Herby

4.5

114 Reviews

CAN$30 and under

Persian

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2 people

3 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 4 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Vegetarian-friendly
Charming

Herby is a family-owned Iranian restaurant with more than 20 years of experience in the food business. We have a liquor license and offer a selection of wine and beers to pair with Persian & Turkish food.

Herby’s ambiance is simple and restful, with a décor of Persian pottery and photos and music that softly fills the air. Ours is a place for romantic dinners, birthdays and family occasions. We also offer catering.

Food is deemed to be hot or cold in its effect on the metabolism, and Persian gastronomy looks for a balance between the two, in a way of thinking that’s comparable with the Chinese concept of yin and yang. Herby’s fare is based on the best fresh, organic, and preservative-free ingredients available, often imported directly from Tabriz.

Chef Javad is passionate about what he does, creating joy and laughter with friendly conversation with his customers, and making sure that they go home having been fully immersed in the beautiful Persian culture that he’s so proud of.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Persian, Middle Eastern, Turkish
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–9:30 pm
Phone number
(416) 466-9933
Website
http://www.herbyrestaurant.com/
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Catering
We offer catering with delivery. If you are interested in catering an event with authentic Persian cuisine, give us a call. A minimum of three days notice is required to process orders of this size

Location
397 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON M4K 1P1
Area
Danforth / Greek Town
Cross Street
Danforth & Chester
Parking details
None
Public transit
TTC Chester subway station
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Kashke BademjanCA$14.00
Rich and chunky dip made with non-fry BBQ eggplant and garlic, topped with walnuts, whey sauce, fried onion, and mint oil. Served with bread. World famous Kashke Bademjan, but Healthy Herby style!
Shirazi SaladCA$9.50
Chopped cucumber, tomato and red onion, seasoned with Persian "spices", lemon & olive oil.
Dolma 5pcCA$6.50
Rice-stuffed vine leaves, topped with barberries and olive oil.
- Add Ground MeatCA$3.00
Marinated OlivesCA$14.00
Kalamata olives marinated with ground walnuts, herbs, Persian spices, pomegranate paste, juice and seeds.
Pickled VegetableCA$7.00
Garlic, cucumber, cauliflower, carrot, celery, black seeds and Persian spices.
Mixed NutsCA$6.00
HummusCA$9.00
Made in house! Topped with olive oil and sumac. Comes with bread or veg sticks.
Side SampleCA$13.50
Comes with slice bread.
- HummusCA$0.00
- Pickled VegetablesCA$0.00
- Marinated OlivesCA$0.00
- Mast O MoosirCA$0.00
- Spinach BoraniCA$0.00
- Shirazi SaladCA$0.00
- PretzelsCA$0.00
- Mixed NutsCA$0.00

Yogurt Dip

Spinach BoraniCA$12.00
Pressed yogurt mixed with steam cooked baby spinach and garlic.
Mast O MoosirCA$12.00
Pressed yogurt mixed with chopped moosir (wild shallots) & spice.
Mast O KhiarCA$12.00
Pressed yogurt mixed with chopped cucumber, herbs and garlic, garnished with rose petals.

Salad

SPRING MIX SALADCA$9.00
Organic spring mix, pumpkin seed, barberries, and Herby's signature vinaigrette!
HERBY SALADCA$16.00
Kale, spring mix, carrot, brussels sprouts, cabbage, cherry tomato, feta cheese, chickpea, Macadamia nut, pumpkin seed with Herby's signature vinaigrette!

BBQ Appetizers

BBQ BABY POTATOESCA$5.95
Healthy and tasty baby potatoes, seasoned in our homemade marinade, and barbequed to perfection.
MIXED VEGETARIAN KEBABCA$16.00
Vegetarian Kebab Marinated tofu with zucchini, baby potatoes, eggplant, and sweet pepper, "depending on seasonal availability", and topped with melted butter on request.

Extras

BREADCA$1.50
VEG STICKSCA$2.75

Barbeques

Lamb KoobidehCA$34.00
2 skewers minced lamb kebab mixed w/special Persian spices.
Tava-KebabCA$25.00
Freshly ground BEEF & LAMB, perfectly pan-fried.
Cheese KoobidehCA$34.00
2 skewers of minced BEEF kebabs with cheese inside.
Prince PlatterCA$37.50
Koobideh & CHICKEN BREAST 1 SKEWER EACH RICE & SALAD
Royal PlatterCA$65.50
Koobideh & BEEF FILLET & CHICKEN BREAST 1 SKEWER EACH RICE FOR 2 & SALAD
King PlatterCA$47.50
Koobideh & BEEF FILLET 1 SKEWER EACH RICE & SALAD
Queen PlatterCA$52.50
BEEF FILLET & CHICKEN BREAST 1 SKEWER EACH RICE & SALAD
Chicken BreastCA$23.00
1 skewer of CHICKEN kebab, prepared in a homemade zesty lime and saffron marinate.
Beef FilletCA$33.00
1 skewer of house-marinated premium BEEF fillet.
KoobidehCA$25.00
2 skewer of freshly minced BEEF kebab.

Sides

BBQ TomatoCA$1.50
BBQ OnionCA$1.50
Saffron RiceCA$7.00

Stews

GheymehCA$18.00
Tomato-based stew with yellow lentils, topped with potato chips.
Gheymeh BademjanCA$25.00
Tomato-based stew with fried eggplant and yellow lentils, topped with baby grapes and potato chips.
Ghormeh SabziCA$24.00
Healthy herby stew with black eyed beans, spinach, leek, parsley, fenugreek, and cilantro.
Khoresh KarafsCA$22.00
Persian celery stew with parsley, mint, & Persian spices. The subtle flavor of lemon makes it light & refreshing.
FesenjanCA$25.00
Rich, pomegranate-based stew, made with ground walnuts and organic pomegranate paste.
- ChickenCA$3.00
- Dried Prunes & CranberriesCA$0.00
- Dried ApricotsCA$0.00
- TofuCA$0.00
PitiCA$22.00
Heavy stew with chickpeas, onions, potatoes, tomatoes, dried limes and Persian spices. Served in a traditional clay pot.
- LambCA$6.00
- MushroomCA$0.00
- TofuCA$0.00
- NoneCA$0.00

Mixed Rices

Baghala Polo & Lamb ShankCA$32.00
Beautifully seasoned and braised LAMB shank, served with fava beans mixed rice, dill & saffron.
Zereshk Polo & ChickenCA$20.00
Oven roasted CHICKEN LEG in a rich tomato based sauce, served with barberry rice, pistachio and almond slices.
Loobia PoloCA$20.00
Persian traditional mixed rice with green beans, saffron and our secret blend of Persian spices.
- Ground BeefCA$3.00
- MushroomCA$0.00
- Ground TofuCA$0.00
Vegetarian Mixed RiceCA$20.00
Mixed gormeh sabzi with Rice, saffron and our secret blend of Persian spices.
- MushroomCA$0.00
- Ground TofuCA$0.00
- NoneCA$0.00

Side Rices & More

Bagala PoloCA$10.00
Fava bean mixed rice.
Zereshk PoloCA$12.00
Barberry mixed rice.
Gazmakh (Tahdeeg)CA$10.00
Rice with crispy fried potato/bread from the bottom of a pan. Made fresh to order!
- PotatoCA$0.00
- BreadCA$0.00
Saffron RiceCA$7.00
ZereshkCA$5.00

SHARING PLATES

SAMPLE TRAY FOR 2CA$74.95
2 half size appetizers of your choice (or Side sample) + 2 stews of your choice + 1 skewer of koobideh + 1 skewer of chicken breast kebab + saffron rice for 2 + 1 dessert of your choice + Persian tea (Small pot)
FAMILY PACK FOR 4CA$145.00
Herby salad (+5) or Spring mix salad + 2 appetizers of your choice + 2 stews of your choice + 4 skewers of chicken breast kebab + 4 skewer of koobideh kebabs + saffron rice for 4 + 2 desserts of your choice + Persian tea (Large pot)
VEGETARIAN SAMPLE TRAYCA$69.95
2 appetizers of your choice + 2 veg stews of your choice (Veg Piti stew is available) + mixed veg kebab + tofu kebab + saffron rice for 2 + 1 dessert of your choice + Persian tea (Small pot)
ROYAL PLATTERCA$65.50
1 skewer of beef fillet + 1 skewer of chicken breast kebab + 1 skewer of koobideh kebab + grilled tomatoes + rice for 2 + salad

Drinks

SHOVARANCA$5.00
AYRANCA$4.50
ORGANIC RED ROSECA$6.00
JUICECA$5.00
POPCA$2.00
- CokeCA$0.00
- Diet CokeCA$0.00
- Coke ZeroCA$0.00
- PepsiCA$0.00
- SpriteCA$0.00
- Ginger AleCA$0.00
- NesteaCA$0.00
- Bottled WaterCA$0.00
- PerrierCA$3.00
ORGANIC PERSIAN BLACK TEA
- Small potCA$6.00
- Large potCA$8.00
- CupCA$2.50
- NabotCA$1.50
- Honey GingerCA$1.50
ORGANIC HERBAL TEA
- Small potCA$6.00
- Large potCA$8.00
- GingerCA$0.00
- MintCA$0.00
- RoseCA$0.00
- CinnamonCA$0.00
- Green TeaCA$0.00
- Pomegranate Green TeaCA$0.00
ESPRESSOCA$3.00
- SingleCA$3.00
- DoubleCA$4.00
AMERICANOCA$4.00
- BlackCA$4.00
- With milkCA$5.00

Desserts

SAFFRON & PISTACHIO ICE CREAMCA$12.00
FALOODEH SHIRAZICA$8.00
- Add Pistachio Ice CreamCA$3.00
ICE-CREAM SANDWICHCA$8.00
DATE & NUT BALLSCA$6.00
PERSIAN BAKLAVA CAKECA$7.00

What 114 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.5Value

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114 Reviews

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Marla
VIP
Toronto
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on 25 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was superb! Server made a suggestion and I loved it. Had a cocktail and glass of wine as well. My friend also enjoyed his food and he's vegan. My only negative comment was I had to call to obtain my refund for deposit. It did not come off my bill and initially they said I wasn't charged. I told them it had been taken out of my bank account and they then refunded the deposit.
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Chad
Toronto
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 18 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Food was very tasty but a big bland. Chicken with rice could have used some sauces or even hummus on the plate. Service was lacking, although she was very friendly, she seems too busy with housekeeping tasks vs serving the table. The restaurant was empty except 1 other table of influencers and she focused on catering to them and completely ignoring us. Had to flag her down a few times. Did not clear our dirty plates and had to ask twice. Would give it another shot as the food was worth a trip. A bit pricey also for what you get.
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Paul
VIP
Toronto
16 reviews
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on 19 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Delicious Persian food. Very flavourful and a family friendly restaurant.
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Phoque
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 19 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time having rose tea. Where has it been all my life? The food and service were great. A definite repeat!
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Takashi
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 6 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really delicious food, and served with a smile and excellent recommendations
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OT
OpenTable Diner
VIP
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 5 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the most wonderful experience at Herby a Taste of Tabriz! The interior is beautifully decorated, creating such a pleasant and inviting atmosphere. As for the food—OMG, it was absolutely delicious! The portions are generous, and the meats are perfectly cooked, fresh, and so flavorful. Every dish we had was packed with taste and made with top-quality ingredients. The service was spectacular, attentive, and friendly, making the whole experience even better. We will definitely be back!
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 16 December 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, great atmosphere, highly recommended.
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OpenTable Diner
VIP
Toronto
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 4 September 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great menu selection, nice decor and great service. Coming from an Iranian, the menu is authentic but the flavour and cooking of the food itself is not; it’s almost like someone who is trying to cook from a distant memory of what they saw their Persian family cook. It’s amazing they offer tahdig but it isn’t done well; not at all crispy; the kashkebadam joon was a bit strange; like they used green/sour eggplants that weren’t really roasted, not enough kashke. The restaurant has potential if it revamps their food
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 13 August 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great last minute find. Food is reasonable and delish and they made a special plate for our daughter who is 4 and the chef even came out to see how she liked it!
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Julia
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 13 August 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is one of our go-to restaurants! Food is always good I've never had a bad meal here and the wait staff is super friendly and helpful.
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FAQs

Herby offers delivery in partnership with Skip The Dishes and Uber Eats. Herby also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (416) 466-9933.

Herby is rated 4.5 stars by 114 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

3 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

397 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON M4K 1P1

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Danforth & Chester
Area
Danforth / Greek Town
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–9:30 pm
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Persian, Middle Eastern, Turkish
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Public transit
TTC Chester subway station
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.herbyrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(416) 466-9933
Catering
We offer catering with delivery. If you are interested in catering an event with authentic Persian cuisine, give us a call. A minimum of three days notice is required to process orders of this size

Herby

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Appetizers

Kashke BademjanCA$14.00

Shirazi SaladCA$9.50

Dolma 5pcCA$6.50

Marinated OlivesCA$14.00

Pickled VegetableCA$7.00

Mixed NutsCA$6.00

HummusCA$9.00

Side SampleCA$13.50

Yogurt Dip

Spinach BoraniCA$12.00

Mast O MoosirCA$12.00

Mast O KhiarCA$12.00

Salad

SPRING MIX SALADCA$9.00

HERBY SALADCA$16.00

BBQ Appetizers

BBQ BABY POTATOESCA$5.95

MIXED VEGETARIAN KEBABCA$16.00

Extras

BREADCA$1.50

VEG STICKSCA$2.75

Barbeques

Lamb KoobidehCA$34.00

Tava-KebabCA$25.00

Cheese KoobidehCA$34.00

Prince PlatterCA$37.50

Royal PlatterCA$65.50

King PlatterCA$47.50

Queen PlatterCA$52.50

Chicken BreastCA$23.00

Beef FilletCA$33.00

KoobidehCA$25.00

Sides

BBQ TomatoCA$1.50

BBQ OnionCA$1.50

Saffron RiceCA$7.00

Stews

GheymehCA$18.00

Gheymeh BademjanCA$25.00

Ghormeh SabziCA$24.00

Khoresh KarafsCA$22.00

FesenjanCA$25.00

PitiCA$22.00

Mixed Rices

Baghala Polo & Lamb ShankCA$32.00

Zereshk Polo & ChickenCA$20.00

Loobia PoloCA$20.00

Vegetarian Mixed RiceCA$20.00

Side Rices & More

Bagala PoloCA$10.00

Zereshk PoloCA$12.00

Gazmakh (Tahdeeg)CA$10.00

Saffron RiceCA$7.00

ZereshkCA$5.00

SHARING PLATES

SAMPLE TRAY FOR 2CA$74.95

FAMILY PACK FOR 4CA$145.00

VEGETARIAN SAMPLE TRAYCA$69.95

ROYAL PLATTERCA$65.50

Drinks

SHOVARANCA$5.00

AYRANCA$4.50

ORGANIC RED ROSECA$6.00

JUICECA$5.00

POPCA$2.00

ORGANIC PERSIAN BLACK TEA

ORGANIC HERBAL TEA

ESPRESSOCA$3.00

AMERICANOCA$4.00

Desserts

SAFFRON & PISTACHIO ICE CREAMCA$12.00

FALOODEH SHIRAZICA$8.00

ICE-CREAM SANDWICHCA$8.00

DATE & NUT BALLSCA$6.00