Sheherzade Persian Grill

A friend strongly recommended the Pomegranate restaurant, but they did not have a table and we decided to give Sheherzade a try.Overall, the food is good. For sure my expectations were higher compared to what I had, mainly regarding the main plate. I would not say that I was disappointed, but for sure it was not one of the best experiences I had, although the service was very good.We started with the appetizer Zeitoon Parvardeh and it was a nice flavorful surprise. Their barbary Persian flatbread is very good and it was crunchy, soft and warm. For the main, I shared the Kabob Bakhtiari with my boyfriend. The dish had a good size for sharing as we shared the appetizer as well. I love salad and the one that came in the plate was very good. The veal tenderloin was very flavorful, but the chicken breast was a little bit dry and it did not have a strong flavor. I was really expecting more as they are considered a grill house.For me, the dessert was the one that changed my review from 3 to 4 stars. Their saffron ice cream is so yummy! We shared in 3 people and it was enough. It is very flavorful, light, creamy and not that sweet. The pomegranate molasses and pistachios made it even better.

It is a cozy small persian spot with lovely decoration, it was my first experience here so the review is base on that. the waitress was lovely, she was veryyyy sweet , helpful , attentive and caring . Couldnt be any better.Kal kabob, Zeitoon Parvardeh and bread were the highlights of our orders .Thigh jooje kabob was well made but Chenjeh could be more tender.The ice cream was very far from expextations.AND the side salads had some sour dressing which was too sour and acidic like which hurt the mouth. It had lemon on the side I guess than could be enough .

Words cannot explain how amazing their food is! This is true Persian food. They have variety of great appetizers as well that are served with delicious home baked bread! Don't forget about the traditional saffron ice cream!

Very nice and cosy restaurant...its waitress was very kind. I was supersized that she was Canadian working in this small cozy Iranian Restaurant...the design is so memorable...The design of foods are great too.Recommend 100%. Next time I like to try the other-one, pomegranate restaurant.

Love this place, always clean and their meals are fresh and well-decorated. It's a tiny and cosy restaurant which probably accommodates 30-35 people.I always leave the place satisfied and their staff are all very professional. They have great choices of Persian Kebabs and appetizers.Keep in mind that they work on Tuesdays through Sundays and they are open from 5pm to 10pm on weekdays. You should make reservation before going there.

Authentic Persian spot that stays true to their values and standard. Sheherzade truly shines as a middle eastern restaurant that serves good and authentic food and is DOWNTOWN. We ordered the vaziri, mast-o-sadeh, and saffron ice cream. While the yogurt is pretty plain, it had a thick consistency (I recommend you go for the one with cucumbers). The kabob koobideh melts into your mouth! The chicken was nice but should’ve been more juicer! The saffron ice cream was such a new and unique concept reminds me a lot of Arabic booza! If anything, I really wish more rice came with portion, the meat to rice ratio is not balanced. Very friendly waiter !

I've visited Pomegranate a few times and I absolutely love that restaurant and consider it as a gem of Toronto. So this time around I wanted to check out Sheherzade which is their sister restaurant. Overall the flavors were great and delicious. We had tried the Shishlik and the Abgoosht. The presentation of the Abgoosht was pleasant. The various components of the chickpeas and the lamb, the stew, the bread was inviting and provided that warmth and comfort for the chilly late summer day. The flavors were great but the only concern was if it was actually lamb shanks in the dish as it was way too fatty than expected. Personally I would have preferred the fatty parts removed for a much more easier and better eating experience. The bread was crispy and provided the right amount of texture for the dish.The Shishlik had a good amount of meat that was well cooked. But the overall dish itself felt a bit dry for my liking. There needed to be an item that soften the plate a bit to make it a winner. More vegetables or a pomegranate salad would have been apt. I think the sauces are extra, but I would just rather provide it with the dish and add that cost to the price rather than selling it separately.We ended the evening with the Saffron Ice Cream with Pistachios which I probably loved the most. The flavor might feel a bit overpowering for the uninitiated but I think it's worth the try. The service was amazing.I still feel Pomegranate has a definite edge that makes it stand out and provide a memorable experience. Th ambiance at Pomegranate is far superior and the food is much more richer and wholesome with all the components that are nicely thought through. Even though Sheherzade is termed as more street-food" than fine-dining

If you’r looking for a place to have great Persian food and have fun, this the best spot. We had the Dizi and it was great. Appetizers are really moth watering.

I love this restaurant they have great food plus elegant interior design. They are nice and friendly too and the prices are reasonable too. Recommend:)

Ideally I'm sure this place is amazing and wonderful, however I didn't have that experience. The food was dry and over cooked. Ordered the barg which is usually the best dish to get at any persian or Irani restaurant and it was just off. The waitress was nice and did her best so service is good. I really wish I liked it more, however all things considered it was mediocre to say the least.Hope you have a better experience than I did.