My friend has been asking me to take her to try Persian food. So I thought it would be fun to take her somewhere that I have never been to myself and we decided to go to paradise, and it was a great choice. I do wish the servers were Persian so I could order in farsi but there was no communication issues so it's fine. We ordered a couple things so we could try a bit of every thing. The kebab platter came with koobideh, barg and chicken with subbed the white rice for cherry rice which turned out to be the star of the show. Even as a Persian, I have never had that rice before.Somehow, and it quickly became delicious.And I immediately text my mom and asked her why she had never made it for me lol We also got ghormeh sabzi which as I told my friends can be hit or miss in flavor and if they would actually like a stew like this. They both actually enjoyed it, and I thought it was pretty close to my mom's recipe. The only sad thing was that we ordered tahdig but the table next to us had ordered 2 large plates and they had no more, which was odd given it was only 1pm and the restaurant opens at 11am. Overall good experience, love that they played Persian music to give it a real deal feel. Will be back! read more

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Really delicious Persian food! I never had Persian food before. The place is warm and cozy, the tables are set when you walk in and it looks pretty casual fancy. The service is very attentive. Right when we sat down the host gave us water which was nice. The waiter was a little too attentive, kept coming up to us to ask if we were ready to order when we were not, and just kept coming and coming every two minutes. They give complimentary flat bread which is tasty. Our Persian friend mentioned usually Persian restaurants give the bread with herbs and feta rather than just plain. We did find on the menu the herbs and feta was an extra cost. We had the kebab combo and subbed cherry rice and salad (which is cucumbers and tomatoes) and also exchanged the ground chicken kebab for a chicken breast kebab. The standout was the steak kebab and the cherry rice. There were so many cherries in the rice, and it was both sweet and savory. I couldn't stop eating it. The steak was super juicy and well seasoned. I also really like the roasted tomato on the side, basil and pickled cabbage. We ordered a stew, think it was Ghormeh sabzi. It had a bunch of herbs in it, and beans and a dried lime. Was told not to eat the lime. It was a very strong and rich stew, I took a couple of bites. Don't think I could have eaten the whole thing. It's very strong. It's our friend's favorite Persian dish and she loved it. There was one dish we wanted that they ran out of but they gave us a couple of dollars off the bill which was nice. Overall excellent food! Would come back. read more

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This place was clean and inviting with a warm welcome. Service was excellent and they explained the dishes to us. Food was very good and plenty to go around. Probably ordered too much didn't realize how big the portions were. Came in for lunch and it wasn't too busy thankfully read more

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Pardis's food, service and ambience is great and has been our go to place this 9 years we've lived in Ridgewood. There are five other persian restaurants in Ridgewood but Pardis is consistently THE best among them. We highly recommend their food as it is close to authentic Persian food as you can find in the area. Their combination platter is a great option if you want to try out different types Persian kabab. read more

Came here for a larger family dinner and everything was top notch. We tried the hummus, traditional Kashk bademjoon and kashk bademjoon. The panir sabzi platter was also delicious and fresh. The tahdig topped with ghormeh sabzi was the table favorite over the gheymeh. Everyone ordered kebab- I had the barg, very flavorful and cooked perfectly. The service was great, especially for a larger group. Overall positive experience, will be back! read more

Pardis Persian Grill - Barg Kebob - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

Delicious food and wonderful service. All the dishes were flavorful and portions were large. Loved the grilled veggie option instead of rice. Standard restaurant atmosphere. read more

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Oh my goodness... this was one of the best meals I had during my trip to the East Coast. I was surprised by how good the lentil soup was, how fresh the branzino was, and how savory the lamb shanks were. Highly highly recommend! It was packed on a Saturday night. 10/10 would want to eat here again! read more

After a few successful dine-in and takeout experiences from Pardis, it had become one of my top dinner selections in Bergen County. So, when my family and I were trying to pick a takeout spot for a recent celebratory meal, I instantly nominated the Mediterranean place. Thankfully, I got everyone to agree, and, though it took a while for us to place our order, the food was waiting for us when we arrived. We started the meal by sharing the Kash-K-Bademjan, an cooked eggplant dip that had been stewed in homemade tomato sauce and topped with a dollop of yogurt. The delicious spread was chunky, hearty, and robust, and it was a great complement to the large amount of thin, flaky pita included. In addition to either rice or grilled vegetables, each entree came with a small side salad with an herbaceous vinaigrette on the side. Receiving the added appetizer was a nice surprise. Our main courses were substantial in their sizes as well. I went with my Pardis usual - the Shrimp Kabob. The shrimp had been grilled in a garlic, lemon marinade, which was nice and tangy, but the shellfish were very overcooked, leaving them dry and chewy. I like my shrimp more on the well-done side, but these were even beyond my liking. I substituted grilled vegetables for the green rice that was originally paired with the dish. The veggies included mushrooms, zucchini, red pepper, broccoli, and a grilled tomato. Those were all perfectly seasoned and cooked, however. Despite my shrimp not being 100% to my liking, the experience was good overall, and I would definitely consider getting food from there again. read more

The lamb shank was perfectly cooked. The sauce was delicious. I would recommend this to my friends who like lamb. The falafels are tasty. The flavor is good. Ghormehsazi was a flavor that I initially liked. However, I think it was a bit advanced for my palate. I would not order this again. I usually love popping flavor, but something about this wasn't for me or my wife. The Mediterranean salad was nice and big. Plenty of feta and everything else I like. The service is always excellent. We really like the food and the people here. read more

After being away for a while, I recently visited your Ridgewood location for lunch, as well as another restaurant just across the train tracks. I noticed that your lunch menu prices are now the same as your dinner prices (please see the attached picture). In comparison, the other restaurant offers prices about 25% lower for lunch and even includes a soda. While I recognize and appreciate that your service and venue are superior, for a quick lunch this difference can be significant. Since I truly enjoy your restaurant, I wanted to suggest reconsidering and perhaps reinstating the previous lunch pricing, where it was set lower than dinner. I believe this could help attract more lunchtime guests while still maintaining your excellent reputation. Thank you for considering this feedback, and I look forward to visiting again soon. Update: I understand you have ONLY ONE location. In comparison i was referring to another Persian restaurant other side of the train station. I want to make sure, my points came across that there is NO LUNCH menu, but only ONE menu for lunch, dinner and take out. read more

Pardis Persian Grill - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

The BEST hummus in America. I wish this recipe was sold by the gallon, because I would eat it every day. The kebab was delicious, the rice was perfectly cooked, and the olive platter was a great side. The ambiance and beautiful paintings added to the great experience, and it felt as homey as it was delicious. Highly reccomend Pardis to anyone that loves persian food!! read more

Awesome food. Good bang for your buck. Service is great. Ambiance is nice. I love the Persian ice cream.

Everything is delicious here, and the service is excellent! The complimentary pita is warm and toasty, and I'd recommend saving some for your meal. I had the stuffed grape leaves for an appetizer, and they were stuffed! I ordered the beef kebab, and it was well seasoned and cooked to perfection. The pickled vegetable that came with my meal was one of my favorite parts. The servers are very attentive and helpful and are willing to explain any menu items to you. Street parking only. read more

Pardis Persian Grill - beef koobideh kebob - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

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Ordered three dishes today, all of which I enjoyed and would order again: Hummus - still delicious! Sambuseh - these are similar to simosa (which usually are filled with potato) but these are filled with tasty chickpea mash --seems healthier to me! Kash-k-Bademjan - hot eggplant dish that I enjoyed stuffed into the flat, thin bread they provided. Very tasty, not spicy; complex flavors; I highly recommend you try this. read more

Pardis Persian Grill - Vegetarian entree with hummus - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

I always write that I tend not to give five star reviews the first time I go to a new restaurant, but I'm making an exception with Pardis! Three of us went; we started off sharing the Mediterranean salad, which we're glad we shared because it's HUGE. And it was excellent. My two friends each got seafood (I'm allergic, so couldn't partake) -- one got the shrimp kabob, and the other the salmon kabob. Both loved what they ordered. I got the chicken koobideh -- holy! It was beyond delicious -- also very large and filling. I was able to eat one of the kabobs and took the other home with the rest of the rice. (The rice was also SO GOOD). We didn't have room for dessert -- so we ordered something anyway. :) A delicious tartufo that was a perfect shareable sweet at the end of a savory meal. The servers were awesome -- very personable and funny, and made great recommendations for us. Also, even on a weeknight we made a reservation; when we arrived, we were among the first and wondered why we made reservation. By the time we left, the place was packed -- and with good reason! So definitely recommend reservations. read more

Pardis Persian Grill - Chicken Koobideh kabob and rice. YUM! - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

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My time here was spent in complete satisfaction. Food is priced right and tastes great. Plenty of staff members work here with consistently friendly approaches. There's a nice vibe here, with cleanliness and minimal decoration. I encourage everyone to visit this spot. read more

Terrific, authentic Persian food. I've been fortunate enough to have authentic Persian food many many times and this is absolutely terrific.. food portions are extremely plenty full, but more importantly, the quality of the food, the seasoning and everything we had was terrific. Added bonus is the fact that they have. Albaloo Polo, Bagali Polo and other races that you can substitute. Warm bread to Start was terrific. We will be back for sure.! read more

Great intimate environment for friendly or romantic dates. I met up with a few friends and brought some wine as Pardis is BYOB! We shared several appetizers including salad, stew, and others. All pretty good! We also had kebab plates and wraps. We found that the portions are huge; be prepared to take some home! Several wait staff checking in and replenishing drinks. read more

Pardis Persian Grill - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

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The meals make you want more, the staff makes you feel welcome, and prices make return visits easy. The place meets every possible need. I experienced attentive care and the restaurant occupies a prime position. The food met expectations and staff exceeded them. The place impressed me immensely. read more

I wish I could eat here every single day. The kitchen succeeds with food, the staff with service, and management with pricing. The staff provided excellent assistance while remaining kind and giving. So tasty and they give you plenty. I recommend this spot. I was gratified completely. read more

So deserving of 5 stars. The most standout items on the menu were the albaloo polo - basmati rice mixed with sweet and sour cherries - and the saffron ice cream (the best I've had to date) for dessert. I came with a large group for lunch and had the lamb chops as my main meal - which were so tender and fell off the bone - and they came with basmati rice and grilled vegetables that were wonderfully cooked and not too salty, which is what I find a lot of restaurants get wrong! We also shared the dolmeh (grape leaves) as an appetizer which were lovely. The staff is so sweet and were so accommodating to our large party and the space is clean and classy. There wasn't a single thing I didn't enjoy about the meal, thank you so much, Pardis! read more

Pardis Persian Grill - Lamb chops - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

Persian restaurant at Ridgewood, NJ The food and service were all great! The lamb chop. Was very tender and seasoned just right with grilled vegetables, the lamb shank was very tender, beef kabob with chopped tomatoes and cucumber salad went well together, their green rice, saffron rice and sweet & sour cherry basmati rice tasted all good. My favorite was green rice! The grape leaves came out popping hot, their pita bread was very thin and went well with hummus and babaganoush. We finished our meal with The saffron ice cream and baklava! The portion was huge and all the dishes were all delicious! read more

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Absolutely delicious meal with huge portions. Usually huge portions equal not-so-good quality, but not here. It is the best meal out we have had in a long time. Perfectly cooked fluffy rice. Great sauces served with SO much complimentary bread (the bread was okay- could have been tastier). Ash Reshteh - haven't had this soup since my favorite place in the city closed years ago. It was just as delicious! Delicious tomato cucumber salad - I wasn't sure of this as the tomatoes looked pink, not red since it's February but wow- the dressing- just delicious and not too oily. Lamb shank was perfectly tender with a delicious, rich sauce. Pomegranate walnut chicken- very good. My favorite is from a place in the city and the one I am spoiled with at home but this one was quite good. Nice servers, nice ambience. A must try! read more

The food was just ok and we tried a pretty wide range. Also, not that it matters much, but the whole staff just seemed pissed off for no reason lol. Ambiance was nice. read more

Food is great. Still good on delivery in as well. Service is good and ambience nice. Definitely suggest.

A very pretty restaurant, totally different and upscale from other Mediterranean places I have been to. We went for a Friday lunch, and got seats right away, as the whole restaurant was empty. We were greeted with complimentary bread and chutney. Their menu is pretty short and simple, mostly kebobs, seafood and stews for entrees. We ordered the Sambuseh (dumplings), Pardis kebobs, and Sultani kebobs. The appetizers dumplings were fluffy and filled with delicious vegetable mix. Pardis combo came with chicken and Barg (Angus beef) skewers. Sultani was combo of Barg and Koobideh (ground beef). The chicken was decent, but Barg was better. koobideh was the best out of all of them. It was soft and juicy. Barg was little bit more on chewy side. All dishes came with Basmati rice, cabbage and tomatoes. Special mention to rice, I rarely find such fine grain excellent quality rice in restaurants. I also ordered the Baklava to go. It tasted amazing when I tried at home. Throughout out dine-in, the servers checked on us. They were very friendly and helpful. This is certainly one of fav in Ridgewood now. TL;DR: Food taste - 4.5/5 Food prep time - 5/5 Service - 5/5 Price - $$$ Items tried: Sambuseh - 5/5 Pardis Special - 4.5/5 Sultani Kebob - 5/5 Baklava- 5/5 read more

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Great Persian restaurant! I should have ordered the beef medium, it would be much tender. The chicken is great. Nice spice flavor. Indoor dining available. read more

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Excellent Persian restaurant in business district of Ridgewood. BYOB. Attentive service. Enjoyed pita bread . Had tray of filet mignon, lamb and chicken . Accompanied by rice , vegetables and salad . Ate well and had leftovers. Warm inviting atmosphere. Outdoor seating also. read more

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The juicest, most tasteful kabobs you will ever have are the beef and chicken koobidehs at Pardis. Staff is amazingly on point. Would also recommend the barg kabob, and eggplant starters. Very nice restaurant. read more

Fresh food. Lots of flavor. Servers were very attentive. The restaurant decor is very open and beautiful

Great food and service. Thanks for paying attention to the feedback. You are now the best Persian restaurant in entire New Jersey.

This is a regular dinner spot for my family. The food and service are consistently excellent. Top picks: Appetizers: Shirazi salad, babaganoush, tahdig with fesenjan Entree: chicken and salmon kebabs with the cherry rice! My family also likes the green rice. Their takeout is also great. read more

Great location and tasty Persian food with great service. Can't go wrong here whether you are new to the cuisine or a Persian born.

I returned to Pardis Restaurant for their Kabobs after enjoying Ghormeh Sabzi the previous night. Starter Appetizers As always, the two default sauces--one with walnut and the other with yogurt and dill--alongside the bread were already served on the table. Koobideh kabob; fantastic meat As I mentioned in my previous review, this time, I tried the beef koobideh kabob. The kabob looked fresh and appetizing, and the meat was perfectly well-cooked , which is exactly how I prefer my koobideh kabob. A small note about the koobideh kabob though--the meat is great, but it could benefit from being a bit fattier, which is essential for koobideh. Rice; Sleek and Fluffy The rice this time was also well-cooked, and surprisingly, its quality was even better than the previous night when I tried it with Ghormeh Sabzi. Each grain of rice was perfectly long, slender, and fluffy . I followed my usual ritual of putting butter under the mound of rice--it always elevates the dish wonderfully. Ambiance; delicately designed Once again, I visited at an off-peak hour [‍]--around 3 PM--and was likely the first client of the evening session. Despite being the only guest, the ambiance was still incredible. The fantastic interior with its well-thought-out combination of wall colors, light fixtures, beautiful wall paintings, and the textured embossed wall (a wonderful touch) created a vibrant yet calm atmosphere, especially as the evening light filtered in closer to 5 PM. Chatting with the Owner, Mr. Kaveh I also had the privilege of meeting the owner, Kaveh. He shared his passion for working in the restaurant industry and the ups and downs he has experienced over the past eight years. His insight, along with the professionalism of the staff, added a personal and memorable touch to my visit. To my surprise, I was treated to a complimentary baklava, which was fantastic, by the way! The sweetness and texture were just perfect, rounding off my meal beautifully. Overall Pardis Restaurant impressed me again with its delicious koobideh kabob, perfectly cooked rice, and welcoming ambiance. The owner's passion for his craft added a personal touch, and the complimentary baklava was a delightful treat. I emphasized that Pardis has introduced Persian cuisine to the residents of Woodridge, bringing authentic flavors and a unique dining experience to the area. Can't wait to try the Cornish hen kabob next time! read more

The service was quick and attentive. We shared the sambusas (crispy and delicious) and the kash-k-bademjan (eggplant) as appetizers. Holy cow...that eggplant was the BEST thing I've ever put in my mouth! It was smooth and garlicky, served hot with bread. I couldn't stop eating it even though I wanted to save room for the main course. For dinner we shared the jujeh kabob (grilled Cornish hen in lemon saffron marinade) and the beef koobideh kabob (grilled ground beef), with the zereshk polo rice (saffron, barberries). The Cornish hen was SPECTACULAR! The beef was so smoky, well seasoned, and delicious. The barberry rice was a party in my mouth, I had to do my happy dance! We ate and ate and there were still plenty of leftovers for today, I CAN'T Wait for lunch! For dessert we had the tiramisu (decent) and the saffron ice cream. It was luscious, delicately flavored, and the PERFECT ending to this exotic meal. We're already planning our next trip there. Ambiance was laid back and not too busy on a Wednesday. We brought our own wine and they put it in an ice bucket at our table. read more

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I can't believe I haven't been here until last week. Extremely flavorful food. Had the beef kebab and it was tender, flavorful, and perfectly medium rare. The hummus was good and the baba ghanoush was better. There was a delicious fried chickpea appetizer with a dipping sauce which was the best thing on the menu. Highly recommended. Very attentive service as well. read more

First timer . We were passing by and thought of eating Mediterranean food.. we liked it . There was no lunch special, but just a general menu. It's not cheap. Costed us around 18$ for lunch .. Lunch was sumptuous though. Lots of food. Initially we didn't get the starter bread , but once we started our main course they brought it. We had chicken Kebob. Loved it . Tasted really good. Also liked the cilantro sauce with the starter bread. Lots of space to sit .. parking is a big problem. You have to pay and park a couple of blocks away. Service was good. Overall a good experience... 4/5 read more

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7/2022. We came to Pardis on E. Ridgewood Ave for dinner. There is another Persian restaurant of a similar name around the corner. I'll give the overall experience a B. The food was good quality. The service was good, but I think management needs to better train them on when to interrupt. If you see the patrons are engaged in conversation & not on their phones and not looking pissed off; why are you interrupting? If we needed you, we'd flag you down. Annoyance never equals a great tip. The menu has room for improvement. I would like to see more sampler platters which are common with ethnic restaurants. Pardis like most restaurants in NJ is BYOB. read more

Pardis Persian Grill - Sambuseh - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

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Excellent food, good customer service , great Atmosphere owner very friendly excellent Location read more

There are many kabob places in Ridgewood, and this by far is the best. Great flavors on all their dishes and very attentive staff. We go at least 2x a month. read more