Darband Restaurant in North York

This one is by far one of the best Persian restaurants in Toronto. It may not be on Yonge street, but for sure it worth to visit if you are in the city. The foods are from heaven and the sercice is top notch.

I had an amazing experience at this restaurant! The food quality was exceptional, and every dish had a unique and memorable flavor. The staff were incredibly professional and friendly, and the restaurant environment was clean and welcoming. I highly recommend trying this place you definitely won t regret it!

I cant wait to get a chance and drive there for long to try their amazing food again, everything is great, food, service atmosphere, even though their seats are limited but the staff are welcoming and it worth to wait Vegetarian options: There are good options Kid-friendliness: They have high chair but it is not a place for kids to run around Wheelchair accessibility: A bit difficult to access but they would assist

Me and my wife go there every week. We love it, and Aria is the best.

Hello, the food in this restaurant is generally bad, but I dont like the rice they use at all, because Indian rice is used with a lot of bad smell, I hope they use at least a better rice that has no smell.

Beautiful atmosphere and friendly service, but the food is below average and overpriced. Great for the ambiance, but not worth it for the dining experience.

Great as always, ordered a pickup and the food was great

True taste of Persian food. Lovely staff.

It was great the food was amazing and delicious

Order: Zereshk Polo Morgh Soltani Kebab Shirazi Salad Total: $65+tip Friday night at 6:30pm On a another night has the koobeedeh and Tarigh Lamb Shank, delicious! Halal - confirmed over the phone before arrival. You know a place is good when their own people are eating there. Dinner was delicious and just a clean flavor of the meat, and OMG butter on rice! For two people, this was more than enough. They give a lot of rice. Thankfully, it made sense to take it home and use the sauce from the Zereshk to prevent waste. Parking: It is very tight for parking but there is more parking in the back.

Top notch atmosphere, so is the food quality!

Loved the food, service, and atmosphere. Well-done Darband team, I will definitely come back.

Darband Restaurant offers authentic Persian cuisine with outstanding flavors and generous portions. The kebabs are tender, the saffron rice is aromatic, and every dish is expertly prepared. The staff is warm, attentive, and makes you feel right at home. If you re looking for delicious food and great service, Darband is a must-visit.

There is no option to choose any part of meal (kale & pache)

Perfect food and super friendly staff highly recommend!!!

The food is really good. Lile home cooked. I love the gheime bademjoon.

We went for a friend s birthday and the staff were EXCELLENT! The food is great and the portions were large! 10/10

Darband Restaurant is hands down one of the best places for Persian food! Everything tastes so fresh and flavorful, just like a meal you d have back home. The kebabs are juicy and perfectly cooked.

As someone who s picky about koobideh, I was pleasantly surprised by Darband. Many places tend to make it dry, but Darband s koobideh is perfectly juicy, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. Their tahdig is also a standout crispy, golden, and delicious, just how it should be! The freshness of the food is evident in every bite, and the attention to detail in the flavors really sets this place apart. To top it all off, the customer service is exceptional friendly, attentive, and warm, making the whole dining experience feel special. If you re looking for authentic Persian cuisine that hits all the right notes, Darband is the place to go! Highly recommend!

We were there for dinner but unfortunately leaving with bad experience the rice and Tahchin for all dishes we ordered was cold doesn t taste good because the rice was cold! A good restaurant shouldn t be like that the quality of the food it s very important for customers

I got delivery from them, though the distance was remarkable but the packaging was really good and the food was still hot. Generous portions, the taste was great, however I preferred it having a bit more flavour especially salted. Still, it was an enjoyable experience

The Halim was good, but not delicious enough for me to try again. It just wasn t to MY taste.

This restaurant serves quality Persian dishes with authentic flavors. The Baghali Polo with Lamb Shank and Koobideh were both tasty. There s free parking behind the restaurant, though it can get crowded on weekends. Takeout prices on Uber Eats are higher than ordering directly, so keep that in mind. A solid option for Persian cuisine.

I was here a few days ago, the environment was good and the staff were very polite and frienly

Didn t get to try the food because they turned me away 20 plus minutes before closing. On a work trip, I was craving Kababs, entered the premises 20 minutes before closing and was rudely told by the lady it s closed and that the last order was at 9:30 pm even though they are open until 10 pm. Why not state that on your website. The open sign was on and no indication on their website. I personally Will not recommend this place based on their service levels.

The Koobideh Kebab was amazing here! The staff were also super helpful. Food

Good persian food. Recommended Food

Vaziri + Zeytoon Parvarde was great but Gradan not so much(tasted like Kale Pache), Bademjoon kabab was not the best either. Not coming back but staff were very friendly and polite.

Amazing food, came back. And Excellent service from Buse

Be careful if you are choosing this restaurant! I ordered mahicheh homayouni from darband restaurant through Uber eats and I got food poisoned! It was very disappointing that although it s so expensive but it didn t have a good quality. I was not feeling good 2 days after eating this. Don t waste your money and don t put your health at risk.

I ve visited this place a few times now, and it s been a solid experience each time. The first time, I tried their Halim it was tasty, though it didn t feel super fresh. Since then, I ve had a chance to try various main dishes like kababs and stews, and they were all great. The staff here are very friendly and polite, and the service is good. The atmosphere is fine nothing standout about the decor, but it s comfortable enough. Finding a parking spot can be a bit tricky during lunch or dinner time, as the restaurant shares a few spaces with neighboring businesses. What really sets this place apart is the variety of Persian dishes, including traditional ones that are hard to find elsewhere. I ve even brought non-Persian friends along, and they all loved the taste and quality of the food. I ll definitely be back and would recommend it to anyone wanting authentic Persian cuisine! Vegetarian options: Kashke bademjan is highly recommended Parking: Finding a parking spot can be a bit tricky during lunch or dinner time, as the restaurant shares a few spaces with neighbor businesses.

One of the best Iranian restaurants in Toronto. A must try Kaleh pache!

One of the tastiest foods I have eaten from Persian restaurants. You GOTTA try

Excellent quality and authentic Persian food. Reasonable price and friendly staff. The place it is a bit small, so plan to wait for a table for 10 to 15 minutes during busy times. Whatever we have ordered so far such as Soltani, koobideh, Mahiche, Halim, ...has been fantastic.

Very delicious persian kebabs and good quality food... the staff are kind and very polite

Unfortunately, the service of Darband restaurant this year is not good at all. We bought a head and a tongue yesterday, and when we were ready to serve it at home, we realized that it was incomplete than a complete head... it lacked a brain and an eye, and one tongue was missing from the other four languages.

It was one of the best mahicheh i had . Great food , portions were big and delicious .

Great Persian food but very disorganized. They need to expand their space to respond to all customers

We had very good experiences there .the tase of foods was wonderful.every kind of foods were delicious.thank you

The quality was amazing! Faranak made our night.

I am really sorry to say this. I ordered kobideh last night and I couldnt sleep until the morning because I was sick. I can say that this was the worst kobideh I have ever had in Toronto.

Nice restaurant

Great food

Best persian restaurant in town

Good place over all. I always order bark. It is a higher end kebab on their menu, but you get what you pay here. If you tip good (15%), you will get excellent service. Satayesh served us. So sweet and nice.

It can be better and a little cheaper The kebab should be well cooked but not dry. Food

I used to love the lambs tongue and koobideh from this restaurant. Unfortunately, the last time I ordered, the packaging was poor, and the food quality was really disappointing. It actually caused some digestive discomfort. I was previously very satisfied with this restaurant, but the last two experiences have shown a significant drop in quality

The dishes look good , but they have no taste. Only those who haven t had good food before might consider the food at this restaurant to be good.

Affordable, generous portions.

The best persian food quality, excellent service, super polite servers, perfect management and reasonable price!! 100% recommended!

Excellent copy

Excellent food generous serving nice entertainment very reasonable prices friendly staff.

Always top notch food and service, always the same level never changed , highly recommended.

Great food and service as always, same level never changed.

The food is amazing! But the sitting area is too small, and wait times are pretty long. It worth the wait, though!

Always great quality food, though occasionally some owner/staff may have a cold or unappealing attitude

Nice place and delicious foods.

I have had Halim twice before. However, the last time I ordered Halim for takeout, one of the two servings was sour and not edible at all.

The food was excellent as always. I also recommend trying their Haleem; it s truly delicious!

Great and delicious food . Outstanding service just wish the place was a bit bigger. Still ok

Very good quality of food, clean environment and reasonable prices

No spot to sit whilst waiting for takeout. Food is good though.

The best in Toronto. They never drop the quality and quantity. Great and nice people running the place. Thank you.

I have been a regular here for many years now. Good food, great service best staff! Thank you for making such a great experience for us

I ve visited this place twice and each time was a delightful experience. The food is amazing, and the staff are friendly. Whether its your first time trying Persian dishes or not, I highly recommend this place.

The food was excellent, and the portions were generous.

The food is great. You might need to wait for the service, but the food is tasty. I recommend Gardan Homayouni which is the Royal Lamb Neck. Food : 5/5

The service was really bad and the cashier was really rude they told us to get out of our table and sit somewhere else

They are really racist

Best Persian food in town, great quality, good prices

Finally, I found a place that serves authentic Iranian food. The kebabs are jucy and delicious. Try the kabas with zereshk palow. the quantity is enough. But be prepared to spend some money, its an expensive restaurant. Costed us $80 for 2 meals and 1 skewer for 2 people, and thats excluding tea and dessert. Parking: Its a bit hard to find parking in the rush hours cuz its a busy plaza. Also, getting out is also somewhat a hustle coz its right at an intersection. Kid-friendliness: The staff are welcoming and nice.

Great food and amazing service

The portions are very bug so I usually share. The homayouni is amazing!!!

Very convenient location to meet friends & family members to enjoy tasty Iranian food at cosy comfortable place. Request for more options for breakfast menu as its very limited now to few items. Prices are very reasonable. Staff very friendly & respond to customers requirements with smiling faces

Food is always out of this world the staff is always helpful and friendly.

This food is DELICIOUS!!!! It made my taste buds dance because it was music to my mouth. Yummy! I had the shank steak it took me to a place where I wanted to bask in the moment. If you get a taste for these get there soon!!! Tell Siyavash I said hello! He gives excellent service

We come to Darband twice a month - enough said! Excellent food, service, and value.

Exceptional quality and a warm, welcoming atmosphere.

Darband is always on the to-go list!

Highly recommended, delicious kebab

My cousin was on a business trip from the US and staying at the hotel across the street, so we decided to meet up for lunch nearby and chose Darband. The place was nice, clean and spacious. A couple sitting next to us overheard us trying to decide what to order and heard we weren t familiar with Persian dishes. They were eating the Kaleh, and said it s a very traditional dish, which was goat head parts, they highly recommend it and we were feeling adventurous. We ordered that, and their lamb shanks with rice. The food was delicious, plated nicely and well portioned. I can t wait to come back here with my wife. I highly recommend for a great food adventure meal.

They have wonderful quality nice atmosphere very good customer service I had very good

Everything was perfect! Food, vibe, service and price. Highly highly recommend this place.

Everything was good, except the toilet; It didnt have a shilang (hose) in the bathroom.

I ordered takeout, and the quality was excellent. Everything was fresh and well-prepared, making it a satisfying experience. Will definitely order again!

I loved the food, and so did all my friends accompanying me.

We ordered kaleh pache the night before and we were satisfied with it.

Delicious food. Barg and chicken breasts were delicious and cooked just right. Koobideh was delicious, moist and tender. The garlic yogurt was very good. I wonder if Canadian yogurt is better than American because of their milk?! Their yogurt drinks are delicious too. The service is good with pleasant waiters and waitresses. The bathrooms are clean as well. We all enjoyed the food in this restaurant very much. I think this is the best Persian restaurant in all of Tronto. I highly recommend it. Oooohhh! And dont forget the tea and sugar crystals after your meal! Delicious!

Food is delicious and their service is great.

Best ever! Happy with the food and the service. An update after about a year: Darband is the Best Persian Restaurant in North America. I ve tried Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Vancouver, and Toronto, you guys ROCK! Well-Done! Way To Go!

Haleem was very tasteless and very expensive, the usual kabab down at Richmond Hill Catering It is not recommended

I like this place and ordering from there many times. They are polite, customer service is really good and the food is tasty. I ve been ordering from them for years : ) I recommend this place : )

This place is definitely under staffed with médiocre food quality. The only good thing about Darbar is their servers. It pained me to see how busy they were. I don t imagine that it was a fair work place.

This is one of the best Iranian restaurants in Toronto, and I totally recommend it. They ve got great Persian food, especially their Baghali Polo Gardan, which is fantastic. The portions are good for the price, and the staff are polite and attentive. Even though it s a small spot, they do a great job with service, and there s parking too.

Very nice place, always fresh, stable, and friendly staff. The prices are reasonable, I highly recommend this place.

Good food

They have hands down the best kobedeh kabab in all of gta. For kobedeh fans thats a big statement but 100% true. Their kashk bademgon, dizi, must musir, and of course kaleh is exceptional. Once only known for kaleh only, I now go for everything! New ownership has really turned the menu around. They will defintely need to expand and grow as seating is becoming an issue.

Ordered take out, everything was fresh and delicious & pick up was easy & efficient.

The food was delicious and the service was excellent. Our servers, a young lady and a young gentleman, were polite and presented themselves professionally. However, it would have been more convenient to have tissue boxes on the table, so I wouldn t need to ask for extra tissue. Additionally, serving the appetizers in disposable plastic containers seemed inconsistent with the atmosphere of dining inside the restaurant.

Well priced and delicious

We enjoyed our time in Darband restaurant. The food was delicious. The service and also the prices were good as well.

Authentic Persian food. The portions are super large , the food was delicious and the staff was so friendly .

Darband Restaurant offers an authentic Persian dining experience that stands out for its delicious food and reasonable prices. The quality of the dishes, from the perfectly seasoned kebabs to the flavorful stews, reflects the richness of Persian cuisine. The portions are generous, making it a great value compared to other restaurants in the U.S. The ambiance is warm and inviting, with friendly service that enhances the overall experience. Whether youre a fan of Persian food or new to it, Darband Restaurant is definitely worth a visit.

The host was dismissive. Terrible service

Great experience as usual at Darband Restaurant. Everything was great, from our server who Amir made sure we had a delightful experience by being very attentive and welcoming towards our table, as well as the great food that never disappoints here. Will definitely be returning again and again!

Very nice restaurant, always a treat coming here! The food is so good and flavourful! The service is great too! Highly recommended!

Heavenly food

Ive been coming here for years. The food quality remained excellent. Very attentive and friendly service, clean, neat and beautiful atmosphere. I wish them more and more success as they well deserve it. Ill recommend to everyone I know and will keep coming back. Bravo to the management of this restaurant and well done to the amazing chef and staff.

Amazing food! Very nice customer service by Anmol

We got them to cater for our party and everything was as usual the best. They catered food which was not on the menu as per our request. Thanks to the Darband team for such great service. Food

The staff is cordial and on time. Busy spot. The food is above average but the quality has been declining but comparatively reasonably priced. The best in the lower York and Scarborough zone.

The best Persian food. Lamb and rice is amazing!

Heres a suggestion for your Google review: Ive never regretted visiting Darband! Every time I come here, the food is consistently delicious and satisfying. Last time, I tried the Haleem, and it was absolutely perfect. The staff is always welcoming, and the overall experience is great. Highly recommend for authentic Persian cuisine!

Perfect food quality- welcoming staff

One of the best Persian Restaurants .

Good food, excellent staff, clean place, the only bad thing about this restaurant is the air quality. There was a very heavy smoke inside the restaurant when i stopped by to pick my order, this restaurant needs better hoods/fans to get the smoke out.

It is a pleasure to come to Darband always, Enjoy the food, service.The owner always friendly and accommodating us! Highly recommend! Mersi!see you soon again! Food : 5/5 |

Kid-friendliness: It is a very good invirment for kids Food

The food was great as always. Waiter was very kind and never rushed us, even tho the restaurant was busy. We had Kabab and Baghali Polo ba Gardan which was very delicious.

Excellent food tastes like home cooking. And nice quick service. Every time I go to Toronto I have to stop at Darband to taste real Persian cuisine. Recommended dishes

Really amazing Halimi! Thanks. This is helium If you are looking for Haleem this is the place. I have tried Haleem from almost every single Persian restaurant in the US and Canada. This is by far way better than any Haleem I have ever had in North America. AUTHENTIC IRANIAN HALEEM

I love this place

Update: We always had ordered for takeout, but this time we decided to dine-in. We arrived around 8pm and all the tables were full, so we waited for 10 minutes for a table to become available. They have about 6-7 tables inside the restaurant, so depending on the time of the day, they can be at capacity. We ordered garden salad and Zeitoon Parvardeh for appetizer and Barg Kebab , Vaziri Kebab , Sultani Kebab and Baghali Polo Gardan . BBQ s meats were fresh and perfectly marinated. The service was okay, but since they receive so many orders for takeout, that s their main focus. One of the best Persian cuisine in Toronto. We ordered for delivery and it was properly packed. My favorite was best Barg Kebab; it is definitely one of the best Barg Kebab in Toronto. marinated with right amount of spice and well-cooked. My second favorite was Chicken Kebab (Jooje Kebab). Great combination of spices and fresh ingredient. Koobideh tasted great, too. The meat was fresh and didnt smell bad. The only opportunity for improvement would be the rice; Better rice quality could be used to obtain better taste.

The food was cold.

The best Persian food in Toronto I can say. I different foods in there and all was tasty. Good portion is so much that we usually share. They are so friendly and hospitable. I recommend this place.

The best Persian restaurant in Toronto, the food is so delicious and portions are so much that we usually share. The staff are so polite and friendly. I recommend the restaurant

Amazing food and inexpensive. Service - top class.

Vegetarian options: Bademjoon kabab! Food

Kebab koobideh quality was so low! it was full of onion instead of ground meat! Gheimeh was also so bad, it was like canned gheimeh, it doesn t have even fresh fries, totally I didn t like and don t recommend it at all. Food

Good portion, quality and look Theyre so busy and need more space. Vegetarian options: Kashke bademjoon, ash Food : 5/5 |

I recently dined at Darband Restaurant and found the experience generally enjoyable. The ambiance and service were quite good, contributing to a pleasant atmosphere. However, I was disappointed to learn that reservations arent accepted, resulting in a wait time of at least 30 minutes, which was inconvenient. Additionally, while the food was decent, it didn t quite offer the value expected for the price. Overall, the visit was satisfactory, but improvements in both reservation policy and food quality relative to cost would enhance the experience. Parking: During rush hours, it is very hard to find a parking spot.

I firmly believe that this place is one of the best Persian restaurants in Toronto; their food not only is delicious and has a generous portion but also has a fair and reasonable price. Everyone is very nice and friendly and offer a very good service. My only advice is a bit more care and attention to their washrooms overall look and feel but that doesn t take away anything from their 5 stars.

So delicious and lovely!

Everything was amazing accept the manager Ghazal khanom was rude and she was trying to fit 10 people in a table of six and there was empty tables in the restaurant.

Very authentic Persian taste I ever experienced.so delicious. Updated: Today, we tried shireen palao with lamb neck and dezi.fantastic. Food

Love the food.Thank you so much.

The best Persian food with good price

We have ordered from this restaurant in the past, but unfortunately, our experience today was unsatisfactory. Despite clearly requesting that our meal be cooked well done, it was served undercooked. When we reached out to the restaurant to address this issue, we received several excuses, including one related to the onions used in the dish. This explanation did not clarify how the meat was undercooked. Given this experience, we have decided not to place any further orders with them.

I recently called to make a reservation, and unfortunately, the staff member who answered was quite rude. The customer service I experienced was far below expectations. I hope this can be addressed to improve future interactions.

Like always..

Very good portion of food that is good for at least two individuals. The price may seem not cheap, but considering the portion very economical. Also very delicious! Tried the muscle and fava bean rice (baghali polo mahiche). Great experience. Update: Tested the food after years and still surprisingly good! Dietary restrictions: Halal.

They made our driver wait 60 min after placing an order on doordash and then cancelled our order due to technical difficulties. almost 90 minutes wasted waiting on them. Avoid at all costs specially as takeout.

Best Iranian food in the city hands down. Been going there for over 10 years. Never disappoints.

Capable management, friendly and polite staff, fast handling and first-class food with excellent cooking distinguish Darband Hall from other Iranian restaurants in Toronto. I have tried their dishes often and strongly recommend them to friends

Ive ordered Koobideh which comes with two grilled skewers of seasoned ground beef! It doesnt disappoint! I love how fresh and moist it is. There are onions inside and as a result I find it doesnt get dry easily! This is my favourite!

Its a Persian restaurant with a Persian menu. They have a famous and delicious food for lunch and dinner. They could have a better quality for their food, but beside that their prices is reasonable compared to other places.

The quality of breakfast (kale pacheh )and dinner was very low, but Halim was good. It was not like this before!!!

I placed an order for lunch over the phone today. The person who took my order was nice and professional. When I went to the restaurant to pick up my order, I was warmly welcomed by the lady handling orders and the gentleman who I believe took my order. I paid $90.00 in cash, which was $2.00 short of the total $92.00. The gentleman said it was fine, but another lady, who I think was the manager or owner, ask me to pay the remaining $2.00 using my debit card. I was surprised and felt like it was unnecessary. It seemed like a display of power or an attempt to come across as smart or in business. I had gone there to try their food and organize our Christmas party at work to include Iranian dishes alongside dishes from other countries. I followed her instructions and felt bad about being treated poorly. To me, this was more about a lack of leadership and management skills. The lady completely disregarded her colleagues decision and did not show respect for it in front of the customer. More importantly, she did not display the generosity and respect for the customer that is a part of Iranian culture. It was my first and last time going there. She gained $2.0, but she lost much more than that, including her reputation, at least for me. I wonder if she would have behaved the same way if I were Canadian. I doubt it.

Excellent food and excellent service . By far the best Iranian restaurant in Toronto!

We came at 9:30pm on Sunday night and ordered the chicken legs on rice, along with gormeh sabzi, both were very good, with a mountain of rice. I suggest coming earlier in the day beause they ran out of Koobideh kebab and the fried eggplant with pomegranate syrup, which were the dishes we wanted to try the most. They suggested we come on the week days in order to not face any food shortages of the most popular dishes. All the food we ordered was delicious and the restaurant was filled with diners, obviously well-loved by them. Vegetarian options: a couple but mostly a meat place.

I ordered koobideh for lunch but I definitely say that it was the worst koobideh I have ever had. Honestly, I cannot eat. I never come back to this restaurant. I recommend not to waste money. After hearing so many praises about this famous restaurant, I really didnt expect such food, I came all the way to eat good food. It was really awful, it was definitely soybeans or something else that had been pounded by its color.

Great food, very good service and reasonable price.

Great food,great service and very good price

I recently visited this restaurant and was disappointed by the lack of customer service.