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    Delbar - Atlanta

    4.5 (180 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    Chinjeh & honey harissa chicken
    Amelia C.

    Arrived late on a Friday night with no reservation at the Buckhead location. There is a parking deck nearby that they validate (information on their website). We did not have to wait 10 minutes for a table to open up in their covered outdoor area. The ambiance is very turnkey with low lighting, upscale but not formal. Also lamps at the table to read the menu. The service was excellent. Kind and boxed your leftovers for you. Made sure waters were full. Very informed about the menu and was able to provide recommendations. Favorite part of the meal. The food was prepared to perfection. They start you with some naan bread and some toppings for it (complimentary). For an appetizer we ordered the kashk bademjoon. It was tasty, but I found it hard to taste the individual flavors. For our mains we ordered the honey harissa chicken (my favorite part of the meal) and the chinjeh which is a beef dish. Both cooked to perfection. This is definitely a place for people who like spices! Additionally we got the sabzi polo (rice) which was very rich in flavor. The meet dishes came with some pickled veggies which was my highlight of the meal. This is a very unique place with high quality dishes. However, I think it is up to personal preference whether people like this style of food, but there is something for everyone here. Recommend to try at least once while in the city.

    Ashley K.

    Veronica was amazing!!!! If you come here def make sure you ask for her!! I had Such a good experience!! The food the vibes! Will def be back! Everything was amazing! Food was great and service was even better! I was here with a group of friends and she was so attentive and helpful! It was honestly so good I can't wait to come back!

    Feta Cheese and Veggie Appetizer
    Carlo G.

    I had a great dining experience at this upscale Middle Eastern restaurant in Atlanta! Getting a reservation here can get competitive, so my friend made sure to make a reservation almost 2 weeks in advance for a group of 3. For food, we shared the following dishes:  - Pita Bread with Feta Cheese and Veggie Complimentary Appetizer: A balanced and good quality appetizer! The pita bread was warm, fluffy and nutty. My group especially liked the feta cheese so much that we had to order another round of it. - Hummus with shroom, shishito, and egg: This hummus was creamy and good. I also liked the toppings we added which added more flavor, richness, and overall depth. This also came with warm pita for dipping. - Hormuz Island Cocktail: Sweet and refreshing. It paired well with the food and I like the fruitiness of the lychee flavor. - Omani Shrimp: Absolutely delicious. Jumbo, juicy and flavorful shrimp that was even more flavorful with the side dip.  - Sabzi Polo: A renowned dish that I was a bit disappointed with. The rice was not very flavorful on its own and I did not enjoy the crispy top which was on the harder rather than crispy side. It was a good grain to go along with the meats though and the portion was big. - Lamb Kabob: This was good, but tasted and felt more like steak rather than lamb even though we asked for it rare. I wish this was more tender. Not the biggest fan of the tough pita it was served on. - Seabass: Insanely good, 100/10. The fish was buttery, flaky, flavorful and just melts in your mouth.Will be thinking about this fish for a while. Same sentiments like the lamb towards the pita it was served on though. - Spring Pea Salad: Good, but not mind-blowing in my opinion. It was a unique salad dish that my table generally enjoyed. It was a fresh element that went well with the rich dishes. The service here was great and our server gave us good recommendations upon request. I also appreciate the effort she put into making sure my walnut allergy was taken care of. The ambiance of this place is gorgeous. A great spot for dates, group celebrations, and intimate gatherings. It is a bit dark inside though, but I generally enjoyed the mood lighting. Overall, a great restaurant that I would come back to again! Would recommend this chain to anyone visiting Atlanta.

    Seabass (lower). Chicken Barg (top left). Barg (top right).  Sabzi Polo (center left). Adas Polo (center right).
    Vi G.

    First time trying Persian food and honestly, I wasn't ready. Parking: Garage + validation or $20 valet. Choose your own adventure. Vibes: Whether you're here for a business meeting, casual lunch with girlfriends or by yourself..you're in the right spot. Service: They checked on us so much I started to feel famous. Detailed, helpful, on point...zero complaints. Sea Bass: I'm convinced this fish lived a stress‑free life because it was that tender. Melted in my mouth. Flavor for days. I just sat there blinking. Chicken Barg: Ridiculously flavorful. Juicy. Tender. I had a small emotional moment. Barg: LINDAAAAA LISTEN ... I have trauma from chewy mystery meats. This was the opposite. Every bite was tender, juicy, and seasoned like someone's grandmother was watching. Rice: Adas Polo wasn't my thing, but the Sabzi Polo......*chefs kiss* I'd fight someone for the last bite. Bottom line: First Persian meal and I'm 100% impressed. Everything slapped. 5/5 we'd come again!

    Melina W.

    Do you like to travel but just can't get that vacation time? Well look no further than Del Bar, this breathtaking restaurant transports you to Iran with its traditional Persian dishes with influences from countries like Turkey, Lebanon, and Iraq. The interior is a luxurious sanctuary defined by its rich textiles, handwoven rugs, flora, and opulent colors. On my many visits I've gotten a plethora of dishes that have been all divine. They start you off with a complimentary sabzi plate that comes with feta, salt-water soaked walnuts, radishes, tarragon, watercress, & mint that serve as an opener and a palate cleanser in between dishes. I would recommend you order the hummus & top it off with savory lamb. As for the main course I was partial to hanger steak and the shishlik [Lamb Chops]. It's all à la cart style, so you must get the adas polo rice! Delicious is an understatement! Their drink menus doesn't fall short and since I'm partial to cucumber I recommend the Sharbat e Sekanjaben , you will not be disappointed! Of course I had to get dessert! I can't decide which one is better the baklava or the pistachio lava cake! Get both, life is too short. The staff gave excellent service that often was felt rather than seen and they anticipate our needs without being intrusive, ensuring a seamless dining experience. They have valet parking at a $10 cost. This place is perfect for any accession. Don't cheat yourself but treat yourself and make a reservation asap!

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    Nitya C.

    I will continue to keep coming back time and time again!! This is my go to spot for when friends are visiting Atlanta. The Buckhead location is just so perfect too.

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    Michelle L.

    Delicious! Very filling and perfect for a larger group! To start they brought out flatbread, some radishes, cheese, and herbs... honestly not sure what you're supposed to do with them. Do you eat them together and make a wrap type-of-thing? Or do you wait for your other food and pair these with the other dips? I'm not sure. We waited for our other appetizers to arrive and paired this initial appetizer with the following dishes. To start we tried the falafel plate, salmon kibbeh, and the eggplant dip. I love all of the onions in the eggplant dip. I also really liked the pickled beets which came on the falafel plate- a wonderful added acidity to all the rich, fried, and rather heavy dishes. I don't usually order falafel, so I am likely not the best judge, but I thought these were good. I liked the salmon kibbeh more though. For mains we ordered the sabzi pollo, short rib, honey harissa chicken, cauliflower, and sea bass. I wasn't expected to like the cauliflower, but this may have been my favorite dish! I loved the slight char, and the tahini dressing was delicious. I wish there were more pickled onions but this was very good. Pleasantly surprised! I am also not a huge fan of rice in general, but I enjoyed the sabzi pollo- I like how the top layer is nice and crisp and like the presentation of it. As for the meats, I think my favorite was the short rib- so soft and melt-in-your-mouth. Delicious though definitely on the salty side. They serve it with a rice crisp though I preferred the pairing it with the sabzi pollo and the eggplant dip or even the cauliflower. Sea bass was good- though I don't think I have had 'bad' sea bass. Honey harissa chicken was better. I would definitely reorder the chicken and short rib. Finally, after a 30 minute wait, we received our dessert- the cardamom gelato. I don't love cardamom buns but I was pleasantly surprised by this gelato. A very unique flavor and a nice way to end the meal. Light and a great palette cleanser. The food may be deserving of 5 stars, but I have to dock one, though I was considering two... because of the poor service. I could tell our waitress was trying and was friendly and smiley, but our water glasses were almost always empty and our dinner took 3 hours (I think she forgot to place our dessert order). Maybe she was having an off-day or the restaurant was understaffed... They recommend you order a handful of dishes and split family-style which we did. Everything was very tasty and quite filling. Quite large portions- especially the rice and cauliflower. Don't forget to snag a box of matches before you leave! Honestly part of the reason they kept the fourth star- such a cute box- I love the shape- very unique how long it is. I also love the pink matches inside! Such a whimsical touch. Overall, I would highly recommend Delbar's food! As a restaurant, I give my recommendation hesitantly and with a warning that you should be prepared to wait a lengthy amount of time for everything from dessert to the check, expect a longer dinner here.

    Jon F.

    One of my favorite restaurants in Atlanta...actually in the country. Real nice atmosphere and great service without being too fancy for a t-shirt attire. Cannot remember the names of my order but definitely get the chicken wings and meatballs to share at the table. The server should know the names of it on the menu. You cant go wrong with any of the entrees but get the baklava for desert.

    Helena M.

    Came for appetizers and mocktails! Popular place so a reservation is recommended. They validate parking in the deck. We were seated outside on a cold winter night and felt perfectly fine! the heaters outside are amazing in this weather and the temperature was perfect. We ordered: Lamb Dill Labneh Wings Fries And I had the Shabar Khiyar mocktail. The entire table was delicious especially the lab neh. The wings were crispy and the sauce they came with had a hint of spice which elevated the wings. We asked for the fries well done and they came out just like we wanted. Super crispy and the dip was 10/10. Great vibes for date night, girls night out, or celebration. Our waiter Kevin was super nice and knowledgeable about the menu which made ordering super easy. Will be back!

    Roshni C.

    Always a great time at Delbar. Love the ambiance inside the Buckhead location - its dark, lively, and upscale. I've tried a variety of the appetizers- the hummus and kashk bademjoon being my favorite. The kabobs are all great as well and my favorite thing when going to get Persian food is the tahdig. The cilantro and parsley tahdig here is so flavorful and fresh I have to order it every time. The service was also amazing - they were very busy this night and were taking a long time to bring us our second round of drinks, so we told them to hold off on it since we had already finished our food. Our server and the manager brought them to us anyway for no charge and also got us an extra condiment flight to take home with us. I love a night out at Delbar!

    Reygine C.

    This was my first time ever visiting Atlanta, and Delbar in Buckhead set the bar impossibly high. We kicked things off with bubbles. The spread we ordered was incredible. The heirloom tomato salad with cucumbers, pickled onions, and crispy flatbread was so good. The grilled kebabs were perfectly charred and served with roasted vegetables and pickled onions. The slow cooked chicken was rich, caramelized, and deeply flavorful. But the star of the table was the tahdig, a golden, crispy saffron rice dome topped with fried onions and raisins that was almost too pretty to eat. Almost. The service was warm, attentive, and made the whole experience even better. Every dish was thoughtfully executed and the flavors were bold without being overwhelming.

    Joseph R.

    I love the Inman Park location so I said why not let's try the Buckhead one. Easy reservation to make online, I'd recommend making one. It gets really busy. Cute bar area right when you walk in but does make the in/out of it all a little crammed. Our waitress was super kind and made great recommendations. We did sit and chat a lot with our friends and I think that slowed things down for the staff, and I felt a little bit of their frustrations with this but I definitely understand. The adas polo is my favorite rice, and the filet was cooked beautifully. Everything was right on par. The vibe is a bit different than Inman park, but not in a bad way. Just a little more space. Always recommend this place to all my friends and now I know the Buckhead location checks out.

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    Monica G.

    Delightful Place! Our first time dining here & we had an excellent experience. Great atmosphere with nice ambient lighting and music playing in the background. It was a great setting for our dinner date with friends. Our host was very attentive and helpful with our questions about the food and we never had an empty glass. The food was delicious and fairly priced. The portions were great and our appetizers were great for sharing between the four of us. Attire, I'd say is business casual or you can dress it up too. But definitely not informal. We had a few dishes and all were perfectly seasoned and very tasty. I will definitely be dining here again.

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    Rumi's Kitchen

    4.2
    (2k reviews)
    5.7 mi
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    Wow!!! The food here is so good! We were a party of 5 for lunch...around 1pmish on a Saturday. This…read moreplace is popular...it gets busy. The service: Our server, Damani, had excellent recommendations. He was very attentive and extremely pleaseabt, top shelf all around - 5 stars The food: we ordered "family style" like he recommend. We started with the appetizers.... Humus Mirza Ghasemi Dolmeh Labne Watermelon salad For our entrees (to share) we ordered: Chicken kabob Salmon Lamb kabob Soltani kabob Family style just meant they put all the meats on one platter with bread at the base and a couple of platters of diverse types of basmati rice Everything was so delicious, including the nice warm bread they kept bringing a steady supply of - 5stars Ambience is nice and upscale. The decor is beautiful. The bar was very inviting. I was with a group this time but I plan to go back by myself and I'll definitely be enjoying the bar! - 5 stars Highly recommend this place! I loved everything. About our experience! Our server was Damani, ask for him, he will get set up right!

    In my most recent visit I experienced the worst service I have ever had in Rumi's Kitchen. First,…read morethe dish I wanted was sold out and it was only 8pm. Then I ordered albaloo polo, à la carte koobideh kabob and Mast Khiyar. But my server forgot to place the order of the last dish. And it took over 40 minutes' wait to get my food. Worse, there was no diced cucumbers in the yogurt. Probably they mistook my order for Mast Musir which is yogurt with shallots. Worst of all, even if the restaurant says it accepts OpenTable dining credits, the dining credits actually could not be used in the restaurant! Or at least, the staff did not know how to use it. No apologies, no remedies. I was disappointed. For a reference, I dine in at Rumi's Kitchen (Colony Sq/Sandy Spring branch) at least twice a month.

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    Rumi's Kitchen - Colony Square

    Rumi's Kitchen - Colony Square

    4.6
    (484 reviews)
    3.6 mi
    $$$

    Im a big fan of Persian food & so is my mom, it was a no brainer that we had to check out this…read moreplace. Let's just say that Rumi's Kitchen exceded our expectations! Let's start of with how beautifully embellished the restaurant is. It's a refined fusion of modern elegance & old-world Persian heritage, that celebrates Persian hospitality & culture. You're greeted by the hostess that radiates warmth and geniality. Once seated you're gifted a complimentary starter Sabzi Plate that includes fresh herbs, feta cheese, walnuts, Castelvetrano olives, crunchy radish, and premium walnuts. It also comes with side of freshly baked Persian flatbread. We ordered a plethora of dishes. Our favorite plates were the hummus [we paired with the mushroom add on], lamb chops, and the Adas Polo rice. Trust me get the Adas Polo rice, it absolutely mouthwatering. As for beverages there is a variety of curated cocktails that we tasted but my top pick had to be the Tehran Mule! As for desserts our favorite was the Persian ice cream sandwich, it has unique flavors with rose being one of them. So good! For parking they offer a combination of valet services and validated garage parking depending on which location you go. The dress code is business casual. It's a perfect place for any accession, I definitely am planning on coming back to try more dishes. Take my word and come check it out! Your taste buds will thank you!

    Rumi's Kitchen at Colony Square delivered a really solid experience. The chicken kabob was very…read moregood -- flavorful and cooked well -- and the service was excellent throughout. Service was great. The only disappointment was that the complimentary starters didn't include olives like other Rumi's locations do, which was a small letdown. Overall though, strong food and great service. Would still recommend.

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    Yalda - Atlanta

    Yalda - Atlanta

    4.4
    (178 reviews)
    4.4 mi

    The hummus set the tone from the first bite. Silky. Creamy. Rich with nutty tahini and balanced by…read morebright lemon and a drizzle of olive oil that brought everything together. It was the kind of starter that could easily be a meal on its own. Fresh pita made it even better. The lamb was unforgettable. Perfectly cooked. Tender enough to cut with a fork. Deeply seasoned with smoky char on the outside while staying juicy throughout. Every bite was packed with flavor and easily one of the best lamb dishes I've had. The chicken was just as impressive. Moist. Well-marinated. Grilled with a beautiful char that added a subtle smokiness without overpowering the herbs and spices. Simple done exceptionally well. The salmon was another standout. Flaky. Buttery. Perfectly cooked without being dry. The seasoning complemented the fish instead of masking it, letting the freshness shine while still delivering bold Mediterranean flavor. Mia made the entire experience feel effortless. Friendly from the moment we walked in. Attentive without hovering. She knew the menu inside and out, checked on us at all the right times, and made us feel genuinely welcomed throughout the meal. The restaurant had a warm, inviting atmosphere that made it easy to settle in and enjoy the experience. Comfortable. Relaxed. Perfect for anything from a casual dinner to a special night out. Possibly the best Mediterranean restaurant I've ever been to. Every dish was outstanding from start to finish, and the exceptional service made the experience even more memorable. I'll definitely be back. it's giving... a Michelin-star cameo in the neighborhood group chat.

    I would give a zero if I could. As you can see from my previous review I held this place to highest…read moreregard until...tonight. I arrive prior to happy hour ending at 6 p.m. I watch the clock and it gets five minutes before 6 p.m. so I go to the front and ask the host if happy hour will be honored if no one takes my order. She says, the waitress hasn't come by. I reply no. A few minutes later she comes. Isn't prepared and doesn't get my order in timely. I asked her if my happy hour prices will be honored because she missed the order. Mind you, prior to her finally coming to my table I was watching her do nothing besides shimmying around where she could have been tending to guests. She says she can't give me the happy hour price because it is now past 6 p.m. There was zero ownership that this fundamental issue is one she singularly caused. I get up and walk away and took myself to Optimist down the street where I've been greeted and cared for. I am so annoyed by this failure. I don't live in the area so I was looking forward to getting reacquainted. I will no longer recommend this place to others because the service was horrible.

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    Yalda Persian & Middle Eastern Restaurant

    Yalda Persian & Middle Eastern Restaurant

    4.4
    (351 reviews)
    6.6 mi
    $$

    I usually hesitate to leave 5 stars but they deserve it…read more The food was exemplary, the service was great and the environment/ atmosphere was beautiful. I came in before they closed but they still took wonderful care of me. They claim the chicken is hand slaughtered but I am not sure 100% as I haven't verified their vendor yet. Overall I will be coming regularly. The bathroom is also well maintained and was clean.

    Nothing about my first time to the new Rumi's was positive. For a 9 o'clock reservation we didn't…read moreget seated until well after ten o'clock. While we waited, we sat at the bar. I ordered a simple Bombay martini and one of the specialty cocktails for my wife. The bartender made my martini in a shaker and I remember hearing him asking someone else to stir it for him. For the next ten minutes or more, the bartender proceeded to make drinks for the waiters, I remember him spilling out two drinks and remaking them while my martini continued diluting in the melting Ice. Ten minutes or more later, he pours my martini into more of a champagne coup glass than a martini glass, and I waited another five minutes or more for my wife to get her drink. When I tasted the upmartini, It tasted so diluted, just bad, almost commical to me. I just laughed to myself because i've tended bar for a living and that was about the worst martini i've ever had in my life. Either Rumi is watering down his booze or the ice melted so much that there was barely a gin taste in the glass. I think their gig is rather than give you a real martini level pour they dilute you with so much melted Ice that you think you're getting a full pour martini, when, in fact, what you're getting is half gin and half melted ice. And believe ME, you are charged as though it was a real martini. The place was pretty busy, so a lot of people must not have a clue... or just like busy places. If everybody says, this is such a great place, I guess it's gotta be. Unfortunately, that's just Atlanta-if it's popular everyone just assumes it's good or pretends it is. I don't do well with pretend. Next after being seated at the table, i tried to order wine least expensive wines (so overpriced)-they were out of all of the lower-end overpriced wines I tried to order. It just bugs me to overpay so much for bottles of table wine. They're barely twenty dollars charging, 60-80 for them. But of course, ten minutes after I ordered the wine, this happened twice, the waiter told me they were out of the ones i was trying to order ( everyone must have had the same idea). Oh well. Right before the table was served the main course, the waiter and manager came to tell me that they had run out of the dish I ordered. I ended up replacing it with their duck dish that I had never heard of before but what the hell I'll try it (maybe I deserve it, because I remember my father always told me you never ordered duck in a strange restaurant you don't know) Everyone else at the table of 8 were served their meals ten minutes before my plate arrived. i'm like, please go ahead and start without me. Then, the duck arrives. I mean, if you're such a Rumi's, fan, try the duck and tell me what you think. First of all, it was lukewarm for something that apparently had just been made. The lukewarm duck comes 'in" this purple sauce, I mean, it wasn't even swimming in the purple sauce-It was submerged in the purple sauce. The waiter, of course, later brought me the wrong type of rice than the one i oredered..That's okay they brought me a new one right away. I was really starving at the time, but if I hadn't been, I don't think I would have eaten any of the duck. Being submerged in a kind of a sickening, putple sweet sauce it just wasn't appetizing at all. Challenge: if you're a big Rumi's fan, go ahead and please try the duck, but you have to try it like I did- lukewarm temptation. Then tell me if you remain an unconditionalRumi's fan. The bread is delicious though. To their credit when I tried to order 2 glasses of red wine after my meal was served, they did give us the vin de table for free. I won't be coming back here anytime soon.

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    Truva Turkish Kitchen

    Truva Turkish Kitchen

    4.3
    (314 reviews)
    4.6 mi
    $$

    Looking for a cute, classy Turkish restaurant in the heart of Virginia Highlands. This is your…read morespot! I went for happy hour which I highly recommend. It's from 3-6pm Monday through Thursday (I believe). They have $6-8 cocktails and a variety of food in the $5-10 range. The food was all fantastic, as was our waiter. He constantly checked on us, kept the complimentary bread supplied, and gave great recs for both food and cocktails. I love a waiter who explains the menu so you know what you're getting into beforehand. As we were leaving, it was torrentially down-pouring and the host was so kind to let me borrow his umbrella to get to my car. It's rare to find this level of hospitality these days and it made my already great experience here even better.

    Not bad but in a city with as much great Middle Eastern food as Atlanta, it only makes sense to…read morereach beyond Truva. Spots I would rather recommend for a nice night out are Delbar, Rumi's, and Yalda. My friends and I tried the Muhammara Dip, the Feta Cheese Rolls (reminiscent of spanakopita but no spinach and in roll form), the Truva Dumplings, and the Iskender Kebab. The Iskender Kebab and the Muhammara were the best of the bunch, but overall I think I was expecting more punch from the spices and greater nuance in the flavors of each dish. The thing I honestly enjoyed most was the complimentary bread and sun-dried tomato dip, which has gotten a number of shoutouts of Yelp already. I would come back to this spot to get a handful of appetizers, eat that bread, and hang out for a few hours. It does seem like the restaurant needs more staffing. Everyone we saw was very kind, but it took a long time to get a server's attention whenever we needed something.

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    Inside. Middle dining room.
    Inside. Middle dining room.
    Truva Turkish Kitchen
    Inside. Bar at front.

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    Inside. Bar at front.

    Delbar - Atlanta - mideastern - Updated July 2026

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