Maman Zari 4639 North Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625

"I almost wanna gape keep this place but it’s too good not to be shared. For several dishes, you get proper Iranian meals (with strong amazing touches from the North) and for others, the dish is Iranian INSPIRED but still soul touching."

"What an amazing culinary experience! Chef Matteo is an artist, serving plates that are as delicious as they are beautiful. Thank you, Mariam and Farzhad. We are so happy to have experienced the fall tasting menu on its last night and can’t wait to try the winter tasting menu. If you’re looking for a unique way to celebrate something or someone special, this is the place to go! Located in Albany Park, this hidden treasure brings fine dining to a new level while remaining surprisingly accessible. These Persian dishes are unforgettable, with aromatic spices and flavors. Each course was masterful. The saffron ice cream is to die for!"

"The best and most authentic Persian fine-dining restaurant in the USA of the same caliber as a 1-Michelin star establishment. The star of the evening was the exquisite Persian cuisine. Every dish was a work of art, meticulously prepared and bursting with flavor. It'll take a long time to go into each of the ten courses, but they were all amazingly delicious, and I was particularly impressed with the delicate blend of spices and herbs that graced each plate. The Shirini was a sweet revelation, and the Persian tea was a soothing end to the evening. Overall, dining at Maman Zari was a truly immersive experience, combining impeccable service, stunning decor, and a menu that transports your taste buds to the heart of Persia. I left with a deep appreciation and a desire to return to this culinary paradise, which is truly unique. While Sofreh in Brooklyn presents Persian food exquisitely and Delbar in Atlanta provides amazingly delicious food, neither can deliver the simultaneous taste and aesthetic the way Maman Zari could!"

"Absolutely lovely place. The service was great - came on my birthday and they had printed a menu with my name on it, which was an unexpected but appreciated touch. We tried both the regular and the vegetarian tasting menus on the last week before they switched to the fall menu, and both were great. While I enjoyed the main tasting and would wholeheartedly recommend it, I'd also say the flavors in the vegetarian (which just replaced 3 of the dishes with meat with veggie options) were fantastic as well. Overall, I know that if this was anywhere close to west loop or downtown as opposed to Albany Park, the buzz about this place would be much higher. Having said that, I appreciate that the restaurant is where it is in a community that it feels like it fits in. It's just off the brown line - go and check this place out."

"Amazing experience dinning here. We loved all the dishes from the tasting menu. The serving team was professional and welcoming. Our favorites are the Branzino, the lamb, and all the appetizers. The house made cookies were delightful. They changed the menu every quarter. The next new release is set to come on Oct 31st, 2023."