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    Aria Restaurant

    4.6 (352 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    ARIA RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

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    Quiet
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Ann V.

    I was in the mood for Mediterranean/Persian food and glad my trusted Yelp App led me to Aria while I was in the area. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I walked into a spacious cozy restaurant with a welcoming atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I was seated right away by the hostess. And from there, I enjoyed the service from the super friendly waitresses. I knew exactly what I wanted to eat....Beef and Chicken Combo. My dinner was wonderfully deeelicious...sooo fresssh-n-flavorful. I'll definitely be back to try the other dishes. I highly recommend this hidden gem to the Yelp Community :-)

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    Saya N.

    What a hidden gem! We were craving some good kebabs and found this nearby so decided to come try. We were greeted warmly and sat right away with our server providing lots of recommendations. We decided to start with the Falafel appetizer and lentil soup followed by the beef koobideh and chicken koobideh kebabs which also came with a big salad. Everything was so fresh and delicious- enjoyed the food and service!

    Vida K.

    A hidden gem for great authentic Persian food! Absolutely love their kabob plate and it's a good portion of food and always consistently taste great. They also have beer and wine, really good traditional and authentic Iranian food and desserts. I've been here with family at least a dozen times and it's always so good! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Usually not very crowded either which is nice.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Beef & Chicken Combo dinner
    Kambria T.

    I made this account just to post this review. It was my first time trying Mediterranean food, and I ate everything on that plate. You will never catch me eating a grilled whole tomato or onion but I ate those up too. Whatever they did to it was magic, I ate it with the meat, I ate it with the bread, shit it was yummy just by its self. The meat was tender and literally melts in your mouth. I've never had that happen before. The rice was just yummy and whatever that sauce is, I drank it. I'm not from the area but I crave this place all the time. I have high standards because of this place. I don't want to go anywhere else. I'll see you at my wedding.

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    Monique L.

    This place is really delicious and consistent with what you receive. My friends ordered the gyro plate, a kabob koobideh plate and I got a Greek salad. Portions are really large, definitely large enough to share. My salad was yummy with lots of feta but I thought it could have used more toppings. Service is friendly and attentive. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant is always clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It does tend to be a bit warm inside the few times I've been but not a huge deal.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We will be back!

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    Minji W.

    Aria is one of the BEST restaurants in San Marcos. Authentic, huge portions, their own parking lot, great service, amazing quality. Highly recommend the faloodeh! It's my fav ice cream ever!!

    Maureen J.

    This was a nice Persian restaurant. The workers were friendly and attentive. I enjoyed my meal. The koobideh was delicious! You will love their desserts if you like the taste of rose water. There are multiple stalls in the bathroom.

    chicken and lamb Kabob
    Jade ..

    The food tastes great and the staff is always very friendly. The red powder they have is delicious . The chicken is never dry and the rice is good .

    Xee T.

    I ordered the combo beef Kubide and chicken $24.99 plus a side of grilled veggies $5.00+ a soda $+ The kubide was short and thinner. The chicken were small and few pieces. The veggies were barely grilled for few under grilled veggies costs me $5+ The price went up but the portion became smaller. That is when I stop going back to places like this. The plate I received and paid for is no where near the pictures posted on Yelp by others portion-wise and not what it was like before. I'm so disappointed and dissatisfied. Total cost of food for one person $45 tip included. I don't mind spending $ if I know I will be satisfied. I don't think I will ever come back and I do not recommend.

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    4 years ago

    We are meeting there every Thursday to eat and knit. Food is great and service has been superb

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    3 years ago

    Outstanding food. We've been missing great Persian food since we moved from LA. Look no further.

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    Thank you Adam for your wonderful review.

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    3 years ago

    Fantastic atmosphere in an unassuming building. Quiet, clean, nice music and decor. Food is served hot and extremely flavorful 5/5

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    4 years ago

    I suggest eating in the restaurant to get the best experience. The food is great when it's made fresh.

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    3 years ago

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    3 years ago

    Good koobideh, chicken kabab and rice. Good service. Only complaint it was too hot in the restaurant.

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    3 years ago

    I highly recommend Aria restaurant. Great Persian food. Very helpful staff for Katering. They provide lots of food with good quality.

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    4 years ago

    My husband and I went here on a lunch date. The service was outstanding and the food was delicious! Their dessert was amazing!

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    4 years ago

    Delicious authentic Persian cousins. We have dined there twice and both times we enjoyed the food, hospitality and the clean environment.

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    4 years ago

    This restaurant never disappoints. Everything is fresh and delicious. I will also be using them to cater a party.

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    5 years ago

    Excellent food it was so moist and very tasty. Great friendly service. Definitely going back and taking my family.

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    Ask the Community - Aria Restaurant

    Kids menu items?

    No we don't have any kids menu, but we offer sandwiches and fries.

    Do you offer wine and beer?

    Yes

    Is Aria open on Thanksgiving day this year?

    We will be close on Thanksgiving day

    What are some of your vegan friendly dishes/sides?

    We have Felafel plate, vegi plate and all the stew you can get them vegetarian.

    Do you have a gluten free menu?

    Yes, most of our menu is gluten free.

    Do you serve halal meat?

    Our beef and chicken is halal

    What hour the hours of operation? Holidays?

    11am - 9p every day

    Is this the restaurant that uses to be on Via Vera Cruz and San Marcos Blvd with the best garlic sauce?(name was similar, perhaps Ara?)

    No we used to be grill house cafe and just our name to ARIA RESTAURANT.

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    I love this place! Food is delicious. Would recommend to…read moreanyone, it's a little loud inside but if you're not eating there it doesn't matter. Staff is friendly. I did however have a bit a negative experience, picked up lunch couple days ago and got a chicken kabob bowl and as I bit into it noticed the chicken was undercooked. Didn't have time to go back and share with staff.

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    Healthy dining
    Halal

    The cashier Miranda was very helpful, and Courteous. Andy…read morethe manager, was also extremely kind helpful. The food was Outstanding!

    UPDATE JUNE 30, 2026: You can find this information…read moreonline......During March 27-April 30th, 2026, an outbreak of E-coli was reported on the San Diego news. 9 people were hospitalized, including children. That outbreak resulted in a lawsuit coming from the parents of one of the children who was gravely ill and hospitalized. All people hospitalized had eaten the Beef Kofka (ground beef). The Kabob Shop's supplier, Olympia Foods was blamed. Now do we currently have a June outbreak, only the meat affected is Shaved Lamb-Beef???? Original review: I'm not sure what was going on in this restaurant the night of Friday, June 26, but I had to report a health issue caused by the food shown in my pic from that night. The disgusting smell from this order was so bad, I had to take it out of the kitchen. It literally smelled like dog poop. The dish in question is the Lamb/Beef Plate, which had a pile of meat, accompanied by enough yellow rice to feed many, and a teensey piece of dry pita bread. There also was a missing salad. All I can say is beware because the reviews here are 95% positive, and our past experiences with The Kebab Shops have been good. It could have been just a one-off that night, but it doesn't seem so. Judging by the extensive questioning that DoorDash did when handling my complaint, I just know something more was going on that night to have made me so sick. When you are transferred to DoorDash's Food Safety Department, they're taking your complaint seriously. And investigating it.

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