Queen of Persia

What is Queen of Persia? Situated at 672A St. Clair Avenue West (near Christie Street) in the historic Wychwood neighborhood, Queen of Persia is an elegant dining room celebrating Iran's royal culinary heritage. With warm saffron-hued walls, intricate Persian wall tapestries, and soft ambient lighting, the restaurant offers an intimate, refined dining experience for family dinners, celebratory gatherings, and romantic dates. It has established itself as one of Midtown Toronto's most reputable destinations for authentic Persian gastronomy.

Queen of Persia Menu & What to Order The charcoal grill anchors the menu with masterfully seasoned skewers. The Queen's Koobideh Bonab is the signature headliner—a generous, tender skewer of hand-minced beef seasoned with grated onion and saffron, grilled over glowing charcoal embers and served alongside buttery saffron basmati rice and roasted whole tomatoes. Poultry lovers favor the Joojeh Kebab marinated in saffron and fresh lime juice, or the Torsh Joojeh glazed with tart pomegranate molasses and crushed walnuts. For slow-cooked comfort, order the Fesenjan stew simmered with walnuts and pomegranates, preceded by warm flatbread dipped in Kashk o Bademjan.

Know Before You Go Queen of Persia opens for dinner service Tuesday through Thursday from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., with full lunch and dinner hours on Friday through Sunday (closed Mondays). Weekend evening reservations are strongly recommended via their website. Street parking is available along St. Clair Avenue West, and the 512 St. Clair streetcar stops steps from the front door at Christie Street.