Liked the choices and having a special combination that's usually rare was fun. A barg kabob combo with chicken boneless kabob to go with basmati rice and my favorite shallots yogurt as a side. It was plenty for my empty stomach. But if you're used to traditional Persian restaurants i.e. The west coast, then you may be surprised with a noticeable size reduction on the skewers. The prices were reasonable. And the family oriented service was wonderful. Amenities are adequate but charming and dated. read more

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Food tastes is good. Service very good they changed too fried salmon fish grill. Good environment and nice behaviour read more

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Excellent food the chicken was so tasty. The rice was perfectly cooked. The pita was crisp and delicious that came with the dish. The yoghurt and cucumber dip was amazing. Topped off lunch with a saffron ice cream, and pistachio topping amazing read more

Persian Grill - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania

Fabulous food, great service, friendly atmosphere, reasonably priced. We've been a fan of the Persian Grill for many years. Our favorite is Paneer Sabzi on Pita bread. Worth every penny, all of their dishes are wonderful. Vicki C. read more

Great food. They take time to properly prepare your food so dont get annoyed. They aldo provide tahdik on top of every pkatter which is fun to eat. read more

Greta staff. Excellent food. We've come here every week for over a month just to really taste the menu. I would suggest the lamb skewers. If that's not your thing, the Cornish hen with orange sauce is also pretty good. read more

Persian Grill - Missing the rice in the photo, but this is a prettt substantial meal. - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania

Excellent food, taste excellent as I was at my cousin's place so introduced them to this cuisine; they enjoyed. As this was delivery via uber, I didn't visit the site. Service is excellent; indeed the folks called to make sure the request was not in error. Appreciate the courtesy call. read more

Good, but not amazing Persian food. As Dave L noted, it is a little unassuming spot which would be perfect for a causal meal. The lamb was a solid choice if you are seeking a recommendation. While I believe all dishes come with rice, only a few come with anything else. However, the portions are fair and will fill you up. Of course, if you aren't quite full there is always Baklava. read more

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Absolutely delicious! Wonderful and uplifting setting with very friendly staff. We had a very big party and they were so nice and accommodating to everyone who came. I got the chicken tender kabab and it was delicious! read more

Persian Grill - Chicken Tender Kabab - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania

Was recommended by an Iranian man so wanted to check it out. Quiet, small, family owned place with pretty flowers and a pond in front. Inside pleasant and quiet. Delicious hummus, pita, and house salad appetizers. I had eggplant/tomato mush served with basmati rice and a skewer of nicely grilled veggies. Husband had very savory, rich lamb shank in gravy with rice imbedded with sweet raisins, nuts, and dates. Service excellent and staff very cordial. I would recommend the owner lower the lights and get rid of the paper place mats. Otherwise excellent meal. read more

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We were glad to discover this amazing place . The food is authentic and the service was amazing . The servers were super friendly and responsive . My son has an egg and nuts allergy and they were very accommodating for that . They double checked everything before serving , which we really appreciated . The decor of the restaurant is sort of a snap shot from a Persian restaurant from the 80s but that gives it a retro authentic look . Maybe playing Persian music would add to the environment even more . We order the Jojeih and barg kebab as well Fasenjoon.. Also ordered Humus and lentil soup . The kebabs and lentil soup were amazing ! The rest was decent , the humus could have been better . It's not Persian so that is fine I suppose . But all in all a pretty epic experience! read more

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As an Iranian, I was excited to find a Persian spot near Philly. The kashke bademjan and salad shiraz were really good! However, the chicken and rice were quite dry, and the baklava was okay but not my favorite. The service was also just okay--our server seemed to be in a bad mood, but the manager did apologize for her attitude. It was nicely decorated with Persian paintings. read more

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I had a great meal at the Persian Grill a couple of nights ago. Everything was fresh and delicious! I appreciated how large their menu was and all of the different meat options that I could choose from. I got a kebab combo with lamb and saffron spiced hen which were both super flavorful. read more

Persian Grill - 2 Skewers Bareh Combo - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania

I discovered Persian Grill on my way to have lunch at a different restaurant and changed my mind. I'm so glad I did! I had the grilled chicken (sadly, they were out of lamb) and it was just beautiful. Chef's kiss! The ambiance was lovely, and the service was absolutely perfect. 10/10, will dine again! read more

The food was fantastic. Great selection of vegetarian options that taste good as well. Everyone who greeted or served us was very nice and showed great hospitality. The ambience of the actual restaurant was great too. Lots of great art work on the walls and overall nice interior design. Good option if you are looking for good Persian food. read more

We enjoyed a delicious early dinner at Persian Grill. I've been expanding my culinary palette and dining here was delightful. The menu has plenty of meat and vegetarian options. The hummus appetizer was smooth and flavorful. The crispy and chewy pitas were excellent! For the entree, I ordered the Khoresh Fesenjan, a stew that tastes nothing like it looks. A rich sauce of walnut and pomegranate gives it a sweetness that complements the chicken. The basmati rice is as fluffy as it gets- perfect! The baklava was interesting, more of a spice cake taste than others I've had (Turkish/Greek baklava tend to be more heavy, drenched in honey and sweet, which I love). The service was quick and pleasant and the portion size is very generous. Looking forward to coming again and trying something else. read more

Persian Grill - Khoresh Fesenjan - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania

Finally back after more than a year! This is one of those places you leave and are already thinking about when you will return. The food is so flavorful and consistently good. I love the ground lamb and ground beef. The spice mix and grilled flavor are memorable. Always friendly service. Beer and wine available. Can't wait to return...again read more

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beautiful authentic food, everything i ate was delicious and i even ordered second helpings of things. everyone in there was friendly and helpful, great experience. read more

Food is Outstanding, Service is friendly and kind and ambiance is very nice. I highly recommend Persian Grille as I eat here at least twice a month. read more

I've gone in there for many years. Consistently good. Other staff could not be nicer. Food is excellent.

Food is always delicious! We usually go for dinner but we did lunch last week & more wonderful choices! The falafel wrap was delicious!

For my last review of 2020 - a year like no other - it's time to eat Persian again. This time in an old standby restaurant right outside of Chestnut Hill called the Persian Grill. Of course because of pandemic restrictions, only take out was available but it was a good decision as it made for a nice feast for a friend and I back at my place. I'm gonna say this up front - Persian Grill does not serve the most delicious Persian (Iranian) food I've ever eaten (there are a few Persian spots in Vienna I would rate higher) but it does cook up tasty food in good portions at a decent price. And so many Persian favorites are on the menu. I began my meal last week with Mirza Ghasemi - a smoky and grilled egg plant + dish with a bit of egg. We also had a Moost O-Moosir appetizer (think seasoned yogurt here). Both of these were accompanied by pita bread. An Ash Reshteh soup was next and fortunately was laden with veggies. This soup also contains kashk (whey) and caramelized garlic. Of course my favorite dish always is Khoresh Fesenjan -over basmati saffron rice. The chicken was delicately cooked in the well-known sauce consisting of pomegranate, walnuts, and molasses It's a winner. Persian Grill is good to know about when you want to change up your usual bill-of-fare and delve into one of the world's oldest cuisines. read more

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We were a party of six. We split two appetizers, hummus and an eggplant. The hummus is different from Middle East variety. It is thinner and creamer. The Mirza -Ghesemi, smoked eggplant akin to baba ghanoush, but chunkier. Both delicious. We had the chicken kabobs. Delicious. The Shirin Polo, a delicious dish that is served at Persian weddings made with Cornish hen and basmati rice and saffron, orange peel and sauce with . This means it's sweet. Too sweet for a full portion for us, but as said delicious. Adidas Polo lamb, ground beef. Other dishes were two different Persian stews. They were also delicious. One was sweeter than the other. Dessert was rose water, saffron pistachio ice cream. All loved it. Service was a minor issue. The server brought five waters, and had to be reminded about the sixth. Also about a sixth set up. She was very pleasant and apologized. Other reviewers praised the service, but that's why it lost a star. It is a destination. read more

More recently, we returned for some dinner takeout, and everything tasted great! From the last time, we remembered liking the saffron ice cream, so we ordered some of that, and we ordered some tasty entrees as well. I ordered a dish with Cornish game hen for my entree, which was quite tasty, and we got some hummus, although they don't have any gluten-free pita. Aside from that, though, they're pretty good about gluten-free options, which was helpful. I think we'll be back again for some more takeout! Hummus isn't quite as good as we've gotten from another local restaurant, but it was tasty. read more

A cute place with friendly service. The Koobideh and tahdig was so on point. Tahdig comes with the kabab-rice dishes. read more

Persian Grill - 2 Skewers Kabab Koobideh 1 Skewers Kabob-L-Barg 2 Skewers Kabab Joojeh Koobideh - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania

My dad raved about this place so we had to try. We were not disappointed. I got a kabob and wifey got similar. Meat was succulent, not dried out and the flavoring and spice were perfect. Highly recommend. read more

The food is very good and very authentic. They use all the recipes of the previous owners. They are very friendly people and I enjoy going there. read more

I live in San Francisco and I love Persian cuisine. I have tried Persian food in various restaurants here in the Bay Area and I can confidently say that I have never had better Persian food than this place. The first time I went there, I ordered Mirza Ghasemi and Halim Bademjoon. Both of them were on point. Then I ordered rice and Kabab Koobideh (both lamb and chicken). Honestly, I have never had better Koobideh anywhere in my life. They were so authentic, tender and juicy. Finally, I ordered Baklava and that was equally amazing. I absolutely fell in love with that place and during my 5 days visit, I went there 3 times, driving 30+ minutes. A shout out to the friendly servers and cozy ambience. I will definitely go there next time I visit Philly! read more

Persian Grill - Koubideh - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania

Excellent food and service. The kababs and eggplant dishes are amazing. Try the appetizers with fresh vegetables and bread. read more

There are very few good middle eastern and Persian restaurants in this area and this is one of the best. Their kababs are really good however I prefer other stuff on the menu. I really like chicken fasnjoon and spinach sabzi both are amazing. Here we come to their masterpiece which is the Persian ice cream. Something extraordinary. Made with saffron, rose water and pistachios. You can just come to the place to try the ice cream. Would love to try it again and recommend to anyone who like middle eastern food. read more

Persian Grill - Persian ice cream with saffron, rose water and pistachios - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania

The food was OK. The current owners are not native Persians, however, they kept the restaurant theme the same. The Lamb Kubideh was not good at all. the awful smell of the Lamb used was overpowering every bite, I could not eat it. "hint Lamb Should not have this strong smell. The Barg Kabob had way too much spice or simply was too old. It had lost texture and flavor. Shirazi Salad surprisingly was very good and should be the staple of every meal in my opinion Service was great and very attentive. I would recommend serving lavish bread Instead of Pita. Pita Bread does not exist in Persian cousins. read more

Persian Grill - Salad Shirazi and Dough Yogurt - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania

After many years of enjoying The Persian Grille, my most recent experience took a completely different turn. The people who were with me had never been there before, so this was more than a complete embarrassment. The service was deplorable! There were many guests who came in after us, that were finished and left BEFORE we were even served. When I was finally able to get hold of the manager, who did everything she could to avoid us, she apologized, and said that they forgot about our food order in the kitchen. In addition, the owner never made good on his promise to compensate us for having to endure this dreadful experience. Very disappointing. read more

BEST lamb and chicken kebabs I've ever had!!!! Cooked to perfection - moist and tender, and amazing taste!!! Went here for dinner on a Friday night and it was packed but we got seated immediately. Our server was so sweet and polite! We ordered hummus, Persian tea, and some drinks to start. Also ordered good for my nieces. Then we took our time to decide our main course. Once we ordered though the food came our really quickly. Would have been nice to have had a bit of time to just sit back, enjoy the night and apps before diving into the main course. I ordered E17 (if I remember correctly lol) a lamb kebabs with rice. I've already said how AMAZING the kebabs were.. the rice too was awesome - so soft, fluffy, and tasty! E16 was chicken kebabs and those too were yummy! Also tried the eggplant dish (V7 I think?). It was mashed eggplant with some spices and garlic etc. pretty good! The lamb chops were good too but not as awesome as the lamb kebabs. Overall, the food was OUTSTANDING, except for the pita bread. I hate to admit but I've had better pita bread, which is softer than the ones here. I'd love to go back! Paid ~$120 excluding gratuity for 1 alcoholic drink, 1 tea, 1 soda, 4 entrees, 1 side, and 1 app. read more

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This is like one of those homemade restaurants that aren't around much anymore. For dinner on a weeknight, it's packed. The food is delicious. P3 and K3 are delicious !!! The service is great. Lemonade is good! Portions are generous and make sense for the price. Has its own parking lot as well. read more

Great food. Humus was delicious with fresh toasted bread for dipping. We shared a dish with chicken and Eggplant in a tomato sauce very good over the rice. Will go back again. read more

Want authentic and flavorful Persian food? Look no further- this place is a gem! The mizra ghasemi is smoky and flavorful - I'll eat it hot or cold (leftovers) with some pita bread. The koubideh is phenomenal (especially the chicken).. I order mine with the zareshk polo rice for the tart berries. Wonderful, consistent meals. I've also been to Iran, so I can tell good authentic Persian cuisine when I taste it! read more

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I would give this restaurant 4-stars except for the chicken. Sometimes it has a texture that is not like real chicken. I'm not sure why. I have found the same problem in a few other restaurants. Maybe it's some kind of processed chicken? I don't know, but I don't like it. The weird thing is that not all of the chicken has this texture. On a kebab you might find that half of the chunks of chicken taste like real chicken. I have taken to ordering the ground chicken (which I love) or combining the ground chicken with a skewer of beef. I love the tahdig (burned rice on the bottom of the pot). It usually comes standard with the rice but one time it didn't, so now I always ask for it. Their menu would be complete if they offered toum. They do have a garlic sauce but it is not the same. read more

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Recently went to Persian Grill with a large party to celebrate a graduation. The staff was very accommodating and courteous. The service was pristine and quick as well. The only disappointment was the food. We all grew up cooking and eating Persian food so our standards were not low. However, there are no other Persian restaurants in the area so if you're craving something similar to Persian cuisine, it can do the trick. We started with Kashke Bandamjan, sabzi paneer, salad Shirazi, maast o kheir, and khoresht tahdig. The khoresht tahdig was my favorite part of the meal. The ghymieh was solid and the tahdig was nice and crispy. The rest of the appetizers were good as well. For my entree, I tried the Zereshk polo with the Cornish hen, khoresht karafs with chicken, and the chicken tender kabobs. The zereshk polo and Cornish hen were extremely sweet to the point you couldn't eat too much of it. The khoresht karafs was more like a soup with an oil and water based broth. There were minimal greens and flavor. Lastly, the chicken tender kabobs were good and the plain basmati rice was fluffy and buttery. Again, not the best Persian food but it can do the job if you're craving it and there are no other options. read more

They serve authentic persian food. Best kashke bademjoon and mirzaghasemi ever! You can smell the smoked eggplant and garlic... so gooood! Also I had soltani and barg combo there. I liked them all. Other time I had khoresht gheime and khoresht ghorme sabzi, they were goof but a little bit watery. Other thab that everything else was perfect. BTW, don't forget to try the Saffron ice cream there! Yum!! read more

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This is my second time coming here. A very friendly service, accommodating, and good food. We had a group of 8 adults and 3 children so I made a reservation the day before. The servers were very patient with us as we asked some questions about menu, asked them for water, and other things. The restaurant space is medium sized, but it didn't feel crammed in. One of the server was very attentive and really appreciated refills of our wonderful Persian tea, and getting us fresh pita when she saw it was getting crispier. Some of the Persian dishes are on the sweeter side since they use sweetened orange peels, raisins, etc. If you are not into sweeter savoury food you can always get their various stews, and kebabs. I especially loved their lamb since they were very tender and flavourful. If you have not tried Persian food definitely go here! It's actually in a very random place in Lafayette Hill, but I guess there are enough Persians living nearby? I first heard about this place from a friend's friend (who is Persian), and also from my daughter's friend who is a Persian. There are ample parking spots and fairly easy to get to (from the city). read more

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