I barely give 5Star For me one of the most important reasons to keep going to a place apart from their food is the way the way their hospitality is , So glad to find this place , we were passing by and saw the sign of Pizz-kebab n we were like... waaaaht ? let's go check out , how it is? But well , then we understand they don't actually have the pizza kebab. It's separate pizza from kebab , but guess what? They might not have it inside the menu but the cook said if you want they will make it for u as special order, these guys were super kind and caring. I definitely recommend this palace good food read more

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Rafo's Cafe is hit or miss . On my first visit, I had one of the best chicken shish Kabob plates. The chicken was seasoned perfectly and very flavorful.The next visit, I ordered the beef shish kabob and it was very underwhelming and chewy . It might have been an off day. I'll probably just stick with the chicken shish. The portions are generous and the rice and pita bread were both solid tasting sides.The interior is a little dated and rundown, but the tables were clean. The service has always been friendly and the takeout orders are packed nicely. They also have pizza on the menu, but haven't tried it, yet. This place is worth a try, if in the area. The prices are good for the amount of food and It's usually easy to find a parking space. read more

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The kabob here is great, based on the few I have been here. However, their hours are very odd so I am downgrading them for this! I have wanted to come here more, but they have been closed. I have never heard of a restaurant/cafe being closed at 5PM on a Saturday night or closed all day on Sunday! This has prevented me from coming more. read more

Its good, but it used to be great. There was a change in ownership and it not longer has quite the same magic it once had for us. read more

Very good food, great service super quick and attentive. Not very busy so it was easy to get a table but busy enough to know it was good

Overcharged me 2 cans of diet coke for the one I wanted. Shady and unfair. Why go back to someone who cheats you?

Amazing, amazing and amazing. I'm Persian myself and the food here for the pricing is hard to beat. Delicious, big portions and great customer service from the staff. I'll 100% be back! read more

The food was okay, the chicken could have been cooked more. First time trying, not bad. But probably not my go to spot for Mediterranean.

Amazing food with amazing service. We have used Rafos Cafe for school party's and they have done an awesome job in delivering timely and providing exactly what we have asked. Kids love their pizzas. And we enjoyed their Armenian pizza (Must Try) Owners are great, food is great and service is great if you are in the area definitely stop by. read more

rafo's cafe is under new persian management, and they have managed -- rather unbelievably -- to craft an even tastier armenian pizza, which i did not think was even possible. all of your mediterranean favourite staples are here, their doner pizza is a classic, management is friendly and outgoing, the dining area has been completely redone, and the service is terrific. read more

I was pleasantly surprised by this tiny place! The first thing that stood out to me was the service. The man who works the front/cash register was very friendly and accommodating. I ordered the #1 chicken kabob plate - price was fair (came out to around $11 w tip) and it was great! Comes with 6 juicy pieces of chicken on top of basmati rice, with a side of salad, cucumbers, tomatoes, pita bread, hummus. Flavors were on point, and large enough to save for leftovers. Small place so a lot of people order take out, but we ate there since there are about 5 tables inside. It's in a plaza so parking is easy! I want to come back and try the pizza! read more

Rafo's Cafe - #1 Chicken Kebab Plate - Pizza Near Me - Burbank, California

They use ground meat for the kabobs that hasn't the real taste of the chicken or beef. Plus they lie saying under new management but actually it's the same, don't go there read more

My new pizza place! Was only going to order their chicken breast plate but saw so many rave reviews on their pizza so I had to order both. **no shame in my game** I enjoyed the pizza so much more than the chicken breast plate #5 because the chicken was on the dryer side. Rice was good. Half a pita and a small size of hummus(small sauce container size) with some yummy salad dressing. The pizza on the other hand was super flavorful. Not overly greasy or cheesy. Just delicious . I can't wait to order pizza from here again. read more

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I was in the area and craved beef lule out of nowhere. This place popped up and I am so grateful! The chicken and beef lule combo hit the spot! Ara is very kind and welcoming at the front. There is a smoke shop next door and I unexpectedly bought a new hookah to complement the dinner experience. Magical night! Thank you Rafo's! read more

Rafo's Cafe - Chicken/beef lule combo - Pizza Near Me - Burbank, California

My workplace placed a large order for lunch this week, and although there were a lot of items, the whole thing came in quickly and correct-to-order, including extra sauces. Very impressive. Oh wow great meat! The BEST Donner kebab sandwich I have ever had. Thick slices of tender seasoned meat, fresh tomatoes, and these incredible pickles. Great job. Large portions, tasty hummus, friendly service. I will definitely be back!. Just yummy! read more

Great home made food, you can also add some pickes etc with no additional charge. Thank you very much!

Look at how comically beautiful the food looks! Ha, it looks like it's tryna' get photographed. this place is delicious and the vibe in here is very cool and good. It's not trying to be anything it's not. Just a tiny little place that served delicious meat Also it's open till very, very late so hell Yes. read more

Rafo's Cafe - Beef & chicken plate - Pizza Near Me - Burbank, California

First time to try their pizza and it was delish. The salmon combo and chicken combo were good as well.

After one trip I can easily say this is my favorite middle-eastern place in the Burbank area - much better than Sotta or any of the others and I've tried a lot of them. Their chicken kebab is amazing and comes with a huge serving of delicious rice and salad with a lemon ranch dressing that I want to put on everything. Hummus was good too but the salad dressing was just so good. The chicken was the real star of the show though - in my opinion it was cooked perfectly and had tons of flavor. Can't wait to come back. Highly recommend read more

The place doesn't seem like much. It feels just like a city restaurant with its narrow interior and not much decor. But the highlight was the great Middle-Eastern style food. I expected shawarma and kabobs, but the pizza caught me off guard. There was a huge variety of pizzas, so I had to try a slice and a plate. Both were fantastic. Pizza was not too oily and the kabob plate alone can fill you up. The service was amazing. They welcomed us, gave us as much time as we needed with no pressure on deciding, and was very polite. read more

The food is absolutely amazing and full of flavor. The customer service is amazing too. Makes you feel like you're in the heart of Iran. Give this place a try you will not regret it!! read more

Rafo's Cafe - Half bbq chicken pizza half Margherita Pizza. - Pizza Near Me - Burbank, California

I love it here. A regular 2 times a week, great start and wonderful manager. I'm picky with my Persian / Armenian food and this place is a hit for me. Well priced and great portions. read more

My son loves the small cheese pizza. I'd prefer to come here & support my local restaurant. Close to home. It's a win/win situation. Plus my 10 year old son rates the pizza 10/10. That's a big rating! read more

Disgusting lule kebab..not cooked at all..not happy at all....I called back and the guy just said: oh I am sorry... He didn't even bother to offer me a refund..social security staff will never order from this place..if u guys had paid more attention on the quality of the food you serve, you wouldn't have this horrible review on yelp..I wish I could give Negative 5 stars but there is no such option. read more

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Fresh, delicious food. Great service. Local. Good portions. I've had their eggplant pizza, wings, chicken breast kabob plate, salads, kachapuri, Fries all really good. read more

Best lamb chops ever , this is an amazing place with lots of good healthy foods . Raffi has years of experience in making international food . read more

Rafo's Cafe - grilled lamb chops on rice - Pizza Near Me - Burbank, California

Amazing food, I get the Soltani nearly every other day. I have had a lot of armenian/persian food in LA and this is one of my favorite spots can not recommend it enough. I am very lucky to have this place be walking distance from my office. read more

My niece who lives in Venice wanted to come out and take me to dinner here in Burbank. She decided on Rafo's Cafe, which is in the same Shopping Plaza as my Jeweler. I had remembered this restaurant from some time ago, but I had never gone in to eat. I think these are new owners. The gentleman that greeted us was very gracious and professional. He suggested some delicious items. We were quite pleased with his suggestions. The food was hot and delicious. We will definetly be returning. read more

Found this little gem of a restaurant on a night I was craving some pizza. Tucked away in the city of Burbank is a nice little Persian/ Iranian restaurant where all the dishes are made to order. Oddly, this place has the best mexican pizza(pepperoni, onion, jalapeños, onion, sausage). Something about their crust just doesn't compare to some other pizza parlors. Kabob plates are good too. I love that the rice is not mushy but a nice fluffy texture. Restaurant owner/ employees are friendly as well regardless of your race you will feel welcomed. read more

Newly remodeled and under new ownership. Tried it for the first time, excellent customer service, friendly. Took the time to explain some of the dishes , easy to order and tasted amazing. The ambience was nice, great place to have a family meal. Tried the chicken kabob and the meat kabob, was so tasty and exceptional. They also have specialty pizza menu which I must try next time. read more

A friend told me to try them out and so i did . I live very close so that also made me wanna stop by . Absolutely amazing food , and it's consistent. My family and I stop by multiple times a week . The customer service is stellar as well , they know you by name so makes it feel homey . I always get the chicken kabob plate , barley give 5 stars but they deserve it . read more

Rafo's Cafe - Chicken Kabob plate - Pizza Near Me - Burbank, California

Tried Rafo's Cafe several months ago. Nice and cozy place. The service is great, the food is amazing and fills you up.

food was pretty tasty ordered: Doner shawarma plate: meat was very flavorful, good amount of meat chicken kabob plate: chicken was not dry and had a great flavor. The only thing is the guys in the back weren't wearing masks so if you fear covid... this might not be the best place. read more

This place deserved 5 stars because of the friendly and welcoming atmosphere. The cashier and staff welcomed us immediately as we walked in. The cashier was genuinely kind and always had a smile on his face. My friend and I ordered the chicken kabob plate which was priced at $9.99. The food arrived and it smelled delicious and they gave us a generous portion of chicken, rice, and salad. The basmati rice was well-flavored and the chicken was moist and savory. The hummus was good, it almost had a lemony taste to it. The salad was delicious because of the dressing. Their dressing was something I haven't had before; it had a slight taste of honey mustard which complemented both the greens and the chicken. This place also serves pizza which is a weird combination, but I dig it! A couple pizzas that caught my eye were the chicken alfredo and the chicken pesto! Those will definitely be pizzas I'll be trying the next time I'm here! read more

Rafo's Cafe - Chicken kabob plate! Delicious! - Pizza Near Me - Burbank, California

I am finally getting to yelp to tell people how amazing this place is! Beside be greeted like family when I walk in, the food is above amazing, especially for the price too! The portions are large, always consistent, I have never been dissatisfied with anything that I have selected from there menu. I eat at Rafos at least 3-4 times a week if not more sometimes! Check them out for sure! ,D- read more

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everything was fresh and delicious! service was friendly, we were even given watermelon at the end of our meal. amazing portion size for the price as well :) read more

Always my favorite place to order from. Just a large selection of food and quality and quantity is on point. Ordered a bunch of pizzas recently for a party and they arrive hot and delicious. You can't go wrong from kabob to salads and pizza. read more

I Agree with Ani below. I just placed an order for the first Time today to a business meeting . I can't even believe what happened. They charged me for tzaziki and they didn't deliver it. So I called to inform them so they can at least refund for that, they went crazy on the phone and hung up. And guess what they wouldn't answer my calls after. How is this place even operating right now? read more

I love, love, love this place! The pizza was outstanding; perfectly cooked crust, flavorful sauce, and they used red onions as the topping, yum! BUT the star of the show is their Tzatziki (cucumber yoghurt dip): thick, creamy, garlicy, heaven is what it really should be called. I have dreamt of it before & it only gets better! read more

Amazing food amazing service! Their food is always fresh and juicy... this is authentic Mediterranean food. Pizza is really, really good as well and prices are super low compared to the quality. read more

Rafo's Cafe - Combo Beef Kabob Plate - Pizza Near Me - Burbank, California