QUEEN OF PERSIA Restaurant

Current 4.4 stars is an unfair rating for this amazing Persian restaurant. The flavors are authentically Persian, the portions are generous, and the staff are warm and welcoming. The decor beautifully reflects Persian culture, and the place is impeccably clean. Highly recommend!

December 30, 2024 on Google

Not the best taste. Its not extraordinary. They used Cardamom in a few dishes we ordered. I dont like it at all. Worth a try not a place to go back. Expensive for the taste. For example, look at the chicken pieces, they are not fried, also there is no salt or pepper on it, it was like a dish you eat in hospital.

December 26, 2024 on Google

Small restaurant; somewhat tight. Ambiance was quite good but the decor was all hodge-podge, nothing genuinely Persian. Lots of trinkets and artwork thrown together without much thought. Service - very good; except the waitress forgot to bring one side dish. When asked at the end the waitress said it was not ready. Food: The menu claims to represent cuisines from different parts of Iran. Almost all dishes had generous sprinkling of pomegranates seeds. It’s supposedly halal food, but as another reviewer has stated food at a restaurant serving alcohol is not considered halal. Generally the food was great & delicious and portions were generous but probably not to the standards of a discerning palate. We were eating family style so each can savour all the dishes we had ordered. Fesenjan was ok, a bit too soury for my taste. The salads were great but there wasn’t much of Persia in it. Chicken kebab excellent and beef kebab were very good but probably not gourmet standard. All dishes were presented very nicely, quite colourful and served in metal (copper and tin) serving plates and bowls with metal serving spoons. All made to seem ancient and antique but all pastiche. Went out to get something from the car and was locked out of the restaurant. Knocked for some time and stood there in frigid Toronto weather before caught the eye of a waitress from the window. Overall quite a descent restaurant but I would not go out of my way to eat here.

December 23, 2024 on Google

I've been to this restaurant five or six times, and while I can't deny that they make the best Persian food in town, the staff's behavior always makes me uncomfortable. As an Iranian influencer, they repeatedly ask me to post about their business for free. They've even tracked me down on Instagram to DM me, which feels unprofessional and borderline harassing—especially since they don't even offer a free drink or anything in return. Their persistence has made the dining experience awkward, and I no longer feel comfortable going there in person. I now stick to ordering their food for takeout, which is a shame because I genuinely enjoy the food. I wish they would act more professionally; it would make a world of difference for customers like me.

December 21, 2024 on Google

Cozy place with great service and absolutely delicious food. I really enjoyed the lamb kebabs. The rice was cooked to perfection and the meal came with a delicious cabbage slaw type side as well. We had their house Shiraz wine by the glass - recommend with the meat. It paired nicely. We also had tea to wrap up our night. It was so good, served so nicely and their pistachio desserts are delicious! Will definitely be coming back and making this my go to Persian food place. The server was so kind and you can tell they pour a lot of love into this place and caring for guests. Thank you for such a lovely evening!

October 14, 2024 on Google

This is easily one of the best Iranian restaurants in Toronto! The appetizers are absolutely delicious, and the service is outstanding—so friendly and welcoming. If you’re looking for authentic Persian food with a warm atmosphere, I highly recommend this place. A must-try!

September 27, 2024 on Google

I barely give less than 5 stars. However, it's very difficult to give anything more than 3 and here is why. The menu is priced at a premium level, and the quality of the service and food is much less than that. The seats are extremely uncomfortable for a restaurant sitting, I'm very young and fit and had issues sitting down. Took a very decent time to get someone to help us. The bread that came with the yogurt was at least a couple of days old. The dish was very basic, with minimal salad and dressing on it. The kebab and chicken were delicious, and that's the only reason why I'm giving 3 stars.

September 2, 2024 on Google

Food wasn't anything to rant and rave about and for the price of $28 a plate, you don't want to waste any of it. A friend found the rice to not be fresh. The plating was pretty. The location itself is nice and nearby st Clair subway station or take the bus to Christie. We ordered 2 non-alcoholic drinks. One was pomegranate that my guest ordered and I had the honey and apple cider. Neither of us finished our drinks as they weren't tasty. I tried to see if mine would grow on me, it didn't, and halfway through I asked if I could swap it for a 7up or a soda. I assumed that wouldn't be an issue as soda is less than the cost of our drinks that were $8.50 a piece, one of the waitresses smirked and said "you're saying something now after having it for 30 minutes, we can add the soda to your bill" I said no it's fine, she said are you sure I said "yup, no thanks". The drink didn't taste of apple cider, what I tasted was lots of honey, cucumber and mint. I was open to coming back and trying a different drink and different dish, but that encounter turned me off. I never said I wanted a refund, just some flexibility. The restaurant has unique design and decor.

August 11, 2024 on Google