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Persepolis

Name: Persepolis
Address: 1407 Second Avenue, New York, NY, United States, 10021
Telephone: (212) 535-1100
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

1116 Reviews

$31 to $50

Persian

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2 people

27 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 3 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
Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

BabaUSD 12.00
baked eggplant purée, Kashk (Persian goat cheese) walnuts and onion
Eggplant MirzaUSD 12.00
roasted eggplant purée, mint, tomato, garlic and tangy yogurt
SambusaUSD 12.00
crispy dumplings stuffed seasoned with potato, carrot and green peas, served with spicy mint sauce
DolmehUSD 12.00
vegetarian stuffed grape leaves
FalafelUSD 14.00
deep-fried chickpea patties with romain & tahini sauce
Persian Beef KotletUSD 13.00
Yogurt & CucumberUSD 11.00
home made yogurt with cucumber and mint
Yogurt & ShallotsUSD 12.00
home made yogurt with aged shallots
Yogurt & Spinach (Borani)USD 11.00
home made yogurt with spinach and garlic
Yogurt TrioUSD 24.00
tasting of above three yogurt
Yogurt & BeetsUSD 12.00
home made yogurt with beet and walnut
HummusUSD 12.00
chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, and garlic
KuKu Sabzi ( Persian spinach pie )USD 13.00
persian green herbs , egg , red berberries

Soup and Salad

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

Entrees

Saffron ChickenUSD 26.00
boneless breast of chicken kebab, marinated in saffron, lemon and onion
Cornish HenUSD 28.00
saffron marinated cornish hen on a skewer
Lemon ChickenUSD 24.00
pan roasted chicken breast in lemon butter sauce
Dark Meat Chicken KebabUSD 25.00
boneless chicken thigh marinated in saffron and onion
Chicken KubidehUSD 25.00
marinated tender ground chicken kebab seasoned with sweet bell pepper and herbs
Beef KubidehUSD 27.00
skewers of marinated ground aged sirloin kebab
Filet Mignon KebabUSD 32.00
marinated tender filet mignon kebab
Soltani FiletUSD 39.00
duo of ground beef kebab and filet kebab
Lamb ChopsUSD 36.00
marinated rack of lamb
Lamb KebabUSD 29.00
marinated tender lamb kebab
Soltani LambUSD 37.00
duo of ground beef kebab and lamb kebab
Duo of Chicken KebabUSD 39.00
duo of safron chicken and dark meat chicken kebab
CaspianUSD 35.00
duo of saffron chicken and ground beef kebab
Soltani ChickenUSD 34.00
duo of saffron chicken and ground chicken
Lamb ShankUSD 33.00
lamb shank braised in herbs, served over choice of rice

Stews

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

Seafood Entrees

Grilled Jumbo ShrimpUSD 31.00
saffron marinated shrimp, served over your choice of rice
Grilled Salmon KebabUSD 31.00
marinated filet of salmon, served over rice
Basa FishUSD 27.00
filet of basa fish in lemon butter sauce
TilapiaUSD 25.00
filet of tilapia fish in lemon butter sauce

Vegetarian Entrees

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

Side Dishes

Grilled OnionUSD 5.00
Persian Pickled TurnipsUSD 6.00
Persian Pickled CucumbersUSD 7.00
TorshiUSD 7.00
pickled vegetables
Aged Garlic TorshiUSD 8.00
pickled garlic
Sautéed or Steamed Mixed VegetablesUSD 9.00
Baked EggplantUSD 7.00
French FriesUSD 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
VIP
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
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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

7:00 pm

Booked 3 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
Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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

BabaUSD 12.00

Eggplant MirzaUSD 12.00

SambusaUSD 12.00

DolmehUSD 12.00

FalafelUSD 14.00

Persian Beef KotletUSD 13.00

Yogurt & CucumberUSD 11.00

Yogurt & ShallotsUSD 12.00

Yogurt & Spinach (Borani)USD 11.00

Yogurt TrioUSD 24.00

Yogurt & BeetsUSD 12.00

HummusUSD 12.00

KuKu Sabzi ( Persian spinach pie )USD 13.00

Soup and Salad

Soup: LentilUSD 10.00

Shirazi SaladUSD 12.00

Tabuleh SaladUSD 12.00

Beet SaladUSD 13.00

Salad TrioUSD 24.00

Olivieh SaladUSD 13.00

Falafel SaladUSD 18.00

House SaladUSD 11.00

Greek SaladUSD 14.00

Pineapple SaladUSD 14.00

Entrees

Saffron ChickenUSD 26.00

Cornish HenUSD 28.00

Lemon ChickenUSD 24.00

Dark Meat Chicken KebabUSD 25.00

Chicken KubidehUSD 25.00

Beef KubidehUSD 27.00

Filet Mignon KebabUSD 32.00

Soltani FiletUSD 39.00

Lamb ChopsUSD 36.00

Lamb KebabUSD 29.00

Soltani LambUSD 37.00

Duo of Chicken KebabUSD 39.00

CaspianUSD 35.00

Soltani ChickenUSD 34.00

Lamb ShankUSD 33.00

Stews

Beef Stew (Ghormeh Sabzi)USD 25.00

Chicken Stew (Fesenjoon)USD 26.00

Beef Stew (Gaimeh)USD 25.00

Seafood Entrees

Grilled Jumbo ShrimpUSD 31.00

Grilled Salmon KebabUSD 31.00

Basa FishUSD 27.00

TilapiaUSD 25.00

Vegetarian Entrees

Veg Stew (Gaimeh)USD 22.00

Veg Stew (Ghormeh Sabzi)USD 22.00

Market VegetableUSD 22.00

Side Dishes

Grilled OnionUSD 5.00

Persian Pickled TurnipsUSD 6.00

Persian Pickled CucumbersUSD 7.00

TorshiUSD 7.00

Aged Garlic TorshiUSD 8.00

Sautéed or Steamed Mixed VegetablesUSD 9.00

Baked EggplantUSD 7.00

French FriesUSD 7.00

Entrées Served with Your Choice of Rice

Polo Sefid

Polo Baghali

Polo Albalo

Polo Zereshk

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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