Award-winning

Persepolis

4.6

1121 Reviews

$31 to $50

Persian

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2 people

11 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 6 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Charming
Healthy

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
Lamb stew US$28.00
tender cubes of leg of lamb , slow cooked to perfection with fragrant speces

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 AlbaloUS$4.00
basmati rice with sour cherries
Polo Zereshk
basmati rice with barberries

What 1,121 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
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Persepolis offers a delightful dining experience with "delicious food," "excellent service," and a "welcoming atmosphere." The Persian cuisine features standout dishes like lamb and chicken kebabs, cherry rice, and eggplant appetizers. Guests appreciate the "attentive staff" and "reasonable prices," making it a "neighborhood gem" for both locals and visitors.

1,121 Reviews

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sani
New York City21 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food is always amazing!.. I have never had a bad experience.. a must go and go again
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Bridget
New York City12 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Persepolis is one of the things I miss most about my time living in NYC. I've literally never had a bad meal here. The restaurant is full of friendly and helpful staff. The filet kebabs and must-have saffron chicken, are things I wish I could re-create myself. I took my teenage son, and he loved it as much as I did. Highly, highly recommend.
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Steven VIP
New York City153 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful neighborhood restaurant with efficient and charming staff. Frequently eat here and tried the falaffel appetizer and sampled the Persian ice cream -- both delicious.
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sandy
New York City190 reviews
4.0
Dined on 10 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We enjoy this restaurant. Food is very good. My husband loved the lamb shank and rice. Our friend enjoyed the shrimp and rice. I liked the dark meat chicken. Service was lovely and they didn’t rush us.
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Pooya
New York City30 reviews
3.0
Dined on 31 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
Tables are TOO close, you literally seating on an stranger's table!
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dino
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on 27 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
I keep going there because the food is really good. It s that simple
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Maryann VIP
New York City109 reviews
4.0
Dined on 25 December 2024
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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Eric
Central Coast1 review
5.0
Dined on 20 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Pretty good Persian place. The Ghorme Sabzi was excellent. The chicken kebab was good, but could have been charred a little more with a little more butter, lemon and butter to make it better. The Tahdig was pretty good as well.
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Rosemarie
New York City31 reviews
4.0
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 VIP
New York City94 reviews
4.0
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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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 1121 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

11 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 6 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

Lamb stew US$28.00

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 AlbaloUS$4.00

Polo Zereshk

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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