Bella Balducci's Mediterranean Cuisine in Kirkland

Food is just okay in general. Not happy about appetizers portion size. When I buy 3 appetizers for $20 and they turn out to be a small portion of greek fries, exactly 3 pieces of dolma, and 3 pieces of low quality falafel then that is bound to make me unhappy. Grilled meat wasn t cooked enough as well. Lots of pink inside. 3 stars seems like a very generous review.

I had an amazing experience at this restaurant! The food is absolutely delicious, and the kebabs and Kashk Bademjan are must-tries they are perfectly cooked and full of flavor. The staff are incredibly friendly and attentive, making you feel truly welcomed. The restaurant is also very clean and well-maintained, which adds to the overall pleasant atmosphere.

Great persian food. It is one of the best in King county. I also used them to cater my son birthday , everyone was happy with the food. I wish their service was faster but since they are very busy , they are usually slow Food

Everything is great

Excellent food and friendly stuff.

This is a cozy restaurant! There isn t a lot of seating, but I would say it s worth the wait. There is some really good food here!

My first time and it was delicious. Fresh salad, fluffy rice, tender and flavorful chicken, very generous portions. Staff very helpful and nice.

Why have we been we have been been driving by this restaurant for years and not stopping? Well, tonight we did! The food was amazing!! I ve had decent amount of Mediterranean food both here and in LA. This food was amazing! The portion sizes are huge! Dietary restrictions: It s a great place to eat if you re gluten-free. Other than the pita bread and their sandwiches, there are a ton of gluten-free options.

This will now be my go-to for Persian food. We had kabobs and one of the stews and all of it was excellent!

Small place with cozy ambience. Not too fancy. Service was fast. We ordered lamb feast that came with chops, chicken kabobs and lamb kabobs. Everything tasted good. They give herbs and raw onion with bread a d butter.( not a fan of raw halved onion though) , butter and bread was good. Pistachio ice cream was average. Serving was generous. Can be easily shared .

Awful customer service

I had an absolutely delightful experience at Bella Balduccis The atmosphere was warm and inviting, and the service was impeccable. Our server was attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable about the menu. The food was simply outstanding. My food was cooked to perfection and full of flavor. I cant wait to return and try more of their delicious offerings.

Friendly restaurant. Wonderful food. Beautifully seasoned and prepared. Our family shared a stew, platter of meats and salad. Everything was great. My daughter really enjoyed the falafel sandwhich. Our favorite dessert was the house made saffron ice cream with pistachio and rose water. We are looking forward to coming back.

Absolutely incredible and fresh food, perfectly prepared and with very respectable portions. Highly recommend!

Hello, dear friends. Today, I tried their sour kebab with olives at Bella Balochi Iranian restaurant and it was excellent. And my wife also got Tabrizi meatballs and it was also excellent. I wanted to share my experience with you friends.

Everything is amazing as usual

Low food safety standards. Many health violations reported by the county food inspection Failed many checks and concerns consumers Food

Good food, good service, good price

Clean , friendly people , delicious food , good quality , good price .

Delicious food, nice staff & fast service!! I would come back!

Deliciously made kebabs - medium rare (and not dry at all). I ordered 1x Vaziri and 2x Lamb Feast (which included 1 koobideh, 1 chicken kabob and 5 lamb chops each). The lamb chops were amazing, the kebabs good and the rice was tasteful too. We ordered takeout and they packed it in a big tray (instead of individual boxes which is environment friendly).

Had an amazing meal at Bella Balduccis the kabob koobideh was perfect the barg kabob was tender and flavorful. Our server ,Farshad,Was attentive and made experience even better. Highly recommend this spot for delicious Persian cuisine

I recently visited Bella Baluci and was blown away by the new menu items Kabab Torsh and Zeytoon Parvardeh. The Kabab Torsh was perfectly marinated, with a unique blend of flavors that was both tangy and savory, making it an unforgettable dish. The Zeytoon Parvardeh, with its rich, flavorful olive marinade, was the perfect complement. The atmosphere at Bella Baluci is always warm and inviting, and these new dishes truly elevate the dining experience. If you re looking for a place that offers authentic and delicious cuisine, Bella Baluci is a must-visit. Highly recommend trying these new additions!

I have good experience in the store. Kabab koobideh , kabab soltani so good. Customer service is good. Food

Got the Kings platter and a couple stews. Should have swapped out some of the rice plates with salads. How many chicken was especially scrumptious.

Decided to try this place on a whim since this was the only Persian restaurant in the area that was open late. And this did not disappoint at all! Turned out to be a hidden gem and is now among my best restaurants in the area. Had the lamb feast, and the lamb chops were to die for. Perfectly juicy and overloaded with flavors. The koobideh and joojeh was a cut above the usual as well. Will definitely be repeating until Ive tried everything on their menu.

Delicious food at a great price! I left completely satisfied. Farshad was incredibly friendly and welcoming. Ill definitely be returning and bringing friends and family along. The only thing I would suggest to the restaurant management is to please use compostables for takeout.

Bella Balduccis Mediterranean Cuisine delivers an exceptional dining experience with its vibrant and authentic flavors. The Lamb Shawarma is tender and flavorful, while the Falafel Platter offers a delightful balance of spices and textures, and the Baklava provides a sweet and satisfying finish. The warm and attentive service, combined with the inviting ambiance, makes Bella Balduccis a standout choice for Mediterranean cuisine enthusiasts. Highly recommended.

Excellent food!! The staff was very nice and courteous. Loved their grilled chicken and koobideh!! Food

Phenomenal Persian food. Wish it was listed as Persian food because this place slaps so hard! The people need to know Iranian food is amazing. Outstanding quality.

The kebabs go soooooooooo hard. My god I ll be dreaming about that chicken.

Great experience Great food and fair pricing

It was a great experience. The food was good, chicken was tender, and overall service was quick.

We had a fantastic experience having a meal here with Farshad. Top notch food and service. Way to go! Please use compostable containers though to help the environment.

Amazing food, amazing stuff.

I recently catered from Bella Balduccis Mediterranean Cuisine Restaurant for my daughter s school field trip, and I am beyond impressed. The service was amazing, the staff were incredibly friendly, and their communication skills were top-notch. They showed a deep care for our needs and provided delicious/warm Vaziri plates that exceeded all expectations. All the parents enjoyed their food and were eagerly asking about the caterer. I usually dont leave reviews, but this experience was exceptional. Keep up the great work and continue making people s days as you made the field trip extra special. PS: I put 5 star rating for the atmosphere due to the friendly staff either working in the restaurant or out of it (delivery ones)

Their food has been consistently good and Ive been ordering their food each time I want to treat myself. I wish they were closer to Seattle though, its quite a drive to get to their location from Seattle.

Fine place

Dined at Bella Balducci s. Great atmosphere, attentive service, and outstanding food. Highlights were fesenjoon and gyro salad. Memorable experience.

Excellent dining experience! The staff was incredibly attentive and friendly, making us feel truly welcomed. The food was delicious, and the atmosphere was perfect for a relaxing meal. Will definitely be returning!

The food tasted good the meet was a little overcooked dry, but the rice was great. I would be better if there was less salad and more meat.

I chose this restaurant due to their online reviews and I was not disappointed. I placed a catering order for 35 people. The food was delicious and many of my guests complimented it. The restaurant was a little difficult to get hold of. I initially emailed them three times but never received a response. Then I called and was told that for a catering order, I needed to talk with someone who wasnt in that day, but that he would call me back the next day. We repeated this process a couple times before we finally connected by phone. They were always polite. I had to be persistent in trying to reach them, though.

The service was disappointing, very poor, and although the food was passable, the overall service experience left much to be desired, ultimately tarnishing our visit.

The food portien sizes were excellent ! Their Kobab Barg was tender and delicious. Fair prices. LOVELY, nice staff. Highly recommended.

A gem among Persian restaurants in the US, this establishment exceeded all expectations. The courteous staff, especially our servers Farshad and Moein, ensured our experience was exceptional. The food with a dash of sumac, was exquisite, particularly the king platter and kebabs. Highly recommended for an authentic Persian dining experience with warm hospitality.

This Mediterranean restaurant is probably the best in Washington state, if not the US. We absolutely loved the Lamb feast and the other chicken and kubideh dishes. Thanks Morin and the chef for bringing home to us in Seattle. We will most likely be back here! Dietary restrictions: Some in our party were doing Keto diet and we all found something excellent to eat. Kid-friendliness: Nice environment for kids too

Bella Baluci is an outstanding Iranian restaurant, offering a delightful culinary experience with its authentic and delicious dishes. The accountable and friendly staff ensure that every guest feels welcomed and well taken care of, adding to the overall excellent dining experience. The menu boasts a variety of traditional Iranian foods that are not only delicious but also beautifully presented. From succulent kebabs to flavorful stews and aromatic rice dishes, each meal is a testament to the rich culinary heritage of Iran. The quality and freshness of the ingredients are evident in every bite, making Bella Baluci a must-visit for anyone looking to enjoy the best of Iranian cuisine. Whether youre a long-time fan of Iranian food or a newcomer eager to explore new flavors, Bella Baluci promises a memorable and satisfying dining experience.

If you are looking for Mediterranean grilled food this place is the best specially the chicken

I dined at Bella Baldouchi s and was thoroughly impressed . The food was exceptional The staff were incredibly attentive and made me feel welcomed. The ambiance was also lovely, and I noticed they had some redecoration that made it even better. I highly recommend trying their Bakhtiari dish which includes Chicken Kebab, Barg, rice and grilled tomato. It is so good and you wont want to miss

Excellent Persian food. I d say the best in Seattle. I bring friends and family here every time I m in Seattle. Giving a 5 out of 5!

Delicious food. I especially like the fesejun - but the kababs are some of the best Ive had as well. Cozy. Theyve updated the interior since i started coming here. Very nice! My only complaints are some inconsistency in cooking. Never had anything bad but it can vary between excellent and good. The space is also too small for this place. They would do well with a larger facility.

I got chicken Kabab and it really was amazing. Well marinated, cooked to perfection, big portion, fresh complimentary herbs and of course delicious The only minor suggestion that I can give is that they could have used more saffron for the marination but not a big deal. Food

As a connoisseur of good food, I have tried almost all good restaurants in the Seattle area and I can vouch Bella Balducci s quality of meat is simply peerless. If you like eating meat outside without burning a hole in the pocket, this is my top recommendation.

Excellent food for such a tiny place. We ordered the kings choice and the lamb feast platters. Both were amazing. Lamb was flavorful, beef was tender. And gyro fries for kids!

great food

Very tasty! We definitely will come back!

Dont be fooled by the size of this place . The food is 5 stars. I ordered the Lamb platter and I was incredibly impressed. Definitely. I will be coming back.

Finally halal place thats closer to redmond and serves real kebab (char grilled). Amazing.

Very tasty cuisine, grilled meat and vegetables are something very tasty. The service is very polite and attentive, I recommend it

Second time coming here because my first experience was great! Unfortunately, I can t say the same for the second time around. I came with my friends and we ordered the same thing as last time the kings choice. But this time we added on the lamb shank. Oh boy was that a mistake. We ate until we couldn t eat anymore. I m not sure what it was. Maybe the meat was spoiled or the lamb shank was old but we are both stuck with food poisoning now and unfortunately I will not be returning to this restaurant. It was a shame cause it was good. For paying close to 100$ after tip for a meal for two I would expect that I don t get sick with food poisoning after. This restaurant is officially on my ~~do not eat list~~.

Ive eaten at Bella Balducci 4 or 5 times now and each time have had a stellar experience. Each dish Ive tried has been stellar but the Barg Kabob and Baklava really stand out. I tried Fesenjan, a stew with chicken marinated in pomegranate sauce with walnuts and it was the first time ever feeling nostalgia for a dish Id never had. After my second order Im confident it is one of my all time favorite meals.

The best place to eat delicious food in entire Washington. I have been eating in this place for many years!

Great food, great place. Dietary restrictions: Some gluten-free options Food : 5/5 |

Exquisite Persian food, reasonable prices, and above and beyond staffing.

Great taste and flavor! I love their food.

So delicious the service is five star. Nima took a great care of us:)) Highly recommended Food

Very kind group of people. I feel comfortable to go back.

I always come with my family and eat dinner, but the food has changed, and the price is high for nothing. I dont know why you high rate review.

Excellent food and phenomenal service. We are proud that we can bring our family and friends to this wonderful establishment. Thank you for doing such a great job

The food quality used to be better, but recently it is not as good as it was in the past.

Chicken with pita and Greek fries were good orders. Eggplant was cooked amazingly!

Great service. Great food. Friendly people.

Customer support that goes above and beyond, an amazing experience, and the most delicious Mediterranean food in WA I have ever tried! Thank you so much!

I had one of the best experiences ever at Bella Balduccis. The food portions were huge way more than expected for a 16$ meal. The rice was fragrant, and the beef was delicious. The pita bread was made fresh, and it was so moist and tender. It paired very well with the sauce. Vegetarian options: There was over 5 choices as vegetarian option.

Reallly good food. One of the best Mediterranean places I have eaten in. Tried chicken gyro and souvlaki and fries. They are all good. Will visit again for sure. Dining area is small. Luckily we went when there are less people.

Great service, big portions and fantastic food.

Chicken souvlaki melts in your mouth!

Good food service needs to be better but service lacks everywhere nowadays but atleast the food is good

A little cozy restaurant with great food. Just loved it!

The best Persian Cuisine entrees and ice cream that I ever enjoyed.

Sadly the food was terrible. No taste or flavor.

Delicious! Mediterranean food definitely come during 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on weekdays for their lunch specials. Everything was great but service was a bit slow. It took quite a long time for us to get our food and also to get our bill. It looks like its a local business so the service and staff must be hard at the moment.

The food was delicious. They have vegan options as well.

Parsa is good waiter and very good hospitality . I suggest to you guys go over and try their food

I recommend this spot to anyone! It was so delicious and you are given such large portions, you will not leave the place hungry. The service itself deserves 5 stars as they were quick, kind, and on top of everything. Overall, I had a great experience today and I cant wait to go back

Always great food and friendly service. Highly recommend this restaurant. This is the best mediterranean food in the area.

Good quality meat

The food was super flavorful, the staff were friendly and the ambience was cozy. We had a good time.

Very good quality Kabobs and friendly staff. Will go again

Nice people, food is okay

We go here several times a month. U need it.

One of the best (maybe the best) Persian food in the WA state. I have been there twice and both of the times I was super happy with both food as well as customer service. I have tried Koubideh as well as Cornish Hen, and they were both spectacular and supper yummy. The staff is super friendly and you can feel definitely feel that all of their attention is to care for the customers. I would definitely recommend this place for anyone looking for some delicious kababs and Persian food.

We got takeout and it was very good. I would recommend all the kabobs but not the mast-musir (it was not flavorful enough) The picture is of one order of the king s choice which has one barg, one kubideh, and one juje. It has only two tomatoes we got one extra tomato.

Delicious kebabs, the best koobideh s and chicken kebabs we have had in the greater seattle area. The rice and the greek salad are delicious too!! Highly recommend this spot. It s not my favorite dine in place, but definitely got my favorite food.

Great Persian dishes, highly recommended.

Long wait for delivery. Small restaurant. Perfect for a break up.

They are has a great barbecue, especially when Chef Vahid,are there,so when you got there, ask for Chef Wahid

Great food, home atmosphere.

Food was good! Service was very bad

Tried lamb feast and it was great!

An absolute hidden gem. The best Persian kebab in the region. Generous portions and friendly staff.

Great food, friendly staff

This was a wonderful experience-- the food was so good (the falafel and the eggplant dishes and dolma and pita were amazing) and it was such kind service. Will come again!

The actual restaurant is good. Food quality and quantity is decent for the price. 2 star rating is for the catering part. Super unresponsive owner and team. After multiple calls and requests for someone to get back to me for a quote did not hear back. Clearly not someone who values regular clients. Very disappointed

One of the best food in Washington

My mom and I enjoyed a delicious lunch together here. Great food, quick service, authentic Persian/Mediterranean cuisine! Would highly recommend!

Loved the guy serving. Very curtious and polite. Food was not great but good which is what I expected. Overall a very good experience and I think mostly because of the server.

Oh my goodness. Visiting the area and have to say, the BEST Mediterranean food weve had in North America! We had to Google some items like baghali polo (YUM!) and zereshk polo (DOUBLE YUM!). We loved the hummus, the dolmades, the wraps - we shared, we ate, and we are full - and we have leftovers. And, delivery was very quick on a Friday night. Thank you!

Mediocre Persian food. Bad and slow service. Fast food like vibe. Not sure why this restaurant has 4.5 stars. Unfortunately theres not much competition among Persian restaurants in Seattle area, resulting in mediocrity.

Another great food and experience. But overpriced.

This place was absolutely fantastic, The Soltani Barg (Barg and koobideh) was cooked and seasoned perfectly. I also grabbed an order of the Gyro fries which are an absolute must any time you go!

Amazing food and service.

The Koobideh is so delicious! The meat is flavorful and juicy. I love that their rice is moist too! The tomato also added a nice extra layer of flavor for the rice. Highly recommend!

This place has the best Persian foods in NE! Better than anywhere else! Food quality is wonderful! The portions are large! The food is always warm! The people are very polite and respectful! We feel like home! Try it and you find your dream restaurant! I suggest it for dine in, take out or delivery! Vegetarian options: Mirzaghasemi or kashke bademjoon Parking: Easy to fine in front if the restaurant Kid-friendliness: They have so many high chairs! My son loves their staff and play with them each time we go!

Vegetarian options: Food is amazing Food

Stay away from this place especially if you are black

Filthy bathrooms food was mid and small portions

The food is phenomenal. Its a small family-run spot so service can be spotty (they seem to be under staffed) but if you just want great food, come here.

Their kabobs are really good ,its soft, well cooked. We didnt like rice.

I live in Seattle but was in Kirkland for an appointment and I am always looking for good Mediterranean / Middle Eastern food spots (I grew up in the Middle East) and found this place. Food was awesome!! I live and Ballard and wish there was one closer to me in North Seattle! Shukran!

Always great food and good service. It s labeled as Mediterranean food but they have a lot of Persian dishes that are my favorites.

Good food and service!

The food has always been good every time Ive ordered from this place, I recommend dining in vs takeout as the wait time for picking up food is really long (food isnt ready when Doordash tells you it is). Ive had to sit in the parking lot waiting for my order for 20+ minutes twice! It is a good halal option.

My friend and I came here the other day and Parnia was very helpful and gave us great food recommendations. The food was delicious and the service was fast! Would definitely come here again!

All meats are grilled to perfection Parking: Easy Food : 5/5 |

Fantastic Persian food.

This is my favorite Persian restaurant in the area, the Fesenjun was scrumptious, the koobideh was mediocre and the Zereshk Polo was great! This is a small spot family run business I think, but the service was good. If you wanna tasty Persian food but the small place is not a big deal for you, this is a restaurant youre looking for!

Had a work event, called the day before for 60 people. They totally came through, very nice about it, never made me feel like I inconvenience them with such a large order on short notice but the food was hot and amazing and every loved it! I hate doing things last minute like this but Im so grateful they pulled it off. Thank you!

Food is delicious! We ordered lamb shashlik it tasted great! Try baklava with chai for dessert.

Really nice Persian food

Great food, prepared well. Felafals were crispy and not stodgy, very tasty. Staff are friendly and attentive.

Very good food and excellent service

Great food and awesome costumer service by Farshad. Food was so delicious and barg kabab was tender tasteful. Thank you Food

Great experience at this restaurant! The food was of super high quality, the best Kababs ever! Very friendly staff and environment. Highly recommended and would definitely come back

Great food and great service, we come here a lot from out of town

Best place ever to get your lunch and dessert baklava is the best

Run, dont walk here for hands-down the best grilled lamb chops in all the land! I cant wait to try the other dishes! Dining solo and they halved the rice portion and put a salad on the large platter. Service was perfect and the music playing was jazz. My idea of heaven

Best middle eastern meat I ve tried and I ve tried a lot. Very juicy and flavorful, highly recommend!!

Hands down, the best kabab in WA! We were pleasantly surprised with the quality of food and great service. The kabab barg is juicy and tender and melts in mouth. The chicken kabab was so flavorful. And the best part is fluffy rice. Overall Kings Choice grill mix is highly recommended, affordable and more than enough for 2. Cant wait to go back!

Tasty food

Great quality and price

Simply impeccable food quality. Its one of the very best local mediterranean restaurants.

Hands down, the best kabab in WA!

The beef kebab was well marinated so they were tasty. The lamb shank was tender (you can easily cut the meat with your fork) and the tomato based stew were delicious.

Food is always delicious, traditional Persian food. Lots of spices and freshly made. Persian tea is my fav highly recommend this cute little spot of lunch or dinner with friends or family! We had hummus with pita, koobideh, koobideh with chicken! Parking: Ample of parking!

Great food! One of the better mediterranean restaurants in the area food wise. its very good! It is a small spot, though, and rather basic. They dont serve any alcohol. If they included alcohol it would be an awesome low-key spot to grab a bite!

The food is delicious. But one thing, their menus online prices online needs to be changed. It says $17 for Vaziri, but when I went to pick it up, they put a $28 price in front of me! That is not right.

Great food, friendly service, average atmosphere

This was my second time here, and everything was perfect! Big portion of the food, very delicious, extremely friendly customer service, and very reasonable price! Would recommend it! Thanks to everyone!

Perfect

Favorite restaurant

Delicious food in Washington state, you should try it, believe me

Delicious food, friendly, quick service, wonderful ambience. So happy we found it!