Ziba Persian Restaurant: A Taste of Authentic Persian Cuisine in San Jose

The owner was nice. She introduced herself and took our order. My sister, her husband and my nephew had eaten there under the previous owner like 6 years ago and since we were in the area, they wanted us to try it. My mom and I had never eaten "Persian" food. Prices ranged from 15 to 30 from what I'd say was good sized plates. Decor was nice. Restaurant was empty. Male waiter was on top of checking on us and refilling our waters. We got a complimentary "starter dish" with mint leaves, butter pats, soft cheese and like half an onion...all to spread on thin tortilla (lavash?) The waiter explained how to eat it. We ordered our plates. Everyone liked the plates ... I am not sure what the dish names were but 3 dishes were ground beef and chicken skewers... my mom got chicken breast skewer all dishes they got came over balsmatti rice. I got a wrap filled with ground beef skewer shaped thing, diced cucumber and tomato. With some really good hot special sauce on the side. After I got the meat really well done... it was a really tasty dish full of freshness. I am very picky but this place made me happy with their attentiveness. Hopefully we visit again .

We had a spontaneous decision to have Persian food. We found Ziba to be in our travel path. The restaurant is cute, clean and elegant. We were greeted by the hostess and quickly seated. The menu was brought very quickly. We asked for Kotlet and Tahdeeg. the drinks, herbs with butter, feta cheese came quickly. After a few, one of our appetizers (tahdeeg) was served. We found it stale and tooth breaking crunchy. I have had tahdeeg many times but this was not good. Although the Gheymeh on top of it was tasty. We never got the kotlet. The portions served were huge. I ordered combo kobideh while my wife ordered a chicken wrap. Both main dishes were excellent. I just wished they didn’t serve the tahdeeg that was stale or they could have got five stars.

The Fesenjoon had a unique flavor and color that was new to me. It only came with two small pieces of chicken, which was a bit disappointing. The atmosphere was nice and cozy, though the lighting was quite dim and could be improved.

We are pretty picky about our Persian food and had never eaten here. We came with a friend that had been and said it had been renovated and is under newer management since the pandemic. The ambiance was nice, clean, and chic and the kabob was superb! Our food was delicious and our server was very accommodating. We will definitely be returning and telling others!

An absolute lifesaver and a true gem for quality Persian food. We placed a to-go order on very, very short notice, and that too late in the day, and yet the team at Ziba handled it flawlessly. Not only was the order ready on time, but the food was exceptionally tasty, incredibly fresh, and prepared to absolute perfection which is not easy to pull off for a rushed takeaway order. We ordered Koobideh for a small family gathering, and it was just perfect. The koobideh was cooked to perfection, beautifully seasoned, juicy, and quite literally melted in our mouths. Every bite tasted fresh, well-balanced, and made with care, as if it were prepared for a dine-in experience rather than a late to-go order. The hosts deserve a special mention for their absolute 5-star hospitality. Accommodating a last-minute request with such professionalism and warmth says a lot about this place. Pair that with 10-star quality food, and you’ve got a restaurant that truly stands out. Ziba Persian Restaurant is reliable, consistent, and clearly takes pride in what they serve. Highly recommended for gatherings, last-minute plans, or anytime you want truly authentic, high-quality Persian food. We’ll definitely be ordering again.

Pros: clean and nice indoor, fresh food, food (both kabobs and stews) tasted good, attentive staff, good size portions Cons: outdoor seating was limited and was obviously not getting much love!, rice didn't smell good! Hard and stale tah-dig. Catering price is higher than other persian places in the area. the Delivery service was not as complete as dine-in: no herbs, no onion.

Very delicious Persian dishes , they have Stamboli Polo, Lamb Shanks, and Tah-Cheen Friday Saturday and Sunday, as well as all the kabab dishes . The best lamb shank I had, must try, for every Saturday, call a head , to reserve it for you , since it is very fresh and lots of demand.

This place is amazing! As soon as you walk in you can tell how clean & chic they are. I was excited to hear the selection of music they were playing (a mix of modern and classic iranian). Everything our table ordered was incredible; this is coming from someone who frequents persian restaurants. The presentation was immaculate and everything was cooked to perfection. Highly recommend!