Food was truly good even though it's a bit further out to get to Caspian. The new addition I noted…read morethis time was the oven baked chicken which has a flavor similar to the sauce in the lamb shank. My favorite item to order at Canada based Iranian restaurants. Caspian here also serves the best jeweled rice - nuts, preserved candied carrots, over saffron rice. Heavenly!

The food is amazing and authentic, the staff is professional and friendly, and atmosphere is great,…read morehighly recommend

This is one fantastic restaurant! The space is large, clean, and the staff are very friendly…read more The food is absolutely amazing and delicious bite after bite. Started with Dolmeh which I have never had warm. It was Fantastic! Opted in for the Kings Feast with salad instead of rice. It was plenty to share and the flank steak was juicy and tender, the chicken was flavorful and not dry, and the kubadwa was well seasoned. The baklava was a perfect dessert to wrap up the meal. Will be back again to try more meals.

Amazing food and great service. I really recommend to try Tadig . Kebab also was so juicy and…read moretender.

We were in Kirkland overnight on Easter for an early surgical appointment on Monday. After walking…read morearound to stretch our legs from the drive we ducked into Zeitoon Grill House for some Persian cuisine. Based on decor I wondered if it had been a pub or steakhouse once in its life: lots of paneled and coffered wood, chandeliers, and wooden booths with coat hangers. We started with the baba ghanouj and ordered the fesenjan and a beef kobideh for meals. The meals came with a salad to share rather than small individual salads on the plate which was a nice touch. The staff was able to provide some veggies with the baba ghanouj since my partner in crime can't have bread. The baba ghanouj was great - exactly the smoky eggplant flavor I was craving when I saw the sign for Persian cuisine. The kobideh was nice and tender - you could taste the onion. The fesenjan was also extremely good. One question: Who eats this much rice in one dish? The rice was very good - but it is a lot of rice. I haven't had Persian like this since we had Persian neighbors who invited us over.

Zeitoon opened in downtown Kirkland many years ago, replacing the Central 21 Steakhouse. Much of…read morethe interior still has the original dark room steakhouse décor. The center area hosted a huge group with multiple tables pushed together. I have avoided Zeitoon all these years because they are higher cost, not necessarily justifiable since there are lower cost Persian foods or similar Mediterranean restaurants in the area. I finally decided to try them. Our server answered my questions, including his favorites. Two questionable/sketchy things happened: 1. Our server recommended the Mirza Ghasemi, which he said is great with the optional soft-boiled egg. Sounds good. We ordered it. The optional egg is $2, which is not identified on the menu. (See photo) 2. When he recommended the Mirza Ghasemi, we asked him to remove the Mast O Khiar which we initially chose. I said we only want one appetizer. He nodded and said OK. When the Mirza Ghasemi arrived, so did the Mast O Khiar. They put both on the table and immediately left. I flagged the original server to remind him we said to remove it, but a different person showed up instead. He: "You want to cancel this? No problem." and took the yogurt away. I did not order this; it is not me canceling. Minus 0.5 stars from overall rating. The Food: Mirza Ghasemi + egg, $14 +$2 - 2.5 Stars This eggplant dish is the one recommended by our server. We do enjoy eggplant dips, especially warm versions. The optional "soft boiled egg" is not an American version but tiny threads of yellow egg bits mixed within the eggplant mixture. Honestly, we cannot taste the egg. It is borderline a scam. This dish would be 3.5 stars if it was $14 at the menu price, which is already on the high side. A $16 eggplant dish is delusional. Lamb Shishlik Kebab, $36 - 3.5 Stars Menu: Lamb rack marinated and chargrilled (see menu photo) I knew I would not see a rack of lamb on my plate. I got four lamb chops. Meat quality wise, this is excellent. It comes with a ton of basmati rice and a salad with a refreshing light dressing. This is a bit spendy for the quantity of meat, but taste is good. Soltani Shishlik, $42 - 3.5 Stars This is the exact same dish as above except add a skewer of grounded beef kebab. This kebab, and I quote my hubby, is "not that good". Same comment for the rest of the dish. A basket of lavash bread arrived at the table. I believe it came with the Mirza Ghasemi. We have eaten many lavash breads, commonly used as wrap so it is grilled and/or heat-pressed with oil on the surface. These lavash breads are simply warmed. I learned they taste terrible that way. The surface has a sandpaper texture and still taste like sandpaper when eating it. If I paid for this separately, I would be upset.

Wow! My sister in law was NOT joking about this place. It's small, but right when we walked in,…read morethey were bustin' out orders like nobody's business. We were seated right away and shared The King's Platter. Portions were HUGE and delicious, I regret eating it all in one sitting because I was still craving it the next day. I loved that we casually came in, but it was still an immersive experience - it was my first time having the sheets, mint, and butter as fixings. Not a scrap of food left between my fiancé and I. On top of that, the cook was super speedy and also was showing off his vocals. It was a vibe.

This restaurant is hands down one of the best Persian restaurants in PNW. From the moment you walk…read morein, the hospitality is warm and genuine, the staff treats you like family. The service is attentive, professional, and always consistent. The food is absolutely outstanding. I actually order the same dish every single time because I love it so much, and what impresses me most is that it tastes exactly the same every visit. The flavor, the seasoning, the tenderness, the freshness, it's consistently perfect. That kind of consistency is rare and shows how much care and pride they put into their kitchen. If I had to drive two hours just to eat here, I would do it without hesitation. That's how good it is. Amazing food, incredible service, and an authentic experience every time. Highly, highly recommend.

Not the same as the Mediterranean Kitchen of Old...Thus the name change. Sad that the classic…read morerecipes over decades are no more. Food is still good but new owners have taken a five star place down to 3 or so. Kamal I miss you.

3 decades of loyal dining at the Old Mediterranean proves how amazing the food is here…read more OK, when I need a blast of garlic throughout my body the Mediterranean Kitchen is my pit stop... A friendly greeting as I walk into the establishment which is always welcome. A bowl of hot soup comes quickly after taking a seat... Pondering through the menu which I know by heart I order either the Shish Tawook, which is charbroiled tenderized chicken served over rice with a garlic sauce, YUM. However if that's not grabbing me I get the Kafta Kabob served over Yellow Rice, Hummus, Salad and Pita Bread to scoop up all those flavors. Occasionally I have the best of all world plate which is The Combination Plate featuring the Kabob Kafta kabob, Shish Tawook and lamb kabob charbroiled with tomatoes and onions. Now if that does not excite you nothing will... The place can get a rocking loud cause it's not huge but it has all the comforts of a big loud family meal. Parking is limited so be patient but the food is worth it 1000%.... And bring some mints cause it's a garlic night out...

The food is prepared with respect for the diner. We both thought the ingredients were high quality…read moreand cooked to bring out their best flavor. Unlike other restaurants that over-sweeten, over-salt, over-oil their food, they prepare it for those who want the food's actual flavor. You can freely your own salt if needed. We'll be back and recommending it to others. It's also a quite, pleasant location.

This continues to be super tasty every time I go as well as high-quality. And everyone that works…read morethere is just so friendly Today I got a order to go for the first time and it was great. Just as good when I eat there which is not always the case with restaurants Here is a photo of the chicken kebab order to go

Food was amazing! As someone with a middle eastern background this is the closest I've been to…read moretasting food like I do at home. I'd recommend this place to everyone! Great for big groups as well. Service was beyond expected, so much hospitality here!

Great food and service! Fresh bread is a must! We grabbed lunch here in a Sunday afternoon and it…read morewas pretty quiet. We ordered the shared platter meals to share between 3 people and it was plenty of food for sure! We got the hummus, baba ghannouj, and cheese fatayer to start. While the bowls were very good, especially with the fresh bread, the cheese in the pies were absolutely delightful! 10/10 for those alone! All the meats in the platter were very good as well, and the rice in the center was very plentiful. Great food that I would gladly be back for again! And the cheese fatayer of course!

A wonderful family-owned restaurant that truly cooks with quality and love…read more The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, with beautiful music playing softly in the background. My favorite dish is the mixed Persian chicken kabobs served on top of a fresh Greek salad--a delicious combination of perfectly seasoned, tender chicken and crisp vegetables. The Persian and Mediterranean flavors are authentic and full of taste. Fresh ingredients, excellent service, and genuine hospitality make this one of my favorite restaurants in Kirkland. Highly recommended!

Koftah wrap and they included some hummus. I believe the hummus has zatar blended in. The wrap has…read morea nice amount of lettuce, tomato, and cukes. On another visit, I had a gyro which I personally prefer more. The Koftah seasoning doesn't hit all the notes I'm looking for but that's me. It's still very tasty.

Great food and flavors. We love Persian cuisine and this was really good. We shared a kotlet and it…read morehit the spot. So flavorful. We saw two cute aunties preparing food with love. Do not miss this!

Got something from yet another vendor in Pike Place Market that has Middle Eastern food. Farvahar…read moreis where to get the classics like shawarma and more. It has plenty of meaty and vegetarian options. Good location close to lots of other popular places and events. The prices aren't as good as they used to be, which is the only bad thing. A bigger place than it looks. It's got a good amount of tables, and there's enough room for group seating. The place still isn't big, but it's not one of those place you can only order it as takeout. Has the basics. It's about $12 for a plate. I got the Borani Eggplant. This is roasted with spices and walnuts. Good stuff and pretty filling. She got the Veggie Plate. This is basically just beans and rice. Most of the menu is meaty. There's beef and lamb kebabs that are popular. Have to make an update about this business. It seems to have closed. They haven't been open for a long time it seems.

Gyro sandwich was great with good flavor…read more Staff were friendly too. Pleased with experience.

Love coming here to get lunch to go. Lentil soup was amazing, gyros and plates are all great. Staff…read moreis very friendly and food is fast.