Raffi's Place

Raffi’s Place is one of the well-known and long-standing Persian restaurants in Glendale, and the space itself is impressive, large, lively, and well suited for groups and family gatherings. The service was fast and efficient, and everything was handled smoothly despite how busy the restaurant was. The food was acceptable and authentic in style, though more in line with everyday, casual Persian restaurants rather than something exceptional. It reminded me of typical bazaar-style restaurants in Tehran, familiar and satisfying, but not particularly standout in quality. Overall, it’s still a solid option for classic Persian food, especially for the atmosphere, portion sizes, and efficient service.

Raffi’s Place is one of the well-known and long-standing Persian restaurants in Glendale, and the space itself is impressive, large, lively, and well suited for groups and family gatherings. The service was fast and efficient, and everything was handled smoothly despite how busy the restaurant was. The food was acceptable and authentic in style, though more in line with everyday, casual Persian restaurants rather than something exceptional. It reminded me of typical bazaar-style restaurants in Tehran, familiar and satisfying, but not particularly standout in quality. Overall, it’s still a solid option for classic Persian food, especially for the atmosphere, portion sizes, and efficient service.

Given the service speed, it is advisable to request your check in advance of completing your meal. The food portions were generous, which was satisfactory for my dietary preferences as a vegan. My colleague found the fish to be excessively pungent, necessitating a replacement. This resulted in a somewhat dry beef dish, though it was still acceptable. The venue offers ample space and complimentary 90-minute public parking.

Given the service speed, it is advisable to request your check in advance of completing your meal. The food portions were generous, which was satisfactory for my dietary preferences as a vegan. My colleague found the fish to be excessively pungent, necessitating a replacement. This resulted in a somewhat dry beef dish, though it was still acceptable. The venue offers ample space and complimentary 90-minute public parking.

We recently dined at Raffie’s Restaurant, and overall the experience was good, definitely above average. We ordered the Sultani kabab, chicken kabab, and fesenjoon. The portions were generous, and the food looked great. The kebabs were tasty but a bit on the salty side. The fesenjoon, while decent, didn’t quite have the traditional flavor we were expecting. The service was friendly and overall good, but not top-notch. A few simple things were forgotten, which made the experience feel slightly less polished. Overall, it’s a solid place with good food and large portions, but there’s room for improvement in both flavor consistency and service attention.