Award-winning

Persepolis

4.6

1116 Reviews

$31 to $50

Persian

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2 people

27 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 8 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Charming
Romantic

Persepolis Is a Persian/ Mediterranean restaurant with a dynamic atmosphere and 20 years of experience! The restaurant is famous for verity of kebabs and refreshing salads and gently spiced grilled meats. The yogurt and cucumber blended with a little mint is made exceedingly well and is an ideal cool compliment to Persepolis’ rounds of Pita & Barbari bread. Our kebabs which include moist and delicious salmon or saffron chicken are served without heavy sauces. Instead they are served with a choice of four rices including an intriguing blend of Basmati rice and marinated sour cherries. Our personalized wine list truly compliments our cuisine. We also offer a full classic bar.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Persian, Mediterranean
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(212) 535-1100
Website
http://www.persepolisnewyork.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
San Sethachutkul
Catering
PERSEPOLIS offers exclusive catering by Chef: San Sethachutkul. From intimate dinners to lavish galas, we provide The World’s oldest cuisine combined with personalized service attending to every detail of your entertaining needs. Persepolis is located at: 1407 Second Avenue  (Between 73rd and 74th Street) Upper East Side of Manhattan Please Call: Farshid Bidarian for private event & catering inquiries at 212-535-1100

Location
1407 Second Avenue, New York, NY 10021
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Area
Upper East Side
Cross Street
bet 73rd & 74th Streets
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
6 Train to 77th and Lexington Ave.Q train to 72nd Street and 2nd avenue
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Popular dishes

BabaUS$12.00
baked eggplant purée, Kashk (Persian goat cheese) walnuts and onion
Eggplant MirzaUS$12.00
roasted eggplant purée, mint, tomato, garlic and tangy yogurt
SambusaUS$12.00
crispy dumplings stuffed seasoned with potato, carrot and green peas, served with spicy mint sauce
DolmehUS$12.00
vegetarian stuffed grape leaves
FalafelUS$14.00
deep-fried chickpea patties with romain & tahini sauce
Persian Beef KotletUS$13.00
Yogurt & CucumberUS$11.00
home made yogurt with cucumber and mint
Yogurt & ShallotsUS$12.00
home made yogurt with aged shallots
Yogurt & Spinach (Borani)US$11.00
home made yogurt with spinach and garlic
Yogurt TrioUS$24.00
tasting of above three yogurt
Yogurt & BeetsUS$12.00
home made yogurt with beet and walnut
HummusUS$12.00
chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, and garlic
KuKu Sabzi ( Persian spinach pie )US$13.00
persian green herbs , egg , red berberries

Soup and Salad

Soup: LentilUS$10.00
Persian style lentil soup
Shirazi SaladUS$12.00
kirby cucumber, tomato parsley with citrus juice
Tabuleh SaladUS$12.00
diced tomatoes, cracked wheat, chopped parsley and mint, with olive oil and citrus jus
Beet SaladUS$13.00
roasted beets, feta cheese, lettuce with cherry vinaigrette
Salad TrioUS$24.00
tasting of above three salads
Olivieh SaladUS$13.00
chicken, potato, English peas, Persian pickles, eggs and mayonnaise
Falafel SaladUS$18.00
falafel, cucumber, tomato, romaine, grape leaves with tahini sauce
House SaladUS$11.00
romaine lettuce, tomato, kirby cucumber with Italian dreasing
Greek SaladUS$14.00
romaine lettuce, tomato, kirby cucumber, feta cheese, onion, stuffed grape leaves and black olives with balsamic vinaigrette
Pineapple SaladUS$14.00
marinated pineapple, beets, kirby cucumber and mint with cherry vinaigrette

Entrees

Saffron ChickenUS$26.00
boneless breast of chicken kebab, marinated in saffron, lemon and onion
Cornish HenUS$28.00
saffron marinated cornish hen on a skewer
Lemon ChickenUS$24.00
pan roasted chicken breast in lemon butter sauce
Dark Meat Chicken KebabUS$25.00
boneless chicken thigh marinated in saffron and onion
Chicken KubidehUS$25.00
marinated tender ground chicken kebab seasoned with sweet bell pepper and herbs
Beef KubidehUS$27.00
skewers of marinated ground aged sirloin kebab
Filet Mignon KebabUS$32.00
marinated tender filet mignon kebab
Soltani FiletUS$39.00
duo of ground beef kebab and filet kebab
Lamb ChopsUS$36.00
marinated rack of lamb
Lamb KebabUS$29.00
marinated tender lamb kebab
Soltani LambUS$37.00
duo of ground beef kebab and lamb kebab
Duo of Chicken KebabUS$39.00
duo of safron chicken and dark meat chicken kebab
CaspianUS$35.00
duo of saffron chicken and ground beef kebab
Soltani ChickenUS$34.00
duo of saffron chicken and ground chicken
Lamb ShankUS$33.00
lamb shank braised in herbs, served over choice of rice

Stews

Beef Stew (Ghormeh Sabzi)US$25.00
beef, green leafy vegetables, green herbs, red beans and dried lime
Chicken Stew (Fesenjoon)US$26.00
shredded chicken, pomegranate and walnuts
Beef Stew (Gaimeh)US$25.00
beef, split peas, cinnamon, dried lime, eggplant and tomato sauce

Seafood Entrees

Grilled Jumbo ShrimpUS$31.00
saffron marinated shrimp, served over your choice of rice
Grilled Salmon KebabUS$31.00
marinated filet of salmon, served over rice
Basa FishUS$27.00
filet of basa fish in lemon butter sauce
TilapiaUS$25.00
filet of tilapia fish in lemon butter sauce

Vegetarian Entrees

Veg Stew (Gaimeh)US$22.00
split pea, cinnamon, eggplant, and tomato stew, served over your choice of rice
Veg Stew (Ghormeh Sabzi)US$22.00
green leafy vegetables, green herbs, red beans, and dried limes, served over your choice of rice
Market VegetableUS$22.00
steamed OR sautéed vegetable (broccoli, cauliflower, carrot) over your choice of rice

Side Dishes

Grilled OnionUS$5.00
Persian Pickled TurnipsUS$6.00
Persian Pickled CucumbersUS$7.00
TorshiUS$7.00
pickled vegetables
Aged Garlic TorshiUS$8.00
pickled garlic
Sautéed or Steamed Mixed VegetablesUS$9.00
Baked EggplantUS$7.00
French FriesUS$7.00

Entrées Served with Your Choice of Rice

Polo Sefid
steamed white basmati rice
Polo Baghali
basmati rice with dill and fava beans
Polo Albalo
basmati rice with sour cherries
Polo Zereshk
basmati rice with barberries

What 1,116 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.6Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Persepolis delights with "the tastiest Persian cuisine" in NYC, offering generous portions like Cornish Hen Skewers and Cherry Rice that "NEVER disappoint." Diners enjoy "wonderful service" and a "relaxed atmosphere," while standout dishes like saffron chicken and unique desserts leave guests eager to return. A must-visit for authentic flavors.

1,116 Reviews

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Maryann
VIP
New York City
109 reviews
4.0
109 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Our time at Persepolis was wonderful. My husband and I decided to have dinner there for Christmas Day evening. The Sambosa were delicious, falafel was so tasty. My husband enjoyed the cornish game hen. I tasted it and yes, it would wonderful. I ordered and enjoyed immensely the lamb kebab. All through dinner, we were taken care of by our server and it was lovely.
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Rosemarie
VIP
New York City
31 reviews
4.0
31 reviews
Dined on 19 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
everyone’s lamb was unfortunately overcooked. the filet mignon was excellent
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Steven
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New York City
91 reviews
4.0
91 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great service, ambience, food. Hope it continues for folks looking for a descent value for lunch.
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Jill
VIP
Baltimore
103 reviews
5.0
103 reviews
Dined on 10 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A perfect experience. Ambience, food and service are all excellent. Portion sizes are generous. I loved my Cornish hen and my son his lamb shank.
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mike
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful place. Have only ordered for delivery which has always been phenomenal as well. Wonderful value and top-notch cooking with every dish I’ve tried.
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Steven
VIP
New York City
91 reviews
4.0
91 reviews
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great Service, Very good food and nice menu selection. I recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for good Persian Food! God bless.
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Steven
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New York City
150 reviews
5.0
150 reviews
Dined on 6 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Just a delightful neighborhood treat. Lovely, welcoming staff -- service is attentive. Fine selection of appetizers,try the yogurt based selections. A filet kabob was well prepared with a nice selection of flavored rice sides.
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Mary
Milan
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 30 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We love Persepolis Restaurant! The food and service are excellent and it’s a great place to go go with both friends and family.
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Leslie
VIP
New York City
15 reviews
3.0
15 reviews
Dined on 26 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
the appetizers were very good. Especially the yogurt and cucumbers. The entrees were fair at best.But the lamb shank, that was recommended by the waiter, was absolutely disgusting. It looked like and tasted like it was boiled in water. No seasoning and no gravy and tough to boot.It never should have left the kitchen.
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John
New York City
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 18 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Prsepolis is one of my favorite restaurants. food is delicious, service is excellent and prices are moderate. I've been there a number of times.
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FAQs

Persepolis does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Persepolis also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 535-1100.

Persepolis is rated 4.6 stars by 1116 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

27 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1407 Second Avenue, New York, NY 10021

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Cross Street
bet 73rd & 74th Streets
Area
Upper East Side
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Persian, Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
6 Train to 77th and Lexington Ave.Q train to 72nd Street and 2nd avenue
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
San Sethachutkul
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Website
http://www.persepolisnewyork.com/
Phone number
(212) 535-1100
Catering
PERSEPOLIS offers exclusive catering by Chef: San Sethachutkul. From intimate dinners to lavish galas, we provide The World’s oldest cuisine combined with personalized service attending to every detail of your entertaining needs. Persepolis is located at: 1407 Second Avenue  (Between 73rd and 74th Street) Upper East Side of Manhattan Please Call: Farshid Bidarian for private event & catering inquiries at 212-535-1100

Persepolis

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Eggplant Mirza

Beet Salad

Greek Salad

Appetizers

BabaUS$12.00

Eggplant MirzaUS$12.00

SambusaUS$12.00

DolmehUS$12.00

FalafelUS$14.00

Persian Beef KotletUS$13.00

Yogurt & CucumberUS$11.00

Yogurt & ShallotsUS$12.00

Yogurt & Spinach (Borani)US$11.00

Yogurt TrioUS$24.00

Yogurt & BeetsUS$12.00

HummusUS$12.00

KuKu Sabzi ( Persian spinach pie )US$13.00

Soup and Salad

Soup: LentilUS$10.00

Shirazi SaladUS$12.00

Tabuleh SaladUS$12.00

Beet SaladUS$13.00

Salad TrioUS$24.00

Olivieh SaladUS$13.00

Falafel SaladUS$18.00

House SaladUS$11.00

Greek SaladUS$14.00

Pineapple SaladUS$14.00

Entrees

Saffron ChickenUS$26.00

Cornish HenUS$28.00

Lemon ChickenUS$24.00

Dark Meat Chicken KebabUS$25.00

Chicken KubidehUS$25.00

Beef KubidehUS$27.00

Filet Mignon KebabUS$32.00

Soltani FiletUS$39.00

Lamb ChopsUS$36.00

Lamb KebabUS$29.00

Soltani LambUS$37.00

Duo of Chicken KebabUS$39.00

CaspianUS$35.00

Soltani ChickenUS$34.00

Lamb ShankUS$33.00

Stews

Beef Stew (Ghormeh Sabzi)US$25.00

Chicken Stew (Fesenjoon)US$26.00

Beef Stew (Gaimeh)US$25.00

Seafood Entrees

Grilled Jumbo ShrimpUS$31.00

Grilled Salmon KebabUS$31.00

Basa FishUS$27.00

TilapiaUS$25.00

Vegetarian Entrees

Veg Stew (Gaimeh)US$22.00

Veg Stew (Ghormeh Sabzi)US$22.00

Market VegetableUS$22.00

Side Dishes

Grilled OnionUS$5.00

Persian Pickled TurnipsUS$6.00

Persian Pickled CucumbersUS$7.00

TorshiUS$7.00

Aged Garlic TorshiUS$8.00

Sautéed or Steamed Mixed VegetablesUS$9.00

Baked EggplantUS$7.00

French FriesUS$7.00

Entrées Served with Your Choice of Rice

Polo Sefid

Polo Baghali

Polo Albalo

Polo Zereshk

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