Iranian Restaurants near Berkeley, CA

“Great Persian Cuisine in Downtown Walnut Creek!
We are so happy to have discovered this new Persian restaurant in downtown Walnut Creek. The food is truly amazing – delicious, fresh, and consistently impressive.

The owner's dedication to ensuring every guest has a wonderful experience is evident. He is always present, attending to every table, and making sure everyone leaves happy.

The prices are reasonable, and the quality of the ingredients is outstanding. The only drawback is that they don't take reservations, so be prepared for a first-come, first-served experience.

Despite this, we've returned several times and can't wait to go back. If you're a foodie looking for authentic, mouth-watering Persian cuisine, look no further!“

“On June 22, 2025, it was the day my mother passed. My daughter and I had my aunt's and my cousin's support at the hospital. Later that evening after we left the hospital, my cousin wanted us to join him and my aunt for dinner and we headed to Alborz in Berkeley. Fantastic Kebab place. Dinner was delicious. I ordered the Koobideh, which comes with 2 skewers of kebab, rice, and a tomatoe. My daughter ordered the Sultani, which comes with one meat skewer and one chicken skewer, also with rice and a tomatoe. I have taken some photos for you to see how beautiful the platters are. Service was awesome as usual. My daughter and I have dined at Alborz before and we have never been disappointed. There is also music playing while dining.“

“Movida is a must-visit! The drinks are fresh and flavorful, and the menu is an exciting fusion of Persian and Mexican cuisine that works perfectly. Every dish we tried was bursting with flavor and beautifully presented. The space has such a cool, vibrant vibe, and the staff make you feel genuinely welcomed. An unforgettable dining experience—we’ll definitely be back for more!“

“I have eaten here every day for the last 5 days, twice today - something I have never done anywhere else in my life, and I'm almost 73. The food is delicious and nourishing, and the owner and the people who work here are warm and delightful.“

“I made a reservation for 1:15 and we didn't get sat until 1:30 - we placed a food order we got the appetizer but they had brought out bits of each order and then the waitress tried to convince us to get something since they were out of steak not to mention we were already there for almost two hours !“

“Stuff member was so nice.the food was delicious 😋“