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Persepolis

3.9 (566 reviews)
Open 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Good for kids
Good for groups
Outdoor seating

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Rice with fave beans
Raha M.

The worst was sour cherry rice that was definitely not what is shown in the poplular photos of it. It had almost no sour cherry (maybe 2 or 3) and was extremely oily. The koobideh and shank was ok. The plate size was weirdly small. The service was great though. We had saffron ice cream for dessert which was again just ok, didn't worth not the price nor the calories spent. We also had Mirza ghasemi for appetizers which was basically oily fried eggplants, not mirza ghasemi!!

Fig mojito
Tanya A.

So what makes this a one and done? Let me tell you... Server is abrupt. No introduction just are we ready? Tabbouleh was salty. Overpowered the flavors. Good enough to eat but barely. Mirza/Eggplant dip nothing to write home about. It was served hot and tasted like mashed eggplant. Pita was fresh and warm. Lamb kebab has no stick. No chunks of nice juicy tender lamb. It was thinly sliced thumb length pieces of lamb at a whopping price of $30. Was it good. Yes. Was it worth $30? No. Dark meat chicken. Described as marinated in onions, tomatoes and lemon juice. So naturally I expected it to be served with onions and tomatoes. The chicken although tender was the size of an infants fist. Got about five of these baby fists. Both dishes were served with rice. Server said I had a choice. So we chose rice w dill and favas. But beware for some reason there was a $4 charge for this. And the rice takes up one whole side of the plate. I get so frustrated when restaurants do this. It's like they're compensating for the dish. Again server wasn't friendly. Didn't ask at any point how are food was. Did ask if we wanted dessert. No Brought us a little tasting from the kitchen that tasted like cotton candy. This was a nice surprise. Ordered 2 drinks. A pomegranate and fig mojito. Both were watered down. I can deal with the lack of alcohol flavor but they imparted no flavor of their moniker. Pomegranate looked the part but did not taste it. The fig had one half of a dried up fig at the bottom. It tasted like a fig newton lol. But there is no way to expect it to add flavor. The ratios for these drinks were totally off. Maybe I shouldn't write this while I'm upset. I mean at least 20 minutes went by when the waiter dropped off the "dessert" with no check and never returned. So yeah, I'm mad. If I had a better server who was friendly like his counterparts I could've enjoyed the meal more. But sadly it's not the case.

Mareena P.

Great place to come for dinner- me and my husband actually came here on Valentine's Day and the place was decorated with balloons and had a cozy intimate vibe. They did not have a prefix Valentine's Day menu- which we were happy about! The waiter brought a basket of fresh rolls that was to die for. The saffron rice with chicken was delicious and I would highly recommend when coming here! Will definitely be back.

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Staff were very polite and helpful, the food was cold and not the best tasting. I would score my meal very average. Consider placing salt and paper on each table so we don't have to waste time and ask for it. Salt and pepper is a must on Persian tables. The ambiance looks cozy and very New York. I'm sure it could be entertaining on weekend nights. I recommend you improve your kababs, best wishes. Again super polite and friendly staff. Thank you

Salmon Kebab
Lindsay K.

Persepolis is a great whole in the wall on the upper east side. The Persian food was great and the service was very fast. We ordered the grilled salmon kebab and the lemon chicken. You get to choose one of five rices to pair with your meal. The salmon kebab went great with the saffron and sour cherry basmati rice. The lemon chicken was great as well. The shepherd salad was also a great appetizer with grape leaves and feta cheese.

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Madison B.

Apparently is a place coups have been planned... not sure if that's true but the internet lore of this place serving historic Persian food doesn't disappoint! Got the lemon chicken and the beef both really good and it's interesting all of the different types of rice there are to choose from... the Lima bean rice choice is a great one but if you want something sweet go for the cherry one! You can also go halfsies which is fun

Stephanie Y.

Amazing Persian spot in the UES. My family often makes the trek in from Queens to eat at this spot since it's so great. My favourite are all the lamb dishes! I'd recommend getting a few and sharing if you're coming in a group. Lamb shank is so soft and moist and each bite is extremely tender and flavorful. My personal fave is the lamb kebab where you can easily pull off bite-sized pieces of lamb to eat with their wonderfully sweet rice. I also love the hummus here - it's so creamy and reminds me a bit of peanut butter.

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Delicious Persian food, highly recommend. I had the lamb shank and it literally melts off the bone. Yum! Can't wait to visit again!

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Got the saffron chicken with rice--really enjoyed it! Polite staff too and good ambience

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Terrific. Comparable to LA Persian restaurants. A real treat. Broad menu complimented by excellent service and nice decor. "A" list.

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The most delicious dinner that I have during my trip to NY. Love the variety and the best service! Thank you !

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Did u stop serving tahdig? Was checking out the menu outside and can't find it anymore

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Great food and experience! All 3 of us loved our entrees, cocktails and dessert! Would recommend…read morethe Love & Poetry cocktail and baklava

Quite the interesting persian spot that felt so different than Eyval or Sofreh. It really felt like…read morea persian owned spot with some cute quirks. The staff is so friendly and so many persians were there, I was quite pleased at that! You don't typically walk into any restaurant in Chelsea/Flatiron and find that half the people or more in the restaurant are of that culture (unless we're talking cheeseburgers or wings here). Their wine list is extensive and interesting. They don't have everything on it, but that's okay, we had a fun Artadi wine from Spain - a winery we've been to, which was what I was going for on the list. The cocktails didn't speak to me, but that's okay, persian cocktails can be great or confused. These seemed more on the confused side. The fresh herbs were served as an app, and they were great. Just like my grandma always has on her table. The feta stuffed dates were fantastic, again a nice treat that reminds me of something my grandma might serve me. The labne was stellar with pita bread, and the kashk e bademjan was really good, though not like any I've made before. But that dish can be wildly different anywhere you go. I asked for Tahdig and got some, but I got ghormeh sabzi dolloped on my tahdig which was interesting - like ghormeh sabzi nachos. I do wish the ghormeh sabzi was better. However I may just be extremely partial to our own ghormeh sabzi at home. The cornish game hen kabas were out of this world! sooooo juicy! Definitely worth a visit - you'll enjoy it - but I don't know if tahdig and ghormeh sabzi here are the way to go.

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Dining at Zaytinya is always an elegant, clean, great ambiance, and well serviced visit…read more From the moment you enter, you'll take in the tasteful decor and the eye-catching bar area. The host staff are friendly, helpful, and are genuinely appreciative that you're visiting. Our Server, Elizabeth, did an exceptional job. She went above and beyond with her attentiveness, friendliness, and with her professional recommendations. Even the Artesian Water was sufficient to last throughout the meal. One of Elizabeth's recommendations was the Tzatziki starter (Greek yogurt, English peas, pistachios, dill), to accompany the delicious complimentary puff bread. The following entrees were shared, thoroughly enjoyed, and their presentations were magnificent: Sea Scallops (melon tzatziki, radish, sesame rose spice), Roasted Asparagus (smoked labneh, preserved lemon, za'atar), Spice Roasted Carrots (attiki honey, pepita dukkah, feta, mint, chives). The flavorful journey throughout the Mediterranean is something that I'll always treasure about Zaytinya. I'm not surprised that it It holds the prestigious Bib Gourmand designation, which is awarded by the Michelin Guide to restaurants that offer excellent food at a great value, and that it is located within the Ritz-Carlton in NoMad.

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Gorgeous upscale dinner spot in midtown! We came as a group of 7 and were seated comfortably, lots…read moreof room within the restaurant. Great place to share several food items with a group. It was a little hard to hear and converse at times as it gets crowded, but the food was delicious and there are really unique items on the menu. Food: The duck shawarma was one of our favorites! The lamb and scallops were also flavorful and tender. The dips were delicious with the pita, but I wish the serving size for the dips were bigger. The fries were great - well seasoned! Also recommend the milky pudding, it was a nice refreshing way to end the dinner. Service: Our server was super helpful in letting us know what items are more shareable and his suggestions for cocktails. Definitely try some of the arak based cocktails. Vibe: Gorgeous interior, the mirrors and lighting really elevates the space and makes it a lovely spot for group dinners or dates.

We went for Mother's Day brunch. When we arrived a few minutes early we did have to wait a bit. The…read morerestaurant had two floors, nicely decorated and cozy. We were lead upstairs to a table. There were 7 of us The seating was cozy but not cramped. We started with 7 family style small dishes: Hummus with Falafel Pops (chickpea purée, tahini, falafel, olive oil), Spring Burrata (roasted cherry tomatoes, toast, basil oil), Hamachi Crudo (passionfruit vinaigrette, citrus zest, cucumber, mint, sesame tuile), Scallops (carrot puree, serrano pepper, brown butter sauce), Tenderloin Skewer (zaatar chimichurri, fresh herb salad), and Shiitake Stuffed Grape Leaves (tomato coulis, yogurt foam, herbs). Everything was delicious. The hummus was well seasoned the falafel had a nice crunch. It went well with the warm puffy gyro bread that came to the table. The burrata was wasm and creamy. I love the vinaigrette on the fish. I ended up eating most of it. The scallops were the sweetest, most tender ones I have ever had. The tenderloin skewers were tender and well seasoned. I liked the grape leaves but the rice consistency was very soft almost mushy and you can barely tell there were mushrooms. There was barely any mushrooms flavor. Next we all chose an entree. I got the duck breast, my husband and daughter each had the beef tenderloin. The duck breast was smaller than i expected. The skin was nicely seared and very crispy but boy did it give my jaw a workout. It was done medium rare. It was juicy but tough. The small beef tenderloin was tender and smoky. The waiter poured the sauce over the tenderloin for added flavor. Finally dessert was a fruit plate with ice cream and pudding. The fruit was fresh and the flavors of the ice cream and pudding unique. It was a nice end to a good brunch. The price was a little expensive at $85 a person.

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I ordered the Mint Tea, the Lentil Soup, and the Chicken Kabob. Everything came to the table faily…read morequickly. The lentil soup showed first. It was chilly out, so the soup was very appreciated. Not a hearty soup, but they are not shy about giving you plenty of breads for dipping. The chicken was "fluffy". Yup! That's the word that comes to mind, like these light flavorful clouds could float off the table. What they provide is substantial. I took some home with me. And yes, it is delicious when microwaved. The fairly large restaurant is situated on the corner. It's chilly today, but the place seems like prime hot weather real estate. There was club music in low tones. Conversation will echo here, which can be a bit louder than the radio.

First off, we were sat pretty quickly! Our table came with olives/ oil and zaa'tar, and man was the…read morebread good. I mean like, seriously super darn tasty, pillowy soft and warm. They play Arabic music and the overall design at this location is super pretty!!!!!!! I love the brick arch deal they've got going on as well as the mural which gave it such an authentic feel. I got the Salata Filistini, which is like an Arabic cucumber salad. Super refreshing, and more so when you add extra lemon and some salt to it. My sister enjoyed the Koosa Mahshi and the lentil soup was tasty with a good portion. This place does their portions so well. Speaking of portions, don't be scared of the price of their rice platters. This mansaf, a dish that is the pride and joy of the Levant, was GINORMOUS. Probably enough to eat three meals out of, and I'm already a big portion consumer. It came with extra Jameed soup to pour over and the rice and almonds, as well as the meat, were worth every dollar and moment waiting for it. This is a place that feels like home and I'll be thinking about it until I come back.

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