The area around La Cresenta and Glendale have a lot to offer as far as Mediterranean food goes so we selected a place that has 4.5 stars figuring that should be exceptional. Unfortunately that logic did not play out. Aiden's Grill is not a bad place it's just not up to the ratings. First off it is small, 3 or 4 tables small and it does a lot of takeout business. The upshot is you are likely not to find a table if you go in for a sit down meal and you might have to wait a while to get your food if there are a lot of takeout orders in front of you. We stopped in for lunch and were lucky to grab the last table. People that came in behind us had to stand around and wait for someone to finish. When I paid for our order of two Chicken Kabob Wraps, one with Fries and one with Salad the Counter person said there would be a 25 minute wait. Ouch! That's a long time for a Wrap sandwich. Luckily it came out in about 12 minutes. The wraps were $14 each. The picture on the wall lent us believe it came with a Salad or Fries but no, those are each a $1.25 extra. The wraps were stuffed with a lot of lettuce, I assume to make them look bigger but the result is that's about all you taste. Persian food isn't dull as a rule however all that lettuce proved that Wrap to be an exception. Maybe the high ratings are based on some of the other selections but I can't speak to those. The result is that at $15.25/person for a lunch Aiden's Grill is only Meh but something better than Bleh. read more

The food speaks for itself, great Kabob and always consistent. It's mainly a take out spot. I recommend calling in you order ahead of time or ordering online. It's all good everything on the menu ever the stuff in the case. read more

This place is sooo good. Our 4th time ordering. The meat is very tender with great flavor. Anyone looking to try a babob place this your spot. Nice to have a local go to spot that is actually good. We ordered chicken soltani and beef soltani which is a combination of a ground beef lule kabob paired with cooked or beef Shish kabob skewers. We also go a few side dishes. The jalapeño yogurt is a must. the salad okivieh was also delicious. read more

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Let's start by saying we're not locals, we're from Northern California. I'd heard about this place from a friend a few years back and had it noted, along with other recommendations. We decided to give it a try, and wow, it was an amazing experience! The food was out of this world - absolutely delicious! Aiden is a quiet gentleman with immense professionalism and was very helpful. The place was spotless! We can't wait to return from NorCal to SoCal to pay him another visit. We loved chatting with him and enjoyed his food immensely. Highly recommended - this is a must-try place! You won't be disappointed and will definitely come back again and again read more

This is my favorite kebab place in La Crescenta...meat is so juicy and seasoning is right

Authentic and flavorful. Don't let this humble looking store front fool you - they are cooking up some serious eats inside. Highly recommend the chicken koobideh, it might be the best in the city, flavorful and moist. read more

Quality food in La crescenta! Finally a place that is reliable and affordable. We love the food here and order it often!

The foid here used to be tasty but unfortunately not anymore. Too much salt and overpriced menu are the keys for me to avoid this place. The nearby restaurants are much better now. read more

Their food is absolutely delicious but it is tiny, so I recommend take-out The lentils are a little firmer than I am us d to but that it great for leftovers. read more

The best Mediterranean food on this side of town. Chicken and rice to die for. Juicy steak and kabob. Salads are amazing. Can't go wrong with AG. We get food from here weekly. read more

Always fresh and delicious variety of kebabs. It's my go to local place to bring home. Delicious Ghorme sabzi. Yogurt dips are great. I wish they had more variety, but I'll take what I can get. Service always good. I recommend to try if Raffis is too far. Good substitute . read more

Ordered takeout from Aiden's grill. Friendly service and food was ready when promised but not sure this place deserves the rating that it has. The lule and chicken kabobs were just ok. The salad and ikra were both on the bland side. read more

Absolutely delicious kabobs. They are very busy so at times they might not answer the phone, that just tells you how good their food is. But worth calling back and waiting. read more

Delish chicken kabob plate, I substitute an extra grilled tomato for the green peppers. Garlic paste is a must! Hummus on the side. Yum!!!

By far THE BEST Mediterranean food I've ever had! That's saying something because I love Mediterranean food and have tried all different types of restaurants, from falafel stands to some very bougie places. Tried the beef and chicken. The chicken is the most tender and juicy and flavorful grilled chicken. The beef is also extremely tender, I just can't do this place justice with words. Just go...LIKE NOW. read more

Everything I have had here is delicious. Always consistent. Lentil soup, shirazi salad, kabobs, rice, lavash, etc. They are quick and always accurate with my orders. read more

The best Persian kebab place Amazing customer service Love you guys i order maybe 2,3 times a week never had issue with my order Thank you read more

Wonderful first trip to Aiden's Grill. Pros: + Great menu variety of Persian dishes. Chicken (light or dark), steak, ground meats, vegetarian, fish, Cornish hen, vegan, authentic stews, sandwiches/wraps and even burgers. + Meat and fish are fresh and delicious. + Best ikra (smoked eggplant spread) I can remember. + Very friendly staff, happy to explain any menu items. + Convenient ordering options with Grubhub and Clover integration. + Big portions. I could not finish the whole plate for dinner. + Tables and inside of the restaurant are very clean. Cons: - Prices are slightly higher than competitors like Cafe Bravo but you get more food here and the quality is top notch. Overall worth it. - I wish there was a fountain drink dispenser, but bottled/canned drinks are available. read more

I absolutely love this place. Their sandwiches and kabobs are delicious! My personal favorite is their beef koobideh sandwich in lavash bread. Soooo goood! Some of their other sandwiches that are really good include the Thai chicken sandwich, the cutlet sandwich, and the German sausage sandwich. Everything is so good! I'd highly recommend them to everyone. read more

Aiden's Grill - Beef Koobideh (Lule) sandwich with lavash bread and salad - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Glendale, California

Aiden's Grill offers exquisite dishes, and exceptional service. A must-visit gem. Highly recommended!

Hands down, my favorite is their chicken breast sandwich on a French roll! The food is consistently delicious and served by polite staff.

I basically order here weekly!! I love everything on the menu and all the sides. My favorite is the cucumber yogurt side. My usual is a chicken thigh plate or beef soltani plate. Sometimes I order a few and say family style so it's easier to serve for guests. read more

The service was amazing. The lady serving me, i think her name was Lizzie, was so nice and professional. The food is amazing but the chicken breast plate was definitely the best meal on the menu. The hummus and the yogurt jalapeños were so delicious. Definitely recommend this place. read more

Good food always ready on time. We like their sandwiches and plates. The sides are always fresh and ready to go.

Great food and great service , I always call and pick up on the way . Food is always ready on time and hot.

This place is one of my favorite places, good food, clean area and great customer service. If you are looking to get Mediterranean/Persian food, wait don't go further try this place. You will not regret. read more

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Love the food and the staff. The food is getting better and better. We love their kabob sandwiches and the side dishes . Everyone is super friendly there. read more

The food is incredible. We get takeout from here as often as possible. The beef koobideh is my personal favorite, but everything I have had is great. read more

Food is great! We ordered take out & enjoyed it immensely. The family loved every bit of it. The rice was fluffy & buttery!

I have to say, I enjoyed every single bite of the meal in Aiden. Considering the quality, the price is reasonable. We are so fortunate to have this place just a few minutes drive away from home. read more

They have nailed it across the board. Try their chicken koobideh! Not enough Rafi makes it that good! read more

Amazing. Thats all I can say. Very delicious and very friendly and respectful staff. Its been over 4 years and still amazing. All i can say thank you. Highly recommend this place. Its a must try. read more

Girl in the counter charged me 27$ for a beef soltani when i ordered a chicken soltani for 23$.

Best Armenian/Mediterranean food I've had other than my house Lol very Low key gem of a spot. Great service and super calm and chill inside. My favorite items were everything and anything that they make. read more

This place has gone down hill with their quality of food and customer service. I would purchase from this location once or twice a month and to be honest for $90 for stale/old/greasy food it's definitely a non-return customer. I was so disappointing today I even called them right on the spot, letting them know how disappointing to see the quality of food that was delivered instead of them being sorry, and telling me that they would either make a few brash and deliver it or refund me he stated in quote my conspiracies. To whom died concerned the gentleman that picked up the phone on Sunday afternoon to address this matter with me truly does not know what customer service is about and doesn't understand a grown lady would not call right there on the spot to complain if she could enjoy, and the food was edible. This is not the reason why we take the time to choose your restaurant, and to order a meal for our family to be disappointed and disrespected after us reaching out save yourself a trouble and order from somewhere else. At least you'll be able to enjoy your family meal on your Sunday afternoon. read more

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Good local spot when your feeling like having some Persian style bbq. Place is clean and staff is always friendly. read more

Good is phenomenally authentic and fresh and well done. The prices are very reasonable and the entire staff is very kind.

I'd say that this is my favorite Persian style restaurant for take out orders. Their specialty is their kabob entrees. I've pretty much tried all of them except for salmon and their amazing. Extremely well seasoned, prepared and portioned. The side dishes are amazing and the rice is craftfully made. I've ordered from there tons of times and I've always been satisfied. Particularly great for family style get together. The only negative I can report is occasionally their chicken can be a bit heavily salted. Though not every time. read more

Very good! Consistent quality and taste. I've been here many times and love the salmon plate.

The lunch specials are attractive and the staff are pleasant. Highly recommend this establishment over other Mediterranean restaurants. Keep up the good work Aidens Grill!!! read more