I've been here twice recently and it can get a little pricey, so maybe lunchtime is the move. I loved my adas polo, the flavors of dates and raisins adds a fun sweetness to the rice and chicken. My friend's all time favorite dish here is the chicken koobideh so give that a try if you want koobideh. I hope to come back and try their cocktails or dessert soon. read more

Darya Restaurant - Chicken Koobideh - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Orange, California

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The food was about 4 stars considering the pricing (a little on the high side for what you get). The service was quick and friendly. We had reservations so weren't worried about waiting, but there were plenty of tables open for walk-ins. We went on a Saturday evening and there was a dancer that goes around soliciting tips, which to me, is a little much, but maybe it's a cultural thing. It was also a little noisy during the dancing/music. Our table wasn't interested so she came and went. The chicken shish kabob was much better than the chicken koobideh. Overall, it was worth the try. read more

We usually order takeout. Their lubia polo rice, grilled tomatoes, juicy chicken and beef koobideh are the best! They also give you flat bread with sumac spice that's tart. They used to also give raw sweet onions but not anymore. We get the family style portion which is now over $100. Used to be $70 before covid. read more

Came here for a birthday lunch after hearing about it from some Persian friends. Darya has been around for a while and there's a reason a restaurant lasts this long. Overall the service was incredible, really feels like a family vibe. The food was delicious overall, I enjoyed my koobideh plate. The mezze and salad were so so, the flavors weren't anything special. Definitely would come back to try their other combination platters. read more

Delayed post. Came here with coworkers to celebrate Nowruz and had a great time. It was a large group, about 30 of us,and service was very efficient, even when it came down to the bill. Used to visit often but then pandemic happened and haven't been in that long. Persian food is one of my top 10 favorites. All the different spices and flavors. Honestly I don't recall what we ordered. There was an eggplant dip that was delicious and the freshly made bread, how is it possible I don't remember the bread being this GOOD! I would come back just for the bread alone! You cannot go wrong with anything from the menu. I'll be coming back again more often as I used to in the past read more

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This food is as authentic as it gets. Place is always busy, but the service is always amazing. Staff go above and beyond from the moment you step in. Ambiance is great as well. Definitely recommend this place! read more

I hadn't been here in ages, and honestly, I'm not sure why! I recently came for a friend's birthday, and everything was fantastic. The food was fresh, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. The portions were generous--we even had plenty left over for lunch the next day. The service was exceptional. Our tea, water, drinks, and bread were always refilled without us ever having to ask. The staff was attentive and efficient throughout the entire meal. The ambiance was beautiful--elegant and classy without feeling over the top. Overall, a wonderful experience. I'll definitely be back soon and highly recommend it! read more

The best Persian food! I've been coming here for more than 20 years. I always get the chicken with bone~ delicious!

Great dinner with delicious meats, rice, sides and drinks! Ambiance is friendly and spacious for big parties . Service was great and welcoming! I will come back again. read more

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Took us 1 hour just to not get seated all of the tables were reserved and the prices were ridiculous! 30 $ for a kabob and rice! And the guy who was telling us was pretty much kicking us out! Horrible! Please fix this or get more seating. read more

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Love this place! You can't go wrong with Persian food and Darya Orange is the best spot for it. I don't think I've ever had such succulent chicken in my life. Very flavorful and fragrant. The accompanying rice and salad are perfectly matched with the protein. Ambience is elegant and traditional, and the service is friendly and hospitable. Overall, it's a memorable dining experience and worth every bite! read more

Darya Restaurant - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Orange, California

If you have a large group for a special occasion, anniversary, birthday, significant milestone, etc... this is the place to go. First off, Persian food is perfect for large groups because it's all about sharing the food in a family type setting. My brother made the reservation for 20. They accommodating this nicely with a really nice table that looked out on the whole restaurant. The server was great. He and his team did a great job delivering great service and food. Whenever we ask him for something he made it happen. The nice thing about a big group is you just start ordering appetizers and then entrees and then they will portion out the proper amount for the amount of people you have. No one needs to order their own individual entree. Lastly, they have a belly dancer on the weekends which is a lot of fun. They also have a musician playing. They have a full bar so get your drink on and it's a lot of fun read more

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Came here for my birthday and LOVED it. Their workers are super sweet and welcoming which was a great start to the night. We ordered the Shirazi salad and hummus to start. For meat we got beef, lamb, and chicken koobideh. We had pickles and rice and veggies which paired so well with everything. The meat was so juicy and the rice was perfect texture. Absolutely loved it! No valet parking read more

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Darya has been on my list, though the one in LA, not here. I visited on Father's Day in the afternoon, and there were many tables dining in. Amongst our friend group of young adults, one of the funniest recounts was how the staff member only said Happy Father's Day to one individual and not the rest of us - whom were coincidentally not celebrating, though we did not know til later. One of us came for juicy chicken, and we were initially disappointed to hear that they had a special Father's Day menu which did not include that. We instead ordered off the condensed menu menu for items like dough, lamb / beef kabobs, etc. We had their borani and yogurt based dip and a pitcher of dough to start off, and since that order, service was nonexistent unless we actively flagged someone down - including water refills. Once all of our entrees arrived, we all agreed that it was not impressive or normal; most of the meats were dry and very bland, which is unlike the Persian food that any of us had eaten - and we have had quite a bit before. The flavor and experience were something that not even sumac could've fixed. Was it perhaps that none of us were Persian that we were barely checked on and had to actively ask for everything? Or perhaps this was an off day - but no Father's Day? These questions may remain unanswered, but we all know which Persian restaurant to call a regular, and it's not this one. read more

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Horrible service. The lady on the phone was arguing with me. I ordered over $200 on Uber Eats and they failed to pack my order correctly and had the audacity to blame Uber. Then I had to walk the lady on the phone through basic math skills. She still blamed Uber. Uber should cancel ther contract due to incompetence. To blame inflated uber price plus delivery and wait time. Absurd. You did not investigate the correct order. My receipt showed I added Shirazi salad and was charged for it. Your kitchen did not pack it. It's that simple. It's ok to admit an error or oversight but to lie and blame uber is poor business practice. read more

The servers were all friendly and on top of everything. The food was abundant. Dolma, saffron rice, chicken kabobs, steak kebabs, beef kebabs, eggplant dip and more. Delicious! read more

One of our new favorite places. They seem to have live music often (we've seen a belly dancer, piano players, singers, and guitarist). The music is loud enough to add to the ambiance but not too loud to take away from being able to have a conversation. The staff is kind and the food is delicious! read more

My fiancé and I love this restaurant! The service is incredible! Everyone is so kind and welcoming. The food is also very good. We love the romantic and peaceful ambience of this place. We usually go on a week night. If you come by, you have to try the pineapple saffron martini. It's my favorite drink on their menu! read more

Darya Restaurant - Darya #1 Combination Platter - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Orange, California

I've been coming to Darya since I was a kid, and it's still one of my all-time favorite spots. As someone with a Persian grandma who's an amazing cook, I grew up around great Persian food, and this place definitely holds its own. Every time we're in the area, it's a must-visit. We've brought friends and family here over the years, and without fail, they fall in love with it too. The food is consistently delicious, the service is always warm and attentive, and the ambiance is elegant yet welcoming. If you go on a Friday or Saturday night, you're in for a treat with live music and belly dancing, it adds such a fun, lively energy to the evening. Highly recommend it for anyone wanting an authentic and memorable Persian dining experience. read more

Darya Restaurant - Juicy Chicken and Soltani - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Orange, California

Went here for a lunch on a weekday, theplace wasn't full but it took awhile for our food to come out. But we were blown away by the food! My mom is a big fan of persian and or mediterranean food so we have tried alot of similar restaurants before but Darya is the best so far! All their meats were so tender, we had the combination platter which included the filet mignon, chicken, and beef khobideh kebabs. I forgot what the yellow rice witb beef chunks are called but that was so good too! read more

We had a wonderful experience at Darya Restaurant. We started with mast-o-moosir and tahdig topped with ghormeh sabzi and gheymeh--every bite was comforting and perfectly cooked. They also brought out freshly baked bread with butter to start, which was a great touch. For the main course, we ordered the fesenjoon and the soltani kabob. The fesenjoon was outstanding--hands down my favorite I've ever had. Rich, perfectly balanced, and unforgettable. The soltani kabob was also excellent, cooked just right and very flavorful. Everything we tried was delicious, the staff was very friendly, and the service was great from start to finish. Highly recommend if you're craving quality Persian food. read more

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Food is great, service very very good, atmosphere friendly, nice friendly staff Great Persian food read more

Been coming to this restaurant for years. Love the menu! The servers are so friendly and nice. The food is incredible. The Fesenjān is my favorite! So tasty and the crispy rice is a great addition. The filet mignon kabobs are another great item. Highly recommend but other items in menu for lunch are wonderful. read more

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Excellent food and Nazi was amazing! A staple in Orange for great Persian food! Very welcoming? read more

Darya Restaurant - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Orange, California

Every time I come to this Darya, I am always greeted and promptly seated. Service is always excellent from the entire staff. Every dish I order at Darya is always delicious and juicy. The Chicken Koobideh, Kashke Bademjan, Chicken Barg, Shirazi Salad and Tadiq with Fesenjon are my favorites. The meat has so much flavor, it is juicy and tender. The Bread comes out fresh and hot from the bread oven. And ending my meal with a glass of hot Persian Tea. I found another great Persian restaurant in the area. Thank you Dayra Restaurant! read more

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This place has been on my list for a while. Happy I got to try it! It was really good I loved the boneless chicken and koobideh! We also got the yogurt which was perfect. I love tadig but this one was definitely a bit harder to eat. Our server was so sweet and checked in on us several times. This is for sure a family restaurant and on a weeknight there was live music which was beautiful. read more

Darya Restaurant - Chicken Koobideh and Filet Mignon Shish Kabob - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Orange, California

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The food was authentic and delicious, large portions and friendly staff! Nice and clean restaurant.

The food and Services is outstanding. We had a dinner reservation during a really busy graduation night. Even with a full restaurant the service staff remained professional and highly attentive. We will continue to go here. read more

We live in the South Bay, but have eaten at this particular Darya at least once a month for the past 6 months. My husband loves the lamb shank. Despite loving other dishes, he always orders and finishes the lamb shanks. I almost always order fesenjan, because it is my favorite and it is served with the radio. I was feeling feisty and ordered the marinated chicken kabob. It was so tender and flavorful that I may have a new favorite. The Darya salad is so balanced and refreshing, the feta, walnuts and dates give the salad many textures. I love the baked eggplant and yogurt with shallots. they make their bread there and it is soooo yummy. We were at the restaurant on a Friday and were treated to live music and belly dancing. We definitely had a great evening with our friends. Highly recommend. read more

We went to Darya to celebrate my father-in-law's 96th birthday. From the phone call to book the reservation to the food to the entertainment, everything has been perfect. Very kind and attentive staff. Food choices and quality have been fantastic. The guitar player was high quality and belly dance was excellent. Our server was Hootan, and he was available and attentive the entire meal. We will come back. read more

Darya Restaurant - Lamb kebabs. - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Orange, California

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I live in calabasas and was out on business all day and felt like Persian food . Darya came up and we arrived 30 minutes before closing . They sat us even though kitchen was ready to close . Crispy bread and butter out of this world . My partner ordered Sabzi baghaleh polo with mahecheh. And I ordered my usual favorite Soltani . The food is crazy good , Kababs have no match in LA. Just too delicious and authentic. Wish this place was closer to my house , would spend much more time here . Am gonna visit here every time in the area . Highly recommend. read more

We've been eating at this Darya's for over 30 years and we've never been disappointed. Great food! Great staff!Leyla was wonderful! Great ambiance! read more

I really wanted to like this place the vibe online made it seem upscale and worth the visit. Unfortunately, reality hit the second I sat down. Paper over tablecloths? For a "high-end" restaurant? It felt less fine dining and more arts-and-crafts night at a diner. Then the food arrived... and let's just say if your nose says "this might be questionable," listen to it. To top it off, the one member staff seemed more committed to their phone than their tables texting, scrolling, watching reels like it was break time... except it wasn't. Nothing says "luxury dining experience" like competing with TikTok for your server's attention. read more

The food is real good and the service was great. The entertainment was real nice. This was our second time eating at Darya and it's so worth it need to try it. read more

Delicious food!! Elia was a great server and a wonderful place to have a nice evening!!

They recommended making reservations next time, apparently we got very lucky being seated right away without reservations on a weekend. Glad we picked this place, it was our first time here and we were hungry. The server was super helpful and recommended an assorted platter which was DELICIOUS. I can't pick a favorite, all the meats were tasty, juicy and perfectly cooked- even the chicken. They even put certain meats of separate plates for dietary restrictions of some of the party. For appetizers, the stuffed grape leaves and tahdig were my favorite. They're a banquet hall too. read more

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Coming in is like stepping into a different environment. It's welcoming and peaceful. You're also greeted by the hosts soon as you enter. The staff my friends and I encountered were all so friendly and kind. Great customer service! Also, while waiting we were served pita bread with butter. We did order yummy appetizers which will be explained later in this review, and our server (I'm sorry I forgot her name but was wonderful tending to our table) then took our beverage orders. 2 of us ordered Perrier waters and one had drank water with lemon, and the my other friend took an iced tea. The food was just splendid and since it was my first time here, exceeded my expectations! I really thought I was going to taste the regular Mediterranean style I would order at other food spots; but this Persian spot was amazing! We ordered family style, and it's like the servers and cooks knew how much to serve our table, which was a group of 4. It was perfect. There was even leftover rice to take home, which one of my friends took. The rest of us really were full and so content. My friends and I just marveled at how much flavor and tenderness came through in each bite; better than the last. This was what was ordered for the 4 of us (family style): For appetizers, to go along with the pita basket, we ordered the Hummus with tomato and cucumber & the Maust which is a plain creamy yogurt, however it was delicious! We also ordered the Darya Salad which has in it: a combination of romaine lettuce and mixed greens tossed with tomatoes, cucumbers, lentils, raisins, dates, imported feta cheese, walnuts, and olives. None of us has allergies so we didn't remove any of the veggies or toppings. Each bite crunchy and flavorful. I enjoyed how each topping brought its flavored and went so well together. As the entrees we had ordered: 2 orders of the Chicken shish kabobs and 2 orders of the Filet Mignon shush kabobs. The chicken was cooked well but still very tender and moist! The charbroiled flavor was wonderful! As always, I love the roasted charbroiled veggies it comes with it as well. The Filet Mignon was juicy and tender (medium cooked as we asked) and it would melt in my mouth. That's how I experienced it. Seasoned to perfection too. Lastly we also ordered the Adas Polo Rice. This dish is a steamed white rice mixed with lentils, raisins, and dates. And my goodness, that paired nicely with the other items we ordered. Everything here was delicious that we had ordered. For my first time, it was a great experience and I can't wait to come back with my family and some more friends. read more

Darya Restaurant - Darya Salad - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Orange, California

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We decided to eat here and again Darya proves why they have been a staple of OC dining for so long. The staff is extremely welcoming attentive and friendly and the food is exactly what you expect when dining in a Persian restaurant. The food is absolutely delicious. You can go here anyday and they will not disappoint. Our server was great but the entire team is amazing and check on eachothers tables. Even the manager comes by and checks in on each and every family. The restaurant is always clean and beautifully decorated inside with an amazing Musician and belly dancer starting at 7pm in weekends. Make a reservation if you are coming with a big party just to be safe. This is the only choice for our family when dining out for Persian food. Thank you Darya! You rock. read more

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Delicious food and great service Everyone is welcoming and smiling I love the restaurant decoration and ambiance as well Suitable for families and for events read more

Elda made it excellent and an exceptional experience as she was very attentive to our needs , quick and smiling all the time . The food was great, delicious and freshly made with excellent quality which changed my bad experience at Darya Santa Ana / Costa Mesa read more