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Persepolis
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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53 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Rating Breakdown 53 reviews
5 stars
(14)
4 stars
(30)
3 stars
(8)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(29)
- fit for foodies(19)
- good for groups(7)
- special occasion(5)
- great for lunch(4)
- romantic(3)
Persepolis Reviews List
Review 1 for Persepolis
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A neighborhood find
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This was our first visit to this Persian restaurant and we very much enjoyed our meal. The salad trio was delicious. We also enjoyed the eggplant appetizer trio but it was so filling that we felt like we had ordered too much appetizers. The main dishes we tried (the chicken stew and the white fish) were both flavorful and delicious. Best of all, our waiter was great. He had a smile on his face every time he served us, and he was attentive and courteous. The atmosphere was relaxed and casual. We'll definitely return."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 2 for Persepolis
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Must visit!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Just about the best Persian food I've ever eaten. Excellent service! My favorite restaurant in NYC!"
Dined on 04/27/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 3 for Persepolis
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Interesting food, well-prepared
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Interesting food, well-prepared and presented; nice service. Try the trio salad sampler."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2008
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Review 4 for Persepolis
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great, as usual. This is
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great, as usual. This is my favorite restaurant in the neighborhood. Great food, service. Accommodating. Smells and tastes, value, all excellent."
Dined on 04/25/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 5 for Persepolis
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Unusual menu but very taste.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Unusual menu but very taste. Cherry rice is unusual and good"
Dined on 04/19/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 6 for Persepolis
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We were in NYC for a fun weekend
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We were in NYC for a fun weekend and passed by Persepolis. Found it in Michelin and decided to try. What a treat! The service was excellent and the restaurant was all it was cracked up to be. The humus was to die for, don't pass up. A wonderful lentil soup and the Khoresht Fesenjan was one of the best dishes we have had in some time. All in all, a wonderful, and memorable experience. This restaurant will be on my list for Upper East Side places in the future."
Dined on 04/12/2013
2011
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Review 7 for Persepolis
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Good Persian...but not great.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food at Persepolis was good, but I expected better based on the reviews I had seen online."
Dined on 04/10/2013
2013
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Review 8 for Persepolis
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Food was fine, but very generically
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Food was fine, but very generically middle eastern. Was hoping for a more specific and uniquely Persian experience. Wine and beer options were terrible."
Dined on 04/09/2013
2006
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Review 9 for Persepolis
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
What a great neighborhood
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"What a great neighborhood find! Very nice space. The menu is varied, and the stews, kabobs, chicken and lamb dishes were all quite tasty. Starters of different eggplant and taboule were very good, and service was extremely friendly and helpful. You've got to try the dark cherry rice!"
Dined on 04/08/2013
2006
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Review 10 for Persepolis
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Friendly service and the tables
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Friendly service and the tables are far enough apart that one can carry on a nice conversation. The only real drawback is the mediocre food."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2004
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Review 11 for Persepolis
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
This is a wonderful neighborhood
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This is a wonderful neighborhood restaurant. The food is delicious, the prices reasonable and even Iranians go there so it must be great."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2008
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 12 for Persepolis
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Must try sour cherry rice
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Must try sour cherry rice . All dishes were wonderful."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 13 for Persepolis
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Really love this restaurant
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Really love this restaurant for the ambience and especially the authentic Persian food prepared like it should be. Very healthy eating."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2005
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 14 for Persepolis
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
DELICIOUS!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
"This place is all about the food. Best hummus and grape leaves ever. The rice and eggplant appetizers are scrumptious. I recommend the kebabs and stew for entrees. But you could make a dinner out of the excellent appetizers. Definitely a value for the tastiness of the food. Service not so gracious, but fine; no errors."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 15 for Persepolis
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great location, great ambiance,
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great location, great ambiance, prompt service, very average food."
Dined on 03/14/2013
2006
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 16 for Persepolis
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Nice oasis amidst 2nd ave chaos
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Lovely grown up Persian place. Seems to be authentic, based on the crowd.
Service charming but uneven. Food great. Try the chicken with pomegranate and walnut and the lamb kebab is not what you are expecting. Succulent thinly sliced lamb done to perfection, not on a skewer. Triple eggplant appetizer very nice too.
Decent wine list."
Service charming but uneven. Food great. Try the chicken with pomegranate and walnut and the lamb kebab is not what you are expecting. Succulent thinly sliced lamb done to perfection, not on a skewer. Triple eggplant appetizer very nice too.
Decent wine list."
Dined on 02/27/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 17 for Persepolis
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The appetizers were particularly
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The appetizers were particularly delicious. Service was attentive. Prices were fair."
Dined on 02/27/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 18 for Persepolis
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Delicious food, fabulous rose
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Delicious food, fabulous rose ice cream/roasted pineapple for dessert - entrees were so delicious."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 19 for Persepolis
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Always Delicious
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My wife and I have been going to Persepolis for years. Whether the old location or the new one, they never disappoint us."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2005
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 20 for Persepolis
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food was delicious, and the
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Food was delicious, and the lunch/early supper prix-fixe is the best bargain in town. $17 for 2 delicious courses. I have come back often and all my friends agree it is a great neighborhood find."
Dined on 01/31/2013
2008
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 21 for Persepolis
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food as always...Best
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great food as always...Best cherry rice!... Warm Baclava on the house at the end of our meal! It is noisy and a little cramped, depending on your table but definitely worth it.."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 22 for Persepolis
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Yum and Yum
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Never experienced Persian food before so didn't know what to expect, and Persepolis delivered a lovely experience that didn't feel forced in any way. Lunch mid-week did not appear to be very busy but it's not for lack of quality in food or service. The kebabs were great, as were the eggplant dips and rices. Wow, the rices!! Definitely a neighborhood gem that's worth revisiting. Will be back again soon."
Dined on 01/17/2013
2009
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 23 for Persepolis
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Exotic flavors, wonderful food
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"3rd trip to this restaurant, and it did not disappoint. I can recommend the trio of eggplants for appetizer, the pomegranate chicken stew or rack of lamb as an entree, and any dessert that includes the rose-infused ice cream. Of course, there are 3 types of persian rice, and you must try all three. This is one of my favorite NY "finds"."
Dined on 01/19/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Persepolis
Based on the average of (30) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
4
/
5
2 out of 2 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate