Simbad In Pescara

After reading some excellent reviews, we came for lunch on a Saturday. The owner doesn't explain the menu because he's the one jokingly suggesting the dishes. Unfortunately, he doesn't explain them and keeps joking about everything (too much). The mixed appetizers were a disappointment, while the rice was good...but I've had much better Persian/Syrian/Lebanese/Afghan cuisine around.

Good food, but Kazem replied with a joke to every question we made. After two or tree unanswered questions, we gave up. One or two jokes is fine, but he refused to give us a stright answer. The only time he got serious was at the moment of paying. What did we eat? No idea. Was it tasty? Yes, but we really wanted to taste Iranian food, not a stand up comedy show. There's no point in trying to know the name of the food or even choose. He will just give you what he wants. Again, the food was good, but the experience was frustrating. I'm sorry Kazem, you surely are a good guy, but you are quite bad as a host.

Excellent in everything from the friendliness of the owner to all the dishes offered in Persian style (rice with broad beans and superlative currants), well done

Excellent food, courtesy, delightful atmosphere.

The food was okay. I preferred some dishes to others. They didn't bring me a menu; I ordered dishes by looking at photos without knowing the ingredients or prices. I ordered a red Leffe beer, which was stale and worth throwing away.

A Persian restaurant definitely worth a try! The owner is a delightful person, always ready with a joke and capable of putting you at ease. The staff is also extremely kind and helpful. The menu is rich in typical Middle Eastern dishes, with traditional names that can be confusing at first if you're not an expert in the genre. No problem: the owner jokes about this and guides you with targeted recommendations, offering a full meal or a selection of appetizers based on your tastes. The food is high-quality, never heavy, perfectly spiced, and always very flavorful. Although I'm not an expert, after several visits, I can say that every dish I've tried has given me the impression of fresh ingredients and balanced preparations in both flavor and quantity. Excellent value. Highly recommended!

The place is very cute and the staff is super helpful! The owner is super friendly and recommended dishes and pairings, describing them to us. He even offered us some fruit at the end. I'll definitely be back 😊