In The News

A bold red letter "D" on a white background, representing the brand identity.D Magazine's Best of Big D
Best for Anniversaries
2023

Silver circular badge featuring a profile silhouette and the text "DiRoNA 2025 Awarded Restaurant"Dirona Award
Distingquished Restaurants of North America 2024, 2025

Dallas Observer LogoDallas Observer
12 Most Romantic Restaurant 2025

A compilation of various magazine and media features highlighting Gorji Restaurant, acclaimed for its culinary excellence and awards in the Dallas area.
A collage showcasing various awards, magazine features, and media appearances highlighting Chef Gorji and his restaurant Canary, emphasizing his culinary achievements and accolades.
Compilation of various articles and features highlighting Chef Gorji's culinary achievements and media appearances from 2012 to 2014.

Gorji In The News with Vibrant Flavors and Personalized Dining Experience

Chef Gorji and Gorji Restaurant offer an exceptional dining experience that pioneers New Mediterranean Cuisine. Located in Addison in north Dallas, the restaurant is known for its intimate setting, featuring only five tables with a single-seating-per-evening policy to ensure each guest receives personalized attention. Chef Gorji's innovative culinary style combines vibrant Mediterranean flavors with Persian techniques, creating dishes that are both luxurious and memorable. Gorji Restaurant is committed to delivering an elevated gourmet experience that delights all the senses and often uses ingredients such as as pomegranate seeds, saffron, sumac, fenugreek, and dried rose petals.

 Intimate Setting and Innovative Policies Garner Acclaim

The child-free dining, combined with the first in the city no-tipping policy, has firmly established Gorji restaurant on many of the most romantic restaurant lists. Chef Gorji, the back-to-back Texas Steak Cookoff champion and author of Zing! Cookbook has garnered acclaim for the Best Steakhouse by Dallas Observer in 2021. In 2023 Gorji was named Best of Big D for Anniversaries and he was nominated for  Chef of the Year in 2025 among other accolades. This year Gorji restaurant celebrates its 22 year anniversary.

Gourmet Sauces for Home Cooks

Chef Gorji’s line of Gorji Gourmet Sauces, dips and marinades have have won 42 awards in blind judging food competitions. The Pomodoro Sauce, Puttanesca Sauce, Spicy Arrabiata Diavolo, Steak Primer Marinade and Pomegranate Vinaigrette are available at Gorji Restaurant, local gourmet stores, and online.