Brentwood just got a serious Persian upgrade. Perse, a sleek dinner spot from the family behind Toranj, quietly slipped into the neighborhood in February, trading Toranj’s more casual feel for a full white-tablecloth experience built around regional Iranian cooking. Think shareable mixed grills, fragrant saffron rice, and polished desserts in a room lined with blonde wood, moss-green velvet banquettes, and a tucked-away wine cellar that signals this is a different kind of Persian restaurant for the area.
As reported by Eater LA, Perse opened at 11677 San Vicente Boulevard, Suite 315, and is run by siblings Farinaz and Farbod Pirshirazi. The menu stretches from wagyu kebabs, koobideh, and tart fesenjoon to saffron-glazed lamb neck and smoked jeweled rice, while the bar leans into Persian flavors with drinks like a cardamom tea-infused Old Fashioned and a zero-proof sour cherry punch. The story also highlights an interior by Kelly Architects, complete with white-tablecloth service and those moss-green banquettes.
Where to Find It and How to Book
Perse’s website lists the Brentwood address, operating hours, and a phone number for reservations, and directs diners to OpenTable for online bookings. The site lists dinner service Sun to Thu from 5 to 10 p.m. and Fri to Sat from 5 to 11 p.m., and the restaurant recommends reservations. For specifics and the full menu, see Perse's website.
From Toranj Roots
Farinaz and Farbod first built their following with Toranj, which operates in Westwood, and added an inland Manhattan Beach location late last year. Toranj’s site credits the siblings as co-founders and operators of the family-run business, and Perse reads as a more formal, elevated counterpart to those neighborhood spots. The new restaurant gives them room to showcase a broader range of regional Persian dishes at a slower, finer-dining pace.
What to Order
Perse’s menu is designed for the table to share. Look for crisp saffron tahdig, koobideh, and lamb chops coming hot off the grill; smoked jeweled rice studded with barberries and pistachios; and a wagyu kebab for guests looking to splurge. Starters bring out sangak and barbari breads with a sabzi khordan plate featuring marinated feta and herbs, while desserts lean into pistachio and cardamom with options like a Tehranmisu and cardamom cream puffs. Menu descriptions and pricing are available on the restaurant’s site for anyone who wants to plan.
Reservations and the Neighborhood Fit
Perse bills itself as a fine-dining Persian restaurant in Brentwood and accepts reservations through OpenTable, where the listing shows the Brentwood neighborhood and a price band of $50 and over. OpenTable displays current availability and notes that the restaurant is booking steadily on weekend nights, so reserving is a smart move for larger groups or prime-time dinners. For last-minute questions about seating or bookings, diners are encouraged to call the dining room directly or check the OpenTable listing before heading over.
