Very pretty place with nice soft music We had the pre fix menu I had the hummus and beef kabobs My brother had the stew and his girlfriend had the.chicken kabobs We all ate our whole meal and nothing. To take home A definite place to come back read more

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Nice big restaurant with plenty of seating, great for a quiet date night. Went for dinner and only had one other group eating. Tad odd for a Friday night. Waiters took our orders quick but once the food came? We had to ask twice for more Sangak Bread since we ordered 3 different hummus. And originally only came with maybe 5 pieces of bread total which def wasn't enough for a party of 5 and 3 big plates of hummus. THE DRAMA- A waitress or the owner? She was holding a plate that I assume was my stew and I said that's mines and she automatically said no it's not mines...hmm ok my fault...yet turns out it was mines...she wasn't the person who took my order yet assumed it wasn't mines nor asked "did you order Gheymeh Bademjoon?" I found that off putting but shrugged it off, maybe I was just starving from not enough bread for all that hummus which was freaken delicious. We had a few main entrees and everything was tasty and def authentic with all those unique flavors. I did put the hummus over my rice for extra flavor, didn't want to toss them out. Overall it's a good spot, one of a kind of flavors you don't have often. My group left full but not exactly satisfied? Oh it's also a BYOB place. Not sure I would go back though. read more

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I feel it is important to leave an honest review because it may help other customers. During our visit, only one staff member appeared to be handling everything. Unfortunately, his behavior was extremely rude, disrespectful, and unprofessional. We were a party of three, but he automatically added a 20% gratuity, even though the restaurant's written policy stated that this charge applied only to parties of six or more. He did not follow the restaurant's own stated policy and offered no reasonable explanation for doing so. When I questioned the charge, he told me, "We are not paid; we are paid through tips." He then began speaking very loudly so that other customers could hear, which felt humiliating and completely unnecessary. He also made it clear that he did not care if I shared my experience. Tips and gratuities should be earned through respectful service--not imposed on customers in violation of the restaurant's stated policy. The food was generally good, except for the tahdig, but this staff member's behavior overshadowed the entire experience read more

I really enjoyed my meal here! I had the kebab and I really wanted tahdig and they were so nice they let me have that instead of the usual rice on the side. And it was delicious! Yes I know it is supposed to go with a stew or wetter based meal but I wanted it and I wanted kebab! Haha. And I was so happy with my meal! The kebab was moist and tender and wonderfully seasoned. This is an authentic Persian restaurant. We are definitely coming back so I can have the stew with tahdig! read more

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This was our first time here and it will not be our last. I had the barley soup as an opener and it was delicious. It was nice and thick and very satisfying for a winter night. The sausage bandari was tasty and very generous. I ended up having enough for my lunch the next day. We can't wait to come back and try other things. read more

Rose - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

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Best Persian food around! This spot is hands down the best,consistently amazing and never disappoints. The decor is beautiful, service is great and it's a byob! Everything is delicious and has so much flavor but our standout dishes are... Fesenjun Stew -pomegranate and walnut flavored chicken stew Zedish Polo-rice with berries cooked in sugar and butter Chicken Kabob Filet Mignon Kabob Tadig which is a crispy rice Yogurt with cucumber Eggplant dip And don't forget the Persian icecream! They also have freshly baked bread that is made on-site daily, and you can taste the difference! Looking for takeout? This food travels very well. We've also used them for catering, and it's always a hit. This restaurant continues to set the bar for Persian food, and it's a go-to for anyone craving an authentic meal! Highly recommended! Pizza master Side car Fortes Disney Cake decorating read more

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Seriously the rudest service we have ever encountered in a restaurant anywhere. We ordered Fesenjoon which did not resemble the menu description in any way and was not to our liking. We advised the waiter that we found it distasteful and wanted to send it back and order something else. We ordered a kebab plate that was very good, as was the Mediterranean salad. When we asked for the bill, he first brought us the wrong one, apologized and brought our bill. The plate we returned was still on the bill and he refused to remove it claiming that we should have told him sooner. First of all, he was unavailable to tell him and second, although we had just taken a bite each, he claimed that we had eaten it so it could not be returned. When I complained, he insolently said that he would pay for the meal himself and told us to just get out and never come back, which is what I did and will do. The manager apologized to my wife after I left to fetch the car but the damage had already been done. The restaurant is lovely. The menu is interesting but be aware that some things may not be to your liking but apparently you are obliged to just eat it and not criticize unless you can deal with being insulted. There are many good restaurant choices in Ridgewood. IMO, this is not one of them. read more

The restaurant is clean, modern and spacious. A+ service! The food was delicious. I ordered chicken kabob with rice and for dessert I ordered tea with Persian baklava (not in photo). Everything was perfect here. Highly recommend! read more

Rose - Chicken kabab. - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

The hummus was very good. Salad was okay-- tomatoes needed to be more ripe. The pomegranate walnut chicken dish though had an off taste to it -- as if perhaps the walnuts used were not fresh? The rice was good though! Service extremely friendly which was really nice. Only ordered a couple of items so I'm sure other entrees are better! read more

Rose is a place you must visit if you are near the Ridgewood area. The service is excellent and friendly. The ambience is romantic and the restaurant is exceptionally clean. The food is the best Mediterranean/ Persian food in the area. The lamb shank was my favorite part of the menu. read more

Rose - Lamb Shank and kabob - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

Hidden gem. This is a Persian restaurant and it has such a homey vibe. The food is consistently good, the servers are always nice, and this place is never crowded. The chicken is well seasoned and juicy. The rice is so light. When I leave I'm always full but not to the point I need to take a nap. If you are in the area give this place a try. read more

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We had been wanting to try Rose since it opened. We went today and had their amazingly priced lunch specials. My friend had to beef stew and I had the chicken wrap. Both were amazing. The hummus is the best I've had in New Jersey. So good. Not gritty. The falafel which they made for us when we asked, not on their lunch special, was outstanding. I love falafel and I will be getting these again. Not pictured because we ate it too fast was the complimentary light white cake. So amazing. I didn't even realize I had more room left, but we finished it. I am excited for them to be here. Sam was our waiter and he was sweet, attentive and informative. We did not meet the owner, Said, who is also the chef, but I hope he reads this. We had a wonderful lunch and look forward to coming back. read more

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The food was good service was good the only reason why I'm giving them a 2 star is because they're trying to be sneaky with extra charges which is a VERY BIG NO NO for me. Just keep an eye out the moment you sit down there will be a sparkling water bottle already in the table make sure you don't drink it because it is not free and $9 per bottle. When we sat down those 2 sparkling waters were already in the table so we sat down and they opened it without even asking or telling us anything that it's not free. So just be mindful that if they suddenly open the bottle without you knowing about it refuse it and ask for tap water read more

I see the reviews from years ago and is not sure. This restaurant reopened in place of Chinese dim sum place which was there for years. We had been there at least 4 times since they opened and every time left happy. Food is very tasty and fresh, I ordered Barg (file mignon) and my husband loves jujeh kebab (Cornish hen). Meat in both dishes is tender and juicy. I also love chicken fesenjan (stew). Appetizers are all great, but my favorite ones are kashke bademjan (eggplant) and dolmeh (grape leaves stuffed with rice in lemon juice and vinegar). Persian ice cream is a favorite dessert. Service is ALWAYS welcoming, prompt and warm. Restaurant is modern, spacious and very clean. read more

Feast! Food delicious, beautiful decor, service attentive and friendly. Tender roasted meats, gorgeous spices include fenugreek, dried mint and sumac(also served in a shaker on the table) The lamb chops were marinated well and tender. The chicken was also no knife required. Looking for something out of the norm...recommend! read more

Rose - Smoked eggplant app, lamb chops, chicken in pomegranate sauce... - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

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My girl friends and I had lunch today at Rose and it was FABULOUS! Best Persian food in Ridgewood and surrounding area. Food was not over-spiced, as sometimes I taste garlic for hours and get an upset stomach. It was fresh and "clean" prepared and served hot. The lunch special is a little pricey but worth the extra $$ for quality! The staf was so friendly and even accommodated a special request for a falafel wrap (my friend wanted vegetarian option). It was the best she'd had, even better than her previous favorite RW Persian eatery. The good news is I brought home leftovers and will enjoy it again for lunch tomorrow!! read more

Great menu, professional service and outstanding food in an attractive, open setting. There are lots of great dining selections in Ridgewood, but Rose tops my list for Persian/Turkish specialities. Make sure you give Rose a try! read more

This is an excellent restaurant--the lamb shank and Cornish hen were both outstanding. Service was friendly and professional--attentive but not obtrusive. Highly recommend the hummus as an appetizer. read more

The food is fresh and great. The floor service is perfect. The restaurant atmosphere is pleasant, and the music is relaxing. I recommend Rose Restaurant to everyone! read more

Rose Persian Restaurant is a delight for the palate. Reading the menu you get the feeling of being in an exotic land far away. The names of the dishes are interesting and the mix of ingredients and spices are even more fun. I went with someone who has been to Rose many times, so they were able to guide me to their favorites. The restaurant is simply adorned with crystal chandeliers, white table cloths and purple curtains. You just know the restaurant is not owned by native Americans, but rather by a lovely couple straight from the native homeland of Iran. They have been in the United States for 21 years now. So it's authentic! They have a large parking lot in the back. Our appetizer was a blend of eggplant, onions, garlic, mint and walnuts that you too with a lemony yogurt and powdered sumac. The combination of flavors explode in your mouth, so interesting. The chicken kebab too was seasoned to perfection. We also tried the koofteh. It was a tasty combination of ground beef, rice, fresh herbs, egg, yellow spit peas, tomato paste, plums and sautéed onions. Sweet and savory! I would love to go back and try more appetizers and entrees to tickle my palate. We had so much fun in this unique restaurant and the owner was thrilled to watch us enjoy her native, home cooked food. read more

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We had an exceptionally good meal here last weekend. It was our first time there - cute place, nicely decorated, very open. Wasn't overly crowded for a Friday night, but there were at least 4-5 other tables eating. We got the babaghanosh appetizer, and it was large and delicious. I had the barg kabob, my husband had the chicken kabob. Both were phenomenal - really juicy, fantastic flavor. I got mine with the shirazi salad, my husband got his with the basmati rice, and we shared. That's definitely the right call - the basmati rice was enormous and more than enough for 2, same with the salad, so we each were able to have both with our main dish. Definitely will come back, excited to try something new! read more

Had an amazing experience at this restaurant! The service was friendly and attentive, and the food was absolutely delicious. The place was also spotless, making it a perfect spot for a meal. Highly recommend! 5 stars! read more

Had a lovely lunch at Shandiz Rose Restaurant. It's a nicely decorated new Persian restaurant on Franklin Ave in Ridgewood. My family and I started with the hummus, pita bread, eggplant app and stuffed grape leaves. All were very good. For lunch we had the salmon kebabs, ground beef and lamb kebabs with rice and Shirazi salad. Everything was delicious! I especially liked the spice on the meat kebabs! The service was very attentive. We will be back soon. read more

Good part: meat tastes good and juicy. The service is warm, and they have parking on the back of the building. Reason for 2-stars that I will not come back: 1. You can see from the photo, there is just half tomato besides of the rice and meat. It would be better if it is fried rice or with some peppers and onions, or at least some sauce. 2. Considering the quality and quantity of the food, i think the price is a little bit high. I have tried much better with lower price. 3. It asks for minimum 15% tips - written on the receipt. Honestly, it is the first time I see such "request" in a restaurant (except those who charge you directly). It makes me really uncomfortable. read more

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Went for dinner and everything was delicious! The lamb and chicken kabobs were juicy and seasoned perfectly. Not to mention the portions were very generous! They are BYOB which I'm still getting used to but I'll definitely come back! read more

So glad Rose is back in an amazing location. The space is appealing to dine in although I am a regular for take out. Undoubtably, this is the best, most authentic Persian food in Northern New Jersey. None of the other Persian restaurants in Ridgewood come remotely close to the quality here. Their kabob barg (regular order) is seasoned spectacularly and the flavors of their ghormeh sabzi is second to none for a restaurant in the US. Being halal is a big plus for the area where there are only a few options. Their salads and appetizers are excellent as well. Desserts are authentic, I particularly enjoy their faloodeh. I would pass on their tahdig, it's a bit too oily for my taste. Service is decent for a family run business. I wish they were open later on weeknights. I cannot recommend Rose enough, if you have any doubts about going here, just go, you'll have a lovely culinary experience. read more

It was a good day and we enjoyed our lunch there. Service was caring and great. Ambiance was great.

Had a lovely dinner at rose. Tried some traditional Persian dishes at the recommendation of our waitress. Pretty and comfortable inside. Clean bathrooms. The management and staff were all exceptional making fit a very pleasant experience. read more

This is just a below average place. When you order, you will not get the meal with all the ingredients you asked for. Food is tasteless and very disappointing. It's awful, skip. -0 rating read more

Beautiful restaurant with excellent food and service! We stopped by today and had the lunch special. Everything was beautifully prepared. Staff is very friendly and place has been completely redone. read more

Robbery in broad daylight. A can of soda costs $4, and a small cup of tea also costs $4. The two of us opted for the cheapest meal with a can of soda each. In the end, after adding two cups of tea and tips, we ended up paying over $80, and they were pushing us to have dessert. The restaurant was empty. After paying and leaving, we realized why--the restaurant wasn't up to par, whereas all the other restaurants around were packed. Make sure you don't get ripped off like we did. read more

Good food. With Good service. Have been here few times. Never disappointed. There is Parking in rear which is convenient. Nice local spot.

I have no idea how this place is not more popular as a great halal restaurant. We went as a group of 3 for iftar. We were initially the only customers for a while and I thought it was because the restaurant wasn't nice. Then we tried one of their soups (Ash Reshteh), lamb shank, lamb chops and one of their stews (Khoresh Gheymeh with Bademjan). We then tried their amazing homemade saffron and rosewater ice cream. Both the food and service were amazing and we'll definitely go back to try more items from their menu. read more

5 stars for a very friendly service. The food was 2 stars. I had the vegetarian ghormeh sabzi, which was saltless, watery, tasteless. It was like a soup with a few mushroom pieces and a few beans. Didn't feel like a stew for sure. The albaloo polo was okay. Saltless again. The kashk bademjan was good, but very salty. My husband liked his lamb shank a lot. The overall decor and setup was below average. For New Jersey standards, I guess it's considered good. Since everyone is raving about this place, I'll go back to try salmon kebab. Maybe it was just the end of the day and that's why my food wasn't that good. read more

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I came here for lunch, which is nice because the restaurant has $8-15 lunch specials. We ordered the hummus appetizer to split, which was pretty good. I got the kebabs with rice. it was also pretty delicious. And the portion was just right for lunch. We didn't have room for dessert. The waitress was friendly enough, maybe a bit too apologetic because the table was small and she kept apologizing as she moved the plates around. We kept having to say, "It's fine." I'd return here and there I bet for lunch. read more

service is excellent, food is good the atmosphere is relaxing not rushing you like Paradis. you actually can enjoy your food.

We came around 8pm, they start you off with what seems to be toasted Tortillas and yogurt, not pita bread or any other type of fresh Mediterranean/Middle Eastern bread, but good ole Mission brand flour tortillas and yogurt. Ordered the Chicken and Cornish Hen kebab plates, portion size was ok but it was mainly flavorless yellow rice,(If you love rice, this is the place for you) plates came with half a tomato, meat and bunch of rice, for the price they should of added Hummus and a salad. Chicken and Cornish Hen were flavorless. Service was lacking, after we got our check and paid our bill we didn't see the owner/waitress, they just disappeared. Don't come here for the kebabs. I should of gone to Halal Guys. read more

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Food quality was ok, but a little overpriced. The place was also clean and tidy, and they prepared the food very quickly. Yet, it isn't nice to add 18% gratuity for a party of only two, and charge $2 for each bottle of water without letting the customer know first. read more

Humongous portions, good food! Kebab was a bit dry but still very good w yogurt. Rice is perfect read more

Rose - Koobideh kebab - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

We had the best kebab at rose . The owners are so friendly and ambiance is so warm and cozy. The food is so fresh and taste so authentic . I will recommend every one to try their famous kubideh. Taste just my mom's kebab . I love it . read more