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Persian Nights Restaurant, the ultimate destination for a culinary journey through the Middle East! Located at 248 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA 94610, our Persian restaurant offers an authentic taste of traditional Persian cuisine, blended with the warmth of a cozy coffee shop. Step into our vibrant atmosphere and indulge in our delectable dishes, carefully crafted to transport your taste buds to the heart of the Mediterranean. From tender kebabs to flavorful stews, our menu boasts a range of options to satisfy your cravings. At Persian Nights Restaurant, we take pride in our commitment to using only the freshest ingredients, sourced locally whenever possible. Our chefs are dedicated to recreating the bold flavors and aromas of the Middle Eastern region, ensuring a truly immersive dining experience. Whether you're in the mood for a casual gathering or a romantic evening out, our Persian restaurant is the perfect choice. Come, relax, and let us treat you to a night to remember!

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Brianna Brennan
Brianna Brennan -Google user
5 months ago
Everything here is delicious and fresh!! Everything we ordered was a10/10. The owner is very friendly and you can tell he’s very passionate about his restaurants. He showed us how to eat everything with Sumac and herbs. We will definitely be back.
Dine inLunch$30–50Atmosphere: 5Ghormeh Sabzi, Crispy Rice
Behnam Tavakolzadeh
Behnam Tavakolzadeh -Google user
7 months ago
As Persian living in Bay Area, I almost visited most Persian restaurants around, specially famous ones. But I would say today I have found the best of the best Persian food. I was so impressed with the quality and taste of this restaurant...Read More
Atmosphere: 5
Diego MT
Diego MT -Google user
2 weeks ago
What can I say.. but this place was fantastic. From the setting to the food to the service all were stellar I am so excited to have made the trip to Oakland to try it out. Highly suggested
Dinner$20–30Atmosphere: 5Quiet, easy to talkNo wait
A A
A A -Google user
Edited 5 months ago
If you’re craving an unforgettable Persian dining experience, this is a must-visit. Their lamb shank is hands-down the best I’ve ever had fall off the bone tender, infused with rich Persian spices, and paired with perfectly fluffy dill rice. Every bite bursted with bold, aromatic...Read More
Dine inDinner$20–30Atmosphere: 5Lamb Shank and Baghali Polo
Eli S
Eli S -Google user
Edited 2 months ago
Absolutely fabulous! Food is amazing!! You have to try this place. The people were also very pleasant and friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Michelle Marzullo
Michelle Marzullo -Google user
7 months ago
Cozy, family-run restaurant with excellent, authentic Persian food. The dolmas are like none other & the entrees are generous and fresh. The most fun thing of about this restaurant is that they celebrate every holiday with really cute decorations around the restaurant, which makes the...Read More
Dine inDinner$50–100Atmosphere: 4Ghormeh Sabzi, Lollipop Lamb Chops, Homemade Dolmas, Lamb Shank and Baghali PoloHighly recommendLarge vegetarian selectionPlenty of parkingFree street parking, Paid street parking
Michael Wilt
Michael Wilt -Google user
a year ago
Wow! The food here is so good. We sat on the patio. Nice place to enjoy the sunset. The presentation of the food is amazing. The flavors are delicious. Probably the best Persian food I've ever eaten. Will go back whenever I can.
Dine inDinner$20–30Atmosphere: 5
Kathy Woo
Kathy Woo -Google user
a year ago
Best Valentine’s dinner ever!!! The restaurant was so well decorated and the food was extremely delicious and plated beautifully. Hands down the best Persian food I have ever had. Also, for valentines they gave each table their own flower/chocolate bouquet to take home! On top...Read More
Atmosphere: 5
Ramin
Ramin -Google user
a year ago
A True Taste of Persia! Persian Nights is an absolute gem! We had the best Tahchin and Lamb Shank we’ve ever tasted—perfectly cooked, flavorful, and tender. The lamb was so juicy, and the Tahchin had just the right crispy edges and delicate saffron flavor. To top...Read More
Dine inLunch$30–50Atmosphere: 5Homemade Baklava, Tahchin Morgh, Lollipop Lamb ChopsSomewhat difficult to find parkingFree parking lot
Sara Kahn
Sara Kahn -Google user
Edited 11 months ago
Persian NightsRestaurant has a warm Persian authentic ambience. It is centrally located and the food is good. The restaurant is clean and customer service is good. The food is a little bit overpriced but it is tasty.
Take outDinner$30–50Atmosphere: 5Ghormeh Sabzi, Sabzi Polo Ba Mahi
Tommy James
Tommy James -Google user
a year ago
Absolutely delighted to share my experience with Persian Nights in Oakland! As a regular takeout customer, I can confidently say this place is a gem. The staff is consistently warm and welcoming, making every visit pleasant. The food is beyond delicious – rich, flavorful, and authentically...Read More
Take outDinner$20–30Atmosphere: 5
Kiarash Christiano Moshar
Kiarash Christiano Moshar -Google user
3 months ago
Absolutely delicious! This Persian restaurant nailed it. The kebabs were tender and full of flavor, the saffron rice was fluffy and aromatic, and the fresh herbs and sides tied everything together perfectly. The bread was warm and crisp, straight from the oven. Service was friendly...Read More
Atmosphere: 5
Negar Arabzadeh
Negar Arabzadeh -Google user
4 months ago
Best persian food i had in the area Koobide and jooje kabab were awesome! The rostam beer was so Cool The host was very welcoming I will definitely come back
Lunch$30–50Atmosphere: 5Quiet, easy to talkNo wait
J R
J R -Google user
a week ago
Wow. I ordered the shishlik lamb skewers and they were on another level. In fact, the meat was so tender it practically melted, easily the best lamb skewers I have had in the Bay. What really set the night apart though was the atmosphere. From...Read More
DinnerAtmosphere: 5
Marven M.
Marven M. -Google user
5 months ago
Went here with two of my friends because we were seriously craving good Persian food—and there’s not much around until we found this place. The food was amazing, super flavorful, and everything was cooked perfectly. The customer service was also really solid—everyone was friendly and made...Read More
Dine inDinner$100+Atmosphere: 5
Ilkay Samadi
Ilkay Samadi -Google user
2 months ago
I am Persian and it is really hard for me to find delicious and authentic persian food in the states. I can easily say this place has the best persian food with great quality and taste. The Tahchin is a must! The owner and Mahsa...Read More
Dinner$30–50Atmosphere: 5No wait
Zahra Moradi
Zahra Moradi -Google user
2 months ago
It is an amazing resturant with great foods. It is one of the best persian resturants in California...you're gonna love it here!
Lunch$20–30Atmosphere: 5Baghali Polo, Shirazi SaladNo wait
L. Marie
L. Marie -Google user
2 months ago
My Husband is Persian and we enjoy frequenting Persian restaurants all over the Bay Area. We went to Persian nights for the first time and now it is my FAVORITE place for Persian food. I had a chicken on the bone stew and the chicken...Read More
Dinner$100+Atmosphere: 3Tahchin Morgh, Zereshk Polo Ba Morgh, Homemade Baklava, Cucumber Yogurt, Mast O KhiarNo wait
Kristie Khogyani
Kristie Khogyani -Google user
a week ago
I absolutely Loved the food here! No loud music so it was great getting together with old friends and being able to hear one another. We will definitely be going back and i would highly recommend this restaurant ❤️
Dinner$30–50Atmosphere: 5Joojeh Kabab, Zereshk Polo, Lollipop Lamb Chops, Kabob PlateNo wait
Fide Dear
Fide Dear -Google user
5 months ago
The food at this Persian restaurant is incredible. Each dish was bursting with authentic flavor, and you could tell that a lot of care went into every plate. The lamb chops were a standout dish—perfectly grilled and delicious. The service was top-tier as well, with...Read More
Dine inDinnerAtmosphere: 5Plenty of parkingFree parking lot

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