Tammy Glentz

My first time trying Persian food and it was delicious! Little taste of many things before our meal came. My chicken shish kebab was probably one of the best I’ve ever had. The chicken marinade with white breast meat and it was so moist and juicy with a beautiful bed of rice. The restaurant is absolutely beautiful. I wish I would have taken more pictures. I highly suggest you try it. You won’t be disappointed! 😊

+1

Joel Tadeo

Thank you to the staff at Darya. So nice to come back to your restaurant after my first visit over a decade ago. The food is exceptional, and the host was so busy but took care of us. All the servers are attentive. A great experience again. Highly recommended.

The beef and chicken koobideh were absolutely awesome! Both were incredibly flavorful, juicy, and perfectly grilled. The beef had that rich, savory depth you hope for, while the chicken was tender, well-seasoned, and cooked just right. Paired with rice and grilled tomatoes, it was a simple yet incredibly satisfying meal.

Exceptional Restaurant and Venue for Special Occasions. Wonderful landscaping and outdoor design is clean updated and modern. Indoors is incredible. The marble is beautiful. The hosting & waiting area is inviting but also let You know this is a High-End Restaurant. The bar is front and center with many different lounges and private rooms. Extremely relaxing if there during a long event. Bar area is very unique and brilliant. Very elegant design just like all of Darya. Very Choice Selection of cocktails and beers. Even hard to find items. The restaurant side of building is very open and bright. Interior design is lovely. Again the decor uses Mediterranean theme and can small the delicious food being prepared. Wherher rack of lamb or cultural dishes that are extremely fresh and authentic we have always enjoyed the food. Whether it be for weddings, reunions, birthdays, or celebrations Darya has You covered. Very professional and exceed expectations. Live Music is festive and fun. So are the Belly Dancers. Portions are very large and can order to just about any preference. Large tables but they offer so much we love getting to bring home extras for tasty meal later. The take-out is fantastic and Fast! Highly Recommend 🤙

We had an excellent experience at Drya Restaurant. The food was absolutely superb — the most delicious joojeh kabob and chello kabob we’ve had in a long time. Everything was perfectly cooked and full of flavor. Kambiz took care of us and provided truly kind and professional service. He made us feel very welcome and checked in at just the right times. Highly recommend Drya Restaurant for both the quality of the food and the outstanding service. We will definitely be back!♥️🙏

We always choose Darya Restaurant because the food is consistently delicious, and this visit was no exception. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared — as always. A big thank you to Hootan and. Haskins for the outstanding service. They were incredibly attentive, professional, and welcoming throughout our entire visit. From making sure everything was just right to providing a truly full and thoughtful service, they made us feel genuinely taken care of. It’s clear that they take pride in what they do, and their positive energy really elevates the whole dining experience. Great food paired with great service is why we keep coming back. Highly recommended — we’ll definitely be back again!

Irfan Murtaza

We, the members of the Urdu Writers Society of North America, recently hosted a special dinner in honor of the Ambassador of Pakistan at Darya Restaurant in the City of Orange—and what a delightful experience it was! From the moment we arrived, we were impressed by the elegant ambiance of the restaurant. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, perfectly suited for a prestigious gathering. The management was incredibly accommodating and cooperative, ensuring that every detail of our evening went smoothly. The food was exceptional—delicious, flavorful, and generously served, more than enough to satisfy all our guests. Each dish reflected the care and quality that Darya is known for. What truly elevated the evening was the outstanding service. A special note of appreciation goes to Manager Panta and especially waitress Leila, whose constant smiles and helpful attitude made everyone feel truly cared for. Their professionalism and warmth did not go unnoticed and were deeply appreciated by all attendees. We highly recommend Darya Restaurant to anyone looking for a venue with top-notch service, great food, and an unforgettable ambiance. It was a perfect choice for our memorable evening.

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Shahrzad Asgari

We love this restaurant and have been coming here for years. Fantastic chicken koobideh and mast Moosir perfection!! Great service from Laila as well!

Alana Makaya

Wow. The reviews are true! This place is a treasure! We came for my Aunts birthday and they made us feel extremely welcome. The food was also amazing. And very affordable for such a nice place! We had a large party but they were very patient with us and very gracious. Can not recommend highly enough! And please try the REAL cheesecake! As well as the Persian Ice cream. Nothing like it. Enjoy!

Carlos Vargas

This restaurant is incredible. Really great food. There is a eggplant with yogurt dish is the best ever. They cook the lamb super good. This place is really perfect. I love it. I would love to share pics of the meals, but it was super surprised of this place.

A Google User

All meat is halal this is great, I wish they didn't serve any alcohol as well. I can say all kababs are average. They only use beef, no lamb. Normally these kababs would be at their peak if they used lamb traditionally. Salmon is good but ordinary. Vegetarian appetizers are not something to be excited for. Safran ice cream was interesting and I loved id. Definitely a must try.

Shahram Mehraban

First time visiting this darya location as we have been to the one near south coast plaza many times over the year. Inside has the same decor and the menu is also the same. We went there on Saturday for lunch at 1 and the place was 80% empty. I got their salmon dish and substitute the rice with the darya salad. What was weird was that the darya salad had kidney beans in it…not cool daddio…the combination of dates and walnuts and feta and raisins with lentils make sense and goes well, but what the hellmis kidney beans. Over all the food was good and plenty. I was only able to eat half my salmon. The fresh baked bread is also great.

+5

juan v

I gave a try to this place as I was very disappointed and dissatisfied of the service I was receiving at my favorite place ( almost 18 years) as I wasn’t getting good customer service and Darya’s personal were very polite and professional, the food was well made and it was served a little bit late but it was of very good texture and flavor. I have been in almost all Persian restaurants in Orange County and this place is well recommended. Only thing I noticed is the difference on prices, their prices are a little bit higher than other restaurants and their combos are about $10 higher than competitors but the plates I got worth to try them. I am taking one star off because there bathroom wasn’t very clean. And I don’t want to mention what I found on the bathroom’s floor after I went there before leaving, I know they have no control over what customers do but they need to keep an eye on the premises for customers safety and satisfaction.

+6

Mohammad

The place is pretty good. Food is decent. However, the service has a lot to desire. No front desk. Nobody brings you a menu or even entertain you until you ask multiple times.

Biz buysale

Bad experience. Bad overpriced food. Tried the place based on a friend’s input but totally disappointed. Except lentils soup. Nothing else was good. Had to throw away that scrapped rice appetizer. More than food, it’s the service that spoiled the deal for us.

Arash Rashidi

Too expensive. For the chicken barg with no salad I paid around $37. If the net price was $29, it would be more reasonable compared to other Southern California Persian Restaurants. The owner needs to consider the price 37 dollars includes a can of Pepsi and tip. Still is too much. Next time If I want to pay this much I go to better restaurants such as Raffi that not only the quality is by far higher but also the portion is larger.