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Delara
Modern Persian
Natural light pours through lattice screens and past paintings by local Iranian artists at this modern Persian restaurant on West 4th. The kitchen leans into the architecture of Persian flavors: tart dried limes, fragrant spices, richness from nuts and seeds. A judge once said the food has "a mother's touch," which is either the nicest thing you can say about a restaurant or the nicest thing you can say about anything.
Four honors, in evidence:
The record strongest first
- Air Canada 2022 · Finalist · Best New Restaurants
- Michelin Guide Selected Restaurant
- Vancouver Magazine 2025 · Gold Medal · Restaurant Awards: Best Middle Eastern
- Vancouver Magazine 2024 · Gold Medal · Restaurant Awards: Best Middle Eastern
One number, weighted & current 81
How we scoreThe dishes from the writeups
- Fesenjoon Vancouver Magazine, 2025
- Tahdeeg Vancouver Magazine, 2025
- Kookoo sibzamini Vancouver Magazine, 2025
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