Queen of Persia - Fine Persian Cuisine and Gallery

Savor the exotic flavours of Persia with our traditional appetizer. A delicious and unique drink to enjoy at Queen of Persia.

Craving a taste of Persia? 👑 Our kebabs are a flavor explosion that’ll have you coming back for more! 😋 Just a heads up: We’re closed on Mondays (except holidays), so see you tomorrow for your kebabs!

Naqsh-e Rostam, located near Persepolis in Iran, is a significant archaeological site featuring rock-cut tombs and monumental bas-reliefs from the Achaemenid Empire.

The site includes the tombs of Persian kings such as Darius I and Xerxes I, as well as impressive carvings depicting royal hunts and divine figures.

The grandeur of the site reflects the architectural and artistic achievements of ancient Persia, offering insights into the empire’s monumental art and royal traditions...

Free Appetizers to Kick Off Your Weekend at Queen of Persia!

Start your weekend off right at Queen of Persia! Every Friday, we’re offering free appetizers for every 2 guests.

We have something for everyone on our menu, so come discover your new favorite Persian dish.

Make a reservation today!

☎️ (416) 651-5500
www.queenofpersiacuisine.com

Have you tried Qimeh Nesar yet? Our version is a must-try! Come to Queen of Persia and let your taste buds travel to Persia.👸

Gol va Morgh (Flower and Bird) Museum, - . It’s a privately owned museum recently opened to the public. It’s dedicated to Iranian architecture. It’s also the 50th museum opened in / province. The epic mansion showcases all the handcrafted intricacies used in traditional interior decorations of Persian architecture. Some of the techniques originated in ancient 2500 years ago.

Indulge in the rich flavours of Persia with our succulent Persian torsh beef kebab 🍢Marinated in a blend of spices and pomegranate and grilled to perfection, our torsh kebab is served with saffron basmati rice 🍚and grilled vegetables. It’s a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.

It’s the most DEALicious time of the year Toronto! Summerlicious is officially ON 🎉! Between July 5 – 21, gather with friends and family to savour every bite of a three-course prix fixe menu at QUEEN OF PERSIA 👸
Make your reservation now !🍽️

To the gorgeous bride and the handsome groom 🥂
May live happily together forever ♥️

Ruins of Persepolis, the capital of the Achaemenid Empire.
Founded by Darius I in 518 B.C., Persepolis was the capital of the Achaemenid Empire.
It was built on an immense half-artificial, half-natural terrace, where the king of kings created an impressive palace complex inspired by Mesopotamian models.
The importance and quality of the monumental ruins make it a unique archaeological site.

Photographer unknown
Source: UNESCO Website

Ibex Statue
Elamite,
2nd millennium BC
Materials: Gold and silver
Discovered in: Western Iran
Current Location: Museum of the Foundation for the Underprivileged, Iran

The Foundation for the Underprivileged’s museum boasts a collection exceeding 1.2 million antiquities. Over the last forty years, these treasures have been confiscated or seized from smugglers. The collection’s splendor and value are so immense that it outgrows even the Museum of Ancient Iran in Tehran.

Queen of Persia Restaurant is a great place to dine with friends and family or enjoy a delicious and satisfying meal.

For more information and to make a reservation, visit their website: http://www.queenofpersiacuisine.com/

🌸🐣 Exciting News! 🐣🌸

🎉 Queen of Persia is delighted to announce that we will be OPEN this Friday, March 29th, to celebrate Easter Day with you! 🐰✨

Indulge in our exquisite Persian cuisine and let us elevate your Easter festivities with flavors fit for royalty. From traditional dishes to modern delights, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Join us on this special day and make unforgettable memories with family and friends. We can’t wait to welcome you to Queen of Persia for a truly festive and flavorful Easter experience! 🌟🍽️

Book your table now to secure your spot! See you on Friday! 🎊

“Lay your hands – those burning memories –
On my loving hands.
And entrust your lips, replete with life's warmth,
To the touch of my loving lips
The wind will carry us!
The wind will carry us!”
― Forough Farrokhzad, Persian poet and iconoclast (1934-1967)

Image: Miniature painting by Mahmoud Farshchian.

ای سراپایت سبز

دستهایت را چون خاطره‌ای سوزان، در دستان عاشق من بگذار

و لبانت را چون حسی گرم از هستی

به نوازش‌های لبهای عاشق من بسپار

باد ما را با خود خواهد برد

باد ما را با خود خواهد برد

Women in ancient Persia had more rights and greater freedom than any other ancient civilization including, according to some scholars, even ancient Egypt which is famous for its respect for the feminine principle in religion as well as daily life.

Persian history was an oral tradition, however, until the Sassanian Empire (224-651 CE) and so most of what is known of ancient Persian culture comes from the Greeks whose historians usually present the Persians unfavorably. Herodotus routinely depicts the Persians as luxurious and their women as manipulative schemers who seemed to have an unnatural control over their men

In reality, Persian women were no less “scheming” than women of any other culture are depicted by male historians. Persian women had almost equal rights with men and, in many instances, more freedoms and benefits. Many Persian women exercised almost – or total – autonomy and ran their own businesses, supervised male subordinates in the workplace, and served as commanding officers in the military.

Cassandane Shahbanu
Atusa Shahbanu (also given as Atossa)
Artunis
Irdabama
Artemisia I of Caria
Youtab Aryobarzan
Musa (also given as Thermusa)
Sura
Azadokht Shahbanu
Purandokht (also given as Boran)
Apranik
Banu, wife of Babak
The stories of these women's accomplishments come from a number of sources: Persian oral tradition which was committed to writing during the Sassanian Period and afterwards, the Greek and Roman historians, and administrative/financial documents, preserved in baked clay tablets, found in the ruins of the Achaemenid Persian capital of Persepolis known as the Fortification Tablets, Treasury Texts, and Travel Texts.
WOMEN HELD POSITIONS AS MANAGERS & SUPERVISORS, MERCHANTS, SOLDIERS, COURT CLERKS, PRIESTESSES AS WELL AS WORKING AS LABORERS, ARTISANS, & ENTERTAINERS.

https://www.worldhistory.org/article/1493/twelve-great-women-of-ancient-persia/

Shazdeh Garden, A UNESCO world heritage site and a Persian garden in the heart of the desert, Mahan, Iran.
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همای اوج سعادت به دام ما افتد
اگر تو را گذری بر مقام ما افتد

حباب وار براندازم از نشاط کلاه
اگر ز روی تو عکسی به جام ما افتد

شبی که ماه مراد از افق شود طالع
بود که پرتو نوری به بام ما افتد

چو جان فدای لبش شد خیال می بستم
که قطره ای ز زلالش به کام ما افتد

خیال زلف تو گفتا که جان وسیله مساز
کز این شکار فراوان به دام ما افتد

به ناامیدی از این در مرو بزن فالی
بود که قرعه دولت به نام ما افتد

#حافظ #ایرانابادآرزوست 🇮🇷