Taste of Persia

I’ve been a devoted fan of Persian cuisine for almost 30 years, ever since a dear Persian friend introduced me to it back in 1998. After relocating from California to Tennessee in 2022, I’ve sampled several local spots, but I was eager to try this one—especially on my birthday, right before heading to a nearby show in Nashville. The location is straightforward to find, with ample parking—a rare treat in Music City! While the decor isn’t the most elaborate I’ve seen in Persian restaurants, it’s clear the owners prioritize what truly matters: exceptional staff, outstanding service, and masterful chefs who deliver incredible food. My absolute favorite is Chicken Soltani (known as Joojeh Soltani in traditional terms)—a regal combination of succulent saffron-marinated grilled chicken kebab and flavorful ground beef koobideh, served with fragrant saffron rice and grilled tomatoes. Both the chicken and koobideh here were perfectly executed and absolutely delicious. I’m thrilled to have discovered this gem—another fantastic Persian restaurant to add to my rotation! Highly recommended.

Absolutely loved our experience at Taste of Persia in Nashville! The BBQ was incredibly delicious, and every dish we tried was fantastic. The vibes and atmosphere are great, and the staff were super friendly and welcoming. Our food came out quickly, which was awesome since we were so hungry. Definitely coming back next time we’re in town!

Absolutely delicious food and very warm and welcoming staff. First time dining here and it will certainly not be our last! Got some great suggestions from the staff and was very impressed with how beautifully everything was presented, especially the tea service!

Ok. Great atmosphere I have to say. Pretty rare around here. However although it wants to be classy, it fails because of simple mistakes. The bread is sometimes cold sometimes warm. The kebab was not hot at all. The fries are cheap frozen kind (why not make home made fresh fries???) They give you ketchup in small packets as if you are at 5 Guys. The black pepper is of the worst kind (ground at the factory). I give 3 stars for now but I believe they can improve to 5 EASILY! I will be back soon and hopefully will adjust my review

Cute, neat Persian restaurant. Friendly staff and tasty food. We’ve been there for lunch and dinner. Highly recommended. Tahdig dish is a must either with Gheymeh or Ghormesabzi.

I had an amazing experience at Taste of Persia! The atmosphere is warm and beautifully decorated, with a cozy vibe that makes you feel welcome right away. The food is absolutely delicious — full of rich flavors, fresh ingredients, and authentic Persian taste. The staff were friendly, attentive, and made the whole visit even better. Everything from the appetizers to the main dishes was perfectly cooked and beautifully presented. Highly recommended for anyone looking to enjoy real Persian cuisine in Nashville. I will definitely be coming back!

Great little spot hidden in the corner by Lowe's. Not busy on a Saturday night. Good food and service. Lamb shank is fall off the bone delicious. Kebabs are also good.

I'm so thankful to Anas with Nashville Hidden Gems for his passport and introducing us to this restaurant. We came to Taste of Persia on a Saturday evening and the inside of the restaurant is so pretty. It's decorated with florals and really welcoming. Since we came on Saturday they had music going, which was a bit loud - I don't think that's the case every night though. They bring you some vegetables and pita bread prior to the meal that was complimentary. We ordered a chicken kebab plate and koubideh plate. Everything was cooked perfectly and seasoned really well. And it looks pretty too! The staff was kind, and while service was a little slow, we didn't mind. There were a couple of large parties there, so we understood. The portions were large enough we had enough to take home for leftovers. Parking: There is plenty of free parking in the shared lot of the shopping center.

Persian food on point. Family dinner, we warmed up with mast o musir, pita bread, some crunchy veggies and cheese. Classic stuff. The khoreshte gheyme was decent, but the kabab really shone. A 2-person combo platter fed four adults. The platter had koobide, barg, jooje, and lamb shank. All of the kabob were great; juicy, tender, well seasoned all around. Dessert was linger. This is a Turkish dessert that I'd never had before but basically it was a thin ,woven, oily and syrupy pastry filled with cheese. It sounds weird when I describe it but boy was it tasty. We all left full and happy.

My favorite Persian restaurant in Nashville! If you've ever lived in Atlanta - the main entrees are much similar to Rumis/Sufis. The meat is fresh and tasty. Everything on this menu is just delicious.

Overall, the food and service were great. This was an adorable restaurant! I am sure I will be back.

Truly one of the most underrated restaurants in Nashville right now. Came here on a whim on a Friday night with my parents. My mom is one of the pickiest eaters I have ever met and this was an easy 5 star meal, even for her. Dreamy, floral interior, calm music, and great ambience for spring/summer. We started with the sampler platter which comes with pita, veg, hummus, salad, and an eggplant dip. All very tasty but the hummus and fresh veggies on the side were the star of this portion of the meal to us. We ordered the chicken kebab and the fesenjan stew to share as entrees. They both came with rice so I didn't order any polo or tahdig, but would love to come back and try those. Truly one of the most perfect fesenjans I have ever had: bone-in chicken, cooked to the point of the meat slowly falling off the bone in a pomegranate/walnut stew. Massively flavorful and my dad in particular was so impressed by this dish. My mom's favorite was the chicken kebab, which was just perfectly cooked and flavored chicken & really awesome rice. We were pretty full, but I can never say no to dessert, so after chatting with the waitress chose to get the Napoleon to share and to our delight and surprise, our waitress brought us a bit of the special Persian tea to have with it. Holy crap, that was one of the best teas my family has ever had and we are HUGE tea snobs. The Napoleon was light and paired well with the tea, felt like a perfect end to our meal. No beer/wine on the menu and not a ton of options for vegans/vegetarians unless you stuck to appetizers, but an incredible meal and could be a fun option for a date night. My parents (again, truly the pickiest restaurant-goers in Nashville) really raved about how clean and beautiful the restaurant was, how amazing the food was (and reminded us of an old Nashville restaurant long gone, rip Hot Kabob off of White Bridge). Easy parking and we will absolutely be back!

Excellent food. Fresh, soft and tasty meat. Nice music and decorations. I would add mirsaghasemi, chicken with bone and some other to the menu just for the sake of perfection. Great service.

I was craving Persian food and we trekked north towards Nashville to Taste of Persia. The ride wasn't too bad considering I-65 needs to be widened to handle traffic during rush hours. We arrived after the lunch crowd departed and had the restaurant to ourselves. Our waiter happily greeted us and seated us immediately. The restaurant is in a strip mall and decorated such that I remembered the chairs at the tables from the 70's at restaurants all over Iran. The Persian tea sets brought back old memories. I ordered hummus and Shirazi salad. Our waiter brought out what we called Sabzi Khordan in Tehran. The hummus was delicious and served with fresh pita bread. The Shirazi salad was fresh and perfectly seasoned. The Sabzi Khordan consisted of green olives, Persian cucumber slices, radish slices, two cubes of cheese and two half slices of fresh tomatoes. Everything was delicious. We had the chelo kebab (mixed grill). A platter arrived with lamb shank, two lamb chops, chicken kebabs, filet mignon kebabs, grilled tomatoes, grilled peppers, and kebab koubideh (ground meat) all placed over polo (rice). I felt like I had gone back in time to Sultanabod and the only items missing were the egg yolk and torshi that was served with chelo kebab. Fresh slices of white onions and shredded pickled red cabbage completed our meal. Everything we ate was delicious and prepared well. None of the meats were dry. Chelo kebab at its best!!! If you are into adventure eating and like trying new flavors, please go to Taste of Persia. They serve authentic Persian foods. Its delicious!!!!

Most food is very good but the gourmet sabzi is WAY overpriced at $30. I've never seen it cost more than $20.

Best Persian food I have had in the greater Nashville area! Highly recommend the Ghromeh Sabzi and the Joojeh Kebob.

This is too tucked away, it needs more love! Wish I would have found it earlier. Probably the best hummus I have ever had. As well, the Sac Tava was extremely mouth-watering and had an awesome grilled taste with just the right tang of flavors. Cannot wait to try other items.

Go there for the food! Had the mixed feast, and it was spectacular- every bite I let sit in mouth, letting the flavors rise up through my palate.

The food at this restaurant was wonderful. We had a big group and the servers did a great job at making sure we had everything we needed. The restaurant was overall very clean. Parking is very easy in a large lot in front of the restaurant

We came here one evening with our family of four to try something new. The service was top-notch! I'm assuming they are a family that owns it, because you could feel the love that was poured into everything. To be in a strip mall, the ambiance was so sweet. Grape vines and flower vines strung from the ceiling made it feel like we were transported across the ocean to another place and time. The restaurant and bathrooms were clean and comfortable. We started with a ceremonial tea, served in a beautiful traditional porcelain tea pot and tea cups. We tried an appetizer and shared a few traditional main dishes. The food was incredibly fresh and flavorful. We were so pleasantly surprised by this place. We feel like we discovered a best kept secret and will definitely be back in the future!

The perfect spot to celebrate my birthday! The atmosphere was warm and welcoming. The food 10X better! Delicious, generous portions and a wide variety on the menu. Definitely check this establishment out. You won't be disappointed! The best Persian food I've had in the Nashville area!

Delicious authentic Persian cuisine! Very beautifully decorated restaurant with incredible food. The service was great too. We love that this is just right down the street from us and will definitely be back again.

This place felt authentic and mesmerizing, the food itself was delicious. The tea set was beautifully placed and the tea was perfectly made. The staff were kind enough to set the whole place. My first time being In Tennessee and trying Persian food here, would definitely come again with family & friends. This place and the ones that owns it needs the recognition it deserves.

This is the best Lamb shank I have had in Nashville. You can tell it's made with a lot of love. This is a women owned business and the owner was serving directly. Lots of space to dine in. Also try out the sweets that are made in house.

Had such an amazing time and meal here. This place opened my eyes to the wonders of Persian/Iranian food. The staff are very friendly and the place is quite charming. The food was excellent and came out promptly. Every appetizer was delicious, and the kebab was juicy and flavorful. The hummus was my favorite, it literally made me smile. The tea was tasty and soothing, and the tea set in came in was gorgeous. Overall my experience here was amazing, cozy, and a real treat. Even though it's a new establishment, all my boxes were ticked. I can't wait to come back!

Such good food and service ! I am Iranian and i just moved here from California. I was craving persian food so i was so excited to try this. They have it decorated so cute in there, love the ambiance. I felt like i was drinking chai at my grandmas with their traditional and beautiful tea set. If you haven't tried persian food, please head over to taste of Persia for the Persian experience !

Really liked it. The rice dish with green beans (whatever it's called) was amazing. Persian stew with chick peas was really good but smaller than I expected. My only "complaint" is that I wish I could read descriptions of the dishes under their pictures. It would have made narrowing down our choices easier.

Googled this place and decided to give it a try! Very tasteful Persian food. My boyfriend, who is Persian, said it was authentic tasting. Friendly service and peaceful ambiance made everything worth while. Will come again!

Absolutely wonderful restaurant with delicious food. A bunch of subtle flavors that mix and burst with every bite. The owner is very sweet and accommodating. The restaurant is very clean, well lit, and has a cozy cafe feel. They also have a bakery that I will have try next time. I will be back to try other things in the menu but you cannot go wrong with the kebabs or the barberry chicken. As a matter of fact, the barberry chicken is the best I've had and I highly recommend it. My picky children loved the kubideh. It is perfectly seasoned and is a generous portion.

I had previously searched for a Persian/Iranian restaurant in the area with no luck, but today I found Taste of Persia and decided to give them a try. I opted for the Koubideh Kebab plate, a mixture of grilled beef and lamb kebab. The meat was very tender and well seasoned. The pickled cabbage was slightly sour to bring out the flavor without being overpowering. The cucumber yogurt paired well with the flavor of the meat, and the basmati rice was cooked perfectly. I was happily satisfied with my choice of today. They are newly opened, and are still working on some finishing touches, but it did not distract from the meal, and the staff are very friendly. In the future they may expand their selection, but until then I will be sure to try the other current menu selections.

I live in California and was visiting Nashville when I tried this place. The food was decent, but the portion was smaller compared to what we get in California for the price we paid. The server was amazing, friendly, and professional. The only thing I didn't like was the owner killing flies with an electrical tennis racket while we were eating there; I don't think that's professional. I would give them three stars. One star is deducted because of the owner's actions, and the other star is deducted due to the portion size.

Best Persian restaurant in town. The lamb chops are my favorite on the menu. The rice is delicious and authentic . Highly recommend this place !

The only worthwhile Persian restaurant in Nashville (I'm only comparing to the competition up the street) The owner does a great job The chicken was moist. The meat was tender and the rice was properly cooked. I only ordered the Persian dishes and they were authentic. Ambiance is nice. She took care in decorating. I heard her custom made cakes are amazing but I have not tried it.

The food was delicious!! The tea was great too. The small pot was only $8 and perfect to split for two.

The food is absolutely delicious. I'm a Persian/American girl from LA and I have been waiting for 8 years for food like this. This is the best authentic Persian food in Nashville. Run don't walk.

Do not miss out on this charming restaurant! Very comfortable chairs and tidy atmosphere.Every dish was superb. The tea set made me feel like I was in a palace. Authentic flavors and unique menu items. The service was fantastic. The owner made great recommendations, as we had no idea what to get. She even gave us some fabulous lentil soup she's thinking of putting on the menu. I tried it all and it did not disappoint! Some of the best hummus and eggplant dip I've had. The kabob was so flavorful. The dessert was very different and hit the spot. I'm so glad we stumbled into this place!!

We had lunch at Taste Of Persia and can't wait to go back. It's got a very nice atmosphere, fantastic friendly staff and the food is absolutely incredible. The four of us all got different entrees- all of them looked beautiful on the plate and were full of tastes that were unique for us in a very good way. Taste Of Persia is a welcome addition to Nashville's restaurant scene.

This is a great restaurant. I have ordered a variety of items including their chicken kabob, chenjeh, bagheli polo, koobideh, and Swiss roll. The quality of the food is excellent, and the owner, Nafiseh is very friendly and accommodating. If you are catering for a party, she will even package the food separately so that you can servee I it in your own dishes for a nice presentation. I hope they continue to expand their menu to offer more items.

Delicious food and cozy ambiance. Service is also good. I will definitely stop by again

for the people who seek real Persian food, this is not the place. I am Persian myself and know how persian food supposed to like. Their kabob is not any good, as it is dry, and not flavorful like it is supposed to be. the koobideh seem to have had so much fillers that was dry and hard to cut. all portions are small and way overpriced. I was disappointed.

i have been waiting for this place to open for months since i saw the sign being put up. there is only one other persian restaurant in town so it is nice to see the competition. they have only been open for 2 weeks at this point so they are still getting themselves together(empty walls and cushions for the bench seats) but i was impressed with their customer service. the chef came out to ask if i'd like my kabob juicy or well done. i chose juicy. i appreciated them asking, but the meat was cooked all the way through and was still very juicy the way a koobideh should be. so i would recommend that they just always cook it "juicy" instead of asking people, so nobody accidentally orders dry kabob. the quality of the kabob was great. it was juicy, fatty meat with a little char at each end. cooked perfect. it is a little bit more expensive than the other iranian resturaunt in town. it would be nice if they had special lunch prices. $18 for koobideh seems high for lunch. the hostess was nice enough to let me try to mast o khiar so extra points for the kind hospitality. a couple additional friendly notes: these are the small things people don't always think about when opening a restaurant-1) order smaller straws to fit the size of the glasses better. my straw fell out a couple times since they seem to float. 2) order higher quality napkins. Napkins are an indicator of the dining level you're about to experience. small detail but important! i'll be back!

Amazing! Saw the restaurant at I.G. a night before and we decided to go for dinner the following night. Please expect this is an authentic experience and the service is not similar to typical Americanize places. Food is so great and one of best cuisine you could go for in Nashville area. The lady who waited us is so sweet and I believe the owner, She came to check on us while we're having dinner. Definitely would go back again with my friends. Ambience is relaxing and beautiful like you're at their home.

All the stars for this little treasure. The food and the service were excellent, and the space was immaculately clean and minimalistically attractive. Try the desserts!!

Great Persian food. Friendly staff and great service. Totally recommend it. Good option for kabob in Nashville area.

Delicious and great service! Try the Persian tea -- a delightful experience served in a gorgeous teapot! I wish I had taken a picture!

Stopped by on Tuesday.. was greeted warmly and shown a table (turns out by the owner) There were three of us and it was our first time so we split the appetizer sampler that had hummus, a yogurt, cucumber and mint dish that were both delicious, but the stunner was the third called Kashk Badenjan: eggplant, cream of whey, garlic and dry mint. we could have made a meal of it. Just incredible. My wife and her sister split the Koubideh Kebab (beautifully cooked) and I had the Chicken Soldani, also perfectly cooked and tasty. I have to mention the rice which may have been the most surprising to be because it was so good. I don't often rave about rice, but I will this time. Incredibly light and delicious. It is a very simple place with delicious simple and tasty food, perfectly prepared. What a great surprise to find on a cold night. We will be back.

I'm glad to have this option so close by. The service was friendly and helpful, and the food was excellent! I cleaned my plate. I will definitely be back and want to try the lamb shank next.

We are Persian from Southern California. We went for dessert, ordered kunefe, cake rolls, napoleons, baklava and tea while traveling through Nashville. Very authentic and delicious! Felt like we were in a real Persian bakery!

The absolute best Mediterranean food I've ever had. Kabobs we're cooked to perfection, sauces and seasonings were amazing, pita is fabulous. This place was empty when we were in here but deserves a line out the door. Definitely coming back very often

Delicious food and excellent service. We had a wonderful time with our group. I will definitely be back.

The food was delicious and filling, but the service was very slow, they have served other parties but forgot about us since we were only 2 sitting on the side, price was a bit on their side.

Best Persian restaurant in TN. Food is fantastic. I highly recommend it. Great staff as well. Real friendly environment. Chengeh soltani all the way

Gave them a shot and it was terrible. Ordered a chicken and a kabab I took a bite of the chicken instantly spat it out and almost threw up kabab was very bland.Clean place and alright service although.

This place took me back to my childhood! I just moved to TN from the Houston area and have been searching for a Persian restaurant. I was over the moon to find this place!! I've been twice already and am going back for a 3rd time this weekend. It's over an hour for us to get there and well worth the drive. The food is exceptional and authentic!! I cannot recommend it highly enough! PLEASE take the time to check them out, you will not be disappointed....I promise you!