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Persian Restaurants
in Washington DC

Authentic Iranian cuisine — ghormeh sabzi, kabab koobideh, fesenjan, and more — served by diaspora restaurants.

10Persian Restaurants listed in Washington DC
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Darya Persian Restaurant Rockville

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Long-running Persian restaurant in Rockville, Maryland. 4 stars from 350+ reviews. Traditional Iranian cooking with kabobs, herb stews, and generous rice dishes. Popular with the Montgomery County Iranian community.

(301) 656-5880

4910 Edgemoor Ln, Bethesda, MD 20814

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Shamshiry Restaurant

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Well-established Persian restaurant in the DC/Virginia area serving traditional Iranian cuisine. A community staple for the large Persian diaspora in the DMV region.

(703) 448-8883

8607 Westwood Center Dr, Vienna, VA 22182

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Moby Dick House of Kabob

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Iconic Persian kabob chain with multiple DC-area locations. 4 stars from 500+ reviews. Fast-casual Iranian dining that has become a DC institution since 1989. Known for barg, koobideh, and chicken kabobs.

(202) 333-4400

1070 31st St NW, Washington, DC 20007

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Moby Dick House of Kabob Bethesda

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Bethesda location of the beloved DC-area Persian kabob chain. 4 stars from 700+ reviews. Consistently excellent koobideh and joojeh kabob. A staple for the large Iranian community in Maryland.

(301) 654-1838

7027 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20815

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Shamshiry Restaurant

Restaurants · Washington DC

Much-loved Persian restaurant in Falls Church, Virginia with 4.5 stars from 1,000+ reviews. One of the most authentic Iranian restaurants in the DC metro area. Famous for incredible joojeh kabob and herb frittata.

(703) 448-8883

8607 Westwood Center Dr, Vienna, VA 22182

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Arash Mediterranean Grill

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Popular Persian and Mediterranean restaurant in Rockville, Maryland. 4 stars from 400+ reviews. Known for fresh kabobs, hummus, and traditional Persian rice dishes in a casual setting.

(301) 770-3737

1833 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852

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Caspian Persian Grill

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Persian restaurant in Rockville serving the large Iranian-American community in Montgomery County, Maryland. Known for traditional Northern Iranian cuisine, fresh stews, and rice dishes.

(301) 762-5330

726 Hungerford Dr, Rockville, MD 20850

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Roya Persian Restaurant

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Upscale Persian restaurant in McLean, Virginia with 4.5 stars from 300+ reviews. Elegant interior and refined Iranian cuisine — perfect for special occasions. Known for lamb dishes and saffron desserts.

(703) 818-8022

1400 Centrevillage Rd, Centreville, VA 20121

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Divan Restaurant

Restaurants · Washington DC

Acclaimed Persian-Mediterranean restaurant in McLean, VA with 302+ Yelp reviews. Known for perfectly crispy tahdig, tender lamb skewers, and a cozy atmosphere with plush seating and a welcoming fireplace.

(703) 712-7309

1313 Old Chain Bridge Rd, McLean, VA 22101

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Joon

Restaurants · Washington DC

Award-winning upscale Persian restaurant in Tysons, VA. Co-founded by Iranian cookbook icon Najmieh Batmanglij. Named one of the Top 50 Favorite Restaurants in America by the New York Times. Best Restaurant in Virginia (Washingtonian 2025). James Beard semifinalist.

(571) 378-1390

8045 Leesburg Pike, Suite 120, Vienna, VA 22182