Date night is a different kind of pressure than a regular dinner out. You want good food, sure, but you also want a place that gives you something to talk about, a little atmosphere, a little discovery. I’ve watched enough first dates and anniversaries happen in our dining room to know what actually works for that occasion, and I think a Persian restaurant fits it better than people expect.
Part of it is the pacing. Persian meals aren’t built to be rushed, the stews especially reward a slower evening, giving you time to actually talk instead of racing through courses. Part of it is the novelty, too. If it’s someone’s first time trying Persian food, sharing that discovery together tends to make for a better date than ordering something familiar.
I usually suggest starting with something to share, hummus or a small appetizer plate, before moving into individual mains. It naturally slows the meal down and gives you something to do with your hands besides stare at your phone. From there, a stew like fesenjan makes for good conversation on its own; it’s unusual enough that people ask questions about it, which tends to break the ice better than a menu they’ve seen a hundred times before.
Our outdoor seating also tends to get requested a lot for date nights, especially on warmer evenings. There’s something about eating outside that takes a little of the formality out of a first date without losing the sense of occasion.
You can see everything we offer on our Persian restaurant page before you decide what to order, though honestly, half the fun of date night here is figuring it out together at the table.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this Persian restaurant good for a date night?
Yes, the slower pace of Persian dining and shared-plate style make it a great fit for date nights.
Do you have outdoor seating?
Yes, we offer outdoor seating, which is popular for date nights on warmer evenings.
What should we order for a first Persian food date?
Start with a shared appetizer, then move into individual kabobs or a stew like fesenjan for something memorable to talk about.
Reserve Your Table
Whatever the occasion, we’d love to set the table for it. Visit Shamshiri Persian Grill at 122 W Stocker St, Glendale, CA 91202. Call 818-246-9541 to check availability, or find us on Google Maps. We regularly host couples from La Cañada Flintridge and Chevy Chase looking for exactly this kind of evening.
