Tabriz is in a location that does not feel like it should succeed. It is located on Bay Street at the base of a condo building. There are no major destinations nearby and most people are probably more likely to go to Yorkville or the Yonge Street strip for mediocre food.
The food and the service here was exceptional. I was craving Persian food and did not want to venture to Yonge and Finch for a meal. Had planned this visit to coincide with a visit to the Ed Mirvish Theatre for a show last night. This was an excellent pick.
The restaurant is not large but it is warm and welcoming. The server brought a small plate of walnuts, pickles and feta like cheese along with warm Persian flatbread. All delicious.
I had the Anar Bij which is a meatball stew with a walnut-pomegranate sauce. This comes with basmati rice. If I were at home, I would have finished the sauce. Just so good.
If you like lamb shank, order the Baghali Polo which is lamb shank. Also served with rice but this is an herbed rice studded with almonds. This dish was a winner and I definitely will come back to order my own!
I was ecstatic to see people coming in steadily. Some came for date night while others were having a Saturday night dinner with their family.
Definitely returning.