153 reviews
#78 of 1,506 Restaurants in Albuquerque$$ - $$$, Mediterranean, Greek, Vegetarian friendly+1 505-345-5156+ Add websiteImprove this listing
Hours
Sun
3:00 PM - 8:15 PM
Tue
11:00 AM - 8:15 PM
Wed
11:00 AM - 8:15 PM
Thu
11:00 AM - 8:15 PM
Fri
11:00 AM - 8:15 PM
Sat
11:00 AM - 8:15 PM
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4.5
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PRICE RANGE
$30.00 – $30.00
CUISINES
Mediterranean, Greek, Middle Eastern, Persian
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Halal, Gluten free options
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About
Persian and Mediterranean cuisine. Offered take out and delivery order on line and gift card sale by visiting parscuisine.us
PRICE RANGE
$30.00 – $30.00
CUISINES
Mediterranean, Greek, Middle Eastern, Persian
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Halal, Gluten free options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
FEATURES
Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Parking Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Table Service
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4.5
153 reviews
Excellent
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Very good
43
Average
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Poor
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Rusty2315
Melbourne102 contributions
Jul 2024 • couples
Came here for the first time to celebrate our anniversary. We eat a lot of Persian food around the world . Very nice setting and the belly dancer they have from 7 and 8 was really good . The food is pretty good but rice was a bit dry and also no butter came with the meal as we had to ask . Soup and salad was good , kabob was tasty and the dips were great . Persian ice cream and baklava. With Persian tea was nice as well .
The only downside I think that they don’t have Persian waiters as the American waiters they have are not really very informative on Persian cuisine .
Written July 28, 2024
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Britton G
Albuquerque159 contributions
Oct 2022 • none
Went with a group of ladies on a Friday evening. My friend called in advance to get a reservation at 7pm, but was told the restaurant didn't do reservations for a group under 7 people, and to show up at 7:30 since 7pm would be too busy.
A friend showed up early (7pm), and the place was more empty than full.
Everyone enjoyed their food and drinks. I got the falafel and hummus plate. Salad, rice, falafel was all good food, but it was expensive for the amount of food I received, especially with a vegetarian meal with only 3 falafel balls. But I suppose you're paying for the belly dancer!
Written October 22, 2022
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Robert Y
Tucson100 contributions
Oct 2022 • none
Two of us. Each ordered a Shirazi salad (chopped cucumbers, tomatoes, mint, lemon, olive oil). Most delicious. Each also had the lamb shank, also delicious: tender, with a tangy tomato sauce. Strangely, the pita is considered a side order, and is charged separately. Recommended.
Written October 10, 2022
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alpw
Placitas2189 contributions
Jan 2022 • none
My husband had heard about this place, so we decided to try it for lunch. I ordered the jow soup and lamb gyro. My husband ordered jow soup and falafel. And we split a piece of baklava. The soup was very good as was the lamb gyro. The tzatziki sauce could have been more flavorful. My husband said the falafel was good but could have been more flavorful. The sauce that came with the falafel was tasty. The baklava was really good. It came with honey rather than corn syrup, which is usually what you get. The service was very good. The restaurant wasn't too busy either. The only think that surprised us was the decor. Not that it was bad or dirty, just pretty ornate, which was unexpected.
Written February 5, 2022
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Sharon
Farmington12 contributions
Nov 2022 • couples
Stunning decor with a tent like roof beautiful table settings and friendly staff. Wonderful menu we had the appetizer sampler and each of us chose different kebabs and different rice. Dine by candlelight would be a great romantic spot or rehearsal dinner spot. Not far from the airport and easy to find. We will be going back!
Written November 11, 2022
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Mark C
Scottsdale3543 contributions
Apr 2022 • family
One of our worst dining experiences in a long time. There was one highlight - Falafel had great flavor. From here on it went quickly downhill. Our waitress was concerned with selling us beverages. 15 minutes after sitting down we still did not have water. Finally flagged the owner / manager who brought us two glasses.
The Fesenjoon Chicken was sweet for my taste, the two small pieces chicken were tough and should have been cut. Still looking for the walnuts. The Ghormeh Sazbi was TASTELESS. Our mistake in trying the ‘house specialities’. Adding salt did not help. The best meal was the takeout which included Falafel, Feta Cheese and Grape Leaves.
Service was a joke. When we left the appetizer plate from the Falafel was still on the table. The adult beverages Rachel was ‘anxious’ to sell arrived after the main course.p because we reminded her 3 times. Attempting to track down owner / manager was impossible as he was more preoccupied watching the belly dancers. The to go order was not ready, probably misplaced, delaying our departure.
Totally sad, disappointing and waste of money.
Written April 23, 2022
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Snorri G
El Paso33 contributions
Oct 2020 • couples
I do not get to have Persian food frequently but this was outstanding. It was a broad and balanced selection of flavors and spices that I do not commonly encounter. I had the lamb kebab, polow rice, fesenjoon and we took a serving of falafel and a couple of desserts. I actually tried to to return the next day but they are closed (Monday). I will be back when I can. I don't think I left a single grain of rice behind.
Written October 19, 2020
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Roger K
Rio Rancho507 contributions
Jul 2021 • none
We went to Pars Cuisine this evening for my wife's birthday. She is a big moussaka fan and I think that is how she found Pars, since we had never been there before.
Nice, Middle Eastern atmosphere, not too bright. Since the food was average but there a few other really good things about this restaurant, my rating is probably closer to a 3.5, but since that is not an option, I will give this place a 3 because of most of the food being, well, average.
My wife had the moussaka, Greek salad and Greek baklava for dessert. I had the double meat gyro plate with a Greek salad and I had a side order of grilled veggies since the combination gyro (beef and lamb) only came with an option of rice. We also had a mixed appetizer plate called a "mazeh plate".
My wife really knows and loves her moussaka and this was, in her words, only average. The main thing she didn't like was that it was beef moussaka rather than the more common lamb moussaka. The baklava dessert was also only fair. It was made of layers of pastry and mix, rather than pastry being stuffed. The pastry was also a bit hard.
I ordered the double meat gyro because I wanted a beef and lamb combination. Actually, my preference is for a beef, chicken and lamb combination, but that was not available. My pita was fresh, thick and quite soft which was pretty unique I thought. The lamb was excellent and the beef was not over cooked, which it often is when in gyros. I would say that the "double meat" was the right thing to order because it probably equaled the amount of meat I would usually get in a normal gyro. The grilled veggies were excellent.
I hoping against hope for some Greek beer (I love Alpha and Mykonos) but alas, I had to settle for Dos Equis which is also very good.
All in all, a decent place but the food being only average, mixed with pricing a bit on the high side, makes me give this place only a 3.
Written July 22, 2021
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Lynne M
Delray Beach234 contributions
Sep 2021 • couples
I think the food is overpriced for this area. Also had a margarita that was not good,and tasteless.My husband liked his lamb shank
,and they charged $5 extra for the rice .Hummus plate,plain hummus with pita bread.Would not return
Written September 6, 2021
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MohammadT_13
Sorry you were not happy , we have just can serve wine and beer ,so margarita is wine base... the $ 5 dollars is special rice( polow). the Price is base on the area and expenses. Thank you for your visit.
Written October 5, 2021
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Sally Thoe Downs
Albuquerque5331 contributions
Oct 2020 • none
After a year's absence from Pars with travels and the pandemic, we went back to Pars last Sunday for another meal and were so happy to find the place opened. We signed in, got our temps taken and chose to eat outside, even though Covid 19 rules allow customers to eat indoors at 25% maximum capacity. The patio was pretty comfortable and nicely light with umbrellas but there were tents and shade to void off the sun in the daytime.
Hubby ordered his favorite Lamb Shank Mahiche and I had the Joojeh Kebab. Mine was a whole cornish hen with bone in and the chicken was tender juicy and full of flavors. Another great meal as expected. Pars cuisine is the kind of place that keeps calling you back and if you're smart, you'll return again and again to taste the many delicious treats that Pars takes their time time make from scratch.
Written October 20, 2020
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NewMexicoWineguy
Placitas127 contributions
Feb 2020 • none
Took a group of guys to Pars for lunch. There were eight of us who all came away saying "we will be back." I love the food of the middle east and have enjoyed Pars for quite some time. The restaurant has been in business since 1984. Lamb, chicken, and wonderful rice are combined with tzatzike sauce. And do not pass up an opportunity to try their wonderful Soup Jow (barley soup). Their Greek salads are another stand out. Lunch is as special as dinner but know that on Friday and Saturday night they have a belly dancer. Now that is not my thing but if you have never experienced a good belly dancer you should go.
Written February 6, 2020
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Beverly W
Lakeland29 contributions
Mar 2020 • none
Upon entry of the restaurant we were warmly greeted by the owner. We were seated at a regular sized table and chairs, but you could sit at reclining couches and table like they do in the Middle East. We started off with a sampler the Mazeh Plate
a tasty Persian and Greek appetizers. I went with two other ladies and one had the
Chelo Kebab Barg (beef) and said it was tender with lots of flavor. The other lady had the Ghimeh Bademjoon which is a stew with roasted eggplant. She had lived many years in the middle east and stated that it tasted just like what she used to get when she lived in the region. I had the Fesenjoon which is Sautéed walnuts in pomegranate sauce, served with rice and I added the chicken. It was delicious. Later we were entertained by a beautiful belly dancer who was amazing. I love trying new things and being adventurous and this place was a pleasant and tasty outing.
Written March 15, 2020
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RoyAviles
Moore460 contributions
Feb 2023 • solo
Had dinner here while staying at the nearby Hampton. The food was delicious, although it was a bit pricey. Check out the weeknight deals for a little discount. Service was friendly and helpful. I’d definitely recommend.
Written February 16, 2023
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alpw
Placitas2189 contributions
Apr 2022 • none
My husband and I had lunch at Pars again and, again, the meal was great! I ordered the lamb gyro and my husband ordered spinach pie and tabouleh and hummus. We also ordered dessert of halveh and zulbia. All of the food was very good. Definitely would go back.
Written May 23, 2022
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TY S
3 contributions
Nov 2021 • family
Went to PARS last night, would not honor the PBS card, owner was extremely rude. All PBS card holders, they have been removed from PBS website and PBS will no longer associate. They are not allowed to refuse the card according to PBS. You can check the PBS website after 5 today to confirm
Written November 4, 2021
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