Great menu options. I have been to a number of Persian restaurants, but this place has a great variety of entrees that I don't remember seeing in other restaurants. My husband has the koobideh combo, which was ground beef tenderloin and ground chicken breast, while I tried the fesenjoon, which was a walnut, pomegranate, chicken stew. It was delicious. I am definitely coming back to try other dishes on the menu. I noticed several to go orders while we ate inside the restaurant. Service was excellent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Koobideh Kebab, Fesenjoon
elias shakour
Traditional upscale Persian food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hamid
I was in the area and noticed this place had some authentic Persian dishes, which really caught my eye. Since I couldn’t find them on DoorDash or Uber Eats, I thought I’d stop by and grab some takeout. Unfortunately, the experience wasn’t the warmest. I didn’t feel very welcomed when I walked in, which made things a bit awkward. The lady who welcomes guests wasn't happy at all that I was there. I ordered the Zereshk Polo, but it turned out a bit dry, both the rice and the chicken, and it didn’t come with any sauce! I really wanted to like this place, but I'm not coming back.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Joseph Mach
Great food, lean meats, light seasoning, and tasty rice make this place the place to go for Persian food.
Jeff Spedding
Me and my six friends had dinner here last night and I was superbly pleased with the food& service. I will be returning for some more of this delicious food very very soon.
We ordered a variety of dishes, including the Filet Kebab (Kebab Barg), Kebab Sultani, Kubideh, and (chicken kebab) Jujeh Kebab. While the Jujeh Kebab was the highlight of our meal—light, healthy, and flavorful—the other dishes were not quite up to our expectations. The filet kebabs were a bit tough and not as tender as we would have liked, and the Kubideh, though still enjoyable, was a little dry. Additionally, we were a bit disappointed with the rice, as it didn’t quite meet the standard we expected from traditional Persian rice. That being said, the overall experience was still pleasant. The staff were incredibly kind and helpful, and the ambience was decent, providing a comfortable atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Koobideh Kebab, Chicken Kabob
Shariq Alavi
Delicious place for lunch or dinner! Veg and Kabob dishes are flavorful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
SMART MONEY
We came from Canada, and by chance we found this place. It was the best choice ever. Delicious food, quick service, kind staff, and overall a really good atmosphere??
We have been frequent diners (via takeout) ever since we’ve moved to the area five years ago. But something changed within the last few months where they have not been as attentive nor the friendly neighborhood restaurant.
We wanted to order Ziba for Father’s Day dinner so I attempted to place a phone order. It went straight to voicemail, which I thought I had the wrong number. When I called again, it went to voicemail again. Since we live in the area, I drove over to place a takeout order.
As soon as I walked in, the owner(?) and I looked at each other but she was socializing with a diner at a table so I was not immediately acknowledged, which is fine and understandable as owners and wait staff often times greet and meet diners. I stood there at the front awkwardly waiting for someone to say hi or acknowledge me for a couple minutes.
Finally, the owner lady asked what she could do for me and I asked if I could do a takeout order. Her first response: “it’s going to be over an hour.” I said, “oh, okay, I tried calling in but your phone number didn’t work.” Her reply: “it works just fine.” Me: “oh, I tried a couple times and I think it went straight to voicemail.” The owner: “yes, I know because we are very busy.” Me: I look around at more than half the restaurant with empty tables. The kicker was that one of the patrons at the table she was socializing at laughed. So at that point I walked out.
It’s unfortunate because we really enjoyed Ziba for years, but this latest interaction was the last for us. Even the time before when we came in when the phone didn’t work, another person promptly took our order with no issue, and thanked us for coming in. This person on the other hand was super rude, and I will no longer spend my hard earned money at this restaurant. We all have choices, and I choose not to dine here ever again.
Absolutely love the food, staff, and ambiance at Ziba Persian Restaurant. It is my favorite koobideh and I am always craving it! Thank you to this sweet family business for your delicious food and amazing service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Reza Moghtaderi
Definitely among the best places to try Persian food in the Bay Area. The service and attention to details is wonderful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Combination Kabob
Pat Knoop
My client brought me here the first time and I've been back several times now. My wife and I really like the food and the service was good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Kebab
Sebastian Safari
Great Persian food! Reminds me of home.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Koobideh Kebab, Barg Kabob
Hamid Khatibi
Ordered Barg. It came 45min later while no one else had entered recently. I asked for medium and ur was over done.
Great menu options. I have been to a number of Persian restaurants, but this place has a great variety of entrees that I don't remember seeing in other restaurants. My husband has the koobideh combo, which was ground beef tenderloin and ground chicken breast, while I tried the fesenjoon, which was a walnut, pomegranate, chicken stew. It was delicious. I am definitely coming back to try other dishes on the menu. I noticed several to go orders while we ate inside the restaurant. Service was excellent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Koobideh Kebab, Fesenjoon
Traditional upscale Persian food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I was in the area and noticed this place had some authentic Persian dishes, which really caught my eye. Since I couldn’t find them on DoorDash or Uber Eats, I thought I’d stop by and grab some takeout.
Unfortunately, the experience wasn’t the warmest. I didn’t feel very welcomed when I walked in, which made things a bit awkward. The lady who welcomes guests wasn't happy at all that I was there.
I ordered the Zereshk Polo, but it turned out a bit dry, both the rice and the chicken, and it didn’t come with any sauce!
I really wanted to like this place, but I'm not coming back.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Great food, lean meats, light seasoning, and tasty rice make this place the place to go for Persian food.
Me and my six friends had dinner here last night and I was superbly pleased with the food& service. I will be returning for some more of this delicious food very very soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Koobideh Kebab, Lamb Chops, Chicken Kebab
Persian food is delicious
We ordered a variety of dishes, including the Filet Kebab (Kebab Barg), Kebab Sultani, Kubideh, and (chicken kebab) Jujeh Kebab. While the Jujeh Kebab was the highlight of our meal—light, healthy, and flavorful—the other dishes were not quite up to our expectations. The filet kebabs were a bit tough and not as tender as we would have liked, and the Kubideh, though still enjoyable, was a little dry.
Additionally, we were a bit disappointed with the rice, as it didn’t quite meet the standard we expected from traditional Persian rice. That being said, the overall experience was still pleasant. The staff were incredibly kind and helpful, and the ambience was decent, providing a comfortable atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Koobideh Kebab, Chicken Kabob
Delicious place for lunch or dinner! Veg and Kabob dishes are flavorful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
We came from Canada, and by chance we found this place. It was the best choice ever. Delicious food, quick service, kind staff, and overall a really good atmosphere??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Koobideh Kebab, Chicken Koobideh
We have been frequent diners (via takeout) ever since we’ve moved to the area five years ago. But something changed within the last few months where they have not been as attentive nor the friendly neighborhood restaurant.
We wanted to order Ziba for Father’s Day dinner so I attempted to place a phone order. It went straight to voicemail, which I thought I had the wrong number. When I called again, it went to voicemail again. Since we live in the area, I drove over to place a takeout order.
As soon as I walked in, the owner(?) and I looked at each other but she was socializing with a diner at a table so I was not immediately acknowledged, which is fine and understandable as owners and wait staff often times greet and meet diners. I stood there at the front awkwardly waiting for someone to say hi or acknowledge me for a couple minutes.
Finally, the owner lady asked what she could do for me and I asked if I could do a takeout order. Her first response: “it’s going to be over an hour.” I said, “oh, okay, I tried calling in but your phone number didn’t work.” Her reply: “it works just fine.” Me: “oh, I tried a couple times and I think it went straight to voicemail.” The owner: “yes, I know because we are very busy.” Me: I look around at more than half the restaurant with empty tables. The kicker was that one of the patrons at the table she was socializing at laughed. So at that point I walked out.
It’s unfortunate because we really enjoyed Ziba for years, but this latest interaction was the last for us. Even the time before when we came in when the phone didn’t work, another person promptly took our order with no issue, and thanked us for coming in. This person on the other hand was super rude, and I will no longer spend my hard earned money at this restaurant. We all have choices, and I choose not to dine here ever again.
Food: 4
Service: 1
Restaurantji Recommends
Absolutely love the food, staff, and ambiance at Ziba Persian Restaurant. It is my favorite koobideh and I am always craving it! Thank you to this sweet family business for your delicious food and amazing service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Definitely among the best places to try Persian food in the Bay Area. The service and attention to details is wonderful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Combination Kabob
My client brought me here the first time and I've been back several times now. My wife and I really like the food and the service was good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Kebab
Great Persian food! Reminds me of home.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Koobideh Kebab, Barg Kabob
Ordered Barg. It came 45min later while no one else had entered recently. I asked for medium and ur was over done.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 1
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