Chelo

Chelo is such a hidden gem in Roswell! The food is absolutely delicious—everything tastes fresh and full of flavor. The Chelo dip with warm bread is a must-try, and the tahdig rice with its crispy golden crust is outstanding. We also loved the kebabs—tender, juicy, and perfectly seasoned. The atmosphere is cozy, modern, and welcoming, making it great for a date night or a family dinner. The staff is friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu, which really adds to the experience. Don’t skip dessert—the baklava ice cream sandwich is incredible! They also have creative cocktails that pair perfectly with the food. Parking can be a little tricky, but the complimentary valet makes it easy.

We found ourselves at Chelo. From the moment we arrived, its unique charm was clear. The exterior was eye-catching, but the interior was even more impressive. To fully take in the beautiful dining room, we decided to sit at the bar. With a focus on eating more protein, I chose the hummus. It was a delicious and satisfying choice. For a drink, I challenged the bartender to create a spicy martini, and they absolutely delivered. While I don’t recall the name, it had a bold, fiery bite that was unforgettable. The service was amazing. Both the bartender and servers were incredibly sweet and attentive. Although the pita bread was a bit overcooked and dry, the hummus was ok. I decided to try the baklava ice cream sandwich for dessert. This treat was nothing short of amazing—a perfect blend of sweet and savory that I could have eaten all day long! Chelo is a true hidden gem in Roswell. It’s the kind of place you might miss if you blink, but it's well worth seeking out for its incredible ambiance, unique cocktails, and truly unforgettable dessert. #ashsaidit

Great service matched with excellent food in a moody yet inviting atmosphere made for a top tier for a dinner with friends. I had the Chenjeh with Shirin Polo; the beef was incredibly flavorful and cooked well, and the green sauce it comes with is great with the meat and rice. Will absolutely be back.

Look no further than Chelo if you the most amazing Persian food around! I’ve always been a huge Yalda girly until we tried Chelo. It is the best Persian food I’ve had! Definitely recommend a reservation, it is a very popular spot. The restaurant itself is a vibe. Very well decorated and incredibly aesthetically pleasing! Dim lights, cool Middle Eastern decor. It’s the best for a romantic date night. The drinks are delicious, and they make a mean dirty martini. You MUST get the Chelo dip. It’s worth going for just for the dip and warm pita! The dip is the best I’ve ever had. For entrees, I recommend the lamb kabob and rack of lamb. My boyfriend and I got both of these and they were both incredible! I got the baghali rice which is tahdig style and you get A LOT of rice. It was also delicious! Generous portions and cooked to perfection. We were too full for dessert but I’m sure that’s amazing as well! The staff was great, super friendly and attentive. Our water never went dry! Overall the experience was just so so so good and I cannot say enough great things! 100% recommend!

Had the best experience at Chelo! The staff is so welcoming and friendly, the atmosphere was amazing, and the food was exceptional. The chelo dip was my favorite thing of the whole meal! Also loved the feta cheese roles and the chicken koobideh. Enjoyed my meal and will be coming back!

We were so lucky to have Manny as our server!! On our first visit to Chelo he helped us learn and understand the menu as well as being attentive to any possible need that would arise during our time in the restaurant.

AMAZING FOOD! Every item we had was exceptionally well seasoned, the falafel surprised me the most because they were so crispy and they have a lovely light citrusy herby flavor. The chelo dip was kind of smoky and spicy and very decadent. The lamb kebab was exceptional and my personal favorite item, I would order this again for sure! I love that they come with many options for rice and they all are crispy bottom rice.. soo classic and soo exciting to eat! Overall my only critique would be.. the interior decorations feel dated. The pink floral wall and the fake greenery hanging from the ceiling just made it seem like it was pandering to the 2016 millennial asthetic. If they got rid of those and leaned into a more minimal, dim-lit romantic atmosphere, I think that would be greatly appreciated. Also.. please no more American football at the bar. If you’re eating Mediterranean food and you wanna watch a sport it better be futbol(soccer).

Chelo in Roswell completely blew me away. I’ve been to plenty of Mediterranean spots before, but this was actually my first time dining at a Persian restaurant and if this is what Persian cuisine is like, I promise I’m catching up ASAP. The vibe at Chelo is calm, elegant, and inviting. It’s the kind of place where you can really enjoy your meal it’s a romantic dinner, a client meeting, or just a night out to treat yourself. You can feel the care they put into everything, from the design to the service. Now, let’s get to the food because wow. The flavors were layered, rich, and beautifully balanced. You can tell they don’t just cook, they craft every dish with intention. The Filet Barg with saffron rice was the absolute highlight. That filet mignon was soft, perfectly seasoned, and cooked just right. And the saffron rice? Delicate, fragrant, and full of that golden warmth. As we say back home, eso estaba a otro nivel. The staff was friendly, 100% professional, and really made the experience even better. They knew their stuff and made great recommendations without being pushy. As a Dominican who loves discovering new flavors, this was a refreshing experience refined, soulful, and full of surprises. If this is the standard for Persian cuisine, count me in. I’m officially on a mission now. Would I go back? No question. Chelo gets a solid 5 stars plus and if you’re in Roswell or anywhere nearby, put it on your list.

Food is amazing. Service is great. Great for our large group celebration too. I've been as a couple, as a large family group, & for a New Year's evening. The ambience.... I love the feel of the place, the layout, the decoration, the resulting warmth, & it all comes together beautifully. The parking was a little challenging but has improved with extra spaces on the other side of the building.

Went to Chelo for lunch and the food was great! We had smoked eggplant and stuffed grape leaves as appetizers and i had the lamb shank with possibly the best rice ever. Out off the rices they have, I had the one with raisins, lentles with crispy onions on top. Perfect with the lamb, just like the server suggested. The server was attentive and knowledgeable. Had great suggestions. The portions were so good that he even helped pack the left over for me. It was too cold to sit outside but definitely looking forward to sitting at their patio. Inside was trendy, clean , beautifully decorate (very classy) with very comfortable chairs. Overall highly recommended and an awesome lunch experience.

1st time here! Saturday lunch. The restaurant is very attractive. Booths, bar & tables with a warm vibe. The hostess was very pleasant. Our waiter arrived & gave us his favorites & tour of the menu. We tried the feta cheese roll-ups- delicious with an apricot sauce. They also bring out warm pita, olives & nuts. For my meal I had the falafel app which came with hummus & greens. So delicious. I also tried the rice dish with pistachios, bayberry & citrus. This was so amazing with the flavors. Hubby had the lamb sandwich with fries. It was on ciabatta bread. A great experience overall with great tasting food & wonderful service. Will definitely go back. Great place to try & share apps with friends.

Eggplant appetizer and dolma was delicious , korma Sabzi , lamb shank and sea bass are my favorites. Kinafe was a great finale for a delicious dinner and excellent service.

We came here in two occasions, the first visit was phenomenal. However, the second we were 5 adults and 2 babies and we ordered quite a bit of food and it was so good, no complaints! Service was a bit slower this time but it was also 6pm. We were charged gratuity on the bill automatically- which I had confirmed with the manager after how it works and it's for 6 adults or more- our server did not know this which I think is just negligence. I would happily pay for the service I received and normally there are signs or something alarming their customers about this. I just thought that was not appropriate.

We found ourselves at Chelo. From the moment we arrived, its unique charm was clear. The exterior was eye-catching, but the interior was even more impressive. To fully take in the beautiful dining room, we decided to sit at the bar. With a focus on eating more protein, I chose the hummus. It was a delicious and satisfying choice. For a drink, I challenged the bartender to create a spicy martini, and they absolutely delivered. While I don't recall the name, it had a bold, fiery bite that was unforgettable. The service was amazing. Both the bartender and servers were incredibly sweet and attentive. Although the pita bread was a bit overcooked and dry, the hummus was ok. I decided to try the baklava ice cream sandwich for dessert. This treat was nothing short of amazing--a perfect blend of sweet and savory that I could have eaten all day long! Chelo is a true hidden gem in Roswell. It's the kind of place you might miss if you blink, but it's well worth seeking out for its incredible ambiance, unique cocktails, and truly unforgettable dessert. #ashsaidit

I think Chelo is probably great however I feel we went on the wrong day at the wrong time. When we got there we thought it was closed. As everything looked pretty dark and quiet. We decided to try to open the door and realized it was actually open. Only few people were inside dining. Our waiter was ok, not really engaging. Maybe the fact we got there at 2:00pm? Not sure. They were not playing any ambient music. I wonder why. The food was ok. Falafel was a little dry and so was the Koobideh. My lamb kebab was flavorful but a little tough. I like the fact you get your individual rice with tahdig, my shirin polo (rice) was yummy. We will try it again and hopefully add one or two stars.

Chelo was a near perfect dining experience and took the top spot as my favorite Persian restaurant in metro Atlanta. We visited for my girlfriend's birthday after she had told me how delicious the food is and it was better than I could have expected. The ambiance is very upscale and nice and the service matched the ambiance perfectly. The food was far and away the best part of the experience though. We had struck out with some average experiences at some of the other Persian restaurants in the Atlanta area, but nothing disappointed. The appetizer of sabzi khordan with fresh, warm flatbread was a great starter to the meal. We also went with the dolma and Chelo dip to try before the entree came out, both of which were delicious. We decided to go with the Chelo sultani for our main with chicken koobideh and sabzi polo. There really wasn't anything to critique as everything tasted delicious at a great price. To finish things off, we got the chocolate cake and some complimentary baklava, both of which were again, delicious. Overall, I can't wait to return to Chelo for another great meal with amazing service and even better food.

The food and service is outstanding! The atmosphere and the addition of the patio are fabulous.

Chelo was perfect! Valet parking was complimentary, the service was attentive and our server was really sweet, and the food and drinks were so good. We had their Sparkling Berry cocktail (beware, this is large and strong!) and their Desert cocktail (our fav!!). For food, we got their Chelo dip (the jalapeños added something different!), Lamb Koobideh, and Chicken Barg (both tasty), with Sabzi and Shirin Polo (the savory and sweet mix was perfect). We went on a Saturday night, made a res for 4:30 since there were none available otherwise but it was pretty quiet until around 5:30.

We mostly came out to drink and I enjoyed all of the cocktails. Especially the Desert and Souffle. We did order a bit of food and everything tasted very good. The people working here are friendly and do a good job checking in.

Came here with friends while I was visiting Atlanta and had a great meal! The space is really cute with moody lighting and lots of greenery. Our server was prompt and efficient. We started with an order of dolma which were very tasty. We also got the baba ganoush and Chelo dip, both of which were very tasty and the bread served with it was pillowy and warm. For my entree, I got the chicken sultani with the beef koobideh and the baghali polo ( the one with dill and fava beans). I absolutely loved it and I'm still dreaming about the dill rice. Highly recommend!

Wow!! This place definitely takes best Persian Restaurant in town!! And the fact that it's in the heart of Roswell, makes it even more attractive! The ambiance is top notch! The cocktails were so good!! We had the soufflé which was the tastiest espresso martini ever! Then, came our dinner. The presentation was top notch. The meat was melt-in-your-mouth good.. Oh, and the staff was so friendly and professional. The bartender Umut was so sweet. We'll be back for sure! PS. Quite honestly, I was so into the food that by the time I remembered to take pictures, our plates were licked clean!!

Fantastic food, service and ambiance. The feta rolls were unique and delicious. Wonderful plate with pita bread as a complementary starter. I had a salad and chicken skewers as a meal and both really unique and tasty. Great location just on the other side of Canton street.

Saw this restaurant on my social media feed and decided to give it a try. The first thing that caught my eye was the absolutely stunning bar - it truly served as a beautiful focal point for the entire space. There was also inviting greenery decor, which added a vibrant touch. While the ambiance was a delight, parking proved to be a bit of a challenge, even with their own lot. I order a drink which arrived in a charming copper glass, a nice detail. Grape leaves for appetizer was great. For our main course, we opted for the lamb kabobs and the lamb sandwich. Both were good! The lamb was tender, moist and flavorful. A special shout-out to the fries that came with the sandwich; they were yum. Despite being moderately busy for lunch, the service was prompt, and our food arrived at the table quickly. Overall,good food and decor.

We called the restaurant and tried to change from 2 people to three people so our son could join us. They were incredibly rude and told us no way. We won't be dining here again. They should have some decency and manners. Zero customer service. Nasty.

Another visit to this restaurant in Roswell. After such another nice experience, high on my go back here list. As a large group with a reservation (I recommend making reservations!), we were seated immediately. Booths or table are available. Warm and comfortable The waiter quickly brought some bread and nosh for the table and took our beverage order. I like that. The menu offers a wide variety of delicious selections - I chose the filet kabobs and saffron rice- YUM! I am anxiously awaiting my next visit to try this delicious food again. Maybe lunch? Enjoy this wonderful spot in Roswell.

Chelo is a quaint, little restaurant located in the heart of downtown Roswell. Complementary valet parking is offered and there is also self-parking nearby. We came for a birthday dinner and opted to sit inside due to the better ambience. The patio was covered in bright lighting and surrounded by glass walls and didn't have much of an ambience to enjoy however, many guests seemed to enjoy sitting out there. We each started off with the sparkling berry cocktail, which was served in a huge goblet and consisted mostly of berry juice without any noticeable vodka. It was a large portion size, but very weak and watery. The waiter seemed very busy and preoccupied with other tables, but offered adequate service. We decided to do a family-style dinner and ordered the ghormeh zabzi, the lamb shank and the chicken kebab. The food was tasty and flavorful, but the portions were small compared to other Persian restaurants, especially in regards to the rice portions. They offered a baklava dessert and the baklava was quite dry and mostly consisted of Filo dough and needed more honey. All in all, it was a pleasant dining experience but it just didn't have the WOW factor.

This place is a Gem. It is in our regular rotation for eating out. The food is outstanding. The service is always great. The ambiance is very nice. Of all the Persian restaurants in town, this is the smallest and ironically the best!

This beautiful little Mediterranean restaurant perfectly executes the best of this type of cuisine. Combined with top tier service, this has made my list of favorite restaurants in the Northern burbs of Atlanta. I started with a Turkish coffee. Not for the faint of heart! But if you've ever had Cuban coffee, sort of similar. Small, potent, and full of robust deep coffee flavor. We shared feta rolls drizzled with a sweet sauce. We shared a salad that was similar to a Greek Salad, full of flavor and healthy stuff. Next, I had the filet Kabob with a unique rice side that makes your Momma's rice look like child's play (sorry Mom). The Kabob was very tender and very flavorful. The way steak was meant to be cooked. For a cocktail, I had the Elixir. It's their take on an old fashioned. Not too sweet, and definitely not traditional, but POTENT and delicious. I'm glad I only had one as it creeps up on you. I've tried dozens of Mediterranean restaurants in the Atlanta area. This is one of the few I'll be going back to.

Ahmed service was amazing and the food was top notch. Ambiance was perfect for late lunch. Great dessert and Turkish coffee.

Wonderful Persian cuisine, full of deep, robust flavor and cooked perfectly. Can't say enough about the lamb sandwich ... and the bread which is perfectly crusty and perfectly soft. Service was great despite lunchtime having really, just one server. The interior is beautiful. The seats are comfortable, and the bar is well-stocked. I came with a large group, each paying separately. It doesn't seem to be their norm to manage this, but they were very accommodating despite that. Great place for date night, and even has its own tiny parking space, which is a gem for historic Roswell.

Celebrated my birthday here with a yummy dinner. There were plenty of gluten free options on the menu. The sparkling wine was a nice touch to toast and celebrate. We ate on the deck outside and the weather was perfect. Quiet enough to talk and busy enough to people watch a little bit. Chelo is definitely on our rotation of restaurants in the Canton Street area.

Great food and service! Particularly liked the fries, the feta, the tadich and the espresso martini!

Great food sans ambience. Customer service was a bit cold but fine. Would definitely go and try more food. The good was delicious.

Delighted to have Chelo in our neighborhood! It is excellent in many ways - great food, extensive menu, attentive and charming wait staff, knowledgeable and talented bar staff, and a fun vibe, with seating inside or on the large patio. Finally, valet parking and self-parking nearby add to the convenience. We will be back!

Chelo has become my favorite go to on Canton St! Excellent food, service and ambience. Make reservations but their new addition looks great too!

We stopped in for lunch. Wonderful attentive (but not intrusive) service and excellent food. The dining room is a bit dark but we got a table by the window. That is the only thing that I though could be better. I forgot to take photos. The food was amazing.

The food is fantastic here. I have Eten her3e several times and every time it's been top notch and authentic Persian food. Ive eaten at a table and several times I've eaten at the bar and I've got to say the bartender is great also and so are his drinks! The ambiance is as great as the food. Its getting more and more crowded here so I can't wait for them to finish the extensions!

The restaurant is a gem. The decor is romantic, food was delicious (though a bit pricey). There were a lot of delicious sounding drinks on their cocktail menu. The service was amazing. Definitely will be going back

Everything was amazingly delicious!!!! I've been trying to find a place where the food is worth the price and this is it! Very authentic and flavorful.

This was my first time at this restaurant. The atmosphere was cute and inviting. However the tables were entirely too close together. They are so tight that the waiter and customers frequently bumped into the table or my chair. They only have booths a long the wall. We did ask to move to a booth however they said they were reserved. However, two of them sat empty for the entire time we were there. The food was tasty and I would add this to my rotation of places to visit but it is just too tight and uncomfortable

Ok food nice dining, beautiful bar. Very nice hospitality, friendly staff. We'll go back and try the bar.

Good food & great service! Chicken was cooked to perfection & salmon was also really good. Chelo dip unique and delicious. Can't wait to be back!!

the atmosphere, service, food and drinks were absolutely amazing. we've returned several times and the quality is consistent. only giving this 4 stars instead of 5 because the super creepy owner/manager parked his car in the handicap spot and sadly a disabled customer had to navigate coming in from the alley.

Solid food with a good atmosphere. Chelo dip is especially good and meats and rices are well Flavored. Salmon kabob was a favorite

This is a brand new place. Beautiful inside and the menu is authentic. The servers and owners were amazing and very informative of the dishes. We had a vegan with us and she wanted to know specifically what was in each dish so if it was vegan. We had several appetizers all vegan and then we all ordered whatever we wanted as our main. I tasted everyone of the dishes and all were fabulous. I had the salmon. I tasted the lamb the duck. The chicken was delicious also. We had drinks and we got some with a Persian twist. I had their smoky whiskey. Amazing! I will definitely come back and pass the word around

Food was 10/10! We love Persian food and this place is AMAZING! We went early since we had our babies with us and our toddler loved the food! We ordered the chelo dip, lamb shank, chicken kabob, and a few cocktails. Everything was so tasty and on point! The portions are plenty to take home and the service is good! The only downfall was the baklava wasn't super great. Maybe it was an off day but other than that everything else was fantastic.

I absolutely loved Chelo. The food was so flavorful, cozy atmosphere, great service, and even better price point in comparison to other popular Middle Eastern restaurants like Delbar and Rumis. This was my first time visiting to celebrate a birthday and I was thoroughly impressed. The tabouleh tasted fresh and the hummus was perfect. The chinjeh was savory and packed with flavor and the sauce that comes with it just really brought it over the top. The lamb kabobs was so tender. Inloved the broth the lamb shank was in. The branzino was delicious and all of the rices were amazing. The chocalate cake was decadent and the kunafeh was so good I forgot to even take a picture before diving in. This place we'll have your stomach full and your tastebuds dancing!

Second time at Chelo and this time we tried Sunday Brunch. Absolutely decadent meal. We went right at 11am and had the place to ourselves for the first hour or so. Mimosas and Bloody Mary's to begin, an order of lebaneh to get us started and then beef koobideh wrap for me and koobideh and eggs for my friend. The flavors were just as amazing as our first visit and the staff is some of the friendliest we have encountered in the area. This place never fails to deliver an amazing experience.

Definitely make a reservation on the weekends! We dropped in unexpectedly and had to eat at the bar because the wait was like 1.5 hrs. I'm not a fan of eating at the bar, but it was still a great experience. The bar tender was very attentive and the food was so good that I didn't mind my legs swinging at the bar. We were quite hungry so we ordered the hummus, feta rolls, and the cauliflower appetizers. All delicious! I ordered the Salmon with the raisin rice. The salmon was so well seasoned and juicy. Can't wait to go back.

I think it's pretty nice. Good food. I like the atmosphere. Idk if I think the food is excellent but it's really good. My martini was in fact excellent. My daughter loved the rice. Mine is good too it's just sweeter. Loved bringing my kids here. I wore a pink and purple shirt tonight.

Fantastic middle eastern cusine in roswell downtown. We loved the food ambaince and service. Semi upscale place. Recommend highly. Will go again soon.

First and foremost what a beautiful renovation from the space that was previously there, it's so chic and lovely. We sat at the bar, were immediately greeted by 2 bartenders who were beyond attentive and helpful throughout the night. We sat there for practically 4 hours eating , drinking and enjoying ourselves. The food was delicious. Mediterranean spices, big flavors and I must say the perfect mix of sweet and savory. The cocktails were unique and soooo good. I can't wait to go back maybe even this weekend. I suggest reservations. I'm not one to document my experience with food often but I did take a drink pic. It doesn't do it justice though, I highly recommend Chelo!

Horrendous food and customer service. Save your money and frequent Rumi's Kitchen instead. Their food and customer care is impeccable. I told our server that my food was basically inedible and all she said was I'm sorry. They then said you still have to pay for your food. As if I wasn't going to! Extremely rude! I will NEVER go back and will make sure I tell anyone I know how I was treated!

Unbelievable food, great service and it's beautiful inside! My family went for Father's Day and had an amazing lunch! Sandwiches were so good and on the best bread!

Incredible food. Highly recommend the salmon and chicken Barg as well as their cocktails! Their sides are outstanding!

The food was top-notch. The service was great. It was a little pricey, but worth every penny the drinks were fabulous. The interior was very luxurious enjoyed it can't wait to return.

I don't know what else you could ask for in a restaurant Food was super delicious, well prepared and nice portions. The ambiance was lively but still cozy. Will defiantly be returning soon !