (dark meat). 2. Asked for individual checks and the waitress refused to do it. 3. Still eating, they through bunch of food-to-go boxes in the middle of the table. 4. Without asking, the check arrived. Seemed we were rushed to finish and get out. All and all the service and the food was terrible and we were very disappointed. Their food quality and service is not the same any more. Won't go back and won't suggest it to others.

Upscale Persian and Armenian dishes, nicely presented and attentive staff. Came in on a Friday night and had no problems getting a table right away. Good choice of cocktails, wine, and beer. Extensive menu is organized by different kinds of meat entrees. Parking lot can get full but street parking is an option. The Persian rice is epic in taste and proportion. The lamb shank is tender and flavorful. The lamb neck stew was a bit of a mystery, it comes with a bowl of "juice" and a second bowl with the meat in a stew-like consistency. After asking 3 persons how to approach the dish, one person recommended spooning in bits or bread or rice in the juice and gliding it into the stew. Seemed to work that way. The falafel plate came with six large pieces and delicious accompaniments. Lighting is romantic, good place for celebrations, and they have a front room for large parties that is visible from the sidewalk.

Still as good as when I came here a few years ago! The parking lot is shared with Fish King but you'll get a spot if early enough. It's a nice vibe and service was pretty attentive. I highly recommend the chicken kebab. It's super tender and well seasoned. My boyfriend also liked his falafel plate. Plus the iced tea offers free refills. Not bad if you're looking for a date spot where you can have a nice conversation.

This restaurant offers an unforgettable Persian dining experience! The service was flawless--quick, professional, and genuinely friendly. We were blown away by the food; the Ghormeh Sabzi was packed with rich, herbal flavors, and the chicken kebab was tender and juicy. The portion sizes were generous, making it worth every penny. The ambiance was enchanting, with Persian rugs, beautiful mosaics, and elegant lighting that made us feel like we were dining in the heart of Iran. Highly recommend this place for an authentic and memorable meal!

At pardis restaurant , walked in ordered food to go the nice gentleman said 15 minutes , I asked can sit by the bar , a minute later came back asked me would I like water to hot tea ? So he brought me nice fresh brewed hot tea , thank you for your service , great food and pleasant experience , Thank you

Not a good place, terrible service and deceptive practices. Not going there again. The management won't listen to any complaints.

Our go to place for delicious kebab, appetizers and authentic Persian food. Great services, very nice outdoor space.

(+) Beef koobideh Pardis is a Persian restaurant that has so many great options on the menu and one of my favorite restaurants in Southern California. They have catering packages too that make any event better with affordable pricing and tons of food! Food: Some of my favorites are the beef koobideh, which is a ground beef that is very tender. The chicken koobideh is also just as great. One of my favorite appetizers is the mast-o-khiar, which is yogurt, dill and and diced cucumber. Their pita bread is delicious and you can't forget the sumac seasoning on their saffron rice. The food is great quality! Service/ambiance: I have done catering orders, take out orders, and have dined in. Every experience is top notch and the staff is very welcoming and friendly. The ambiance is semi casual but you can dress up a little bit. Overall, I would recommend Pardis to anyone who is looking for a restaurant that does middle eastern food very well. I'm not knowledgable in the difference between Persian and middle eastern food but you'll enjoy the food regardless.

I am absolutely shocked by the lack of professionalism at Pardis Restaurant. I called to place an order and the person who answered kept saying she couldn't hear me. When I slightly raised my voice (not yelling) to make myself heard, she rudely said, 'Why are you screaming?' Is this how a business should treat its customers? To make matters worse, she refused to connect me to the manager and had a terrible attitude throughout. This experience was beyond disappointing. Customer service here is nonexistent. I have been going to Pardis for the past two years and I am in shock truly.

Returned and, this time, dined in. Beautiful lighting and eclectic decor. Didn't get a chance to check out the outdoor/backyard seating but the server advised us that it's very beautiful and pleasant when the weather is nice. We ordered the kashk bademjoon, torshi, salad shirazi, soltani kabob and zershk chicken kabob. All the good was fresh and delicious. The torshi, kashk bademjoon, and koobideh were our favorites. Next time, I plan to try the lamb kabob. Service was exceptional... very impressive crew of servers.

I asked a lot of my Persian friends their favorite place to eat and this was highly recommended across the board. We came with high expectation and were not disappointed. The bread was warm and filling and we were told to try their fesenjoon. It was more on the sweeter side but otherwise still very tasty. Their beef soltani was my favorite. It was tender and flavorful, although the chicken koobideh had the right amount of juiciness which was *chef's kiss*. The service was very prompt and I have no complaints. Kudos to the team! We were seated on the patio and the ambiance outside was far better. The weather was chilly but there was a fireplace in the middle and heaters all over the ceiling. I texted my mom in the middle of our dinner telling her that I will be taking her here in the near future. I will definitely recommend to people looking for good Persian food.

Better than Raffi's. Great food I always pick up and eat at home with my family. It's a fancy restaurant A+

Great food, service, and ambiance. We had beef kobideh, Tahdig, mast mo sir and all are great.

This is my 2nd time ordering from here, I wanted to give them an opportunity to make it right since my first order was a disaster. First time the service was a fail and it all started with the girl on the phone I believe her name was Edith; I didn't say anything took my order eventually and left. Second time today, I ordered it on line to make it easy and not have issues, for the love of god when people order to go and ask for utensils please provide them. The food is okay, the beef is just okay; however the chicken is fantastic! The restaurant is not busy the both times I've ordered, I just ask the owner/manager to train your staff to read the instructions and requests. It's common sense to go equals utensils as well.

Great quality Iranian food. They have variety of dishes and most importantly they serve kabob torsh which is a sour kabob, it may sound weird but if you like sour taste then give it a try, it's a different flavor and to me it's very unique specially the beef one. The service is excellent. All the staff are attentive and friendly with a big smile. I love how the restaurant design is clean and welcoming. Hope you enjoy your dining experience as much as I did.

The food was fresh and delicious, the service was polite and attentive, and the atmosphere was calm and relaxing, and it was a perfect Saturday lunch. WE ENJOIED IT A LOT.

There koobideh USED TO BE so juicy and good and the quiet atmosphere was just perfect ! Not the same anymore !Its a shame bc we used to love to have their food to go or dine in. Chef must be none Persian,don't know

I recently visited this restaurant and I absolutely love the food, ambiance and service. My wife and I were seated fairly quickly. We both ordered the Barg Kabob, it was delicious and very juicy. I definitely recommend anyone looking for Mediterranean food to give Pardis a try.

Fantastic food, excellent selection, truly wonderful service, and very fair priced. Ambience is also great both inside and at the outside patio. One of our go/to places for authentic Armenian/Persian cuisine.

ambiance aaaaa modern contemporary decoration not too much and not naked hall just right amont of decorating aspects to make it feel being at home. a fancy home ! music aaaaa classic : flamingo guitar was playing at background. restroomsaaaaa foodaaaa ok we are considering this place as high end restaurant and we rate it as such!! the food as food was amazing but as a high end restaurant food it was a little bit flat . ( compare to raffie) i had salad shirazi in fast food restaurants that was better . oh their bread was from different leagues i'd overall do it again but not for next 8 months. service aaaaaa it was extra ordinary . shayan our waiter was polite and caring fast and just good overall

Food: average Service: needs a lot of improvement. Ambiance: inside very nice. Outside is like an afterthought. Parking: available but limited. Not a high priority location to revisit.

We dined at Pardis Restaurant a couple of weeks ago and had an excellent experience. The ambiance is great and they have a parking lot in both sides of the building. The Kabab Torsh was particularly great, we got sour cherry rice with that and that was great too. Another wonderful dish was the Gheymeh Bademjan, which was equally delicious and well-prepared. We also had a sultani kabab which was tender and nice. They got a nice selection of wine and liquor as well. I also want mention Shadi, who started working at Pardis just a week ago that time and despite being new, she was fantastic and took great care of us.

I, really, really like this place. But it's kinda pricey. That being said, the food is really-really good. Pardis, a Persian restaurant, feels more like "higher class" dining, so to speak, than say, Raffis Place (the best Middle Eastern food in town). Pardis' Salmon is delish, the hummus is yum, and the portions are pretty large. The menu isn't that big, which is fine, and I hope this restaurant succeeds as the restaurant that was at this location (which was yum) didn't succeed (probably due to bad customer service). So, hopefully, Pardis focuses on service too because the food is awesome!

Was looking for Persian/Mediterranean place to take my wife on her birthday. Had in mind a clean slick place with elevated food and great ambiance that not only looked fancy but also had great food and service. This place did not disappoint me it's plenty of seating options and a good size menu. Food was excellent we ordered several dishes including appetizers all dishes were great. The steak and the lamp were my favorite. Parking is ample in lot and along street. Service was top notch our server kept coming around to check on us but not in an annoying manner. They are very friendly anyone who walked by our table asked if we needed anything and they were all willing to help. Definitely a Roth the drive for me. Portions were generous service was top tier food was excellent over all a great experience.

My husband and I came here craving Mediterranean food. We had heard about it as a great alternative for Raffi's. There is a parking lot right next to the restaurant w free parking! Hooray! The restaurant itself is also very clean. They appear to have a private room too so that looks very nice for small parties and get togethers! I got the chicken koobideh and the meat was very juicy and well seasoned. My husband got the lamb kabob which was a tad flavorless, though it had a good chew (it was not tough). :) we also got a yogurt dip and that was delicious! On a side note, my husband substituted his rice for Lima bean and dill rice, which was just okay but not our fave. The service was lovely! We had a wonderful experience. The portion sizes were great. We took a lot of our food home and got to enjoy it the next day.

On Thanksgiving afternoon I called two times and asked if the restaurant is open?? Receptionist answered yes Come on in. Me and my friend entered there but the waitress without any welcoming said you do not have reservation. I explained and they had us to sit . After sitting 15 minutes no service was provided and we left the restaurant. Always we noticed disrespect from the personnel working there. Nobody asked why we are leaving the place. Management of this place sucks and is under ZERO.

I am Armenian and this is as close as it gets to my dads kabobs =)! Friendly staff, amazing food, huge portions.

According to the Pardis employee this is enough portion for 6 people... how to ruin family dinner part one.... Not even mentioning we paid almost $120 for this, rice couple flat breads and greens with cheese..

Not a mind blowing place but it was ok. Beautiful and big patio is a great place to enjoy special night with your loved ones. Food and service is ok.

I've been to Pardis three times, and I've enjoyed the food every time. Definitely one of the good Persian restaurants in LA. The kebabs are flavorful, and the portions are generous. The service is always friendly too.

This place is worthy of 5 ! The service and food are excellent! We were served with bread and ordered 2 appetizers followed by our entree!

-I'll start this off with the amazing service, I asked for too many things, lavash, onions, more lavash, pitcher of Diet Coke, more Diet Coke, pitcher of water, etc etc and everyone was eager to get us what we needed. -The food was amazing, I loved the chicken especially, it was tender and juicy. the Beef Koobideh could've used a little more salt or seasoning inside the meat but overall it was warm, soft and juicy and I added salt and sumac myself so it wasn't a big issue, same with the beef barg. -Interior and exterior design was elegant and upscale, including silverware, plates, bowls, etc. I'll be visiting again soon

Come hungry!!! And with a group. Large servings of epic Persian cuisine. Unless you're ready to take the leftovers home. You will be disappointed.

This place is delicious! We were invited over for a family gathering lunch event after a baptism. We were a pretty big party of at least 30-50 people and where we sat was an outside patio, very spacious and nicely decorated. Our server bob as well as other co-workers handled the service top notch and were very accommodating to us and all the attendees. The party portions are huge, almost like platers coming with different choices of meats, veggies & rice. If anyone is looking for great service & big family platters, this place is a great choice to try.

On Thanksgiving afternoon I called two times and asked if the restaurant is open?? Receptionist answered yes Come on in. Me and my friend entered there but the waitress without any welcoming said you do not have reservation. I explained and they had us to sit . After sitting 15 minutes no service was provided and we left the restaurant. Always we noticed disrespect from the personnel working there. Nobody asked why we are leaving the place. Management of this place sucks and is under ZERO.

Great food fantastic service will definitely go back again, and the drinks are really good as well

I think Pardis is one of the best Persian/Armenian food places in LA (my most fav place for soltani to be honest). However, I want ti talk about their service today. We were helped by a fantastic person named Bob. He made sure to attend to our every need and even made sure the background in our picture looks nice (they have very nice indoor and outdoor sittings btw). I just wanted to make sure his exceptional work doesn't go u recognized. I am a very long costumer (first time I went there was on the same week they opened) and I think one of the things they could really improve on was the quality if their service. I am glad to see that they are on the right path!

Great food and service. Ambience is good as well. Good family friendly restaurant. Appetizers are must try. Bar and cocktails are kind of OK.

Well let me tell you something this is my second review I was the one the first ones that left a review and I gave them 5 star But I have to you make sure to check your pick up orders because every time they made a mistake that's why I always take out the orders from the bags and check it one by one they need to be trained for taking the orders I wish the owner sees the comments

The Quality of food has decreased significantly since our last visit,When we inquired there has been a change in Chef We were told no. The food lacked flavor and appeared to be made of old meat or sitting in a fridge for a long time.Very unhappy and disappointed because we used to like this place, unfortunately, they lost a customer.

We went to this place again and have some great food. Love there special fish and green persian rice. But at the end I like there soltani Service is ok last time they lost my credit card and had to wait for 15 min for them to find it. They will charge you fir extra onion.lol. but overal I like the food

Very good quality kabob & Stews :):) we will recommend it for sure :) Better kabob than Raffis !

AMAZING HOMEMADE BREAD ========================= I had Pardis on my bookmarks for a few weeks because I saw that my Yelp friend, Albert H., visited a couple weeks ago. I made a reservation for Sunday brunch on February 18, 2023 via the Yelp ap. I had no idea how busy it would be, so I figured it would be wise to make a reservation. My husband and I arrived a little early, but there was no one in the restaurant yet. The host proceeded to direct us to the closest small table by the entrance. I asked if we could be seated near the rear of the restaurant and that was no problem. The patio is lovely, so I think I would sit there the next time. After we were seated I noticed the little A frame display on our table with the desserts listed. Rarely do I order dessert, but it seemed like there were a lot of options. My husband said, "They serve Old Fashioneds."He knows I like those, so I'm glad he pointed that out. A lot of local Middle Eastern restaurants don't have full bars, so I was happy about that. It was very good. They also have a wine menu and beer as well. The homemade bread that they brought us is similar to nan and it was amazing. We ordered the kashk bademjoon which is the fried eggplant and caramelized onions. It went well with the bread. They also had basil and onions on the table and the basil looked a bit limp and not appealing at all, but that was o.k.. My husband ordered the barg which is the filet mignon kabob. He was very happy with that. If you have read my reviews in the past you will know that my husband cooks most Persian dishes, so he is quite picky when we go out to eat. I like to call him a Persian food snob. I kept asking him if he liked the food and he did which always makes me happy. If he doesn't like a restaurant's food that will be the kiss of death and he will not be going back. I ordered the fesenjoon stew which is made with walnut puree and pomengrante sauce along with chicken. My husband and I have both made this and we were a bit disappointed with the lack of chicken in the stew. When our server came back we mentioned this and he brought us some more which was great. Don't be shy and if you have an issue with anything you order just ask the server. We will definitely be back and I'll probably order the chicken koobideh the next time.

Two years later, still sucks. Chicken barg, a complete miss, again. Overcooked, under-seasoned. Drop the price by 15% and we can talk. Otherwise, I'm good.

ZERO STARS. Horrible management. Place is a disgrace for anyone that goes to eat here. The manager said they ran out of food on a reservation that was made two days prior. On Mother's Day, how do you turn away a family of five. The manger this lady that was clueless said "well I'm just telling you, we don't have food. So we can't seat you" while having TO GO orders being fulfilled. Ether way at least an apology would have been nice to me and my family. No apologize was given, not even any empathy being shown. That's absolutely ridiculous as a manager to have your staff and management this unprofessional. It's Mother's Day, a celebration day and what a way to have your guests leave in a horrible way on a special day. To other guests please go spend your money somewhere else.

Food, service, and ambience is perfect for a first date or lunch date with family or even a gathering at night. Bob the server was amazing and attentive with any requests we had. I live this place will continue to come back for great delicious food!!

What a shame! Third time is a chime. Or rather 3rd strike and you're out! Ordered food for 7 for pickup and she asked me how do I like my lamb rack! I replied "medium rare" and also said "Red inside". Picked it up and my lamb rack was so well done that even bones were burned. First time we dined at the restaurant, got the same very well done, sent it back and while everyone on my table had finished their food, mine arrived! A month later. Placed a pickup order and got the same type overcooked. Today was the third and last time of Pardis. When called and asked for a manager, someone else spoke with me saying that he's busy. When I insisted, he said I'll relay your complaint and said that he's saying "we can send you another one"! Go figure! So after all my guests have already finished their food I'll have another lamb rack? What a management response! I DON'T RECOMMEND THIS HI PRICED RESTAURANT.