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Villagio Cafe

Persian restaurant

One of the Best Places To Visits in Timonium


Address

6805 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212, United States

Website

villagiocafe.com

Contact

+1 410-372-2200

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (608 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Thursday: 11 am to 9 pm
  • Friday: 11 am to 9 pm
  • Saturday: 11 am to 9 pm
  • Sunday: 12 to 8 pm
  • Monday: (Martin Luther King Jr
  • Tuesday: 11 am to 9 pm
  • Wednesday: 11 am to 9 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (15) service (14) great (12) friendly (11) delicious (11) nice (9) Great (9) kabobs (8) taste (8) family (8)
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  • 5/5 Nadia I. 1 year ago on Google
    A hidden jam of Baltimore. One of the best kabobs I’ve had. Usually I like the milder taste and this was just perfect. Enjoyed the family style meal. Their pictures don’t lie. If it looks good then it will taste like meat butter in your mouth. I will definitely visit again just to have their kabobs. Wish they had some kind of sauce to go with the bread.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jason S. 2 years ago on Google
    Nearby at an event we rolled the dice for lunch and were fortunate enough to find Villagio’s Cafe. Started with the Homemade Doogh (yogurt drink) and Bottled (Carbonated) Doogh. To quote our wait staff “they are an acquired taste” I did not acquire the taste while my wife enjoyed the Doogh, I did not enjoy the Carbonated version. Don’t expect anything sweet. Very salty. No fault of the restaurant just a taste thing. Sometimes being food adventurous does not pay dividends. The rest of the adventure was amazing. We shared the Appetizer Platter which consisted of Hummus, Baba Ganoush, Dolmeh, Mast-O-Khyar dip, Veggie Olovieh, and Shirazi Salad. A little taste of a lot of appetizers. Everything was fresh and tasty. So very good. We continued our sampling with the Anneslie Family Tour which was made up of a combination of chicken shish, beef shish, and lamb koobideh. Meat was seasoned wonderfully and sat on top of a bed of golden rice. Service was friendly and efficient. We are outside under the pergola and enjoyed a sunny afternoon of great food.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nicole _. 1 year ago on Google
    These kabobs are delicious and juicy. Service was good- Shoutout Will. I got chicken kabobs and my bf got salmon kabobs. TORCH. They also have so many types of rice to choose from and it's not even all that expensive. 10/10 recommend.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shantae �. 1 year ago on Google
    This was the 1st time my man & I ever had Persian food. It was absolutely AMAZING! Our waitress Maeve was stellar ✨️ 👌🏽. We'll definitely be back with the family 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jennifer Hemanth K. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the best persian restaurant in Baltimore. The food is delicious and utterly authentic. ambience Chic and clean, one of the best restaurants in Baltimore in every respect, and the staff are very friendly and nice. Don't forget there authentic desserts.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Umair F. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent casual dining. You cannot go wrong with the appetizer sampler, kubedeh, egg plant dish and various soups! Must visit place!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 aBBeY N. 4 years ago on Google
    Great service, food and atmosphere! Make a reservation!

  • 5/5 Mary R. 4 years ago on Google
    This is the best Persian cousine I've found in the Baltimore area.

  • 5/5 Rudy S. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing!

  • 5/5 Colette a. 4 years ago on Google
    Food was great. Waiter was very patient. He didn't rush us even though it was a busy Friday night. We had a good time.

  • 5/5 Behnam R. 4 years ago on Google
    Perfect food, perfect price. Best iranian food I've ever had in the US. Highly recommend to everyone.

  • 5/5 Erik 4 years ago on Google
    Nice spot for kabobs, I went for their lunch special and it’s a great deal. Chicken Shish Kabob is $8.50 and it comes with Chicken, grilled bell pepper and onions, roasted tomato, rice, salad and pita bread. I also ordered the Turkish coffee which was tasty. Almost like a blend of hot chocolate and coffee, a nice post meal pick me up.

  • 5/5 Karl Eric S. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent neighborhood restaurant specializing in Persian cuisine. Family tours are a great bargain, as is the appetizer sampler. Gets very crowded on some evenings. Parking is a bit tricky. Well worth it.

  • 4/5 natalia h. 4 years ago on Google
    Great food , but was a little noisy. (

  • 1/5 استغفر الله العظيم وأتوب �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Unappetizing eating whole seasoning spices (Original) غير شهي الاكل كله توابل توابل

  • 5/5 Michael S. 4 years ago on Google
    Eat here often, very often. Food is always great. Service is usually above average. Reservations are a must during busy times.

  • 4/5 Ian F. 4 years ago on Google
    Very good restaurant with very good service.

  • 5/5 AbdulRahman B. 4 years ago on Google
    The best restaurant ever, I used to go there every week. The food is delicious, and the people working there are so nice and friendly. I highly recommend this place especially for those who like kabab and shish chicken. I would give more than 5 stars if that possible

  • 5/5 Mika V. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing baba ganoush !!

  • 5/5 Farrukh M. 4 years ago on Google
    Our go to place for nice Persian food. They offer halal and food tastes delicious.

  • 4/5 Pinaki B. 4 years ago on Google
    The flavors are incredible and every side dish tastes amazing. The pistachio ice cream is one of the best desserts I've ever tasted! However, the kabobs occasionally come out a little too greasy and are difficult to stomach, but they are delicious nonetheless. The servers are friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. The restaurant is rightfully packed during dinner rush, so call ahead for a table!

  • 5/5 Joe C. 4 years ago on Google
    I love this restaurant! Everytime I go I feel happy. A great family friendly spot where its BYOB and the food is fabulous! You can not go wrong with anything you order.

  • 4/5 Anson L. 4 years ago on Google
    Large portion size, low price. Great bread. I hope they add the lamb gyro platter as a permanent menu item.

  • 4/5 Sara N. 4 years ago on Google
    food is really good, very kind staff. Thank you all !

  • 5/5 Sarah M. 1 year ago on Google
    Great food, great service! We lucked out by grabbing the large outdoor table out front, watched the beautiful summer sunset, and enjoyed a pleasant summer evening. :) We ordered the Appetizer Platter, the Villagio Special (sautéed beef tenders & green beans simmered in fresh tomato sauce & saffron mixed with basmati rice served with a skewer of koobideh), and the Salmon Kebab. Enjoyed it all with a nice Syrah (this place is BYOB!). I highly recommend Villagio Café!

  • 5/5 Isabella U. 1 year ago on Google
    We went to celebrate a birthday during Ramadan and received excellent service. As it is Ramadan, we asked the server if they had any dates so my family could break their fast. She brought us some as well as some bread. She was very accommodating and allowed us to wait to order until it made sense since my family was waiting to break their fast. For my entrée, I tried something new to me that I didn't particularly enjoy. It was cooked well and the beef was very tender - just wasn't my preferred flavor palate. The rest of my family seemed to enjoy their meal, though! We also got a birthday dessert for the person we were celebrating, and the rest of the table got ice cream. The ice cream was excellent!

  • 5/5 Jerin P. 1 year ago on Google
    The "family tour" meal were perfect to share among us 3 friends. Friendly, top-notch service. Delicious food in a relaxed, home-like setting. Highly recommended!

  • 5/5 Alexandra A. 1 year ago on Google
    OMG to think we almost didn't get in! Without a reservation on a Saturday night only a manager with great customer service skills could have made it happen. Our first time at Villagio, but definitely not the last. Food is absolutely delicious. If you haven't tried it yet, you're really missing out.

  • 5/5 Aaron P. 3 years ago on Google
    Top notch Persian food. Every time we've ordered, it has been excellent.

  • 5/5 Yazeed A. 4 years ago on Google
    I really love the place, the food was delicious and big portions plus nice service and great price. I came here three times in the last month and it looks like I am going to here a lot. You should try the Adas Polo rice!! Also the beef Koobideh Kabob is amazing!!

  • 5/5 Shanice B. 4 years ago on Google
    I don't even know where to start but the food was good. There is a wait so it's best if you make reservations prior to visit in the restaurant. Whenever I'm back in town I am due for a visit this was truly, really amazing food. We loved it.

  • 5/5 Jason T. 4 years ago on Google
    Wow, incredible experience. The staff was friendly and prompt with service, the setting was nice, and the food was incredible. We came for the first time a few months ago and have come back about twice a month since. The appetizer platter is a must as a way to try everything. We've tried a lot of the entrees, but nothing tops the chicken koobideh. Plus, it's BYOB! The prices are incredibly reasonable too, so excited it to become a favorite

  • 5/5 dj i. 4 years ago on Google
    One of our favorites! Great lunch specials as well. What’s even better....it’s next to the Charmery!

  • 1/5 saeed m. 3 years ago on Google
    Sorry im iranian and i know good persian cuisine , this is not one ! Kabob didn’t taste like kabob should be and the khoresht didn’t taste right!

  • 5/5 Ben S. 4 years ago on Google
    Great neighborhood cafe with friendly and accommodating staff. The Persian food is flavorful. Lots of good vegetable and meat options. They also offer carry-out. Call ahead if you want to reserve a good table during peak hours, otherwise, you should have no problem walking in and getting a table during off peak hours.

  • 5/5 Agha K. 4 years ago on Google
    We were searching for a good place to go to and eat, wanted to try something different and camr across this place. Its a nice place and well decorated. Our server was nice and friendly. We ordered three things, im forgetting the name but you will see it in the pictures. The portions are big and price is very reasonable. Food is very tasty. Everything is fresh and nicely done. We had persian tea at the end. I like this place would definately visit again.

  • 5/5 Yasmine S. 4 years ago on Google
    Very pleasant welcome. The owner greeted us. As he found out that I was fasting I saw a spark in his eyes. He said I will do something special for you, I said please don't. We got VIP treatment. I ordered lamb shank with faba bean, dill and rice. Calm atmosphere and great service. Best of luck.

  • 1/5 Nima E. 4 years ago on Google
    I brought several guests from out of town to enjoy Persian food for the first time. Although we arrived at a time when it was not very crowded, we were not attended to for 15 minutes. We stared at three waiters standing passively under the television for 5 minutes. We thought one of the waiters was coming to finally greet us but they walked right past us. It was quite an embarrassing experience and I decided to encourage our guests to walk out. On our way out nobody attempted to stopped us either.

  • 5/5 mohammad a. 3 years ago on Google
    Updated my review as the management replied and clarified as to what it was . Great food , would definitely be back soon انشاءاللہ

  • 5/5 Ma A. 3 years ago on Google
    If you like Persian food. Excellent place to come. Great service.

  • 5/5 Changiz Z. 3 years ago on Google
    Really good iranian food but really expensive.

  • 5/5 Atheer A. 3 years ago on Google
    Love this place. Authentic food. No matter what you order, it will be delicious! Love their Villagio Eggplant dish and the warm bread.

  • 5/5 William A. 5 years ago on Google
    Villagio cafe has been raved about by multiple people I know in the area. It lives up to the hype with generous portions, good prices, and high quality. It's also a plus when the service is as good as the food.

  • 5/5 J Sheridan M. 3 years ago on Google
    We love coming here, or ordering take out from here. We have also used their catering services and gotten platters for a party. The food is always delicious and everyone working there is very friendly and helpful.

  • 5/5 Amanda P. 3 years ago on Google
    Exceptional food, relaxing atmosphere.

  • 5/5 Iris47 3 years ago on Google
    5/2/20 order takeaway! If the phone goes to voicemail, just wait a sec and call again...they are definitely open. Packs up and travels well. Absolutely delicious. Stoneleigh family tour with extra peppers and upgrade to adas polo rice.

  • 5/5 FUAD A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) excellent (Original) ممتاز جدا

  • 5/5 Ayah A. 4 years ago on Google
    Fast friendly service and the food was good.

  • 5/5 Jenny N. 4 years ago on Google
    Delicious food and very friendly. Mahi Mahi was amazing. We will be back!

  • 5/5 ابو �. 4 years ago on Google
    Good food

  • 5/5 SHOP O. 4 years ago on Google
    Love the rice and kabobs. Good prices.

  • 5/5 Raja H. 4 years ago on Google
    Delicious food, wide variety, affordable and great customer service. Corey & Shayan are AWESOME!

  • 5/5 Scott H. 4 years ago on Google
    The lamb shank, dulmeh, baba ganush, Turkish coffee, and baklava were great. :)

  • 5/5 Mo A. 4 years ago on Google
    Great customer service and delicious food

  • 5/5 Omer B. 4 years ago on Google
    Good Option for halal food


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Halal food
    • ✓️ Kids' menu
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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