Darvish Kitchen – Middle Eastern
Darvish Kitchen invites guests into a vibrant sanctuary where the cooling crunch of herb-flecked yogurt soup and the sweet, salty harmony of watermelon and feta evoke the freshness of a sun-drenched Persian garden. The experience balances these light, botanical flavors with the rustic comfort of savory Tabriz meatballs and smoky grilled cauliflower, crafting a sensory journey through time-honored recipes in an atmosphere of soulful hospitality.
1141, Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC, 20036 +12027837777 https://www.darvishkitchen.com/0Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Price range: $$
Dietary options: vegetarian, keto, low-carb, vegan, halal, high-protein, pescatarian, low-sodium, heart-healthy, low-fat, plant-based, whole30, paleo, glp1, mediterranean, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, dash-sodium-reduced, low-cholesterol, gerd, high-fiber, carnivore, zone, volumetrics, tlc, alkaline, aip, renal, macrobiotic, slow-carb, lectin-free, juice-cleanse
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Menu
Soups & Salads
- Cold Yogurt Soup (Abdoogh Khiar) - $14: Persian cucumber, yogurt, chives, fresh dill, fresh oregano, raisins, rose water, rose pedals, toasted bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Watermelon Feta Salad (Panir Hendoone) - $16: Watermelon, cucumbers, feta cheese, fresh dill, fresh basil, olive oil, lime juice, honey Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beet Salad (Laboo) - $18: Beets, lettuce, walnuts, scallions, carrots, grilled corn, fresh lemon juice, mayo Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cucumber Tomato Salad (Salad-E-Shirazi) - $12: Diced cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, with a tangy lemon dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Darvish Salad (Salad-E-Khunegi) - $22: Mixed greens, feta cheese, lettuce, cherry tomato, cucumber, red onions, pomegranate, avocado, lemon olive oil dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soup of the Day - $14 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Starters
- Hummus - $14: Mashed chickpeas with garlic, tahini, fresh lemon juice with olive oil Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baba Ghanoush - $14: Eggplant, tahini, fresh lemon juice, olive oil, garlic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tabriz Meatball (Koofteh Tabrizi) - $16: Ground beef, split peas, rice, turmeric, eggs, cinnamon, saffron, barberry, walnut Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Cauliflower (Gole Tabrizi) - $16: Steak seared cauliflower with lemon butter garlic sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Marinated Olives (Zaytoon Parvardeh) - $10: Marinated olives with pomegranate, walnuts and herbs Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Eggplant Dip (Mirza Ghasemi) - $12: Smoked eggplant spread with tomatoes, garlic and eggs Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Green Eggplant Dip (Kashke Bademjan) - $12: Creamy eggplant dip with whey, sautéed onions, walnut, garlic and mint Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pickled Vegetables (Torshi) - $9: Selection of cabbage, cauliflower, celery, carrots, cucumber, and peppers in a flavorful brine Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Grilled Shrimp (Meygoo) - $16: Roasted red peppers in white beans purée with jalapeño sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yogurt & Cucumber Dip (Mast-O-Khiar) - $12: Refreshing yogurt dip with cucumbers, mint, and dried rose pedals Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yogurt & Dried Shallot Dip (Mast-O-Musir) - $12: Refreshing creamy yogurt and shallot dip Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Herb Frittata (Kuku Sabzi) - $15: Persian frittata with fresh herbs, walnuts and barberries, served with yogurt Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Herbs & Feta (Noon Panir Sabzi) - $24: Feta cheese, mint, basil, parsley, cilantro, radish, cherry tomato, walnut, handmade flatbread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Combination Plate - $30: Platter includes hummus, mast-o-khiar, zaytoon parvardeh, kuku sabzi Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Marinated Ribeye Steak (Kabob-E-Torsh) - $36: Juicy beef marinated in pomegranate, fresh herbs, and walnuts Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Minced Meat (Kabob-E-Koobideh) - $26: Ground beef with grated onions and fresh herbs Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Filet Mignon (Kabob-E-Barg) - $34: Tender slices of filet mignon in traditional Persian herbs and spices Available at: dinner, lunch
- Marinated Chicken Breast (Kabob-E-Joojeh) - $28: Saffron marinated chicken breast Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Marinated Cornish Hen (Kabob-E-Joojeh Ba Ostokhan) - $30: Bone-in cornish hen in a lemon saffron marinade Available at: dinner, lunch
- Marinated Salmon Filet (Kabob-E-Mahi) - $32: Filet of salmon in Chef's saffron marinade Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Marinated Lamb (Kabob-E-Chenjeh) - $32: Lamb backstrap marinated in garlic mint yogurt Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Soltani - $39: Saffron marinated chicken breast & ground beef with grated onions and fresh herbs Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Barg Soltani - $45: Tender slices of filet mignon and ground beef with grated onions and fresh herbs Available at: dinner, lunch
- Persian Chicken Saffron Rice (Tahchin) - $30: A traditional rice dish with chicken, onion, yogurt, saffron, zereshk, and egg yoke Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Salmon (Salmon Breshte) - $34: Brussels sprouts in a dijon cream sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Chops (Shishlik) - $39: Marinated in pepper, lemon, and garlic Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Shank (Mahiche) - $36: Marinated in turmeric, onions, garlic, cinnamon Dietary tags: Halal, Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Branzino (Mahi-E-Branzino) - $39: Whole branzino seared with cherry tomato confit, lemon dill, with a white wine sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eggplant & Split Pea Stew (Gheymeh Bademjan) - $28: A hearty stew with lamb, split peas, dried lime, cinnamon with crispy potatoes and eggplant Available at: dinner, lunch
- Herb Stew (Ghormeh Sabzi) - $28: A flavorful stew with beef, kidney beans, parsley, cilantro, dried lime, onion, leek Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Basmati Saffron - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sabzi Polo - $10: Herbs, garlic and butter Available at: dinner, lunch
- Adas Polo - $10: Lentil rice with dates, raisins, and crispy fried onions Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Zereshk Polo - $10: Dried barberry rice Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baghali Polo - $10: Fava beans, dill rice Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brussels Sprouts - $12 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GLP-1, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bazari Bread - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side Salad - $10: Lettuce, tomato, cucumber, onions, olives, radish, with lemon and olive oil dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Saffron Rice Pudding (Sholezard) - $12 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Saffron Ice Cream (Bastatani Zaffroni) - $12 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Rose Water Granita Rice Noodles (Faloodeh) - $12 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Napoleon - $12: Puff pastry Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Tiramisu - $12: Ladyfinger pastries
- Rolett - $12: Moist sponge cake filled with fluffy whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Honey Cake (Cake Asali) - $12 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Passionfruit Cream Brulee - $12 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Persian Affogato - $12: Vanilla ice cream, espresso coffee, pistachio Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Cream Caramel - $12: Rose water, almond, pistachio Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, TLC
Beverages
- Nights of Shiraz - $22: Cucumber, mint, sekanjabin, lime juice, vodka Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Pink Paloudeh - $20: Gin, rose water/hel, simple syrup, grenadine, sparkling rose Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Shaytoon Margarita - $22: Pomegranate juice/syrup, triple sec, lime juice, salt, sumac rim Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
- Persian Espresso Martini - $22: Piatachio syrup, espresso, vodka Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Sekanjebin - $14: Sugar, water, mint leaves, and vinegar Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Doogh - $10: Homemade yogurt drink with mint Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics
- Persian Beer - $12 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Hel Chai (Cardamom Tea) - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
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