Persepolis

One of the most delicious meals I've had in awhile. We got the shirazi salad and dolma to start which were delightful, perfectly seasoned. Then for our mains we shared the soltani chicken kebabs and the khoresht fasenjoon with the sour cherry and barberry rices. We were joking that we were glad this restaurant isn't super close to where we live in the city because we'd be here every day 😆! If you're in the UES or just looking for one of the best meals in the city, come here!

The it was my first time ever trying Persian food and this was such a wonderful introduction. The food was spectacular and the service was even better. The waiters are very attentive and the food came out very quickly. The portions are sizable and everything comes out super quick. I had the chicken and beef duo and it was amazing. The cherry rice was such a unique addition but I couldn’t recommend it more. Drinks were good too!! Absolute 10/10 vibe, food, and service.

Take your money elsewhere!! Flavor profile is standard for cuisine like this, but the portion size is insulting. I am a small woman and I’m pretty sure a toddler would still be hungry. We paid 45$ per person and still left hungry. We ordered the lunch special, I got the Shirazi salad (see photo attached for portion size), barley soup (which was a standard metric cup’s worth of soup), and some beef stew that came with no beef and some rice. Only beans. I kid you not there were maybe two pieces of meat total in the entire stew. The dessert was mediocre, the cotton candy tasted like sand in my mouth and the rice pudding was just really lacking any sort of flavor, texture, etc. Definitely not an authentic place. Go elsewhere. Plenty of nicer places in the city that won’t rip you off. Also

I had a great dining experience at Persepolis, a well-established Persian restaurant that has been serving New York City since 1991. I started with the barley soup appetizer (barley, chickpeas, red kidney beans, and herbs), served with Persian bread. It was warm, comforting, and flavorful. For the main course, I ordered Gaimeh – vegan option, made with tomatoes, split peas, cinnamon, eggplant, and dried lime, along with steamed white basmati rice. The dish was rich, balanced, and very satisfying. Gaimeh is usually offered with beef or as a vegetarian dish, so I asked the server for clarification and was pleased to learn that the vegetarian version is actually fully vegan. The staff was knowledgeable and helpful. While dessert options were not vegan, I was happy with the overall meal. Pe

Flavorful Persian food with a large focus on kebabs and dips. Meats were well seasoned and grilled but unfortunately came in small portions relative to the rice and sides. Tachin was impressive to have on the menu but wasn’t as crispy as I’d have liked it. Service was friendly and helpful, and the vibe was busy at dinner time!