Restaurante Persa

Setayesh Sita Miri3 months ago

3 months ago

As an Iranian living in California—home to the largest Iranian diaspora, I can confidently say this restaurant was better than any Persian restaurant I’ve been to back in California.<br>It truly transported me back to Iran. The ambiance, the décor, the presentation, and most importantly, the food, everything was so thoughtfully curated and authentic.<br>I brought my boyfriend, who’s Brazilian, and even he said this was one of the top five meals of his life.

Hami Nami4 months ago

4 months ago

I’m writing this as an Iranian from Shiraz who lives in Europe and has tried Persian restaurants all over the world. This was honestly the highlight of my trip to Florianópolis. I never expected to eat Persian food in Brazil, let alone have one of the best Persian dining experiences in a city like Floripa.<br><br>I even told my boyfriend to cherish this moment, because not even all restaurants in Iran reach this level of quality. Every detail of the place had cultural meaning — the furniture, decorations, even the bathroom tiles and mirrors.<br><br>The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, patiently communicating with me in my broken Spanish. The owner, Mr. Mohammad, is a true gentleman and clearly very proud of keeping everything authentic. It was a pleasure talking with him about the history of the restaurant. He also convinced me to try a Persian dessert from Isfahan that I had never heard of — a yogurt dessert — and it completely blew my mind.<br><br>We ordered the lamb shank after it was recommended by both our neighboring table and the waiter, and it was an amazing choice. If you’re two people and new to Persian cuisine, I highly recommend it. A huge, tender lamb shank served with fluffy Persian herb rice, vegetables, pickles, and a rich sauce, all kept warm on a plate with a small flame underneath — exactly how we like to eat our food.<br><br>Also a big shoutout to their cocktail menu, inspired by Iranian flavors like pomegranate and saffron — creative and delicious. It made me dream of the day when Iran will also freely celebrate its culture and welcome the world the way Brazil does.<br><br>All in all, an unforgettable experience. Congratulations to Mr. Mohammad and his incredible team.

Heli4 months ago

4 months ago

The atmosphere and design looks very nice and Persian. You get the full Persian experience. The food looks great and it’s very delicious. Beside all of that there is live music on Friday and Saturday nights what I really enjoyed and was the biggest reason for me to go back. The boy playing the live music is very nice to watch. He is very good at what he does. Definitely recommend