We have driven by the Persian Room many times and FINALLY got to take Ann there yesterday. WOW! Of all of the dining rooms we have seen in Tucson this is by FAR the most elegant ambiance in all of the Tucson area: massive vaulted ceilings with intricantly painted sky scenes, gorgeous drapery, seemingly marble columns, tiled floors, and deluxe tables, chairs and booths! And that is NOTHING compared to their food! They first provided pita, mint leaves and sliced onion. Ann had their "chicken Barg" with exquisitely tasty basmati rice and vegetables. I had the Lamb Koobideh-A mixture of ground lamb minced onions and seasonings, skewered and broiled. Tender, wonderfully seasoned and one of the most tasty meats I have ever had! Lank, our server, was conservatively attired, quiet and yet very friendly, well informed, and professional. It would make a most elegant wedding reception that the newlyweds would remember for the rest of their lives. It was a little more pricey than we would normally spend for a typical night out, but this was a deferred Mother's Day outing, and the portions were very generous (I just had the second half for a next day dinner)! read more

My fiancé took me here for Mother's Day and tried Persian food. We had order chicken and beef kabob with rice dish and I can say it's very delicious absolutely very good. They have different other entree and appetizers. Service was very good. No complaint...waitress was very nice and helpful with menu and drinks. Ambience here, it has table with chairs and also they got booth table, they also have outside sitting as well. It's a very nice casual or semi dress place. read more

Persian Room Fine Dining - Chicken and Beef Koobideh Entree - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Just a heads up, this will be a bad review. This place is confusing, it says fine dining, but just charging way more than in customary for the dishes doesn't make it fine dining. In the end it's just poor middle eastern restaurant. There are a lot of middle eastern options in Tucson and all are cheaper and better than this, fine dinning. First, the service was fine and the ambiance is that of an old school Italian place which is fine. The place was empty. Now for the food. They bring you dry lavash with roughly cut raw white onions, cilantro, and some mint, that has seen better days with bottom basement food service butter packets. Apparently you're supposed to smear this 'butter' on the lavash and then put a slice of raw white onion and herbs on it. It's as bad as it sounds. Fine dining. Seriously, chop all that up with some olive oil or some real butter, put some effort into it. Fine dining is about the effort and quality put into the dish not just the high prices. I got what was essentially a steak and chicken skewer. It came with plain rice, dry flavorless chicken, and about 2-3oz of beef sliced thin and laid out to 'look' more substantial. It was all dry except the steak. They did not provide pita, hummus, or labneh, or anything any other middle eastern place would provide, which was sorely needed because everything was dry. Fine dining. My wife has a saucy chicken and a special rice, I don't remember what they called it, but what it was just the same dry rice with fruit and some seasoning mixed in. Not cooked together with care, like you would expect at any middle eastern restaurant or fine dining establishment, just stuff added to already done rice right before serving. She was not pleased. Everything screamed skimpflation, but this is fine dining that is charging a premium so there is no excuse for cutting corners or being cheap with the dishes or effort. Overall this was a very bad experience. read more

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I cannot believe I have driven past this unassuming restaurant so many times without stopping until now. Walking in there is a beautiful water feature, dim lighting and beautiful decor. The smell of fresh cooked pita bread wafts throughthe room and is brought to you quickly while you have a chance to puruse the menu. 2 Warnings/Huge Perks of Eating here: 1. Delicious homemade pita bread... try not to fill up on only pita bread. 2. If you order an entree be prepared to bring half home. These are GENEROUS portions. We split a delicious appetizer of Kash O'Bademjan delicious with the pita bread or scooped up with a spoon. The leftovers from this made a delicious lunch the next day. The Koobideh is quite possibly the best thing I have ever had. Flavorful beef with minced onions etc and served with basmati rice. Do yourself a favor and take sips of water between bites or you will eat until you're uncomfortable. TLDR: Why are you still reading?! Go eat at the Persian Room. TONIGHT! read more

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We have been dining at Persian Room Scottsdale since 2015 and we have never had a bad experience. Had a planned trip to Tucson and decided to try this location. It is a lot smaller than the original location but the food is consistent. I would have to say though, a bit disappointed with the bread. It was premade and not like the Scottsdale location. Some were very crispy like saltines texture. James was a great server. He made sure to refill our hot water as needed. read more

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Wow, wow, wow! I've eaten here twice now and I can't wait until my next visit. First, the ambience. From the outside, you're not really sure what to expect, but once you step inside you're immediately transported to the old world and all of its charm. The fountain in the lobby. The huge red draperies. The chandeliers! It's truly one of a kind. Now, the food. Yes prices are a little on the higher end, but the portions are gigantic and the food is so, so, so delicious. You start with complimentary bread--made in house--which is served with fresh basil, cilantro, and mint and a special type of onion, grown in California, as our server told us. There's also butter. A simple combination of this delicious bread, fresh herbs, and the onion is so yummy! A great way to rev up your appetite. I also love their raspberry iced tea--unsweetened and perfectly made! It the perfect complement to the meal. For entrees, I've gotten the shish kabob both times. The meat is tender and perfectly seasoned. It also comes with a generous serving of rice, a grilled tomato, and onions and peppers. All done perfectly. My husband has gotten one of the chicken dishes and it was so tender and juicy. My mom got the salmon and it too was perfect. My dad got the gyro and that came with sooo much meat. Everything just so yummy and perfect. For dessert we've tried the baklava and the Persian ice cream--both delicious! Service is solid, if just a tad slow, but nothing that hinders the experience. On our most recent visit, our server gave us a lot of good explanations and information. My only gripe with this place has to do with the bill. There's a 3% charge if you use a credit card--seems beneath a "fine dining" establishment, in my opinion. Also there was an automatic 20% tip for "large" parties which here is 5 or more people. Not a deal breaker--I'm fine with a 20% tip--and next time I'll just be sure to bring more cash. Just a heads up! Overall, this place is a major winner and definitely warrants a visit if you haven't already been! read more

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This was our first visit to Persian Room in some time, and we won't wait so long to visit again. The food itself is very good, and--as you can see from the photos--the portions are large. We went with two other couples, and we all split our entrees. Service was attentive without being overbearing, and the ambiance of the dining room is lovely. read more

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Everything about this place is amazing!!! The service is beyond amazing! Everyone is so friendly and accommodating! The food is to die for! Best Persian food I've ever eaten!!! Easily one of the best place to come to! read more

We were met by friendly staff with a good sense of humor, making us feel welcome. The restaurant is big but wasn't very busy so we felt like we were privately dining. Staff was very attentive and although it was the first day working our waitress never got flustered and paid us a lot of attention. My dish was superb, but my wife's was not exactly to her tastes which is why we gave a 4 not a 5. I will most certainly return as it was good food, good atmosphere and the best skewered meat I've had here in Arizona. . read more

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We came here for the first time last night for dinner. The decor was maximalist and felt fancy. It really was a vibe, and it was really cool. We were seated promptly and our friendly server brought us delicious lavash that was freshly baked. We also ordered some hummus as an appetizer. They had shakers of sumac on the table, which was a yummy touch. For our entree, we ordered the Persian room sampler that came with filet, chicken tenderloins, and kibbeh. It was also served with perfectly cooked basmati rice and roasted tomatoes. Everything was perfectly cooked and delicious! We really enjoyed it and we will definitely be back! read more

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Visited for the first time to celebrate an anniversary and had an incredible experience. The atmosphere of the restaurant felt truly upscale, making it the perfect quiet and romantic date night option. Food tasted homemade, with large portions. Also one of the only places you can get cherry rice in Tucson. The staff made you feel like royalty, the woman with glasses who was our server was excellent! Loved the pomegranate wine as well. We will definitely be coming back! read more

Persian room never disappoints! Food is amazing service is fast and the ambience is great. They have plenty seating space but it might be busier on weekends. You can reserve a table easily tho! read more

Persian Room Fine Dining - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Not really sure how to review this place. It may be good on Tucson standards but not on Atlanta standards. Rice was greasy. Grilled tomatoes were not grilled well and were hard. My lamb chops were good but unevenly cooked. Some well done and some with red blood coming out. Bread at the beginning was kind of thin. They gave you a few herbs and some onion and butter. No radish, my plate was lacking in mint had a few basil leaves and mostly a parsley. No cheese. No walnuts. Trading was fried rice. Maybe it was real, and just seemed fried from all the oily greasy rice. Couldn't even eat my favorite rice with dill and fava beans because it was greasy too. At least there were no belly dancers. read more

I drove 45 minutes to try this restaurant. It was almost empty. I placed my order and waited 45 minutes at my table. Finally I got up and walked around looking for staff. Nobody. So I left. Very strange and poor experience. read more

Excellent service, the food was well prepared and generous portions. Our waiter was incredible.

My new very favorite restaurant. I went for a quick lunch today (before an appt because I really wanted to try it, but I highly recommend you allow time to enjoy the experience and amazing food). I was greeted by a very friendly man... The service was excellent. I ordered the yogurt and cucumber dip with a glass of wine. I got a chicken kebab lunch special that comes with salad, rice and a tomato. All dishes come with a huge bunch of fresh herbs and onions, fresh, pita and butter. It was a very calming nice environment. I brought my food home and it was absolutely delicious. It had flavor, great seasoning, great care and an abundance of bread and sauce. I very much look forward to going back when I can bring a friend and enjoy a nice long leisurely dinner. read more

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This is my second time coming to Persian Room - I was excited to bring my family here after having a great first experience! The service was amazing as always, our server was so nice & attentive so really appreciated him. Food portions are great! I ordered the gyro platter after having it last time and had loved it the first time! Sadly, this second time, I found that the food was not up to the same standard I had tasted which was a bummer for sure. Last time the gyro meat tasted fresh and exquisite, this time the gyro meat was in rounds...looked overly processed and packaged. Not horrible, but not fine dining quality. Everything else was okay, nothing spectacular but okay. The dining room is beautiful and had a great family meal regardless just don't know that I will be back anytime soon. read more

Persian Room Fine Dining - Gyro platter - beef gyro, rice, roasted tomato, tzatziki sauce, lemon, pepperoncini - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Can't believe it took us this long to try this place. My husband has been wanting to go here for the longest time and we live up the street. Walking into the restaurant you were instantly transported with the decor, colors, and lighting fixtures. It is a fairly large restaurant with booth and table seating. The service was amazing! We made a reservation just incase cause the parking lot always seems busy when we drive by. Our waitress was attentive and personable. The food was served in a timely manner. We started with the hummus which was delicious! The entrees were huge and I thought they could be easily shared by two but my husband said he could have easily finished it because the meat was seasoned and cooked so well. The rices were so fluffy and flavorful. I had the lamb loin which was perfection at medium rare. My husband had the sultani which was the filet and the koobideh. I was so full but my husband always has room for dessert so we got the baklava with Persian ice cream. I loved the Persian ice cream, not overpowering. I didn't care for the baklava because I like a crispy phyllo and the nuts had a slight bitterness to them in some bites. My husband loved it though. Overall though we loved it and can't wait to come back. read more

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The room was calm, the music sweet, A waterfall trickled near my seat. Raw onion, mint, and butter came with the pita - very strange! My dolmehs were dry and chicken barg plain, Just lifeless plates - a quiet shame. My mother-in-law, with hopes held big, Was let down hard by that tah dig. If Persian's what you're longing for, Just Kebab is so much more. read more

This is a beautiful setting. Restaurant is nice and classy. This place is worth a visit. I would recommend checking out the menu and get to know the cuisine. Portions are good size. Nice place read more

Way too much food not that I am complaining but share share share..everything is delicious. Place looks kind of fancy but it is not

The crispy rice appetizer dish was so hard, it was inedible. I cracked a filling. We went last week with another couple. This was our third visit over three years. It used to be good. But this time the service was practically non existent, the crispy rice appetizer was terrible and the rest of the food was mediocre at best. It was very disappointing. read more

this place is dope :) love it love it. i get the chicken cabob with 10lbs of rice that they give you. When I'm starving and i get a bite of that tomato its like heaven. Service is decent, Ambiance feels like im at the casino lol which is super cool. read more

Service was extremely negligent due to a planned party plus walk in guests. Our appetizer came 10 minutes before any naan to use with it. Food was terribly unseasoned. We tried 5 different dishes and either the meats had little flavor or the flavors were off. White rice tasted no differently than a seasoned one. Cake was frozen and terribly small for $12.50 a slice. Our bill pushed $50 a person. Not worth it read more

Persian Room is amazing and service to match. It's a good value especially given the high quality and that you'll likely get 2 meals! read more

Persian Room Fine Dining - Chicken Koobideh Dinner - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Absolutely fantastic meal in a beautiful setting. Definitely a place I will go back to when I'm in town again. I only happened to find it when looking for a special place to eat on Christmas Eve and was pleasantly surprised. Large portions of expertly prepared rice and chicken dishes, fresh bread and herbs, and excellent service. Plenty of vegetarian and gluten free options on the menu. No issues finding something my wife was able to eat. We've been back on every visit to Tucson now (3x) and it still holds up as a fantastic meal with great service. read more

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First time here a week ago. I've never been to a Persian restaurant. I enjoyed my meal, taste great. Not know anything about the cuisine I don't know how to judge it any other way than taste. The place was very clean, staff were great. We went on a Thursday night and I think there were about 6 groups of people enjoying and only one waiter. So service was a little slow but we were in no hurry so it was actually nicer having time to chat with the guest we brought with us. I kinda equate the meal as similar to Greek food but with different spices used. A different taste. Not a restaurant we'd go to very often but we have out of state visitors coming next month and I'm sure we'll take them here. read more

Outstanding food!!! Outstanding Service!!!!! The Ambiance is outstanding!!! Love this place to eat!!!!!

Great food and service. You must try the Persian food here. Great spot for lunch breaks if you are close by. They have to go orders as well. read more

Persian Room Fine Dining - This is the chicken fillet at Persian room - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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It's a long drive to get there but it's worth it especially when it's a special day for the family and wants good Middle Eastern food. The portions are getting smaller though and the prices higher like many others places. I will not order the appetiser platter next time neither stews. Stick with the grilled meets and yogurt drinks '' not carbonated". The Kash o Bademjan was divine! It's a must every time. The ice cream was okay 3 scoops for 10$ wasn't that special though. The staff were nice and friendly. Cool and calm ambiance. read more

Persian Room Fine Dining - Persian Room Appetizer Platter - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Absolutely the worst garbage service you will ever experience, bar none. They will randomly cancel your order. They will get your order wrong and blame you. They will make up whatever nonsense suits their goal of not fulfilling your order. DO NOT EAT HERE. read more

We live northeast, so going here for dinner is basically same as going to Phoenix for dinner. But we finally made it!! We made a reservation, which I highly recommend for weekends. It's a nice atmosphere with tables close enough so you can see what everyone is eating to help make your decision but far enough so you don't have to worry about people listening to your convos. They bring an appetizer which is very unique - pita, that you butter, then add raw white onion and fresh mint, basil and I think it was cilantro. Seems weird - raw onion? But it works. We also ordered hummus to start which was tasty. The pita is made fresh there and brought warm from the pizza oven (?) in front. For dinner I had lamb shanks which is served with a dill rice with fava beans. Lamb super tender. Amazing sauce and insane amount of rice. Soo good. The husband got the ground beef dish with name I can't remember. Huge portion. His dinner that night, plus dinner next night too. Very flavorful. Our friends got the Persian shared platter. Chicken, the ground beef and filet. I didn't try it but they made all the right yummy noses. Open one on east side so can go more than once every three years! read more

Persian Room Fine Dining - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

When you first walk in, wow, the decor was awesome. We were seated and the place was super busy. They brought some Nan bread and menus. Woe, there were many choices of food. I asked for recommendations. The waitress recommended the lamb shanks. I ordered the Chicken kabobs and my guest otters the lamb. The plates came out and again OMG. A ton of food. The shanks (See photos) were huge. Even the wares said, beer are your dinosaur shanks. Lol. They were very big. My chicken kabobs were the length of the plate with rice. The food was very good and very filling. Great taste. If you like medical or Parisean food, this is the place for you. read more

Persian Room Fine Dining - Chicken ƙabob - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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While the food is good and the ambiance is unique, I was troubled by this restaurants business ethics, or should I state accurately, lack of business ethics. When the check arrived, a non alcoholic drink listed at $4.75, showed on the bill as $12.50. I asked the waiter to correct the bill and present it again. He was distraught and asked if I would simply deduct the amount from his tip, because he was fearful of losing his job if he went to the owner - who had prepared the check - and asked that the correction be made. Sorry, I will not be party to an obviously overbearing, and threatening owner mistreating an employee! I started with nothing and built a thriving business. Never in 40 plus years would I ever consider mistreating an employee. I won't go back and I don't recommend that anyone else patronize this establishment. The are many restaurants in Tucson with good food. I'm disgusted. And I did not deduct from the tip and I paid the $7.75 extra! read more

Outstanding late afternoon meal. The food quality is excellent. The Service is great. The lunch menu portions are ample, and left room for the excellent Baklava and Persian ice cream. read more

If you haven't had Persian food before- you are in for a treat. Savory with some tartness, aromatic and downright delicious. This is not Mediterranean food even if there are few shared ingredients- this is a cuisine on its own. We started with the Chicken Eggplant Borani for a appetizer (in addition to the complimentary bread, butter and herbs you get) and I have never eaten anything like that and would get it again and again- even as a meal of its own. We got the Tour of Persia to sample from a variety of dishes- apart from being stuffed at the restaurant- the ample leftovers the next day was a full meal! Decent Cocktail and wine menu as well. The restaurant was busy with several large parties and our server made sure he checked on us several times. Ambient lighting, plush chairs and a water fixture to add to the cool vibe. read more

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I came on a weekday around lunchtime. Stood at the front for about 5 minutes with no one there. Saw staff walking by but no acknowledgement. Walked into the seating area and was acknowledged, told I can sit anywhere. Waiter came around and asked what I would before noticing I had no menu, he apologized and brought me one. I ordered the chicken shish lunch plate. Food came out in a timely manner. The precursor was some Persian bread, sliced white onions, cilantro, and butter. I wasn't quite sure how to eat this in an appropriate way but the bread was delicious. As for the entree, the salad portion was very warm, the chicken was not very flavorful and dry/burnt in some spots but not bad, the rice was actually the best part being so fluffy. I usually take the grilled tomato served with the food and half of the rice and mash the tomato into the rice and squeeze some lemon, not sure if that is what you are supposed to do but it always tastes great. Be sure to remove the burnt parts of the grilled tomato. The other half of the rice I leave alone and have it as a palate cleanser. Some things to consider: I was going to choose the chicken filet since it seemed like it had more meat than the shish but if they are flavored the same then I am glad I went with the shish because the red and white onions part of the shish were so delicious probably because they may have been buttered. The lunch special says you can choose between a salad or a grilled tomato but I got both. The interior decoration at this place is very nice, totally loved the vibe. read more

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The last couple of time I have been disappointed. I ordered a Greek salad, Gyro plate and a kabob plate to go. I asked twice if the Pita bread was with the meal. Unfortunately I arrived home with one piece of pita that was like a cracker. My Gyro had no pita bread. Very disappointing for paying over 80.00 for. I think it is time to find another Gyro place on the NW side. read more

Our server was really really nice, he did the best he could, given he was the only server in the entire restaurant. It was a little busy and obviously understaffed, so as you can imagine service was slow ): but he was super nice. Chicken kabob was really really good, and the yogurt garlic dip was amazing. The beef shish was not good. Maybe I just don't like the seasoning, but it didn't taste good to me. They comp'ed it, which was incredibly nice and I appreciate!! We then got the baklava and ice cream. Baklava was fantastic, the ice cream had a unique good taste, but was freezer burnt, my fiancé and I tried to enjoy it but the entire thing was completely like that. read more

Had a great experience here with such wonderful food. Our server, James, was extremely professional and very polite and helped us navigate towards the menu. The food was cooked perfectly and extra to delicious! The restaurant itself is very fancy and I can't wait to come back again! read more