Apparently is a place coups have been planned... not sure if that's true but the internet lore of this place serving historic Persian food doesn't disappoint! Got the lemon chicken and the beef both really good and it's interesting all of the different types of rice there are to choose from... the Lima bean rice choice is a great one but if you want something sweet go for the cherry one! You can also go halfsies which is fun

Sultani included kobideh and Fillet was very good . We liked shallots yogurt too. Serive was good too. We lijed outside sitting.

authentic Persian Cuisine. don't forget the chai. Best tea. Chicken lule or kubideh was juicy moist Hot and delicious. i recommend the baghali polo but it made with dry dill and not fresh. Rice was cooked to perfection with plenty of butter and saffron

Persepolis is a great whole in the wall on the upper east side. The Persian food was great and the service was very fast. We ordered the grilled salmon kebab and the lemon chicken. You get to choose one of five rices to pair with your meal. The salmon kebab went great with the saffron and sour cherry basmati rice. The lemon chicken was great as well. The shepherd salad was also a great appetizer with grape leaves and feta cheese.

What a hidden gem!! Came here with a friend for Persian food and left with stomachs filled with super yummy food. We started off with the baba eggplant mash. Unlike the traditional baba ganoush that most people might be familiar with, this baba was less garlic-y and more with the goat cheese and other spices. Loved how this warm eggplant went so well with the bread they offered. The bread also comes with this peanut-y sauce that I haven't really had stand alone in Middle Eastern restaurants. The beef kubideh was SO JUICY! I was so surprised because most kebabs/kubideh I've had were on the drier side until I came here. The sirloin meat was chewy and marinated super well. Loved the side sauces that came with it. For entrees, you have the option of picking between 4 rices vs salad. I got the polo zereshk with barberries which was good but a little on the sour side from the berries (and surprisingly not sweet at all). My friend's polo baghali with dill and fava beans was very tasty so I plan to get that next time. We ended the meal with rose water ice cream and oh my I loved the subtle sweet rose aftertaste! It really reminded me of this Persian ice cream place close to my college. The ice cream was $11 for 3 scoops and you can even pick different flavors for each scoop. Staff were nice and food came out promptly. Loved the ambiance because it was a little dark (perfect for date nights or celebrations) but it wasn't too formal that I had to dress up or anything. Overall loved my experience and I will be coming back to try other things.

I came here for one thing only--the Khoresht Gaimmeh (lamb stew w/ cinnamon, dried lime, and eggplant) I had some in DC and was cravingggggggg this!!! There are not that many Persian places in nyc and fewer with this specific dish. However, what made me impressed was not this stew but the Rose Saffron Ice Cream--truly the best flavor as it's so fragrant, creamy, and irresistible! My friend also got the Ground Beef Kubideh and it was also tender w/ generous portion sizes

Honest review (04/11/23) **$25 lunch combo of an appetizer + entree w/choice of rice If you would like a quiet and dark atmosphere then I would recommend inside. But I liked watching people and cars while sitting in the patio section. I got the Hummus (appetizer) and basa fish in lemon sauce (entree) with polo baghali. The HUMMUS tasted fresh with the perfect mixture of chickpeas, tahini, olive oil and garlic. The BASA FISH was good, but way to buttery for my tastebuds, but with the rice it captured the buttery-ness. First time trying YOGURT & CUCUMBER which was nice and refreshing with the bread, but I would prefer hummus more than the yogurt & cucumber tho. My personal preference. The restaurant was not busy when we walked in and the server gave us enough time to look through the menu and have us order. There is only street parking which is hard to find, but an option is to take the train and walk :) There is restrooms inside too. Taste 9/10 Texture 9/10 Visual 10/10 Service 9/10 Definitely recommend coming to this restaurant if you are in the area.

As someone who is of Persian descent, I was craving the classic dishes I grew up with. Anyone who has had Persian food knows of its great abundance and flavor, even from the simple base of saffron rice and up. We haven't had as many family gatherings since the pandemic which means way less delicious Persian food. I had been wanting to try Persian cuisine in the city for so long--I was really craving it. My mom and grandparents looked over some of the top places in the city and put their heads together and decided that Persepolis looked good in terms of dishes and price range. I took the train uptown with my roommate and stumbled upon a small, clean, and candlelit establishment. I could tell a lot of the customers and staff were Persian, which is honestly a good sign. There were some confused tourists next to me which was also funny, I witnessed them try their first kubideh and attempt to order it. APPETIZERS - complementary pita. I love free things. interestingly paired with plain tahini - I would recommend adding the Yogurt trio or hummus which to me feels more filling/classic ENTREES - Every Persian child knows that Ghormeh sabzi is a timeless classic. I had to try theirs to see how it would stack up, the Ghormeh would tell me everything I needed to know - My roommate got the regular version but I got the vegetarian which I've never seen on a menu before and I was happy about it. I was planning to get the regular but eat around the meat because it is that nostalgic for me - Definitely want to try the Polo Albalo (sour cherry rice) next time but didn't think it went that well with Ghormeh Sabzi. I opted for the plain rice - It was exactly what I wanted. It transported me. Great portion size - (I do consider myself an expert and extremely qualified on this dish btw) So, my only comment was I wish it could be slightly thicker and less watery and for the veggie version, more beans. Would probably give around a four and a half if yelp offered half stars because nothing beats my mamans, but I love to see a Persian business thriving