10 Best Persian Restaurants in Nashville

Nashville Halal Inc is a Nashville restaurant and halal food shop offering dine-in, takeaway, delivery and curbside pickup. Its food selection includes rice, hummus, kabob sandwiches, small plates and comfort food, while the shop also carries halal meat, Mediterranean and Indian spices, condiments, snacks and ready-to-eat foods.

THOLOS Mediterranean Restaurant serves Kurdish and Mediterranean cuisine in Mt. Juliet, with grilled specialties, traditional appetizers, homemade dishes and Mediterranean dips represented in its dining experience. It suits diners who want fresh, strongly seasoned food in a relaxed, welcoming setting. The restaurant also features clay-pot dishes, mixed kabob platters and a house hot black tea blend.

Istanbul Lounge is a Nashville restaurant combining Mediterranean and Middle Eastern-style food with hookah, coffee, alcoholic drinks and live music on certain nights. The menu includes grilled meats, mixed grill plates, hummus, salmon and knafeh, while the setting supports meals ranging from breakfast and brunch to dinner.

Aba Nashville is a Mediterranean restaurant suited to celebrations, group meals and dinners built around shared dishes. The menu described in Nashville includes hummus, whipped feta, muhammara, kebabs, shrimp, short rib, braised lamb and cocktails, with a covered outdoor veranda adding to the setting. Table barcode payment allows guests to split the bill as needed.

Sirocco is a Nashville restaurant suited to celebratory dinners, happy hour and brunch. Its dining experience includes cocktails, appetizers and entrees, with a rooftop setting available on some evenings. The restaurant also accommodates large groups and offers a relaxed but lively atmosphere in East Nashville.

Peachtree Grill is a relaxed Nashville restaurant serving Middle Eastern and Southern comfort-food classics with beer, picnic-table seating, and a patio. Its menu suits mixed groups, with gyros, falafel, lamb, chicken kebabs, salads, and desserts represented in the evidence, along with vegetarian dishes and a dedicated gluten-free fryer. The setting also includes spacious parking and a dog-friendly outdoor area.

etch is a globally inspired restaurant in downtown Nashville with an eclectic menu shaped by chef Deb Paquette’s interest in flavors, ingredients and techniques from around the world. The restaurant has a full bar, two private dining rooms and a chef’s bar overlooking the open kitchen. Its wine list includes more than 80 choices, alongside local beers and signature cocktails.

Taste of Persia is a Nashville Persian restaurant offering dine-in, takeaway, delivery and catering. Its menu includes kabobs, lamb dishes, chicken soltani, rice with barberries and saffron, vegetarian options, small plates, desserts and tea. The restaurant suits families, groups and diners exploring Persian flavors, with a decorated interior, generous portions and reservations available.

Noosh Persian Cuisine is a Nashville restaurant serving Persian food for dine-in, takeaway, delivery and catering. Its menu includes small plates, stews, kebabs, vegetarian and vegan options, desserts, tea and Persian-influenced cocktails and mocktails. The restaurant offers a warm, elegant setting suited to quiet dinners, romantic meals, family visits and groups, with reservations accepted.

House of Kabob is a Persian restaurant in Nashville serving grilled chicken, beef, lamb, fish and shrimp, along with rice, vegetables, soups, hummus, gyros, baklava and other Persian and Middle Eastern dishes. Its menu includes kabob and sultani plates, mix grills and vegan options. Diners can eat in, reserve a table or order takeout and delivery; the restaurant also offers catering and identifies its food as halal.