15 Best Persian Restaurants in Atlanta

Delbar in Inman Park brings Persian cuisine to Atlanta in a polished but welcoming setting, with dishes suited to sharing over lunch, dinner, or drinks. The menu includes flavorful rice dishes, salmon, kabobs, ghormeh sabzi, hummus, labneh, vegetables, and za’atar fries, while cocktails, beer, and other drinks add flexibility for a longer evening.

Yalda offers Persian dining in an attractive Atlanta setting with indoor, upstairs, and covered outdoor seating. Large, shareable portions make it easy to build a table around labneh, hummus, naan, kabobs, salmon, lamb, beef, and fragrant rice dishes such as Adas Polo and cherry rice.

Yalda's Midtown dining room pairs authentic Persian cooking with an elevated but inviting design, making it a strong setting for both relaxed lunches and polished dinners. Hummus with lamb, falafel, wraps, kabob plates, tender beef, lamb, salmon, naan, and generous rice sides are well suited to sharing.

Rumi’s Kitchen Colony Square introduces Atlanta diners to Persian cuisine through warm hospitality, aromatic dishes, and an inviting, art-filled setting. The restaurant is well suited to date nights, special dinners, and group meals, with indoor and outdoor seating plus a beverage program that includes cocktails, beer, wine, and coffee.

Persian Basket Kitchen & Bar presents Persian cuisine through a menu shaped by Silk Road traditions and contemporary presentation. Grilled kebabs, duck confit, roasted eggplant, shrimp, small plates, saffron ice cream, freshly made yogurt, and freshly baked breads give the menu both familiar anchors and more distinctive choices.

Delbar Buckhead presents Middle Eastern cooking in a warm, elegant setting that feels especially suited to a special lunch or dinner. Persian dishes sit alongside influences from Turkey, Lebanon, and Iraq, with complex seasoning, polished presentation, and a richly decorated interior of textiles, rugs, and deep colors.

Sabou brings Persian and Mediterranean cooking to Atlanta in a warm, polished setting. Charcoal-grilled kebabs are a centerpiece, with chicken thigh, chinjeh, chicken barg, and lamb dishes joined by fragrant rice topped with crisp tahdig. House-made bread, hummus, Persian yogurt, and saffron ice cream round out the meal.

Aviva by Kameel Buckhead serves Mediterranean food with a strong emphasis on freshness, generous hospitality, and lighter everyday dining. The menu includes halal meats, vegan and gluten-free choices, fresh vegetables, lamb, chicken, soups, salads, and flavorful sides, with cooking centered on extra virgin olive oil and scratch preparation.

Falafel Cafe is a relaxed Persian restaurant for flavorful, quick meals built around kebabs, gyros, hummus, Shirazi salad, grape leaves, and warm pita. Tender beef and chicken kebabs, fresh naan, Turkish coffee, and light salads give the menu a balance of hearty comfort food and refreshing options.

Rumi’s Kitchen Avalon frames Persian cuisine in a stylish, modern dining room with outdoor seating and a polished sense of hospitality. Traditional Iranian flavors anchor a menu suited to lunch, dinner, shared plates, cocktails, wine, and celebratory meals, while the setting can shift from casual dining to a more refined evening.

Rumi’s Kitchen offers a polished Persian dining experience centered on warm hospitality, shareable plates, and richly seasoned cooking. Hummus with fresh bread, falafel, lamb ribs, lamb kabobs, salmon, Persian rice, and pomegranate-glazed dishes give the menu plenty of range for groups with different tastes.

Noosh Kitchen brings the flavors and culinary traditions of Shiraz to Atlanta through a menu that balances familiar Iranian comfort food with more distinctive regional touches. Kabobs, dolmeh, appetizer platters, Persian rice, fresh ingredients, and carefully prepared dishes make it approachable for both first visits and repeat meals.

Banu Mediterranean Grill brings traditional Mediterranean cooking into a warm, welcoming Atlanta restaurant. Its menu centers on freshly prepared kebabs, gyros, wraps, salads and classic specialties, with bold spices, juicy meats and generous portions. Hummus, labneh with pita, appetizer samplers and family plates make it easy to build a casual meal around sharing.

Chelo is a Persian restaurant with a contemporary dining room and a menu built around fragrant rice, kebabs, dips, stews, and fresh flatbread. Chicken kebab, chicken barg, crispy saffron rice, Chelo dip, tahdig, harissa honey chicken, and ghormeh sabzi give the kitchen a satisfying mix of classic and modern flavors.

Bibi Eatery brings Persian-inspired comfort food to the energetic setting of Ponce City Market. Its menu includes joojeh, grilled meats, kabob platters, hummus, fresh ingredients, and coffee, making it easy to choose between a quick bite and a more substantial meal. The food hall setting adds constant movement, conversation, and people-watching to the experience.