Best Persian Food in San Fernando Valley

[mmk]

Connected to my other post looking for a nice Indian/Pakistani restaurant...

I'm looking for a nice, more upscale Persian restaurant in the San Fernando Valley (I'll be driving from Simi Valley to give people an idea). Good food is a must, but ambience is important too as is this is a special occasion. Thanks for any recs anyone can provide!

[lkalo]

Sheherzad in Sherman Oaks and Green Cottage in Woodland Hills is very good. I have to say I wouldn't touch Darband and have had terrible experiences there regarding the cleanliness of their facilities.

[katkoupai]

Maykadeh on Ventura Blvd., if it's still there.

[nottooshabby]

If you're willing to make the drive out of the Valley, go to Raffi's in Glendale. Beautiful outdoor patio seating area and fantastic food.

[WestsideLisa]

Char Fasl in Agoura Hills. I think they have live music on certain nights, and since they remodeled, it looks pretty nice inside. The only thing is that the service can sometimes be "iffy".

[coco puff]

Darband on Ventura blvd in Tarzana is really good. Nice upscale atmosphere.

[anthead]

Darband is the one I've heard praised by friends, though I've never been there myself. If driving wasn't a problem then Raffi in Glendale, or Shehrzad or Sholeh in Westwood would be very good choices. Personally I love the ambience and decor in Baran on Westwood, but the food's so-so.

[Kitchen Queen]

Not upscale but, great food: Shamshiri Roscoe and Tampa

[SauceSupreme]

Unfortunately, I also don't know any upscale places. I've always liked Shirin in Woodland Hills off of Ventura.

[Kitchen Queen]

Yes, also very good but, I never get to that end of the valley. There's also Green Cottage at Ventura and Winnetka. Good but, I love Shamshiri!

[mechugena]

I second Green Cottage. The food is MUCH better than Darband. I felt the latter's was served too quickly, almost as though it was pre-prepared and then reheated. GC took its time, plus we got great entertainment (including the patrons participating) on a Saturday evening.