Found this spot through the Peachy Eats Passbook (used the BOGO entrée), and it's definitely worth a visit! Great atmosphere, a lively bar scene, and some really standout dishes. What we ordered: Apps: * Fattoush salad - Fresh and full of flavor with crisp radishes, cucumbers, tomato, and a nice hit of sumac. * Dill labneh - Flavor-packed and delicious, though a bit thick, which made it harder to scoop with the soft pita. Mains: * Chicken barg - Phenomenal. Incredibly flavorful and easily the star of the meal. The house dressing on the side was addictive - I was literally scooping up extra rice just to dip into it. I substituted the rice for grilled veggies (up charge of +$7 felt extreme esp considering the entree was already $30) but the veggies were absolutely delicious. Squash, zucchini, peppers, onion, pineapple. * Honey harissa chicken - Disappointing. Lacked flavor, cook wasn't great, and didn't compare to similar dishes elsewhere (DelBar) * Adas pollo rice - Decent with a nice crunchy exterior, but overall just okay in both flavor and portion. Also doesn't compare to DelBar's. Service: We sat at the bar. Our bartender seemed newer and struggled a bit, but her teammate stepped in and really elevated the experience with great service and humor. Overall: Great vibes, strong bar, and some truly delicious food. A few misses, but the highlights make it easy to recommend. read more

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The food was delicious, the service was prompt and attentive, the atmosphere was great allowing great, unhurried conversation. I had the braised lamb shank. It was very tender and well seasoned. Delicious. The rice was amazing. The person I was dining with had a lamb kabob that was fantastic. You should definitely give it a try. read more

Absolutely delicious. Chelo has quickly become one of my favorites in Roswell. Honestly, the food is even better than Delbar or Rumi's, which says a lot. Everything we ordered was a hit for the table. The falafel was perfectly crisp, the za'atar fries were addictive, the pita was warm and fresh, the dill dip was absolutely tasty and the hanger steak and allo pollo were outstanding. You can really taste the quality and care in every dish. Service was excellent from start to finish, and even the valet staff was wonderful and welcoming. I've been here twice now and the experience has been consistently great, which is so important. Highly recommend for a night out, group dinner, or anytime you want incredible food and a great overall experience. read more

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Ok so hear me out. This type of food is my jam. I feel like a 3 is harsh, but 4 is too generous. Hummus app was very ok, same with the fries. My chicken barg was good and comparable to other restaurants, but the rice didn't stack up for me. All in all, I just didn't think it was as good as Delbar, Yalda, or Rumi's. I'm sure there are key items here that they might do "better," but I did not have those. I also did not love the vibe if I'm honest. I don't think golf really needs to be playing at the bar tv of a fine establishment that is serving middle eastern food. I know it's to serve the clientele, but not my thing. I know a couple people who love this spot, so could just be me and my friends who came. read more

Chelo - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Roswell, Georgia

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1st time here! Saturday lunch. The restaurant is very attractive. Booths, bar & tables with a warm vibe. The hostess was very pleasant. Our waiter arrived & gave us his favorites & tour of the menu. We tried the feta cheese roll-ups- delicious with an apricot sauce. They also bring out warm pita, olives & nuts. For my meal I had the falafel app which came with hummus & greens. So delicious. I also tried the rice dish with pistachios, bayberry & citrus. This was so amazing with the flavors. Hubby had the lamb sandwich with fries. It was on ciabatta bread. A great experience overall with great tasting food & wonderful service. Will definitely go back. Great place to try & share apps with friends. read more

Chelo - Falafel mezze - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Roswell, Georgia

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Beautiful space! Perfect date spot. The food is really good. I had the chicken Barge with salad instead of rice. It is a large amount of food. The drinks are really good. I had a cosmo and a glass of champagne. The champagne glasses are so pretty here and they have a beautiful bar. The only reason I didn't give a 5 is that it is fairly loud and the tables are super close together. They do have some booths and seats kind of on the end that would be possibly quieter. We had great service overall. I would compare to my favorite place Rumi's type of food. Parking is also difficult. They have a tiny valet lot which was full upon arrival so we parked and walked a pretty long way. Roswell parking should improve with new parking deck opening soon. They do have an outside porch which would be nice if they heated/opened that then spread tables out more. read more

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Food is amazing. Service is great. Great for our large group celebration too. I've been as a couple, as a large family group, & for a New Year's evening. The ambience.... I love the feel of the place, the layout, the decoration, the resulting warmth, & it all comes together beautifully. The parking was a little challenging but has improved with extra spaces on the other side of the building. read more

We found ourselves at Chelo. From the moment we arrived, its unique charm was clear. The exterior was eye-catching, but the interior was even more impressive. To fully take in the beautiful dining room, we decided to sit at the bar. With a focus on eating more protein, I chose the hummus. It was a delicious and satisfying choice. For a drink, I challenged the bartender to create a spicy martini, and they absolutely delivered. While I don't recall the name, it had a bold, fiery bite that was unforgettable. The service was amazing. Both the bartender and servers were incredibly sweet and attentive. Although the pita bread was a bit overcooked and dry, the hummus was ok. I decided to try the baklava ice cream sandwich for dessert. This treat was nothing short of amazing--a perfect blend of sweet and savory that I could have eaten all day long! Chelo is a true hidden gem in Roswell. It's the kind of place you might miss if you blink, but it's well worth seeking out for its incredible ambiance, unique cocktails, and truly unforgettable dessert. #ashsaidit read more

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Chelo was a near perfect dining experience and took the top spot as my favorite Persian restaurant in metro Atlanta. We visited for my girlfriend's birthday after she had told me how delicious the food is and it was better than I could have expected. The ambiance is very upscale and nice and the service matched the ambiance perfectly. The food was far and away the best part of the experience though. We had struck out with some average experiences at some of the other Persian restaurants in the Atlanta area, but nothing disappointed. The appetizer of sabzi khordan with fresh, warm flatbread was a great starter to the meal. We also went with the dolma and Chelo dip to try before the entree came out, both of which were delicious. We decided to go with the Chelo sultani for our main with chicken koobideh and sabzi polo. There really wasn't anything to critique as everything tasted delicious at a great price. To finish things off, we got the chocolate cake and some complimentary baklava, both of which were again, delicious. Overall, I can't wait to return to Chelo for another great meal with amazing service and even better food. read more

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Everything here was amazing. The service here was top notch- they were attentive to detail and provided wonderful insight on the menu. All of the food had wonderful flavors and the portions were very filling. This is a wonderful spot for a date night read more

Chelo - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Roswell, Georgia

We came here in two occasions, the first visit was phenomenal. However, the second we were 5 adults and 2 babies and we ordered quite a bit of food and it was so good, no complaints! Service was a bit slower this time but it was also 6pm. We were charged gratuity on the bill automatically- which I had confirmed with the manager after how it works and it's for 6 adults or more- our server did not know this which I think is just negligence. I would happily pay for the service I received and normally there are signs or something alarming their customers about this. I just thought that was not appropriate. read more

Chelo - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Roswell, Georgia

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I know most locals go to Rumi's for their Persian food, business dinners etc but I travel to the area monthly and I stumbled upon this gem in Roswell and will definitely be my new go-to for Persian food. Quaint, classy and outstanding food, tucked away in a little nook off of the Main St of Roswell. Beautiful interior, but the food did it for us. Everything was spot-on delicious, fresh, flavorful- will be back next trip! read more

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I think Chelo is probably great however I feel we went on the wrong day at the wrong time. When we got there we thought it was closed. As everything looked pretty dark and quiet. We decided to try to open the door and realized it was actually open. Only few people were inside dining. Our waiter was ok, not really engaging. Maybe the fact we got there at 2:00pm? Not sure. They were not playing any ambient music. I wonder why. The food was ok. Falafel was a little dry and so was the Koobideh. My lamb kebab was flavorful but a little tough. I like the fact you get your individual rice with tahdig, my shirin polo (rice) was yummy. We will try it again and hopefully add one or two stars. read more

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Chelo was perfect! Valet parking was complimentary, the service was attentive and our server was really sweet, and the food and drinks were so good. We had their Sparkling Berry cocktail (beware, this is large and strong!) and their Desert cocktail (our fav!!). For food, we got their Chelo dip (the jalapeños added something different!), Lamb Koobideh, and Chicken Barg (both tasty), with Sabzi and Shirin Polo (the savory and sweet mix was perfect). We went on a Saturday night, made a res for 4:30 since there were none available otherwise but it was pretty quiet until around 5:30. read more

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We mostly came out to drink and I enjoyed all of the cocktails. Especially the Desert and Souffle. We did order a bit of food and everything tasted very good. The people working here are friendly and do a good job checking in. read more

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Came here with friends while I was visiting Atlanta and had a great meal! The space is really cute with moody lighting and lots of greenery. Our server was prompt and efficient. We started with an order of dolma which were very tasty. We also got the baba ganoush and Chelo dip, both of which were very tasty and the bread served with it was pillowy and warm. For my entree, I got the chicken sultani with the beef koobideh and the baghali polo ( the one with dill and fava beans). I absolutely loved it and I'm still dreaming about the dill rice. Highly recommend! read more

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Eggplant appetizer and dolma was delicious , korma Sabzi , lamb shank and sea bass are my favorites. Kinafe was a great finale for a delicious dinner and excellent service. read more

Wow!! This place definitely takes best Persian Restaurant in town!! And the fact that it's in the heart of Roswell, makes it even more attractive! The ambiance is top notch! The cocktails were so good!! We had the soufflé which was the tastiest espresso martini ever! Then, came our dinner. The presentation was top notch. The meat was melt-in-your-mouth good.. Oh, and the staff was so friendly and professional. The bartender Umut was so sweet. We'll be back for sure! PS. Quite honestly, I was so into the food that by the time I remembered to take pictures, our plates were licked clean!! read more

Fantastic food, service and ambiance. The feta rolls were unique and delicious. Wonderful plate with pita bread as a complementary starter. I had a salad and chicken skewers as a meal and both really unique and tasty. Great location just on the other side of Canton street. read more

Chelo - Starter with pita bread - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Roswell, Georgia

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Went to Chelo for lunch and the food was great! We had smoked eggplant and stuffed grape leaves as appetizers and i had the lamb shank with possibly the best rice ever. Out off the rices they have, I had the one with raisins, lentles with crispy onions on top. Perfect with the lamb, just like the server suggested. The server was attentive and knowledgeable. Had great suggestions. The portions were so good that he even helped pack the left over for me. It was too cold to sit outside but definitely looking forward to sitting at their patio. Inside was trendy, clean , beautifully decorate (very classy) with very comfortable chairs. Overall highly recommended and an awesome lunch experience. read more

Wonderful place. We did a birthday dinner here and opted to order food family style. The sheer amount of food that was brought out was just incredible. Make sure you are really hungry if you order family style! All the rice dishes were delicious, sea bass was delectable, and the lamb cooked perfectly and very flavorful. Service was attentive but never hovering. We had such a nice time and I hope to return soon. read more

Saw this restaurant on my social media feed and decided to give it a try. The first thing that caught my eye was the absolutely stunning bar - it truly served as a beautiful focal point for the entire space. There was also inviting greenery decor, which added a vibrant touch. While the ambiance was a delight, parking proved to be a bit of a challenge, even with their own lot. I order a drink which arrived in a charming copper glass, a nice detail. Grape leaves for appetizer was great. For our main course, we opted for the lamb kabobs and the lamb sandwich. Both were good! The lamb was tender, moist and flavorful. A special shout-out to the fries that came with the sandwich; they were yum. Despite being moderately busy for lunch, the service was prompt, and our food arrived at the table quickly. Overall,good food and decor. read more

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The food and service is outstanding! The atmosphere and the addition of the patio are fabulous. read more

Chelo is a quaint, little restaurant located in the heart of downtown Roswell. Complementary valet parking is offered and there is also self-parking nearby. We came for a birthday dinner and opted to sit inside due to the better ambience. The patio was covered in bright lighting and surrounded by glass walls and didn't have much of an ambience to enjoy however, many guests seemed to enjoy sitting out there. We each started off with the sparkling berry cocktail, which was served in a huge goblet and consisted mostly of berry juice without any noticeable vodka. It was a large portion size, but very weak and watery. The waiter seemed very busy and preoccupied with other tables, but offered adequate service. We decided to do a family-style dinner and ordered the ghormeh zabzi, the lamb shank and the chicken kebab. The food was tasty and flavorful, but the portions were small compared to other Persian restaurants, especially in regards to the rice portions. They offered a baklava dessert and the baklava was quite dry and mostly consisted of Filo dough and needed more honey. All in all, it was a pleasant dining experience but it just didn't have the WOW factor. read more

Chelo - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Roswell, Georgia

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Chelo is a great restaurant in the heart of downtown Roswell. This was my first Persian food experience and I will be back for their rice as well as lamb, the staff is very attentive and knowledgeable of the menu. I look forward to eating here again! read more

Another visit to this restaurant in Roswell. After such another nice experience, high on my go back here list. As a large group with a reservation (I recommend making reservations!), we were seated immediately. Booths or table are available. Warm and comfortable The waiter quickly brought some bread and nosh for the table and took our beverage order. I like that. The menu offers a wide variety of delicious selections - I chose the filet kabobs and saffron rice- YUM! I am anxiously awaiting my next visit to try this delicious food again. Maybe lunch? Enjoy this wonderful spot in Roswell. read more

Went to Chelo on Sat. 1/31. They were quite crowded (it was a Saturday night!). Nonetheless it was not "too noisy" and our service was terrific and prompt, the drinks and food were 5*. Will definitely be back. read more

This beautiful little Mediterranean restaurant perfectly executes the best of this type of cuisine. Combined with top tier service, this has made my list of favorite restaurants in the Northern burbs of Atlanta. I started with a Turkish coffee. Not for the faint of heart! But if you've ever had Cuban coffee, sort of similar. Small, potent, and full of robust deep coffee flavor. We shared feta rolls drizzled with a sweet sauce. We shared a salad that was similar to a Greek Salad, full of flavor and healthy stuff. Next, I had the filet Kabob with a unique rice side that makes your Momma's rice look like child's play (sorry Mom). The Kabob was very tender and very flavorful. The way steak was meant to be cooked. For a cocktail, I had the Elixir. It's their take on an old fashioned. Not too sweet, and definitely not traditional, but POTENT and delicious. I'm glad I only had one as it creeps up on you. I've tried dozens of Mediterranean restaurants in the Atlanta area. This is one of the few I'll be going back to. read more

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The food was really good I wished they gave me more of the green sauce. Overall atmosphere is really pretty. However I didn't like how crowded the chairs were so close together the servers behinds were in our face while eating. I wish there was more walking space between tables. read more

Wonderful Persian cuisine, full of deep, robust flavor and cooked perfectly. Can't say enough about the lamb sandwich ... and the bread which is perfectly crusty and perfectly soft. Service was great despite lunchtime having really, just one server. The interior is beautiful. The seats are comfortable, and the bar is well-stocked. I came with a large group, each paying separately. It doesn't seem to be their norm to manage this, but they were very accommodating despite that. Great place for date night, and even has its own tiny parking space, which is a gem for historic Roswell. read more

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Ahmed service was amazing and the food was top notch. Ambiance was perfect for late lunch. Great dessert and Turkish coffee. read more

Chelo - Saffron and Shirin rice with Beef Koobideh and Filet Barg. - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Roswell, Georgia

Great food sans ambience. Customer service was a bit cold but fine. Would definitely go and try more food. The good was delicious. read more

Chelo - Hummus with Lamb and Chelo Dip - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Roswell, Georgia

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Delighted to have Chelo in our neighborhood! It is excellent in many ways - great food, extensive menu, attentive and charming wait staff, knowledgeable and talented bar staff, and a fun vibe, with seating inside or on the large patio. Finally, valet parking and self-parking nearby add to the convenience. We will be back! read more

We stopped in for lunch. Wonderful attentive (but not intrusive) service and excellent food. The dining room is a bit dark but we got a table by the window. That is the only thing that I though could be better. I forgot to take photos. The food was amazing. read more

This place is a Gem. It is in our regular rotation for eating out. The food is outstanding. The service is always great. The ambiance is very nice. Of all the Persian restaurants in town, this is the smallest and ironically the best! read more

Chelo has become my favorite go to on Canton St! Excellent food, service and ambience. Make reservations but their new addition looks great too! read more

Awesome neighborhood Persian restaurant! Atmosphere is cozy, romantic, and not too loud (at least when we went). Plenty of tables but you might want to make a reservation beforehand to be safe. Can't go wrong with ordering a few different rices, kabobs, and dips. Ian was our server and made our experience top-notch! Don't forget to try the baklava ice cream sandwich - so unique and delicious. read more

The restaurant is a gem. The decor is romantic, food was delicious (though a bit pricey). There were a lot of delicious sounding drinks on their cocktail menu. The service was amazing. Definitely will be going back read more

Celebrated my birthday here with a yummy dinner. There were plenty of gluten free options on the menu. The sparkling wine was a nice touch to toast and celebrate. We ate on the deck outside and the weather was perfect. Quiet enough to talk and busy enough to people watch a little bit. Chelo is definitely on our rotation of restaurants in the Canton Street area. read more

The food is fantastic here. I have Eten her3e several times and every time it's been top notch and authentic Persian food. Ive eaten at a table and several times I've eaten at the bar and I've got to say the bartender is great also and so are his drinks! The ambiance is as great as the food. Its getting more and more crowded here so I can't wait for them to finish the extensions! read more