Darvish Kitchen

4.7

27 Reviews

$31 to $50

Persian

1141 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036-4302

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2 people

Apr 21, 2025

April 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Charming
Good for special occasions
Good for groups

Welcome to Darvish - where culinary excellence meets warm hospitality. Nestled in the heart of Washington DC, our restaurant is a haven for food enthusiasts seeking authentic Persian flavors and a memorable dining experience.

Driven by a deep love for sharing the warmth and flavors of Persian culture, Masoud embarked on a journey to introduce authentic Persian cuisine to Washington DC. Drawing inspiration from their families cherished recipes and the vibrant culinary scene of Iran, Masoud has curated a menu that captures the essence of Persian gastronomy. At Darvish, we are committed to preserving the authenticity of Persian cuisine while also infusing it with modern twists and local influences. Every dish reflects his dedication to quality, flavor, and presentation, ensuring that guests embark on a culinary journey through the heart of Iran with each bite.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Persian
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(202) 783-7777
Website
http://darvishkitchen.com/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
1141 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036-4302
Neighborhood
Washington
Parking details
None

Experiences

Mother's Day at Darvish
$75.00 per person
May 11, 2025 only
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a memorable brunch at Darvish Restaurant, where the exquisite flavors of Persian cuisine come to life! This special day is all about honoring the incredible moms in our lives, and our brunch features a delightful selection of traditional Persian dishes, from fragrant saffron rice to savory kebabs and decadent sweets. Enjoy a warm and inviting atmosphere as you gather with family to create cherished memories over a delicious meal. Make this Mother’s Day truly special and treat your mom to an experience filled with love and culinary delight at Darvish!

Panir Hendoone | Watermelon Feta Salad (vg) $16.00
Watermelon, cucumbers, feta cheese, fresh dill, fresh basil, olive oil, lime juice, honey
Laboo | Beet Salad (vg) $16.00
Beets, lettuce, walnuts, scallions, carrots, grilled corn, fresh lemon juice, mayo
Salad-E-Shirazi | Cucumber Tomato Salad (v) $10.00
Diced cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, with a tangy lemon dressing
Salad-E-Khunegi | House Salad (vg) $14.00
Lettuce, tomato, cucumber, onions, olives, banana peppers, radish, with lemon and olive oil dressing
Abdoogh Khiar | Cold Yogurt Soup (vg) $14.00
Persian cucumber, yogurt, chives, fresh dill, fresh oregano, raisins, rose water, rose pedals with toasted bread
Ash Reshteh | Persian Noodle Soup (vg) $12.00
Heart soup with Persian noodles ('reshteh'), kidney beans, chickpeas, green lentils, fresh herbs, greens and kashk

Appetizers

Kashke Bademjan | Eggplant Dip (vg) $12.00
Creamy eggplant dip with whey, sautéed onions, garlic and mint
Mast-O-Musir | Yogurt & Dried Shallot Dip (vg)$10.00
Yogurt, Mild dried shallots, aromatic herbs & spices
Mast-O-Khiar | Yogurt & Cucumber Dip (vg) $9.00
Refreshing yogurt dip with cucumbers, mint, and dried rose pedals
Gole Kalam | Grilled Cauliflower (vg) $16.00
Steak seared cauliflower with lemon butter garlic sauce
Kuku Sabzi | Herb Frittata (vg) $15.00
Persian frittata with fresh herbs, walnuts and barberries, served with yogurt
Noon Panir Sabzi | Herbs & Feta (vg)$22.00
Feta cheese, mint, basil, parsley, cilantro, radish, cherry tomato, walnut, handmade flatbread
Mirza Ghasemi | Smoked Eggplant Dip (vg) $12.00
Smoked eggplant spread with tomatoes, garlic and eggs
Zaytoon Parvardeh | Marinated Olives (v) $10.00
Marinated olives with pomegranate, walnuts and fresh herbs
Koofteh Tabrizi | Tabriz Meatball $16.00
Ground beef, split peas, rice, turmeric, eggs, cinnamon, saffron and barberry

Sandwiches

Kabob-E-Joojeh $20.00
| Marinated Chicken Breast Lettuce, tomato, pickles, onion, Darvish sauce
Kabob-E-Koobideh$20.00
Minced Beef Grilled tomato, onion, parsley, pickles, Darvish sauce
Kuku Sabzi | Herb Frittata (vg)$17.00
Tomato, pickles

Entrees

Kabob-E-Mahi | Marinated Salmon Filet $28.00
Filet of salmon in Chef's saffron marinade
Ghormeh Sabzi | Herb Stew $25.00
A flavorful stew with beef, kidney beans, parsley, cilantro, dried lime, onion, and leek
Gheymeh Bademjan | Eggplant & Split Pea Stew$25.00
A hearty stew with lamb, split peas, dried lime, cinnamon, crispy potatoes and eggplant
Mahiche | Lamb Shank$36.00
Marinated in turmeric, onions, garlic, cinnamon
Kabob-E-Joojeh | Marinated Chicken Breast$28.00
Saffron marinated chicken breast
Kabob-E-Koobideh | Minced Beef$22.00
Ground beef with grated onions and fresh herbs

Desserts

Noon Khameyi (vg)$12.00
Persian cream puff
Rolett (vg)$12.00
Moist sponge cake filled with fluffy whipped cream
Napoleon$12.00
Puff pastry
Tiramisu$12.00
Ladyfinger pastry

What 27 people are saying

Darvish Kitchen reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.9Ambience
4.4Value

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Virginia - DC Suburbs
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Darvish Kitchen offers an unforgettable dining experience with "amazing food" and a "warm ambiance." Noteworthy for its "authentic Persian cuisine," it combines "friendly service" with "beautifully designed" interiors. While some reviews mention timing issues, the overall experience is "like a home-cooked meal" with "exceptional hospitality."

27 Reviews

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niloufar
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on April 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Maddy was waiting for us. We are very happy with the service and her good humor and hospitality. Thank you Maddy and the restaurant manager for their friendly attitude.
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Monjela
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, out of this world atmosphere, every single detail was incredible.
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Alleshia
New Orleans1 review
5.0
Dined on April 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nothing but good things to say about this place. The prices, service, and flavors were all on point. 10/10
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Cyrus VIP
Washington DC2 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Portions were very small waiter did not know the menu had to point at the items. Presentation was great and quality of ingredients was high. Missing some classic Persian combinations like Soltani.
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Kevin
Central Texas2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great authentic Persian food! It’s in a convenient location and a very Persian style interior.
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Amy
London4 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 29, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
We enjoyed the ambiance and menu. We were seated upon arrival - however no menus were provided. After some time a waiter arrived but we could not provide a drink order as no menus were given. He then provided menus. It was some time before he returned so at that time all orders were decided. Waiter said he would tske all order and stage it. Appetizers came - no drinks had yet been delivered. Eggplant dip was delivered without bread test we’d already eaten much of the other bread waiting. We see for more so we would eat the dip but entrees were delivered before bread se wouldn’t really enjoy it as it was cold. Drinks arrived - my $22 cocktail seeeme to have no vodka. Most of the issues at the restaurant were timing related which are frustrating. The food was good and the servers were kind - just harried.
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia1 review
5.0
Dined on March 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing & the ambience was incredible! Staff was so sweet!
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Leonardo VIP
Miami11 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, friendly and fun staff… Would be back anytime!
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Bob VIP
Washington DC11 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and great service . Owner and the manager are super cool
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Matt VIP
Washington DC10 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Hidden gem of DC! What a great experience we had trying out Darvish Kitchen. I would definitely recommend this for anyone who is a fan of Persian food or looking for something new to try. Food: Traditional and unpretentious. No silly fusion style food, just solid (and elevated) Persian food. Would recommend the Mahiche and Gormeh Sabzi for mains. Portions were very generous and presentation was very nice. Service: friendly and attentive! Our server was great and gave great recommendations of what to order. Decor: Maximalist look with cozy, upscale vibes very grounded in Persian culture and aesthetics. Tasteful and playful! Atmosphere: Lively and busy, like you’ve had family over for dinner.
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Darvish Kitchen is rated 4.7 stars by 27 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Booked 10 times today

Experiences are available.

1141 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036-4302

Additional information

Neighborhood
Washington
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Persian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None

Website
http://darvishkitchen.com/
Phone number
(202) 783-7777

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Darvish Kitchen

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Mother's Day at Darvish

Salads / Soups

Panir Hendoone | Watermelon Feta Salad (vg) $16.00

Laboo | Beet Salad (vg) $16.00

Salad-E-Shirazi | Cucumber Tomato Salad (v) $10.00

Salad-E-Khunegi | House Salad (vg) $14.00

Abdoogh Khiar | Cold Yogurt Soup (vg) $14.00

Ash Reshteh | Persian Noodle Soup (vg) $12.00

Appetizers

Kashke Bademjan | Eggplant Dip (vg) $12.00

Mast-O-Musir | Yogurt & Dried Shallot Dip (vg)$10.00

Mast-O-Khiar | Yogurt & Cucumber Dip (vg) $9.00

Gole Kalam | Grilled Cauliflower (vg) $16.00

Kuku Sabzi | Herb Frittata (vg) $15.00

Noon Panir Sabzi | Herbs & Feta (vg)$22.00

Mirza Ghasemi | Smoked Eggplant Dip (vg) $12.00

Zaytoon Parvardeh | Marinated Olives (v) $10.00

Koofteh Tabrizi | Tabriz Meatball $16.00

Sandwiches

Kabob-E-Joojeh $20.00

Kabob-E-Koobideh$20.00

Kuku Sabzi | Herb Frittata (vg)$17.00

Entrees

Kabob-E-Mahi | Marinated Salmon Filet $28.00

Ghormeh Sabzi | Herb Stew $25.00

Gheymeh Bademjan | Eggplant & Split Pea Stew$25.00

Mahiche | Lamb Shank$36.00

Kabob-E-Joojeh | Marinated Chicken Breast$28.00

Kabob-E-Koobideh | Minced Beef$22.00

Desserts

Noon Khameyi (vg)$12.00

Rolett (vg)$12.00

Napoleon$12.00

Tiramisu$12.00

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