Marcus Kirby

This was by far the best Persian Cuisine I have ever had. The chicken was seasoned to perfection. The rice was so fluffy and light, it practically melted in my mouth. The condiments and side dishes just added to the overall culinary experience. As for the service, I felt as if I was the only customer in the restaurant. With five-star service, and an atmosphere that was almost like sitting in my living room partaking in a great meal, I felt as though I was eating among family. As far as my Persian culinary experience overall, I couldn't have asked for a better restaurant to satisfy my exotic, epicurean palate. Persepolis is definitely a Gem among New York City Restaurants that should be experienced by all.

Katie Angelova

Good food, fast service, decent happy hour. Got attacked by bees but were swiftly moved inside. The ice cream was outstanding.

Anuragini M

Persopolis is hands down my favorite Persian restaurant in the city, and also the oldest. Every visit feels like a warm, comforting experience with food that is consistently delicious. My all-time favorite is their dill rice with lemon chicken, it’s just PERFECT! I also love their fish dishes and kebabs, always cooked to perfection. Don’t miss their appetizer, fresh bread with Kashk Bademjoon. It is SO good! The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, making it the perfect spot whether you’re out with friends or simply craving something hearty and satisfying. What makes the experience even better is the staff. They are incredibly friendly, attentive, and always make you feel right at home. Persopolis is one of those rare restaurants you can return to again and again, and still discover something new to enjoy. It’s authentic, consistent, and has truly become my comfort spot for Persian food in the city.

Talal Alarji

I had an outstanding experience at this Persian restaurant. The food was absolutely excellent—rich in flavor, beautifully presented, and true to authentic Persian taste. Every dish was cooked to perfection, from the appetizers to the main courses. The service was equally impressive. The staff were warm, attentive, and genuinely made us feel welcome. They went above and beyond to ensure we had a wonderful dining experience. And don’t forget the tea 🫖🤩 I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for top-quality Persian cuisine paired with exceptional service. I will definitely be coming back!

Kathleen Reid

Went here with a friend and sat outside to enjoy the sun a bit. We both did the Inflation special and ordered the lemon chicken and rice. Which was really good. I would go back for that. Tried their version of the cotton candy in the end and that was a different experience. Service was excellent, would def go back for that chicken. Also the beet salad is very good and to share.

Ali Bakhsh

Persepolis was overall a great experience, I came here looking for a really good beef kubideh and that’s exactly what I got. The rice was actually amazing as well, and they gave several authentic Persian rice selections (I ordered the polo zereshk and I couldn’t be more happy with it). However, the lentil soup was lacking in flavor and the dessert (saffron rice pudding) was a bit of a miss. To me, that didn’t matter as much because they really did a great job with the main dish. All in all, I’m happy with the experience and will likely be back

+3

Inga Marie

Persepolis is fantastic. We had never been, but it was on my list to try — and we definitely should have gone sooner! From the warm greeting at the door, to the impeccable and friendly service throughout, to the delicious dishes — a 10/10 experience! We started with white sangrias & two apps — the yogurt & shallots (with delicious warm bread) and the stuffed dumplings with mint sauce. My mom had the lentil soup (mouthwateringly good!). For our mains — I had the saffron chicken which was so juicy and tender and rice with barberries on the side. My husband and mom both had lamb dishes with the fava bean rice which was so yummy! We rounded out with dessert — baklava, cotton candy, rice pudding & they treated us to a complimentary saffron Icecream scoop each. The cotton candy was INSANELY delicious and totally unexpected. If you have to pick one dish, pick that one! Comes with 4 pieces. The baklava was sweet, sticky & flavorful. The rice pudding was the 3rd on our list, it was OK — very different from rice puddings we had before, a bit more watery but still good flavor (personally I don’t love rice pudding, so that’s also a factor!)

+1

Arthur Glauberman

We have walked by Persepolis many times but tonight we decided to dine there. Their restaurant is lovely and while there were many guests, the room felt quiet, which in a New York City restaurant is a unique experience. The service was impeccable and everything we ordered was delicious. We started with an appetizer of Babaganoush. To my surprise it was served warm with walnuts and it was very different yet absolutely delightful. The appetizer was served with warm homemade bread. We split two dishes, their chicken stew and their salmon kabobs. Each dish was served with delicious rice. Our meal was exquisite and While we would have loved to have dessert, we were too full. However before giving us our bill they served us a very delicious pistachio dessert that literally melted in our mouths!

+2

I really like this place. It is a warm and comfortable restaurant with high ceilings and a feeling of openness.Most importantly, the food is delicious, fresh, and beautifully plated. They serve bread and tahini (upon request), and the portions are quite ample! The lentil soup is a must try, and the ground chicken dish has become a favorite of mine. They didn't serve coffee the time I was there, which was a drawback for me. I opted for their tea instead, which happened to be a pleasant surprise. The place is charming, with little details such as brown sugar cubes, and salt and pepper mills that make this place endearing and a local go-to for me.

We tried out this restaurant as it was close to the Frick Madison and we both enjoyed our meal. We went for the lunch special that included a starter and a main dish Starting with grape leaves and hummus, the former was zingy in a good way but not too spicy and the hummus was pleasant too. For the main we had the basa fish in lemon sauce and a chicken kebab. The kebab was pretty standard but was glad I order the basa fish on a whim as it was lovely. Prices were good, pleasant restaurant decor and food was served very quickly. Would go again.

Fawaz Alarbash

Tasty food Very good services Friendly staff The price is deserved for food taste and portion size Both chicken and meet they are delicious And not Heavy on stomach.

+4

Rovik Robert

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!

+4

linaaveya

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 the toasted bread they brought us was burnt. ☺️

+2

Don’t be fooled by the atmosphere and pictures. I am Persian. Food was an absolute no go. Only way it was worth it is if the price was divided by 8 ($5 instead of $40). Only thing that was done right was atmosphere and maybe the waiters? But I think they walked around too much and didn’t let us have private conversations. My advice for the owner to be more successful (because I want good Persian food restaurants to go to): make the food better (not lukewarm when it gets to the table, like it was microwaved, so cook it when ordered not in advance and maybe higher a real Persian to cook); let the waiters sit back and let the customers know to raise a hand when they need something; and if you cannot do those things, then divided the price of everything by about 7 or 8. The atmosphere and look of the restaurant was really fancy and nice, but what’s that matter if the reason I came was to eat. Hope this helps, because y’all are disgracing the name Persepolis.