Yalda is hands down one of my favorite Persian/Middle Eastern restaurants in Atlanta. The food is not only beautifully plated, but super flavorful and tasty too! My favorites are the koobideh kabob, mirza ghasemi spread, lentil/raisin rice, beet salad, and Yalda espresso martini. I'm gluten-free, and most of the food is gluten-free. For the spreads, you can order veggies instead of pita bread.
Both the interior and patio are so pretty, and I love the openness of the restaurant. The service was great-one guy kept refilling our waters for us. The food came out super quick and we were seated right at our reservation time. It's a great spot for a date night, girls night out, or to take friends/family that are in town for a visit. I'll definitely be back again!