Mediterranean • $$
“I've been in the area over 10 years now and confident I have tried all the different Persian spots in the Puget Sound. This one is the best, not only for the food but the staff are the friendliest and really take care of you. The food across the board is higher quality and more expertly prepared than anywhere else I've seen.“
“Great food. Love the veal tongue sandwich I got. Huge portion.Music is way too loud. Greek salad is a little bit too saucy.Over all good experience. Service is nice. Just wish the environment could be a little more cozy, less fast food like.“
“This is the best food I have ever had here in Seattle area! It's tastes so fresh and homemade, it makes me so happy to eat here every time. It reminds me of mother's homemade meal made with love and passion. The owners are so friendly and kind. The portions are good too! I have fallen in love with this food and restaurant!!“
Persian/Iranian • $$
“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.“
“Dough (yogurt drink) was great and so we're other dishes (friend ordered so don't have the names on me). Quick service. Would recommend substituting any of the rices (polos in the vegetation section) as a side for the meat dishes.“
“The lamb shank and Bakhtiari were absolutely incredible! Every bite was packed with flavor, and the steamed rice was the perfect accompaniment. It was so light and fluffy, it didn't weigh down the meal at all. I highly recommend trying this - you won't regret it!“
“I got the veggie platter and it was really good! The red spicy sauce that came on it was amazing! I asked for a small amount because I didn’t know how spicy it was going to be but it was just right! I’ll definitely ask for more next time :) Very kind service too“
“Mast-O-Khiar is a classic cucumber and mint yogurt dip, offering a cooling contrast to spicier dishes. Its light and refreshing taste makes it a popular choice to accompany various Persian meals, enhancing the overall dining experience. Add a dollop of Mast-O-Khiar to your plate for a perfect balance of flavors.“
“Pizza. A global phenomenon. Loved by many.Absolutely perfected at Aria Food & Bakery in Kirkland, WA? Seems possible.We only ordered a small, plain cheese pizza- it’s the most basic thing and yet… I was shook.We went in casually as we were already right there and thought grabbing some bread would be nice.A divine message reached my brain and had me switch to pizza last minute. Life. Changing.What’s the secret? The bread? The cheese? The sauce I didn’t really detect?It doesn’t matter.All I know is this: I have had pizza in all its variations on every continent except Antarctica and somehow stumbled on THE BEST in my own backyard.The price is steep, yes. I believe $15 for a small.Worth it.Clearly you’re paying for quality.Overall the strip mall is unremarkable, the shop is tiny and basic, the person who helped us was a gem.“
“Came for the happy hour first and dinner after. The food portions were happy hour (Halloumi and falafel) were surprisingly very large. We got a lot more than expected and then moved to the main dinner. The food was incredibly flavorful... The dips are a must. The Muhammarra and the feta labnes were my favorite dips. We also got the spinach lies, dolmas (very good) and the dumplings. We topped it off with a chocolate cake dessert. Mamnoon is right next to the theater district which also makes it convenient to go to shows“
“Food was amazing I love Persian food and the chicken was juicy and cooked perfectly and the rice is good aswell. I got the Chicken fillet kebab and I loved it. Salad was complementary aswell. The saffron icecream was delightful but quite pricey for the amount. Service was the only thing, staff was kind of all up in your business even from a far constantly looking over but also not able to get a hold of? Mix ups with the drinks and the charges was annoying. If I were to come again I would just probably sit far away from the front bar to avoid staff.“
“First time visiting Caspian. The menu was explained to us in detail to help us. We ordered the lamb kabob, beef stew and the eggplant side dish. Our meal came with a salad and flatbread. Service was great and the food was delicious. I really liked the char flavor on the eggplant dip. We also had a baklava for dessert. It had a hint of rose in.“