What an absolutely wonderful experience we had at Ravagh! From the moment we walked in, we were…read morewelcomed with genuine warmth that immediately set the tone for the entire evening. The atmosphere is cozy, elegant, and inviting -- exactly the kind of place where you instantly feel at home, whether you're there for a quiet dinner or celebrating with friends. The quality of the food was outstanding across the board. I ordered the Sultani Kebab, which was perfectly grilled, beautifully seasoned, and incredibly tender -- every bite melted in my mouth. My friend had the Lamb Shank, and it was equally phenomenal: slow-cooked to perfection, falling off the bone, and bursting with rich, authentic Persian flavors. The saffron rice was fluffy and fragrant, the bread was fresh and warm, and even the appetizers and salads showed real care and attention to detail. We literally cleaned our plates -- not a grain of rice left behind! What truly elevated the experience, though, was the service. Musa, the manager, is in a league of his own. Despite the restaurant being absolutely packed on the night we visited, he handled everything with grace, professionalism, and a genuine smile. He made sure we were seated quickly, checked in on us throughout the meal, and made every single guest feel like a VIP. Musa and his team are a powerhouse -- incredibly strong, well-coordinated, attentive, and passionate about what they do. You can tell they take real pride in their work, and that energy radiates throughout the entire restaurant. The prices were very reasonable, especially considering the generous portions, the premium quality of the ingredients, and the top-tier service. It's rare to find a place that nails all three -- food, ambiance, and hospitality -- but Ravagh absolutely does. My friends and I left feeling completely satisfied, well-fed, and already planning our next visit. If you're looking for authentic Persian cuisine in a warm, welcoming setting with a team that truly cares, Ravagh is the place. A huge thank you to Musa and the entire staff for making our evening so memorable. We'll definitely be back -- and we'll be bringing more friends with us!

Delicious from start to finish!…read more A colleague recommended Ravagh for a team dinner in the Chelsea location and I am so grateful we came here. To drink, I ordered the Tehrani Mule; a take on the moscow with a house made ginger lime juice. 8/10; a tad watery. We decided to go family style with ordering and chose the mediterranean salad, kotlet, and falafel to start. The falafel was perfectly crisp with a slightly smoky outer crust that added really great texture and flavor. A bit dry tho -- Needed the hummus and Mezze Platter to dress it up a little. Salad was refreshing, crispy and a great palette cleanser across the table. The combo platter + mixed rice was fabulous. Chicken was tender and came right off the bone (something I'm new to but it was good!). It came with a side of tzatziki and persian zhoug (?) - a minty and herby chutney that just added another layer to the aromatics of the dish. Although the rice was great, it was a really large portion even for the group of 5. It would've been nice to have the option to split to a half portion of vegetables or different grain to balance quantity. Overall 8.9/10 - Definitely worth a visit with a group for business dinner or catching up on a friend's night out. The service is great, everyone is super attentive and you can really feel that the food with made with love. So glad I tried this place and I'll be back to give their dolmeh and dessert a taste!

We were trying to find a place for a light dinner and stumbled upon Shiraz. Their happy hour deal…read morewas amazing - good wine selections, sharp cocktails, and substantial $5 bites (don't miss the pickles!) Chris, our bartender, took great care of us even when the bar was busy. Romantic, quiet, and delicious.

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.

Yummmmm. Gets:…read moreeggplant dip, bread, date salad, ribeye, duck feseanjan, tahdig, saffron ice cream Skip: feta flatbread, faloodeh (acquired taste otherwise refreshing)

The food here was outstanding!…read more Maitake - grilled, with a slightly crispy exterior but juicy interior. It's served on a creamy and aromatic sauce. Noodle salad - probably my favorite dish. It's full of greens, beans, and noodles which makes it hearty, and a strong tart flavor to complement the herbs and spices. I had the smoked eggplant for my entree, which was a rich tomato and eggplant sauce with two runny poached eggs, which had a delicious blend of spices and interesting textures. This came with a flatbread, which was also topped with several tasty seasonings. My partner also enjoyed the catch of the day, which I didn't try. The saffron rice recommended alongside it was nice and subtly flavored with saffron and rose. The cardamom rose cake was incredible for dessert. The cake was moist and not too sweet, full of floral flavor from the cardamom. It's topped with a sour yogurt cream and orange marmalade, which was a great complement. The total came to just over $180 with tax and tip. This is pretty high, but I thought the food was worth the high cost. It's very difficult to walk in, but reservations aren't too difficult to find even the day before.

My love for Persian food developed while visiting the West Coast. It's been hard to find many spots…read morein the Northeast that serve Persian food that's even comparable to what you get in the West Coast. My friend and I found this spot nearby in North Jersey, and we had to give it a try. We stoped in on a Friday evening to a fairly busy restaurant. The owner acknowledged and greeted us immediately. The dining style is pretty casual where customers can sit at any open table. We were very glad to find Tahdig on the menu, since my friend had been wanting to try it for a while. The owner took our appetizer and entree orders promptly after bringing over some fresh bread. He was the only employee waiting all of the tables, and he did managed to provide excellent service. Our Tahdig came out first, topped with our choice of Gheimeh (beef and split pea stewed in tomato sauce). This my first time trying stew on top of Tahdig, and I was surprised at how well it complemented the dish. The crispy rice was cooked to perfection as well; the Tahdig far exceeded our expectations. The entrees came out shortly after the appetizer. My friend and I both ordered the Kabob Soltani, which comes with one skewer of Beef Kabob and one of Koobideh. Every component of the meal was perfect. The meat was flavorful and cooked to perfection. The Saffron Basmati came very close to what I've had on the West Coast. Even the salad veggies were perfectly fresh and crispy. We had an exceptional dining experience with excellent food quality and great service. Even though Kabob On The Cliff is quite a drive for both me and my friend, we'll definitely be back soon.

If it's located on Park Ave you know there's going to be issues with parking and pricing. (Am I…read morethe only one that always seems to find the parking meter that isn't working correctly?!) Crankiness aside... the fam decided to step outside of our comfort zone and try Persian food for the very first time. The restaurant - looks great inside (I've passed this place countless times over the years and don't think I even peeked inside). The gal behind the counter - could not be any nicer. The food - delicious, packed with flavor. My kids were baffled how proteins they're used to eating (beef, chicken) could taste so differently thanks to unique spices and whatnot. The meal came to about $20 per person (no drinks, just the entrée) and while the 'Kabob Koobideh' was a generous portion, the falafel sandwich (for $15) is wildly overpriced (it's about $10 from Greek Town right across the street, never mind about $8 from Mamoun's just about two minutes away over on Rt. 17N). Happy to have tried it, would come back (while grumbling about the cost under my breath because I'm a crabby old man).

Really delicious Persian food! I never had Persian food before. The place is warm and cozy, the…read moretables are set when you walk in and it looks pretty casual fancy. The service is very attentive. Right when we sat down the host gave us water which was nice. The waiter was a little too attentive, kept coming up to us to ask if we were ready to order when we were not, and just kept coming and coming every two minutes. They give complimentary flat bread which is tasty. Our Persian friend mentioned usually Persian restaurants give the bread with herbs and feta rather than just plain. We did find on the menu the herbs and feta was an extra cost. We had the kebab combo and subbed cherry rice and salad (which is cucumbers and tomatoes) and also exchanged the ground chicken kebab for a chicken breast kebab. The standout was the steak kebab and the cherry rice. There were so many cherries in the rice, and it was both sweet and savory. I couldn't stop eating it. The steak was super juicy and well seasoned. I also really like the roasted tomato on the side, basil and pickled cabbage. We ordered a stew, think it was Ghormeh sabzi. It had a bunch of herbs in it, and beans and a dried lime. Was told not to eat the lime. It was a very strong and rich stew, I took a couple of bites. Don't think I could have eaten the whole thing. It's very strong. It's our friend's favorite Persian dish and she loved it. There was one dish we wanted that they ran out of but they gave us a couple of dollars off the bill which was nice. Overall excellent food! Would come back.

My friend has been asking me to take her to try Persian food. So I thought it would be fun to take…read moreher somewhere that I have never been to myself and we decided to go to paradise, and it was a great choice. I do wish the servers were Persian so I could order in farsi but there was no communication issues so it's fine. We ordered a couple things so we could try a bit of every thing. The kebab platter came with koobideh, barg and chicken with subbed the white rice for cherry rice which turned out to be the star of the show. Even as a Persian, I have never had that rice before.Somehow, and it quickly became delicious.And I immediately text my mom and asked her why she had never made it for me lol We also got ghormeh sabzi which as I told my friends can be hit or miss in flavor and if they would actually like a stew like this. They both actually enjoyed it, and I thought it was pretty close to my mom's recipe. The only sad thing was that we ordered tahdig but the table next to us had ordered 2 large plates and they had no more, which was odd given it was only 1pm and the restaurant opens at 11am. Overall good experience, love that they played Persian music to give it a real deal feel. Will be back!

It is very crowded. There is not too much space among the tables…read more The food is less appealing than the pics on the website. The restaurant decoration is pretty outdated

I really wanted to love this place because Samin Nosrat recommended it. We came on a Friday night…read moreafter making a reservation. We were promptly seated but the place was severely understaffed. There were maybe two people to host and serve about 30 tables. We were seated but then didn't receive menus or water until about 20 minutes after sitting down, and we had to flag down the waitress. We ordered the eggplant dip and 2 beef kofta platters. The dip came out after about 20 minutes and the platters came out about 30 minutes after that. The service was very slow and our waters were not refilled nearly enought. The actual food was great, the dip was fantastic and the kofta just fine. Having been to Ravagh Persian Grill a few weeks before, this didn't quite meet the bar. It was also about 45$ more expensive for the same food. Given the inflated prices and the service, I doubt we will be back.

Came here for lunch. It was about $18 (after tax) for gyro meat, rice and some salad…read more Service: considering I didn't stay to eat, it was good enough. Took about 10 minutes to make my food. Ambience: some people had lunch inside. The place isn't big, but there was plenty of space. It looks like you may get more food when dinning in. What I liked: the rice. It was well flavored and perfectly cooked. What I liked less: the gyro meat. It tasted like it was mixed with stuff, probably gluten. The salad was also on the plain side although I liked that they shredded some pickles into it. Overall, not bad but if I come back I will probably try something else of the menu.

My first review ever. And only because I truly can't believe this place . Every time I say never…read moreagain, they keep reminding me. Here's the deal. And I truly can't understand it. Everytime I order, they conveniently forget something. And I Just can't understand it. Either they forget the Pita, or the sauce , or the rice or The actual meal. This time I ordered two Kubidas. and I ordered extra bread with the humas knowing they would forget the pito as in the past! Grant it , this meal cost me over 70$ with uber eats. My bad. this time they decided to exlude the rice. When I called it asked why , the ladies answer was because I ordered extra bread so they assumed I didn't want rice.! I mean , seriously? When will I learn my lesson with this place? Buyer beware. Enough is enough!

Wow, just wow! Excellent experience and incredible food. You could really taste the quality in all…read morethe ingredients. The spreads and purees were delicious, as well as the mains. We had to keep ordering bread to make sure we finished every last drop of sauce in each plate (and the bread is fantastic too). Cocktails are very good as well and not badly priced. All servers were friendly and the place had a casual yet sophisticated vibe, which I like. This is a restaurant where you should come with a group to make sure you try a bit of everything. The price-to-quality ratio has me planning my next visit!

2 pieces of barbari bread ($6x2) seemed necessary to soak up what we ordered as appetizers. Carrot…read moreborani at $19 was delicious, though more pricey than expected for the amount. It disappeared within 4 bites. Maybe that's a good thing? The kashke bademjan (eggplant, $23) is smothered in yogurt and other toppings. Would say this is more worth than the carrot, on a flavor per bite basis. I would hardskip the potato tahdig ($18). Convince me that this is something more than an enlarged hashbrown with fancier ketchup. The baseline was on a dollar menu. This evokes the "this is chicken nuggets" meme after someone prepared a "breaded chicken piccata." The kabob koobideh ($25) comes with 7 small cubes of beef/brisket, and some rice. Can you taste or experience the wagyu? What are we doing here? You receive 1 bone marrow and 4 pieces of angus short rib with the ghormeh sabzi ($48). Good, yes. Worth it? Questionable. Overall, delicious, but I'm biased toward Persian food and feel like it has a high floor. I don't think Eyval stood out compared to lower-priced Persian options, which made me feel like the visit wasn't justified.

Insanely delicious meal, and great for a larger group to share. Each individual entree is pricier,…read morebut justified by portion size for sharing! Super flavorful, and loved the free pita and sauces.

The quick and dirty review: Upscale feel, no lunch menu, perfect for small or large groups, and…read moremoderate prices for large portions! My friend and I had lunch here today at 11:15 AM. There were no customers yet so all attention by staff was catered to us. The service and hospitality were excellent. They served us complimentary bread and yogurt/chutney and informed us that a soup or salad came with the lunch entrees at no additional charge. The chicken kabob plate was amazing! So fresh with a ton of chicken and even more rice than you could possibly want. The server was well groomed in a company uniform, knowledgeable about the menu, made recommendations, refilled waters, offered drinks and dessert, and provided takeout boxes and bags and an itemized receipt. Highly recommended! Definitely would come back!