Shondiz Restaurant and Catering

Shondiz is a Persian-focused Mediterranean restaurant at 8000 E Quincy Ave in Denver. The kitchen turns out charbroiled kabobs, fragrant stews, and crisp salads, along with smoky eggplant, hummus with pita, barberry rice with chicken, and falafel wraps. Saffron ice cream and baklava round out the menu, and Persian iced tea, doogh, and rose water lemonade are on the drink list.

The founder, Mohammad, opened the restaurant in 2009. The dining room is casual and cozy, and the restaurant describes itself as family-friendly. Takeout, delivery, and online ordering are available, and catering is offered for business meetings and family gatherings. Vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free options are available, and tables can be reserved.