We have been coming to Isfahan kabob for years. The owners are really good folks and the food has…read morenever lost its quality over the years and the prices are reasonable too. The couple who run it now are very friendly as well. I really like the koobideh which is the signature of Persian Kabobs and they do a really good job making it. Rice is also cooked just right. Not too hard or too mushy. I recommend Isfahan kabob if you are in Cambrian or South San Jose and are craving Persian Kabobs.

Ordered a kubideh wrap and a side of cucumber yogurt. The wrap was huge and they use flatbread…read moreinstead of pita, which I liked. Overall it was good, but I wish it had more meat and less lettuce. The meat could have used a little more seasoning, too, as it was a bit bland. I tried the pinkish sauce (tahini or hummus?) that came on the side, but it was very spicy and I couldn't eat it. The side of cucumber yogurt was perfect. It came with flatbread for dipping, but I dipped my wrap in it instead and saved the flatbread for later. Adding more drink options to the menu, like juice and lemonade, would be nice. Isfahan has reasonable prices, especially for the amount of food they give you.

The best I ever had! Randy and his family are so amazing…read morepeople who makes great food! Thank you Randy!

First of all Fabiola... what a wonderful experience you gave me as a first timer! Thank you for the…read moretop notch service. I came into the restaurant asking how long my order would take, she said 10 minutes. Although there were chairs and tables under an eave, I chose to go to the car. Faviola brought the food to me and it was sprinkling outside! She even came back and gave us extra utensils when she realized there were two of us. All the while smiling:) I ordered via yelp because we were starving and easily this restaurant has their menu in organized and visually appealing. Their descriptions and the variety of selections and customizations on point. My husband said he wasn't hungry but then saw the food and we scarfed it all down. He gave it 8.5 and said would come back. I ordered pickled vegetables which I thought was going to be onions but I think it's actually cabbage. Not my preference so I will take that home to the parents. Did order yogurt dip- husband was a fan. The chicken thigh and filet were so tender. I had put a note on the order for medium rare. I wouldn't call that medium rare but it was tender nonetheless. I'm sad I had to pay extra for a half of a Roma tomato, salad and lavash- the lavash I saw it in the add-ons menu so I assumed it wasn't in there. Ended up with so much lavash. No need to buy extra. The entire thing came up to $63-ish. The food was 4/5 but service was 5/5! I know this economy has everyone struggling. This was probably the most I have spent on Mediterranean food. I would have expected $45-$50. We just came back from Turkey so this would have costed us $15-$20 USD. Portions for rice and meat were good though! All in all- would come back!

My husband and I had our wedding anniversary dinner at Dio Deka, and we had a lovely time…read more Everything about our experience was superb. Dinner was romantic, food was excellent, the wait staff took really good care of us. When I found Dio Deka I thought I had discovered a new restaurant, but I was surprised to find that the place was well established over 22 years. The place felt more like a traditional steakhouse, which I was later told was indeed a former one. We immediately were welcomed by friendly staff members and a "Happy Anniversary" card at our table. I noticed that the many tables were recognized by special occasions, which was thoughtful. Our table was in an intimate corner next the fireplace. The fireplace was not lit since it was a warm Spring day. That said, I could see our table being a highly requested one during colder days. Overall service was top notch. Food came out in a timely manner. I never felt that we had long gaps between dishes. Our waiter was awesome. Don't remember his name, but he was a young gentleman who was friendly, attentive, and helpful with food recommendations. One of the managers stopped by, and he also was very hospitable. I enjoyed everything I ate... They kicked us off with avocado pistachio jalapeno mousse amuses-bouches. We got spanikotiropita and the Horiatiki "Village Salad" to share. I liked that the spanikotiropitas were small bite sizes, and the phyllo dough was so crispy. Their horiatiki was what I expected in a classic Greek salad, but the fresh feta and crisp veggies made it a notch above the rest. It was addictive, and I could eat plates of it. We hit home runs with the entrees: moussaka and the lamb shank. I am a huge fan of moussaka and thought that Dio Deka's was delicious. I also liked how they built the moussaka layers in a cast iron dish, which kept the moussaka warm and gooey with every bite. The lamb was tender and fell off the bone, and it sat on perfectly cooked al dente pastina. I wish I had room for dessert, but we were treated with chocolate mousse mignardises.

Dio Deca is a beautiful restaurant within a beautiful hotel in downtown Los Gatos across the street…read morefrom the high school. The bar is busy and loud, but the outdoor patio is absolutely charming. The waiters and the patrons behaved elegantly. There is no rushing, dining is at a leisurely pace here which is nice. Dio Deka features Greek food and it is pricey. My moussaka was good, but not great. It could not hold a candle to the moussaka served in Greek town in Chicago. I don't know why. The chef definitely skimped on the béchamel and the meat had some unusual flavoring. My husband's pork chop was a bit dry but the apple sauce compensated a bit. The lamb chops served at our table were well received as were the steaks. The big disappointment was the dessert. It was very bland creme caramel and most of it remained uneaten at our table of seven adults. So, the elegance is incomparable, and the setting is romantic. But the chef needs to step up his game.

Great food and kind service! The beef kebab was very tender as was the chicken kebab. Atmosphere is…read moreunique and fun!

Excellent food and service. Highly recommended. The servings are large. Good for sharing.read more

My Family and I really love this welcoming, clean and cozy Persian eatery. We usually ask for the…read moreyellow rice with mixed barberries mixed in. In addition we ask for the combo kubideh of grilled chicken and beef. We also love to order the eggplant antipasto which is so delicious: roasted eggplant mashed with sweet caramelized onions, yogurt, walnuts, and fried mint. Nancy, I believe is the manager/owner and is lovely to speak with her. I wish I could speak Farsi so I could order other dishes as well.

An absolute lifesaver and a true gem for quality Persian food…read more We placed a to-go order on very, very short notice, and that too late in the day, and yet the team at Ziba handled it flawlessly. Not only was the order ready on time, but the food was exceptionally tasty, incredibly fresh, and prepared to absolute perfection which is not easy to pull off for a rushed takeaway order. We ordered Koobideh for a small family gathering, and it was just perfect. The koobideh was cooked to perfection, beautifully seasoned, juicy, and quite literally melted in our mouths. Every bite tasted fresh, well-balanced, and made with care, as if it were prepared for a dine-in experience rather than a late to-go order. The hosts deserve a special mention for their absolute 5-star hospitality. Accommodating a last-minute request with such professionalism and warmth says a lot about this place. Pair that with 10-star quality food, and you've got a restaurant that truly stands out. Ziba Persian Restaurant is reliable, consistent, and clearly takes pride in what they serve. Highly recommended for gatherings, last-minute plans, or anytime you want truly authentic, high-quality Persian food. We'll definitely be ordering again.

A coworker recommended Chelokababi and I'm glad they did because I'm not sure I would've come…read moreacross this! Overall it was a good meal and cute little restaurant. My boyfriend and I shared the complimentary pita and falafel appetizer, and I ordered the rack of lamb entree. The pita was so fresh and warm! The falafel was ok; I felt the pieces were a little small and over baked. The lamb and rice was delicious! This was some of the best lamb I've had at a restaurant--incredibly tender and great flavor--and I loved how buttery the rice tasted. I enjoyed sitting in one of the alcoves, as it felt like a little private space without being totally secluded, and our wait staff was very nice. The food came out a little faster than we would've liked for date night, but they also didn't rush us out when we were done. Would love to come back to try something else next time!

It's a hidden gem in the bay area. loved the ambiance, food and service…read more we went for a ladies dinner. such a good experience. saffron tea was so good. everyone loved it. I would love to try out high tea with sweet and savory pastries. food was nice. how I wish their falafel were little bit big and juicy. they had very tiny 3 falafel on the main course plate for vegetarian.

4.5/5 rounded up The…read morekoobideh is glistening juicy deliciousness!! I live more than an hour away so I doubt I'll come here too often but it was worth the visit. The rice was great (a lot when it's the only side) the onions were yummy which is huge for me bc I never like the onion "salad" restaurants usually give. This one they properly "rinsed" the onion and it wasn't too sharp with a nice cilantro top note. I tried the chicken from my husband and wasn't too blown away personally but he and the other person with us that ordered it loved it. Price wise you get a solid portion so even if it might be more than some other places I don't think it's unreasonable. If you're really on a budget you can get a single koobideh for I think it was $9 which I wish I did bc I had a lot of rice left over but not much koobideh for my left overs the next day. Space is small so just keep that in mind if you plan to go with a larger group. We were a good of 6 and we barely made it work. The staff is great but it is more a self service (seat yourself, order at kiosk, get your water) with them bringing the food out to you.

I've been wanting to try this place for a very long time and finally told my wife "no Asian food…read moretoday. We are trying Taste of Persia". We went, we saw, we conquered. We arrived an hour before closing. We were greeted with smiles. Lots of open tables. Cool music playing and restaurant was nice and clean. Walked straight to the kiosk and looked through the menu. While looking at the menu, we seen one of the waitresses with two HUGE plates of food. We asked if one of those was a dish and they said yes. I'm glad we seen that cause I would have ordered a dish for my wife and a dish for myself. The plate was so huge, my wife and I shared 1 dish and left full! We ordered the combination plate of beef kebab and chicken breast. I thought the chicken breast was going to be dry but it was hella juicy and seasoned very deliciously. The beef kebab was delicious as well. After ordering that dish, the lady in the front asked if we liked "Tahdig". I didn't know what it was and she said it was crispy rice. She gave us extra Tahdig for free. Once our food came, we noticed the Tahdig. My wife and I took our first bite together. Honestly, very very very good. It's like a crispy rice pancake. Taste of Persia exceeded my expectations and I'm very glad we have something so delicious (that's not Asian) close to us. I will be returning here more often. It might be on a "sketchy" side of San Jose but it's definitely worth a visit.

Very tasty food. Excellent Soltani and delicious Gheymeh Bademjoon…read more Both food and service were great. We will definitely go back there soon.

Can be hit or miss depending on what you order, however I will say the service is good…read more We all got kebabs and I'll give my rating for each: chicken - dry, simple "wagyu" beef - tastes like butter, fatty, not great lamb - gamey, better that previous koobideh - soft, juicy, delicious. the best choice. Stay away from the other skewers they just don't hit the same as the koobideh. The rice was good and you get a tomato. Overall pretty good spot, maybe go when they have the belly dancers that's always fun. Aside from that they have no persian beers, wines, etc. Doesn't really feel cultural without being able to try something new. A bit expensive which is why I'm rating 3/5, if it was 25% cheaper it would get a 4/5.