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    Darvish Kitchen

    4.0 (106 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Huuuuge house made bread!
    Kelly M.

    My friend was very happy with her birthday dinner in a group of 7 of us here. Service was very good. They were kind enough to fulfill my request to bring a piece of honey cake with a candle in it, and they even comped it. They provide complimentary bread and olive oil too. The only complaint I have is that the main dishes are really pricey and unnecessarily huge. If you don't eat a lot and/or want to get dessert/appetizers, consider sharing an entree or be ready to bring home leftovers! I had an eggplant and zucchini stew which sounded simple (and is vegetarian) but was amazingly delicious. I don't know what they did to that eggplant but it was magic. Everyone liked their meats and salmon as well.

    Elba Adriana C.

    Absolutely blown away with the service and food quality! My husband and I had Yussef as our server and he was delightful and provided fantastic recommendations. We had the tasting menu for 2 and our favorites were: the pistachio cheesecake, the Brussel sprouts, lamb, and the shrimp and sweet pepper appetizer. The ambiance was lovely and I loved that the restaurant wasn't dark but light and fresh!

    Kabob-E-Mahi (Marinated Salmon Filet) with Sabzi Polo
    Leyang Z.

    Had a late dinner in this restaurant. Food was mediocre, service was horrible. Let's talk about food first. I came to the restaurant mainly because of their Kabob Torsh, cubed Ribeye served with pomegranate-based sauce. The sauce turned out to pair wonderfully with the meat: its sweetness and tanginess balanced the fattiness of the cut, and enahced the flavor of the meat. However, I got well-done meat even if I asked for rare! Moreover, I asked for Sabzi polo but got Adas polo. Then, knowing that it was challenging for the kitchen to serve rare meat, I orderd a Kabob Mahi (salmon kabob) with Sabzi polo. The salmon was good. The rice, however, was a bit soggy. Perhaps they did not cook out enough water in the herbs so that the rice absorbed too much water. I thought fluffier (Basmati) rice would pair kabobs better. I also got a complimentary flatbread which was basically a huge piece of bread crisp. I wish it could be more like a flatbread: fluffier and chewier. Now let's talk about the service. What I made me annoyed most was that when I complained about my steak and rice, the bartender (I sat at the bar) said somethign like "the steak was cooked on grill so it can only be made well-done", and "he could not do anything about the Adas polo". I told him he should have mentioned it when asking me about the temperature of meat (well, if it could only be made well-done then it's actually unnecessary to ask for temperature...) but he reacted as if "this was my fault, not his". I asked him if he could at least ask the kitchen to replace the rice for me but he refused! Unbelievable. Besides, the recipient canceled my reservation when I checked in, so I could not earn points on Opentable. Luckily they fixed it later. Also, the food was served slowly. The manager was nicer, and at the end I did not pay for the meal (I gave tips though:)). In short, not recommended.

    Hili N.

    Absolutely amazing experience at Darvish Kitchen! The food was delicious, fresh, and full of flavor. The kids especially loved the tahdig! Everything we ordered was excellent, and we had such a wonderful experience. We would definitely come back again and highly recommend Darvish Kitchen!

    Lamb Kabob
    Paul R.

    I was recently in DC for a convention staying nearby in the Mayflower. I saw this show up and had to try it. Having been to Cairo it sounded similar in offering middle eastern food. Boy did it deliver. It is a nice interior that is decorated with middle east decor. The food though had a few items on the menu I hadnt seen before. The rice was uniquely prepared by what looked like a double cooking technique. Also the bread service was great but definitely jot your standard pita bread. It was thicker and crunchier but very good with two toppings. I ordered the lamb kabobs which were delicious and well seasoned. Also they had a few unique non alcoholic drinks and the one I ordered was very good. Service was attentive and there was not a long wait for my dinner. They do play a nice medley of music and have a tv to watch while you eat.

    Zaytoon Parvardeh (Marinated Olives)
    Ying Z.

    Darvish impressed us with the food and the ambiance. We were a party of four that came in for dinner, and we left with full bellies, good conversations, and happy smiles. Everyone had different favorites of the night. I was most impressed with the chicken kebab. Usually with cubed pieces of chicken it can get a bit dry. But the chicken kebab was juicy and flavorful. Others loved the lamb kebab which just fell off the bone with one touch. Another favorite was the chicken saffron rice which had this tart and sweet pomegranate sauce to go with the chicken and rice. Drinks were okay. I liked how they had these wellness tonics. I only tried one and it was made with clarified cumin, meant to help with gut inflammation. I took one star off because I think our server could have been more knowledgeable about the menu, both food and drink menu. They had to refer questions to the bartender or back of house staff often. Our chicken saffron rice also came rather late (like well over an hour into the dinner) compared to everything else. Also, I loved the decor and detail in the red bathroom. My personal philosophy in dining is that every interaction is an opportunity to impress , and I was truly wowed by how ornate the bathroom was. Felt like I was in someone's home.

    Olivia S.

    Able to walk in around 7 and plenty of tables. Deceptively large as it has a few floors. Outside seating as well. Super fun interior. There were vegetarian options, but perhaps that wasn't the go-to here. We ordered a few dishes - the feta felt like just a block of cheese. The vegetarian stew was good. Service was friendly and always available.

    Amani A.

    What stood out the most was how pretty and thoughtfully designed the interior was. Unfortunately, the food didn't live up to the ambiance. As someone who has tried kabob at nearly every Iranian restaurant in the DMV, I found it very mediocre. The value was also lacking. I've never been to an Iranian restaurant that doesn't include rice with the kabob, yet my kabob combo was $34--and with rice, it's $44 for chicken and ground beef. The appetizers were also underwhelming. I did enjoy my kabob, but that was the only highlight. My friend, who ordered the Ghormeh Sabzi, rated it 3/10. The server was very friendly, but they didn't write down many items, so we had to remind them several times. Overall, I don't plan on returning

    Kabob E Chenjeh
    Khanh-Chau M.

    All I can say is WOW! I love this place! I'm not an expert on Persian food, so I can't really tell what's considered authentic or not, but the food and drinks were delicious regardless! I came on a Friday night with plans having to be changed; thankfully I could make a reservation for this place a few hours before. This place is beautiful with the Persian decorations and artwork. I got the Nights of Shiraz as my cocktail and it was so refreshing with the cucumber elements! They gave us complimentary bread with this butter and savoury spread (not sure what it was) and it was a great way to start the meal. They later gave us a powder and spicy sauce which was great with my entree. For food, I got the kabob e chenjeh (lamb kabob) with adas polo (rice with dates and fried onions I believe). The lamb was cooked well and the spicy sauce and powder worked great with the meat. The crunchy rice was tasty too. Even with side veggies and herbs were flavourful - it was such a good meal! The staff were quick and kind too. I really liked this place and have to come again to try some of their other stuff!

    upstairs decor
    Nneka M.

    Im a Persian food novice, but I had some amazing home cooked Persian meals, so my expectations are very high. And Darvish was fantastic! The decor, the service, and the food were amazing! The service was extremely hospitable and kind, and the food was excellent. The decor included lots of Persian history and art, and reflected their cultural evolution throughout the years. Street Parking is limited, so get there early, but there is also garage parking available across the street with specific hours, so double check before parking. The price was a bit expensive for the amount of food served, but honestly no real complaints. Also, there is a lounge area upstairs on the 3rd level perfect for hosting an event or a special occasion. Overall, highly recommend!

    Menu of specialities
    Rick S.

    Came for Norooz dinner and had a good experience at the former Mari Vanna location. A little chaotic (received an order I didn't request, some wait times for refills) but likely due to the busy night and the server himself (I didn't catch his name) was very good. Decor as nice as ever. Food: Salmon kabobs with zereshk polo - really liked the blends of spices and crunchiness of the saffron rice with nuts and barberries, all went well with the accompanying vegetables and juicy salmon. Herb stew - actually a lamb stew, but my partner felt the lamb was kind of overshadowed by the slimy eggplant (naturally it came with tahchin) Sholezard - cold saffron rice pudding was a big hit (cinnamon, saffron, and delightful rose water) Cake asali - honey cake was moist and creamy, with nice pistachio shavings and cream on top (almost as good as sholezard) I appreciated the bread and delicious butter it came with. We'd return.

    Yummy Kofteh Tabrizi meatball
    Mecede A.

    Great ambience; very beautiful decoration as each floor has a different theme. The service was great and food was good . Portions and prices were great. I am glad I tried the Koofteh Tabrizi meatball! Super good.

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    Aary M.

    This was by far the best Persian food I have had in my life and I've lived in Iran. The Kabob Torsh completely exceeded my expectations when I did not even know what to expect. I was visiting Washington DC for a conference and decided to walk to Darvish Kitchen for lunch and was extremely pleased. My server, Jorge, was very knowledgeable about the menu and went above and beyond by going out of his way and asking about me trying the meal that was reserved for the dinner menu for lunch. The kabob was served with the most beautiful tahchin (crunchy rice), two tomatoes, greens, pickled vegetables and olives. The pomegranate seeds being on top of the kabob made for a delightful surprise as well. My only note will be that I wish I ordered the kabob as medium instead of medium well as this is my own fault. The aesthetic of the restaurant was very Persian as they were playing Persian music, had signs written in Farsi and displayed small cultural signs that a Persian native can catch, such as the bowl of fruit in front of the bar. Even the entrance to the bathroom was stunning, let alone the actual restroom interior. I loved everything about this restaurant from Jorge's service to the food. He ensured I was taken care of, checking on me every so often and even asking questions to get to know me a bit. I am very pleased and look forward to coming back to DC to try the amazing cocktails and desserts the menu had as well. If it wasn't for the lack of time, I would have stayed longer and definitely been back for more! Excellent job.

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