Best Persian Restaurants in the DMV

5 hand-picked Persian restaurants across the DMV β€” price ranges, addresses, and directions for each.

Our directory features 5 hand-picked Persian restaurants across Virginia, Washington, DC, Maryland. You'll find them in neighborhoods like McLean, Vienna, Mount Vernon Triangle, Tysons, Rockville, in the $$ range. Every listing below links to a full detail page with the address, phone number, price range, and directions, so you can compare options and pick the right spot for your night out. We keep this list curated rather than exhaustive β€” each restaurant here was added to the directory on its merits.

Persian restaurants in Virginia only
Amoo's Restaurant

Amoo's Restaurant

VA

Family-owned Persian kitchen in McLean rooted in Iranian tradition, specializing in authentic kabob dishes and saffron rice.

JOON

JOON

VA

Award-winning Vienna Persian restaurant honoring traditional kabobs, slow-simmered stews, and saffron-scented rice with tahdig -- named Best Restaurant in Virginia by Washingtonian.

Rumi's Kitchen

Rumi's Kitchen

DC

Elegant Persian cuisine in Mount Vernon Triangle. Features traditional kebabs, stews, and rice dishes in a stylish modern setting.

Shamshiry

Shamshiry

VA

Traditional Persian cuisine in the Tysons area -- charcoal-broiled kabobs and saffron basmati rice -- since 1993.

Yekta Kabob

Yekta Kabob

MD

Popular Rockville Persian restaurant known for perfectly grilled kabobs and fragrant saffron rice. Generous portions and friendly service keep the regulars coming back.

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