Rayhoon Persian Eatery in Burlington

420 Pearl St, Burlington, ON L7R 2N1, Canada

★★★★☆
(1713 reviews)
Categories: Persian restaurant

About

Drawing on the aromas, flavours, and textures of the finest ingredients such as pomegranates, saffron, and pistachios, our twist of Persian fare will captivate your senses.

Website
rayhooneatery.com
Address
420 Pearl St, Burlington, ON L7R 2N1, Canada
Plus Code
86G3+MW Burlington, Ontario, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Sunday
11:30 AM–9 PM
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
11:30 AM–9 PM
Wednesday
11:30 AM–9 PM
Thursday
11:30 AM–9 PM
Friday
11:30 AM–10 PM
Saturday
11:30 AM–10 PM

Services

Service options
Outdoor seating Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Highlights
Great tea selection
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Cocktails Coffee Halal food Healthy options Small plates Vegetarian options
Dining options
Lunch Dinner Catering Dessert Seating
Amenities
Bar on site Toilets Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy Romantic Upmarket
Crowd
Groups
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
High chairs
Parking
Paid parking lot Paid street parking

Photos

Reviews

4.4
★★★★☆
1713 reviews

Most Mentioned

patio (83) barbari bread (29) village (28) kabab torsh (28) GTA (14) borani (10) ghalieh mahi (9) zeytoon parvardeh (9) belly dancing (7) hot chocolate (6)
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★★
October 12, 2024

Food was pretty good, stews were quite nice and we really enjoyed the dips. Service was… awful across the board. We sat down and waited more than 10 mins for anyone to acknowledge us and bring water. Two other tables that sit after us are greeted and served first. Ok no big deal so far, but a sign of what to come. Takes quite awhile for our waitress to return and take our order. Food comes out pretty quick and is tasty. After we finish the first course and our water is empty we are unable to flag our waitress down and she never checks on us. Second course arrives. Waitress describes dishes wrong and the wrong people get the wrong food. We ask for more water but the waitress has her hands full with our appetizer plates. We never did manage to get more water, despite trying to flag her down repeatedly. Other tables had different wait staff who seemed far more attentive. However when we asked another waitress for help, she said we needed to talk to our waitress. Eventually we flagged down our waitress for the bill, but this was a challenge. Shame because I would have returned otherwise, and I do think the food was genuinely quite good.

★★★★
August 11, 2024

This restaurant has a warm, inviting atmosphere with middle eastern vibes. Located in the heart of the beautiful Burlington village and has a nice outdoor seating area. Both the service was good and the food was tasty and enjoyable. We tried the sultani kabab and the lamb shank with maust khyar.

August 5, 2024

This restaurant is a scam! They don’t know anything about Persian cuisine! I am absolutely furious with my experience at Reyhoon. The barg was a disgrace—overcooked and dry, completely lacking any juiciness. The koobideh was even worse; it didn’t taste like koobideh at all, just an unidentifiable mess. Don't even get me started on the zeytoon parvardeh—it was an insult to Persian cuisine whoever is reading this do a simple google search of how you need to make zeytoon parvardeh even the photos don’t look like what they served us! It's clear they have no idea how to cook Persian food, which is a travesty for a restaurant claiming to serve it. Very unhappy! To make matters worse, the Soltani dish was missing 2 pieces of barg, and the rice served was cheap and tasteless. For the awful experience and terrible food, we were charged $140 for two people. If I could give them 0 stars, I absolutely would. This was the worst dining experience of my life, and I will NEVER go back! It’s just sad!!!!!!!!

★★★★
July 28, 2024

The food was pretty good, but my expectations were high after having tried so many top tier persian foods in Toronto. The service was amazing! The owner of the restaurant who was persian, was very friendly and kept asking if we needed anything :) Felt at home as an Iranian ;)

★★★★★
July 27, 2024

Delivery | Dinner | CA$50–60 Ordered from here from Uber Eats for date night ❤️ considering it was takeout, we were thoroughly impressed! Food was hot when it arrived, and delicious!! We ordered the Rayhoon’s special and it was more than enough food for us both. Chicken, ground beef and steak kebabs, with saffron infused rice and grilled tomatoes. Definitely a great experience if you like Persian food! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Food: 5/5

★★★★
June 2, 2024

We enjoyed our lunch on their patio. We tried their rainbow trout, koobideh kabob, vaziri kabob, dhal addas & doogh. Customer service was amazing. Their food is not spicy, so get some hot sauce on side of your prefer spicy. Doogh was refreshing, more on the salty side. Overall, we enjoyed our food & do recommend this place.

★★★★
June 1, 2024

Barbari bread are so soft and the dips is goid taste. Cardamom Lentil Soup is yummy! Rayhoon Special with chicken and beef kabob are good taste! But Fesenjoon, kind of stew chicken is really sour!

★★★★★
April 17, 2024

Beautiful restaurant in the village. When you find a hidden gem and everything hits with delicious authentic Persian food and exceptional Service!. Highly recommend if you are in the neighborhood please try it you will not be disappointed. It was our first time here but definitely not the last.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 19, 2024

I went there with a friend and my 8 month old baby. They were so kind and without request, they brought a plate and cup for my baby. The food was amazing, so tasty. The price is fair for the quality of the food. Vegetarian options: They offer vegetarian options Kid-friendliness: Absolutely. It is a Family restaurant.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 15, 2024

Really good food and friendly staff. Vegetarian options: Yes. There are some vegetarian dishes. Parking: It is better to call for a reservation.

★★★
Local Guide
December 14, 2024

Very nice restaurant and friendly owner, food unfortunately below expectations. Small portions and lack of flavour that you expect from Iranian dishes.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 14, 2024

Excellent service, quality of food very good, fair prices. Highly recommended.

★★
Local Guide
December 7, 2024

I always loved this place., BUT,The quality of the food has been changed,kebab is not as tender as before.My main Concern now: You guys need a renovation.For a Persian restaurant located in one of the most expensive and beautiful place in Burlington, you definitely need to change a lot considering inside/outside Look.Some changes!!You are blessed owning a restaurant located in a gorgeous and historical spot in the heart of Burlington, why not taking care of it more.The ground stones outside, umbrellas, interior painting can be changed to something more fun.Add more vibes to the environment like live music at the weekends.It s not just the food people come for .vibe, music, decorating, light, can be an asset to make customers more happy.

★★★★★
November 30, 2024

Best Persian food experience around here, food is very authentic and delicious.

★★★★★
November 30, 2024

Great service, excellent food. Best Persian restaurant I have ever been to lately.

★★★★★
November 30, 2024

Definitely a 5 star experience. Awesome atmosphere and excellent food quality. Highly recommend this restaurant to those seeking Persian food and kababs.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

The most delicious bread that I ever had in my life! Ask them for their special barbari which they also call it piece of heaven. Kababs are delicious and barg is so tender I highly recommend it. More importantly we had the pleasure of getting to know Mr. Emami, such a friendly and nice personality he made the whole experience much better. Thank you all

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

Great food, great place

★★★★
November 21, 2024

There was not any Reyhoon in their dishes

★★★★★
November 21, 2024

We enjoyed the platter for two, meat kabobs excellent seasoning, very tender, rice was excellent. Owner took the time to explain the items on the platter and method to enjoy them. Looking forward to returning, would be amazing to see belly dancers.

★★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

The food here is always very good, weve eaten here for years and the food is still as good as when we first went. Not too expensive so highly recommended. 5 years later and still great tasting food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

Love this persian restaurant. Very tasty kebobs. You can usually meet the owner there and provide your feedback. Friendly staff. The patio is very cozy and beautiful during summer time. My favorite dish here is the Barg Kebob.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

Will definitely return for more.

★★★★★
November 21, 2024

It was so good.

★★★★★
November 21, 2024

My family and I dined in Rayhoon restaurant in Burlington, ON yesterday. The food was delicious, the atmosphere was cozy and the service was excellent.

★★
November 21, 2024

Very disappointing! I ordered a barg here. The kebab itself was ok although certainly not a usual barg, more like a filet minion kebab. The most disappointing part was the rice though. Absolutely horrendous and had nothing to do with the way Persian rice supposed to be made. Overall, two stars from a food quality perspective and I recommend you skip this place if you are familiar with and expect genuine Persian cuisine. No self-respecting Persian chef would serve a rice like that so I have my doubts!

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

Great place to eat with delicious food and fantastic service. Been here several times and never disappointed.

★★★★★
November 21, 2024

Food was excellent.

November 21, 2024

Foods was awful. Especially Rice . Koobideh was so small and foods are altogether have bad qualities and quantities. Also prices are high

★★★★★
October 21, 2024

Veryyyyy good persian restaurant

Local Guide
October 21, 2024

Total disappointment. We thought wed give this place a try out..never again. The service was atrocious - waited 20 minutes for the bill, then another 20 minutes for the machine to pay..eventually went looking for waiter to make payment. As for the food - well we threw away more than half our portions. The owner does a great job convincing you of their food quality..but nowhere near expectations. And heres the kicker, one of the patrons lit up a cigarette just outside the fenced area and owner somehow condoned it..my wife politely asked that inconsiderate lady to move away from our area. Crazy.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 21, 2024

Can t go wrong with Rayhoun. The food and atmosphere is always fantastic. A family favourite.

★★★★★
October 21, 2024

Amazing food! So flavourful Vegetarian options: Need more vegan options (without meet or yogurt) Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
October 21, 2024

Great place! The staff are very friendly and the food is great

★★★
Local Guide
October 21, 2024

Based on review I thought this place is the one but their Joojeh kabab and Barg was not good; koobideh was better but not the best.

★★★★★
October 21, 2024

If youre either looking for an introduction to Persian food or missing the traditional tastes of home. You must visit Rayhoon Persian Eatery. The quality of the food is only matched by the warm and welcoming staff.

★★★★
October 21, 2024

Warm atmosphere and a beautiful place! The kebabs and Iranian saffron ice cream were delicious, and the background Iranian music added to the ambiance. The smell of fresh basil in the backyard made the experience even more enjoyable. Highly recommended!

★★★★★
October 21, 2024

The owner was really friendly and super helpful. The food itself was amazing, can t wait to come back! :)

★★
Local Guide
October 21, 2024

Good food, great even, but service was non existent/abysmal. Was attended to by our assigned waitress twice outside of getting the check and paying. Saw her a couple times but was impossible to flag, seemingly couldn t be bothered to glance our way. Was left without drinks/water for the majority of the meal (water never replenished once). Entrees were described incorrectly and initially served to the wrong person.

October 21, 2024

Worst persian restaurant in the world!!! Please close this place down, so people that never had persian food before won t think that persian foods are this awful.

October 21, 2024

If I could give this place no stars, I would. They certainly don t deserve any. I recently visited Toronto and was excited to try a Persian restaurant. After searching for one, I came across this place, but it ended up being the worst dining experience I ve ever had. First of all, this was not Persian food at all. The rice had a bad taste and terrible texture. The kabab koobideh was oddly spicy, and the kabab torsh I ordered didn t resemble the real thing at all. The kashk-e bademjan was over-smashed and not fresh. To top it off, the prices were far too high for the poor quality of food we received. And serving pita bread at an Iranian restaurant? What a shame!

★★
October 21, 2024

Meh, I ve had much better at Montforts - seriously. I m surprised this place has so many good reviews in here. Anyway yea no not to my standards. I could tell right away from one taste the food isn t made to order there and I hate that at restaurants because it makes all the difference in taste and freshness. My chicken kebabs were quite dry, and my saffron rice had hardly any saffron in it and it was bland, even the dip/sauce was tasteless. Big big disappointment and for the prices they should cook much better. They obviously do not have a professional Persian chef. I gave an extra star for their nice location right in the middle of village square in downtown Burlington, pretty little place.

★★
October 21, 2024

The restaurant offers average quality at best, with prices that are quite high. Additionally, the portions are extremely small.

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

owner was super sweet and allowed me to jse their washroom, even though its customers only

★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

Amazing ambiance, pricey but good food & service

September 21, 2024

The food quality is disappointing. We ordered the chicken and Koobideh Kebab, but the portions were too small, and the meat seemed to be of low quality. The rice was also appeared to be the cheapest variety available.

September 21, 2024

Nice place and excellent service but food was shockingly small portions. I go to Iranian restaurants all the time but this restaurant serve very very small portion which is not fair to customers. Owner just want to take advantage overcharge and provide small portion of food to make more profit. He will do good in summer but winter when he needs local business he will lose in the long run. Its called short term gain and long term loss. Will never ever come here. I live in Mississauga.

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

The dips are so good. I will definitely come back!!

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

Very polite and kind staff. Delicious food recommendation: Kabab Torsh & ghalieh mahi

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

The best Kebab I ate for a long time

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

A lovely, lively and charming restaurant with great service, food and ambience. The location makes it even more special. Nestled in the quaint Village Square in Burlington its a place you must visit. Felt like we were in a small town. The owner was welcoming and kind and the portions were generous.

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

What a beautiful place to visit.The food was great and the owner s attitude made it even more special. Place looks very cute and cozy

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

Everything is so good and delicious and friendly

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

Really deserves a try! A great and beautiful place to enjoy some authentic Middle Eastern and Iranian cousins. The staff and management are very welcoming and prices are reasonable. In walking distance to the lake shore and its amusement park (and festivals location), it offers the tranquility of a traditional modern village in the heart of a busy downtown.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

Fast service and authentic delicious food. Very good quality with large variety of persian food.

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

Perfect food, perfect service. We had a great dinner here. Everything was superb

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

One of the best persian resturants. Perfect from all perspectives.

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

Soltani kabob was delicious and the service was excellent, highly recommended!

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

We drove from the USA to Toronto and had a great time at this restaurant! The food was amazing, and the manager was so sweet and caring. They made sure we were well taken care of, and it made our experience even better. Highly recommend!

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

Perfect Perfect!

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

Wonderful dinner tonight, lots of flavors and delicious food! Very authentic.

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

first time trying a persian restaurant and it was delightful! the owner greeted us and made conversation with us and the food was amazing! especially the kashkeh, highly recommend it :)

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

A fantastic place with high-quality food, a welcoming atmosphere, and a great owner. Highly recommend to all people.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

One of our favourite places to eat kabob

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

We stopped by this place for lunch on our way to Niagara, the food was way too delicious that we came back on our way back as well. Great food, amazing service and hospitable staff. Mr. Mahmoud is also very kind and friendly. Torsh kebab was heavenly. In love with zeytoon parvardeh, kashke badenjoon and barbari bread! (not a fan of the rice, but you have the option to substitute it with salad!)

★★★★
August 21, 2024

I really like this restaurant and really recommend it, the food, service and atmosphere are 100/100, my only issue is that when you order appetizers they bring a lil bit of bread and when you ask for more they charge you extra for it. If they bring a good portion of bread the first time I understand that they would have to charge extra if you ask for more but the portion they bring is really little. All other restaurants that I have been in , they don t charge for the extra bread.

August 21, 2024

Today, I had a terrible experience at Reyhoon. Dizi was carrying the name of Dizi only it was absolutely awful. The kubideh was equally bad and tasteless. It didn t taste like Persian food at all. This place used to be better, but now it s a very disappointing

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

Loved the outdoor seating area and its vibe. Too bad it rained, indoor seating area was nice too. Food was great, ordered ghormeh sabzi, kashkeh bandanjoon, koobideh and joojeh kebab, fasenjoon, the persian ice cream, doogh, and much more. Taste of the food was great, good portions. Clean area.

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

Rayhoon definitely qualifies as a top-tier Iranian restaurant. The atmosphere was gorgeous! It was a pleasant fenced off area for eating outdoors, and an equally beautiful indoor environment. The workers were friendly and helpful. The food, however, was on a different level of delicious. The koobideh was perfect, and the Rainbow Trout was flavorful and rich! Definitely will be coming back :)

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

A Delightful Culinary Journey at Reyhoon I recently had the pleasure of dining at Reyhoon, and it was an experience that I won t soon forget. From the moment I walked through the door, I was enveloped in the warm and welcoming atmosphere that perfectly complements the authentic Persian cuisine on offer. The menu at Reyhoon is a true celebration of Persian culinary tradition, offering a variety of dishes that showcase the rich flavors and ingredients typical of this region. I started with the Kashk-e-Bademjan, a creamy eggplant dip that was bursting with flavor and served with freshly baked flatbread. It was the perfect appetizer, setting the tone for the rest of the meal. For the main course, I chose the Chelo Kabab Koobideh, a classic Persian dish featuring perfectly seasoned ground meat skewers, served with saffron rice and grilled tomatoes. The kababs were juicy and flavorful, with a delightful smoky taste from the grill, while the rice was fragrant and fluffy, a testament to the care and attention that goes into every dish at Reyhoon. The dessert was equally impressive. I opted for the traditional Faloodeh, a refreshing and aromatic frozen dessert made with rose water and vermicelli noodles. It was the perfect way to end the meal, leaving me satisfied but not overly full. Beyond the food, the service at Reyhoon was exceptional. The staff was attentive and knowledgeable, offering helpful suggestions and making sure that every aspect of the dining experience was top-notch. The ambiance of the restaurant, with its tasteful decor and soft Persian music, added to the overall enjoyment of the evening.

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

Best quality, best service in GTA, if you want to try best traditional Persian food , you should visit this restaurant, all staff are super polite and very professional, will visit this restaurant soon

★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

Dietary restrictions: Available gluten free; vegetarian Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

The food and the service were outstanding. The server was very nice and she could actually pronounce the food names properly. Will definitely return to this place.

★★★
August 21, 2024

I ve had lunch at Reyhoun twice once in 2019 and again in 2024. Unfortunately, the quality of the food has declined significantly over time. While the location is pleasant and the staff are very welcoming, the prices are higher than the average Iranian restaurant, and based on my most recent experience, I can no longer recommend it.

★★★★★
July 21, 2024

We had the pleasure of dining in this magnificent restaurant with friendly atmosphere. The food was great and we enjoyed it . The owner Mahmoud came to our table and introduced himself professionally. He made us feel welcome. When we return to Burlington we will certainly dine in this restaurant.

Local Guide
July 21, 2024

Most white washed Persian restaurant. The food was MID my 3am homemade food tastes better and cheaper. The food was nothing special and a let down after being recommended to it by a friend .i thought the place was ran by a white person based off the food. Save your self the money as well as the pallet and drive 10 mins out to anything else but this persian restaurant

★★★★★
July 21, 2024

Fantastic, food music and atmosphere is brilliant

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

They have the best kabob torsh!!

★★★★★
July 21, 2024

The owner is so lovely They heard we were talking about a dish and they brought it for us for free Food

★★★★★
July 21, 2024

Had a nice girl s Burlington visit at Reyhoon Restaurant:) Kabob Torsh was delicious. We had a complementary ghalyeh mahi which was perfect! Food : 5/5

★★★★★
July 21, 2024

My friends and I come from Waterloo. The delicious food and friendly atmosphere of this restaurant are worth the 50-minute drive.

★★★★★
July 21, 2024

My friends and I went to this restaurant last Sunday. We ordered koobideh, kebab torsh, and joojeh. We all loved our food. The service was amazing, the staff were warm and welcoming too The atmosphere was nice, traditional Persian music and the decoration were great I strongly recommend this place

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

A group of eight men ordered their signature authentic Persian dish Fasenjoon, kobidh and was so delicious. The staff were pleasant and friendly.

★★★★★
July 21, 2024

Amazing food, stellar service, highly recommend

★★★★★
July 21, 2024

Place is very clean and fast service, meat and chicken so delicious. I was having friends from Michigan and we enjoyed the dinner there. The owner always around and he is friendly man.

★★★★★
July 21, 2024

Beautiful place with amazing owner . My husband is a picky eater he ordered fries and didnt even eat them thats how much he enjoyed the food and loved everything . Our waiter was amazing enthusiastic and actually picked our order since this was our first time there . Would definitely recommend this place Love it .

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

Great Persian restaurant in the heart of Burlington. Friendly staff and great customer service!

★★
June 21, 2024

The food wasn t good at all. It looked good but the taste wasn t even close to Persian food. Koobideh was tasteless, Rice was dry and hard, Kashk Bademjoon was a tasteless paste (no Kashk, not fresh), and Fesenjoon looked like filled with oil rather walnut! It didn t worth the price.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

Food was great and there was always someone from the staff around whenever needed. Overall, a great experience.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

Unbelievably friendly staff and exquisite plates

★★
June 21, 2024

We ordered the rayhoon special (serves 2) that had barg, chicken, and koobideh skewers as well as shirazi salad, mast o khiar, & borani. The masti khiar and borani was nice but the shirazi salad didnt have a special taste (not enough salad dressing). The koobideh was not bad but it could have been better. The barg didnt have a good taste as not enough spices was used to make the meat tasty because i could taste the meat taste and i didnt like it (im persian by the way). This was surprising for me because as persians, we like our meats to taste nice so we season it alot thats why i didnt like the taste of the barg nor my friend. The chicken was good. The portion of the rice was not enough for two people and even before bringing it to the table, i asked the waitress that does this food really serves two people with the rice portion? And she said yes . I did say that im persian and we persian eat a good portion of rice that is enough for 1 person but the rice that was brought on the table was enough for only 1 person and maybe 0.5 for a child. I did not like my experience at this restaurant at all and it makes me sad that couldnt show a real persian food to my foreign friend. None of us were happy with the food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

Awesome spot! Thank you for giving us the gazebo!

★★★★★
June 21, 2024

Enjoyed a lovely dinner. The staff went above and beyond so I could comfortably change my daughter (thanks for letting us use the upstairs) and had to leave a review!

★★
June 21, 2024

I got knocked down, it was garbage, the price was higher than all the restaurants in Canada

★★★★★
June 21, 2024

Best food! Best music! Best host! Best atmosphere!

★★★★★
June 21, 2024

Lovely place! Delicious food and the owner taught us how to eat the dish the Persian way, which was fun to learn!

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

Loved it.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

They play traditional music which is not loud at all the atmosphere is very nice and the Barg Kabob was amazing, Joojeh kabob( chicken) tasted great, and was very juicy. Loved this place!! Unfortunately I have no photos as the food was devoured in minutes!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

Beautiful Persian family owned location for an outdoor patio meal in the village square, Burlington downtown area. Food was great, service was exceptional. Would highly recommend this place to go with your friends and family. Vegetarian options: Nut free, dairy free, vegan options available Dietary restrictions: Nut free, dairy free, vegan options available Parking: Right across from public parking lot Kid-friendliness: Kids friendly options on the menu Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

Busy place! Food was excellent, staff were running hard the whole time we were there.

★★★★★
June 21, 2024

I love this place, the food the service the looks, their all excellent.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

Delicious Persian Restaurant. Food is delicious no doubt so are the surroundings, ambiance is beautiful, patio is well lit both day time and evening and entertainment provided during weekends with belly dancers. Vegetarian options: Lots of vegetarian dishes to enjoy Dietary restrictions: Dietary options available Parking: Lots of parking Kid-friendliness: Kids will enjoy

★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

Wow! What a little gem! Food was oh so tasty!! Sat out on the patio in the quaint courtyard, a little nugget of downtown Burlington. Loved it!

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

I had Koobideh, the kanab was very good, the rice is OK but not to the Persian level. The restaurant is located in beautiful downtown og Burlington. You may walk around and enjoy a lot.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

Highly recommend, everything was amazing

★★★★★
June 21, 2024

Great service and delicious homemade Persian food

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

Delicious (and authentic, confirmed by my Persian friend) Persian food!

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

The interior is really warm and cozy, waitress was really friendly, and the food was good (it was a bit too salty for me)

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

From the moment we entered, excellent service and food. Definitely recommended this place! We had the koobideh kabob, the walnut salad, and ended with the Persian hot chocolate. Persian hot chocolate with rose water and cardamom is a must! We loved how they had a how to eat a Persian kabob guide.

★★★★★
May 21, 2024

Honestly the best persian food I ve ever had outside of Iran. Family loved it and I had the Dizi which was amazing!

★★★★★
May 21, 2024

Probably the best food I ve ever had.

★★★★★
May 21, 2024

Amazing food, super fresh. The baklava and kabab Torsh are the best I ve ever tried! Kind hospitality

★★★★★
May 21, 2024

Amazing experience. If you re looking for authentic Persian food this is the spot. Family owned and everything is fresh! Will be visiting soon

★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

Great service, food and ambience.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

Love the location.. feel like being in Europe. The time lag between ordering and getting the food was about 10 mins.. which is great! Food was delicious.. and service was exceptional.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

Looking for great food? It is here. Amazing place we always go without booking still owner help us . I say pls call and reserve ur time this lovely place get busy

★★★★★
May 21, 2024

Loved the kabob must try

★★★★★
May 21, 2024

Stopped in on a whim when we met the friendly owner and so glad that we did. Lovely atmosphere, amazing food. Will definitely be back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

Food is amazing, service is great, friendly atmosphere.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

Excellent delicious food, exeptional service and lovely patio. The Dizi dish comes on a lovely pot. The owner/manager come over to explain traditions, how is made and how to eat the meals we ordered. Great experience overall.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

I ve had allot of Koobideh before and this one tops the list. Really nice bbq char taste to all the Kebabs. Wife got the walnut salad with chicken and was really happy with what she got. Will be back and if you re hesitant, don t be !

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

Definitely one of the best Persian restaurants in Canada

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

Perfect experience with excellent food and unlimited high-quality tea!

★★★★★
April 21, 2024

Everything is delicious thnx a lot

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

Came here for lunch with my son and partner, food was good, service was also really good. Great place for if you have children who require a high chair. They provide plates, cups and cutlery that are child safe. My only issue is that it s not accessible, you do have to climb two steps and there s no automatic door. Dietary restrictions: A lot of the menu items are gluten free and they have a few dairy free options as well.

★★★★★
April 21, 2024

Fantastic! The food here is truly exceptional. Fesenjoon, which is known to be a challenging dish to prepare, is made to perfection. The owner and staff are incredibly welcoming and friendly.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

I love this place the food is so good. The service was excellent. I do feel its a bit pricey. And I also love the fact that is located in the village in Burlington. My favorite place to visit.

★★★★★
April 21, 2024

Very nice place tasty food and excellent service

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

Quite cozy place with a caring owner who keeps an eye on everyone. Food is great , grills are amazing, lamb shank meat and rice are tasty , Ill go again and try other dishes

★★★★★
April 21, 2024

Excellent food, service and welcoming staff, I will visit again for sure. Highly recommended place.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

Everything about this place is absolutely awesome! The food is amazingly delicious and cooked to perfection. The hosts and service are welcoming and warm. Would definitely recommend coming here for everything Persian!

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

We ve been looking to try this restaurant for 5 years, finally it happened. Amazing from every aspects, food, atmosphere, and service were all excellent! Highly recommend it. I love the owner, he is on top of everything that is happening and try to make the most out of it. Definitely try it again.

★★★★
Local Guide
March 21, 2024

We went to Rayhoon for Valentines Day and the food was excellent as usual, especially the Trio Sampler. My only criticism was with the service. We ordered an extra portion of bread to go with the sampler but the waiter didnt bring it to us. We didnt worry about it as she was quite busy. When I reviewed the bill later, I found that we had been charged for the extra portion. It is not a major issue but does reflect on the service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 21, 2024

One of the best Persian restaurants in the west of GTA. Owner and staff are so nice and there is no word to explain their food.

★★★★★
March 21, 2024

The food was very delicious and so were the drinks, the waiter was super nice but a tad slow but very friendly. I am definitely going back with my family more often. Also the atmosphere was joyful and fun and it was so cheerful.

★★★★★
March 21, 2024

Dinner was amazing. First the service was fantastic. The owner of this family run restaurant came out and offered helpful advice and suggestions as I am not too familiar with Persian food. I had one of the house specialties - Ghalieh Mahi. It was delicious. A combination of many subtle flavors that left my mouth tingling with happiness.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 21, 2024

Food was delicious

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 21, 2024

Had dinner with family. Place is amazing. Loved the food. Polite and courteous staff. Highly recommended

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 21, 2024

I was in Burlington with 2 friends and we decided to give Rayhoon a try. It was my 2nd experience with Persian food. One friend was totally unfamiliar and another was very familiar with it. The restaurant is very warm and welcoming. Service was a bit slow but very pleasant. The food was amazing! I had the cardamom lentil soup to start (I really have to figure out the recipe!) and a beef stew with saffron rice as a main. I finished with the Persian hot chocolate (really good!) and the rollette. The rollette looked a bit like a jelly roll cake but was filled with real whipped cream and the cake was topped with chopped pistachios. It was all so delicious! Portions were very generous. It was a little pricey - $115 for 2 including tax and tip and no alcohol - but very much worth it.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 21, 2024

Everything we had was excellent. Prices are a little on the high side, but thats true for most places these days.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 21, 2024

Food Wes is fabulous. I never eat rice like this in Canada. Very nice and its really like Iran

March 21, 2024

Not even close to average quality of persian foods! Their kebab was always tastes awful and small. We ordered platter mix serving two which is the name only. Portion was for 1 person, we had to order additional rice and skewers. Price is also higher than other persian restaurants to compare to their portions and quality. I wouldn t recommend this at all, if you want a real Persian food try somewhere else. Zero star is not an option so I had to choose 1.

★★★
March 21, 2024

Everything about this restaurant and the food was underwhelming. Dips are very bland and the main courses were on par with Persian take-out places we have been but it s quite pricey. Wine list was sub-par and ambiance not great either. Service was fine but we wouldn t go back or recommend it ahead of other restaurants in the downtown core.

March 21, 2024

If you don t know what real rice is supposed to be like then their instant Uncle Ben s parboiled rice with yellow food colouring will fool you. A beer will cost you between $9 and $13. It s a rip off. I had to scrape off the paste they put on the meat, some sauce that probably comes in a jar. They exaggerate their food descriptions (infused in food colouring is the truth) and serve you instant food. Will not go back.

★★★★
February 21, 2024

We had an early dinner (4:30pm) at Rayhoon Persian Eatery, Burlington. Despite being the only people in the restaurant we were sat at a table for two by the window. The window got colder as the evening progressed. (Avoid the tables by the windows.) We had Kashkeh Bademjoon - Eggplant topped with a yogurt sauce flavoured with garlic, onion & mint which we found quite bland. We upgrade our bread to the Barbari Bread - Persian flat bread which was served warm. (A nice touch!) For our main course we had Lamb Shank With Baghali Polo - braised lamb shank spiced with cinnamon, bay leaf & dill, broad bean basmati rice, and lamb broth. The meal was nicely spiced but the lamb leg was stringy. We also ordered Abgoosht (Dizi) - Persian stew served in a brass pot with chunks of slow cooked lamb, chickpeas, white beans, potatoes, and tomatoes. You mash up the items in the brass pot with the pestle and eat with pita, tomato based sauce, and/or cilantro sauce. We like the textures and spice e in the meal. The lamb was melt in your mouth. For dessert we had Rollette - white cake with cream, rose water and pistachios. It was a nice light dessert.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

We had an incredible time enjoying the exquisite flavors of Persian cuisine. The food was consistently amazing, with perfectly cooked meat and delightful flavors in every dish. Amy provided exceptional service, making our experience even more enjoyable. Overall, a fantastic dining experience that we highly recommend.

★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

Very pink koobideh. Was not too happy about that.

★★★
February 21, 2024

I love Persian food. I loved eating at Rayhoon, so it pains me to say that the food isnt as good as it used to be. Had the soups (ok), Kaskh bademjoon (good), Joojeh (good), lamb shank (bland), rice (boring) and barg (meh). It used to be delicious. They need to bring the standard back up, please

February 21, 2024

I was embarrassed that this was my suggestion. 1. looks and feels like a road house - 0 charm 2. food was some of the blandest and least interesting food I have ever had. I never never never write reviews but I felt I had to this time. Food : 1/5 |

February 21, 2024

Very disappointed with the service and the food. The chicken (joojeh) was beyond edible. It seemed like it was cooked once and then just reheated on a flat top grill or something. No flavour and the outside was so dried that it was hard to cut into. The skewer had only 4 pieces of chicken and it was so bad that I eat only one piece and left the rest. For a joojeh (leg) half rice half salad it came to $30. I understand it s a tourist area but this is ridiculous.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

Excellent service and food!

★★★★★
January 21, 2024

We went for lunch today and this place has a vibe...a bazaar vibe, very relaxing and chill...The decor is superb and the food is outstanding. We had the eggplant, hummus and 4 kebabs..outstanding food. It is winter so we couldnt experience the patio...This place is a must go to.

January 21, 2024

The food is terrible here. As an Iranian who knows the true taste of Iranian food , the food tastes nothing like authentic Iranian food. I don t think any Iranian would give them a good rating, I think the only reason they survive is because they re the only game in town. I will never waste my money at this place ever again.

★★★★
Local Guide
January 21, 2024

1st time hitting this place. A bit expensive but worth trying at least once.

January 21, 2024

Very bad food And one of the lady staff behaviour soo rude Food : 1/5

★★
Local Guide
January 21, 2024

Staff are nice but food was not the great or even good. Food was cold. I would not come back again.

★★
Local Guide
January 21, 2024

Waaay too overpriced for what you get. 30 bucks for a fesenjoon?!

★★★★
Local Guide
January 21, 2024

Had the koobideh kabob and it was great! Very flavorful and juicy.

★★★★★
January 21, 2024

The food here is AMAZING!!! I eat here on occasion and it s always consistent, fresh and delicious! Service is great, the atmosphere is just perfect. Today we ordered catering for the company and everyone loved it! Can t wait to go back! Oh and the Iced Cardamom Tea is so good ! Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

The location of this restaurant is somewhat romantic. You can walk through the mini village between Brant and Pearl. The space is open, warm, and welcoming. We were happy with our half booth half chaired table. It worked well for our party. We were there for a family birthday. My mother-in-law chose the spot as it was her birthday. Our waitress, Sabrina, was an incredibly sweet, and fun person who took her time to explain each dish to us. All of our drinks were tasty We shared the trio platter with an extra order of bread. It was all fantastic and everyone enjoyed the dips. 3 out of the family went for skewers, between them I believe they tried each type, and the plates were fully clean by the end. One person chose a fish dish and she was very pleased. I cant give you the name of it though. I went for the lamb and potato meal served in a copper pot. It was delicious and fun! Sabrina made sure to explain how it was eaten before putting the order in, which I appreciate. The whole experience was great and if you enjoy Persian food, you cant go wrong here, in my opinion.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

I had the pleasure of dining at Reyhoon Persian Eatery recently, and I must say, it was a delightful experience. The restaurants atmosphere is charming, and their patio area is particularly inviting, providing a perfect setting for a relaxing meal. The food, while almost excellent, left a positive impression on my taste buds, earning them a solid 4 out of 5 stars from me. What truly stood out, however, was the exceptional service provided by the staff. They were incredibly nice and polite, adding to the overall positive dining experience. If I could, I would give them more than 5 stars for their outstanding hospitality. For anyone traveling from Toronto to Niagara Falls, I highly recommend stopping by Reyhoon Persian Eatery for lunch or dinner. Its the ideal spot to enjoy a delicious meal in the midst of your journey, making your trip even more memorable.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Great food, friend recommended. Luckily large rice portions too.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

I regularly drive all the way here from Mississauga it s that good Also go straight for the kabob Torsh don t mess around Food : 5/5

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

I swear one of the best restaurants in Ontario you will never disappointed amazing food and very clean place

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

This is the best kebab place in the west of GTA. That being said if you have time, you can go to the north of city to get higher quality persian food at lower price. Service wasn t that attentive which i expected it to be at this price. The owner is very friendly and welcoming and talking to him was the highlight of our experience. This place is the most kid friendly place i ve been to. Kid-friendliness: This is the only restaurant I ve been to when they bring kid s colourful glasses and they also have two seating options: high chair or booster. The owner is really friendly with kids as well.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

The best Persian cousins in Brampton

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Service and atmosphere was good but food felt very average. There are better spots in other areas for the food itself. But its a nice restaurant

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

This place is amazing. Friendly service and delicious food!

★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Food was pretty average. Didnt live upto the hype. Kubideh was what I ate & I have had at a lot of places. This one was disappointing.

December 21, 2023

I made a booking for wife bday and invited 10 people, last minute I needed to add 4 more, the manger adamantly couldn t accommodate the change and I had to scramble and go to another location. Bad experience dealing with Rayhoon management

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Great Persian food. The owner is so kind and caring. Restaurant itself also has a great vibe, inside and outside. Food : 5/5

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Came here for my son s 9th birthday - what a wonderful experience and such a generous place. Will come here again just for the inviting atmosphere. (And the hot chocolate is amazing!!)

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Rayhoon is a regular date place for us. The food, the atmosphere and the service are all amazing!

★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Over-priced for very ordinary persian food .

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Super tasty food with a nice and quick service. Nice atmosphere but they need an upgrade in their restaurant otherwise everything was perfect. Food 10/10 Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Fantastic quality. Authentic Persian Food.