Persian Room Fine Dining

This restaurant is truly a gem — an authentic taste of maman paz (home-cooked) Persian food wrapped in world-class hospitality. From the moment we stepped in, the warmth and attention to detail were beyond anything I’ve experienced in the U.S. The staff are incredibly professional yet genuinely kind, making you feel like an honored guest at a family table. The décor is stunning — elegant, inviting, and beautifully curated. Every corner reflects thought and care. But the real magic is in the food: the Ghorme Sabzi was perfectly balanced and rich with flavor, just like home. The Koobideh was juicy and tender, paired with fluffy, aromatic saffron rice that was simply perfection. This place doesn’t just serve Persian cuisine — it celebrates it. I would happily travel back to Tuscan just for that incredible food and hospitality again. 100% recommend — an experience you’ll never forget.

We kicked off bday celebrations for a friend by trying out The Persian Room. The ambiance was impressive, with a striking etched glass water feature, lovely paintings, and ceiling frescoes. It's an amazing place! The food was scrumptious. Wonderful to share the evening with great friends. Happy Birthday Tia!

Atmosphere! Recommend the Dolma, Hummus and eggplant starters. We shared (3 people) A combination Barg, Chicken Filet and Koobideh. All cooked to perfection with fluffy basmati rice and grilled tomato. We topped it off with Pistachio Cake and Zoolbia & Bamieh. Love it! Martin was entertaining and helpful explaining our options. Thank you

Very tasty and authentic! Well worth the trip. Friendly service and great ambiance as well. We had the Naderi which was excellent.

Absolutely delicious without being overwhelming. Nicely balanced flavor and wonderful waitstaff. Highly recommend

This establishment is truly remarkable. The food quality is exceptional, and the service provided is outstanding. I found Manager Mohamed to be very pleasant and courteous.

We’ve been many times and the food atmosphere and service always impress. Most recently, we dined here on Valentine’s Day and the place was absolutely packed. In spite of what must’ve been an incredibly crazy time for the staff, they never missed a beat and the food was still fresh, and delicious and the service was top notch. What I love the most about this place is they don’t rush you, even on a crazy night like Valentine’s Day. We had lamb loin, Cornish hen, hummus, baklava with pistachio ice cream, two amazing cocktails and Turkish coffee. All of it was excellent. Definitely in my top 3 restaurants in Tucson.

Took the child for their birthday, we did the Tour of Persia meal, they say it feeds 3, it can feed 4 easily. Service was outstanding. We all enjoyed the chicken and cornish. We all enjoyed the beef. I was the only one who liked the stew. The bread and greens were very good. The Turkish coffee was very good.

Had a great experience here with such wonderful food. Our server, James, was extremely professional and very polite and helped us navigate towards the menu. The food was cooked perfectly and extra to delicious! The restaurant itself is very fancy and I can't wait to come back again!

Wow, wow, wow! I've eaten here twice now and I can't wait until my next visit. First, the ambience. From the outside, you're not really sure what to expect, but once you step inside you're immediately transported to the old world and all of its charm. The fountain in the lobby. The huge red draperies. The chandeliers! It's truly one of a kind. Now, the food. Yes prices are a little on the higher end, but the portions are gigantic and the food is so, so, so delicious. You start with complimentary bread--made in house--which is served with fresh basil, cilantro, and mint and a special type of onion, grown in California, as our server told us. There's also butter. A simple combination of this delicious bread, fresh herbs, and the onion is so yummy! A great way to rev up your appetite. I also love their raspberry iced tea--unsweetened and perfectly made! It the perfect complement to the meal. For entrees, I've gotten the shish kabob both times. The meat is tender and perfectly seasoned. It also comes with a generous serving of rice, a grilled tomato, and onions and peppers. All done perfectly. My husband has gotten one of the chicken dishes and it was so tender and juicy. My mom got the salmon and it too was perfect. My dad got the gyro and that came with sooo much meat. Everything just so yummy and perfect. For dessert we've tried the baklava and the Persian ice cream--both delicious! Service is solid, if just a tad slow, but nothing that hinders the experience. On our most recent visit, our server gave us a lot of good explanations and information. My only gripe with this place has to do with the bill. There's a 3% charge if you use a credit card--seems beneath a "fine dining" establishment, in my opinion. Also there was an automatic 20% tip for "large" parties which here is 5 or more people. Not a deal breaker--I'm fine with a 20% tip--and next time I'll just be sure to bring more cash. Just a heads up! Overall, this place is a major winner and definitely warrants a visit if you haven't already been!

The room was calm, the music sweet, A waterfall trickled near my seat. Raw onion, mint, and butter came with the pita - very strange! My dolmehs were dry and chicken barg plain, Just lifeless plates - a quiet shame. My mother-in-law, with hopes held big, Was let down hard by that tah dig. If Persian's what you're longing for, Just Kebab is so much more.

This is a beautiful setting. Restaurant is nice and classy. This place is worth a visit. I would recommend checking out the menu and get to know the cuisine. Portions are good size. Nice place

This was our first visit to Persian Room in some time, and we won't wait so long to visit again. The food itself is very good, and--as you can see from the photos--the portions are large. We went with two other couples, and we all split our entrees. Service was attentive without being overbearing, and the ambiance of the dining room is lovely.

We were met by friendly staff with a good sense of humor, making us feel welcome. The restaurant is big but wasn't very busy so we felt like we were privately dining. Staff was very attentive and although it was the first day working our waitress never got flustered and paid us a lot of attention. My dish was superb, but my wife's was not exactly to her tastes which is why we gave a 4 not a 5. I will most certainly return as it was good food, good atmosphere and the best skewered meat I've had here in Arizona. .

This is my second time coming to Persian Room - I was excited to bring my family here after having a great first experience! The service was amazing as always, our server was so nice & attentive so really appreciated him. Food portions are great! I ordered the gyro platter after having it last time and had loved it the first time! Sadly, this second time, I found that the food was not up to the same standard I had tasted which was a bummer for sure. Last time the gyro meat tasted fresh and exquisite, this time the gyro meat was in rounds...looked overly processed and packaged. Not horrible, but not fine dining quality. Everything else was okay, nothing spectacular but okay. The dining room is beautiful and had a great family meal regardless just don't know that I will be back anytime soon.

The last couple of time I have been disappointed. I ordered a Greek salad, Gyro plate and a kabob plate to go. I asked twice if the Pita bread was with the meal. Unfortunately I arrived home with one piece of pita that was like a cracker. My Gyro had no pita bread. Very disappointing for paying over 80.00 for. I think it is time to find another Gyro place on the NW side.

We came here for the first time last night for dinner. The decor was maximalist and felt fancy. It really was a vibe, and it was really cool. We were seated promptly and our friendly server brought us delicious lavash that was freshly baked. We also ordered some hummus as an appetizer. They had shakers of sumac on the table, which was a yummy touch. For our entree, we ordered the Persian room sampler that came with filet, chicken tenderloins, and kibbeh. It was also served with perfectly cooked basmati rice and roasted tomatoes. Everything was perfectly cooked and delicious! We really enjoyed it and we will definitely be back!

My new very favorite restaurant. I went for a quick lunch today (before an appt because I really wanted to try it, but I highly recommend you allow time to enjoy the experience and amazing food). I was greeted by a very friendly man... The service was excellent. I ordered the yogurt and cucumber dip with a glass of wine. I got a chicken kebab lunch special that comes with salad, rice and a tomato. All dishes come with a huge bunch of fresh herbs and onions, fresh, pita and butter. It was a very calming nice environment. I brought my food home and it was absolutely delicious. It had flavor, great seasoning, great care and an abundance of bread and sauce. I very much look forward to going back when I can bring a friend and enjoy a nice long leisurely dinner.

Our server was really really nice, he did the best he could, given he was the only server in the entire restaurant. It was a little busy and obviously understaffed, so as you can imagine service was slow ): but he was super nice. Chicken kabob was really really good, and the yogurt garlic dip was amazing. The beef shish was not good. Maybe I just don't like the seasoning, but it didn't taste good to me. They comp'ed it, which was incredibly nice and I appreciate!! We then got the baklava and ice cream. Baklava was fantastic, the ice cream had a unique good taste, but was freezer burnt, my fiancé and I tried to enjoy it but the entire thing was completely like that.

Persian room never disappoints! Food is amazing service is fast and the ambience is great. They have plenty seating space but it might be busier on weekends. You can reserve a table easily tho!

Can't believe it took us this long to try this place. My husband has been wanting to go here for the longest time and we live up the street. Walking into the restaurant you were instantly transported with the decor, colors, and lighting fixtures. It is a fairly large restaurant with booth and table seating. The service was amazing! We made a reservation just incase cause the parking lot always seems busy when we drive by. Our waitress was attentive and personable. The food was served in a timely manner. We started with the hummus which was delicious! The entrees were huge and I thought they could be easily shared by two but my husband said he could have easily finished it because the meat was seasoned and cooked so well. The rices were so fluffy and flavorful. I had the lamb loin which was perfection at medium rare. My husband had the sultani which was the filet and the koobideh. I was so full but my husband always has room for dessert so we got the baklava with Persian ice cream. I loved the Persian ice cream, not overpowering. I didn't care for the baklava because I like a crispy phyllo and the nuts had a slight bitterness to them in some bites. My husband loved it though. Overall though we loved it and can't wait to come back.

Way too much food not that I am complaining but share share share..everything is delicious. Place looks kind of fancy but it is not

Service was extremely negligent due to a planned party plus walk in guests. Our appetizer came 10 minutes before any naan to use with it. Food was terribly unseasoned. We tried 5 different dishes and either the meats had little flavor or the flavors were off. White rice tasted no differently than a seasoned one. Cake was frozen and terribly small for $12.50 a slice. Our bill pushed $50 a person. Not worth it

Persian Room is amazing and service to match. It's a good value especially given the high quality and that you'll likely get 2 meals!

Absolutely fantastic meal in a beautiful setting. Definitely a place I will go back to when I'm in town again. I only happened to find it when looking for a special place to eat on Christmas Eve and was pleasantly surprised. Large portions of expertly prepared rice and chicken dishes, fresh bread and herbs, and excellent service. Plenty of vegetarian and gluten free options on the menu. No issues finding something my wife was able to eat. We've been back on every visit to Tucson now (3x) and it still holds up as a fantastic meal with great service.

First time here a week ago. I've never been to a Persian restaurant. I enjoyed my meal, taste great. Not know anything about the cuisine I don't know how to judge it any other way than taste. The place was very clean, staff were great. We went on a Thursday night and I think there were about 6 groups of people enjoying and only one waiter. So service was a little slow but we were in no hurry so it was actually nicer having time to chat with the guest we brought with us. I kinda equate the meal as similar to Greek food but with different spices used. A different taste. Not a restaurant we'd go to very often but we have out of state visitors coming next month and I'm sure we'll take them here.

Outstanding food!!! Outstanding Service!!!!! The Ambiance is outstanding!!! Love this place to eat!!!!!

Awesome Persian food! Excellent Tahdiq, ghormeh sabzi, mast a musir, and beef koobideh!

Great food and service. You must try the Persian food here. Great spot for lunch breaks if you are close by. They have to go orders as well.

It's a long drive to get there but it's worth it especially when it's a special day for the family and wants good Middle Eastern food. The portions are getting smaller though and the prices higher like many others places. I will not order the appetiser platter next time neither stews. Stick with the grilled meets and yogurt drinks '' not carbonated". The Kash o Bademjan was divine! It's a must every time. The ice cream was okay 3 scoops for 10$ wasn't that special though. The staff were nice and friendly. Cool and calm ambiance.

Absolutely the worst garbage service you will ever experience, bar none. They will randomly cancel your order. They will get your order wrong and blame you. They will make up whatever nonsense suits their goal of not fulfilling your order. DO NOT EAT HERE.

While the food is good and the ambiance is unique, I was troubled by this restaurants business ethics, or should I state accurately, lack of business ethics. When the check arrived, a non alcoholic drink listed at $4.75, showed on the bill as $12.50. I asked the waiter to correct the bill and present it again. He was distraught and asked if I would simply deduct the amount from his tip, because he was fearful of losing his job if he went to the owner - who had prepared the check - and asked that the correction be made. Sorry, I will not be party to an obviously overbearing, and threatening owner mistreating an employee! I started with nothing and built a thriving business. Never in 40 plus years would I ever consider mistreating an employee. I won't go back and I don't recommend that anyone else patronize this establishment. The are many restaurants in Tucson with good food. I'm disgusted. And I did not deduct from the tip and I paid the $7.75 extra!

Outstanding late afternoon meal. The food quality is excellent. The Service is great. The lunch menu portions are ample, and left room for the excellent Baklava and Persian ice cream.

We live northeast, so going here for dinner is basically same as going to Phoenix for dinner. But we finally made it!! We made a reservation, which I highly recommend for weekends. It's a nice atmosphere with tables close enough so you can see what everyone is eating to help make your decision but far enough so you don't have to worry about people listening to your convos. They bring an appetizer which is very unique - pita, that you butter, then add raw white onion and fresh mint, basil and I think it was cilantro. Seems weird - raw onion? But it works. We also ordered hummus to start which was tasty. The pita is made fresh there and brought warm from the pizza oven (?) in front. For dinner I had lamb shanks which is served with a dill rice with fava beans. Lamb super tender. Amazing sauce and insane amount of rice. Soo good. The husband got the ground beef dish with name I can't remember. Huge portion. His dinner that night, plus dinner next night too. Very flavorful. Our friends got the Persian shared platter. Chicken, the ground beef and filet. I didn't try it but they made all the right yummy noses. Open one on east side so can go more than once every three years!

This place is so delicious and the portions are really large. Service is always friendly. I would eat here every week if I could!

When you first walk in, wow, the decor was awesome. We were seated and the place was super busy. They brought some Nan bread and menus. Woe, there were many choices of food. I asked for recommendations. The waitress recommended the lamb shanks. I ordered the Chicken kabobs and my guest otters the lamb. The plates came out and again OMG. A ton of food. The shanks (See photos) were huge. Even the wares said, beer are your dinosaur shanks. Lol. They were very big. My chicken kabobs were the length of the plate with rice. The food was very good and very filling. Great taste. If you like medical or Parisean food, this is the place for you.

We will not go back and after our experience last night, I felt compelled to write. We met another couple there for dinner and chose the Persian Room because of a good experience the first time we had gone and we realized that our friends also had purchased a Groupon for $10 off two entrees and thought it'd be a fun place to meet. We ordered drinks and food spending close to $300 and when it came to paying they refused to take both Groupons even though we had separate checks. We were told that because we were at the same table that the "computer" wouldn't allow it. It's not the $10 that was irritating it was the principle. I could understand if we were paying on one check but it just didn't make sense that just because we were sitting at the same table that it nullified the Groupon. Bad business practice! With that said, the upcharge of $6 moving from one side of rice to one that had different seasoning and about 20 berries in it was ridiculous and my husband's blackened mahi-mahi was not prepared as pictured or described on the menu. Consistency and customer satisfaction is the hallmark for a restaurant worth repeating. They lost us on both.

We had lunch on a Sunday and were seated quickly. We ordered a beef stew dish and a chicken & eggplant appetizer that was just the right size for a lunch entree. The bread was very good, and we loved the fresh herbs with it. Superb service, too. Highly recommended!

If you haven't had Persian food before- you are in for a treat. Savory with some tartness, aromatic and downright delicious. This is not Mediterranean food even if there are few shared ingredients- this is a cuisine on its own. We started with the Chicken Eggplant Borani for a appetizer (in addition to the complimentary bread, butter and herbs you get) and I have never eaten anything like that and would get it again and again- even as a meal of its own. We got the Tour of Persia to sample from a variety of dishes- apart from being stuffed at the restaurant- the ample leftovers the next day was a full meal! Decent Cocktail and wine menu as well. The restaurant was busy with several large parties and our server made sure he checked on us several times. Ambient lighting, plush chairs and a water fixture to add to the cool vibe.

I came on a weekday around lunchtime. Stood at the front for about 5 minutes with no one there. Saw staff walking by but no acknowledgement. Walked into the seating area and was acknowledged, told I can sit anywhere. Waiter came around and asked what I would before noticing I had no menu, he apologized and brought me one. I ordered the chicken shish lunch plate. Food came out in a timely manner. The precursor was some Persian bread, sliced white onions, cilantro, and butter. I wasn't quite sure how to eat this in an appropriate way but the bread was delicious. As for the entree, the salad portion was very warm, the chicken was not very flavorful and dry/burnt in some spots but not bad, the rice was actually the best part being so fluffy. I usually take the grilled tomato served with the food and half of the rice and mash the tomato into the rice and squeeze some lemon, not sure if that is what you are supposed to do but it always tastes great. Be sure to remove the burnt parts of the grilled tomato. The other half of the rice I leave alone and have it as a palate cleanser. Some things to consider: I was going to choose the chicken filet since it seemed like it had more meat than the shish but if they are flavored the same then I am glad I went with the shish because the red and white onions part of the shish were so delicious probably because they may have been buttered. The lunch special says you can choose between a salad or a grilled tomato but I got both. The interior decoration at this place is very nice, totally loved the vibe.

We had a reservation; after being seated we were not approached for service, while others who came in after us were. When we ask for service, the server seemed surprised. We ask for a drink order and ordered our dinner at the same time. Everything came at once, with the exception of the appetizer which we told them to take it off our bill. Not impressed at all with the salmon dinner (No. 25). Restaurant also adds a service fee to your bill, which our server took off. Our first and last time for this restaurant!

Great service and definitely an interesting experience! It's a beautiful restaurant. I've tried a lot of different Mediterranean foods, but I've never had Persian. We went with samplers to try a little bit of everything. There were quite a few things I just didn't care for. The food was cooked well and it was fun to try some new things. If I was just rating this place on enjoying the flavors, I would rate it less. Maybe 3 stars. However, since everything was great from the service, to the ambiance, to the presentation, etc... I feel like my personal taste preferences shouldn't bring down the rating. With that said, my husband loved the flavors and ate almost everything!

We want to love Persian room but the quality is consistently low to poor. Prices are very inflated and authenticity is low, which is so shocking that we found ourselves coming back because it was hard to believe. Have been here at Tucson location at least five times. Every time it's been low quality food, dishes. Had to add extra sumac on our dishes because they lacked traditional seasoning, flavors. Rice dishes are low quality ingredients. Must be food coloring instead of saffron. Bad taste. Service is almost always good. Limited vegetarian, plant based options. Too expensive.

Friendly welcome and very helpful server. We enjoyed the "tour of Persia" dinner for three and a lovely bottle of wine from Lebanon. It was quite a feast and there were plenty of leftovers to take home. We are looking forward to dining here again soon.

The apps were amazing. Get the tahdig with gheimeh, kashke bademjan (if you like eggplant) or mast o moosir (if you like yogurt). The kabob on the other hand was not seasoned whatsoever. Tasted like bland meaty water. The kabob should be the hallmark of a Persian restaurant, so unfortunately the meal ended in disappointment. Service was very attentive and good. Overall was a bust for us tonight, but I'll give them a second chance down the line.

Food is delicious fresh and hot! We each had something different and shared our plates. Definitely an experience and wonders of flavor. The inside is fancy. You won't be let down by the service, style, and taste.

Went here tonight for dinner and it was phenomenal. Growing up I used to eat at the Scottsdale location but it has been a long time since I dined there. Persian Room is better than I remember! Obviously the bread service with onion, cilantro, butter and basil was amazing as always. After that we got the Vegetable Kebab with Rice (the rice we ordered had raisins and lentils). The vegetables were seasoned to perfection! Loved this dish. For dessert we got Persian Ice Crean and Baklava. The ice cream was like nothing I've ever had before! Highly recommend it! As for the baklava, it was the freshest baklava I've ever had. I'm not sure if they make it in house but it sure tastes like it! The service here was prompt but the restaurant did start to fill up and get very busy as we headed out.

The ambiance and the service only further ensure that this restaurant should be at the top of your list to visit. The food!!!!!! Delicious and inventive and a treat for the senses. A wine list provides the best accompaniment to the meal. I enjoyed a glass (ok, two glasses) of Israeli red to go with the incredible hummus (this is a must! It is beyond delicious. I then had the Zereshk polo with chicken. My only warning -- the portions are huge. But don't let that deter you -- the chicken and rice reheated perfectly. I have a new affinity for barberries - imagine a small, dried cranberry - but better! The little pop of acid goes well with the rich and vibrant sauce. Now, back to the service. We were a little late for our reservation, and we asked to be reseated away from the large group that we were with -- our little group of four just wanted a bit of a quiet and calm dinner. We were graciously reseated, and our experience was beyond stupendous! I can't wait to return with other friends, because the dining event needs to be shared with others.

I highly recommend this restaurant. Excellent food, Excellent ambience and Excellent customer service. Our server was great and the owner is a very humble man. Will definitely return to this restaurant.

So much to eat here and you will get super full and be able to take some home for later. Definitely recommend. Our server was very nice, professional and also knew the menu well.

The food was amazing as usual. We did have a little wait but that's understandable on a holiday like Mother's Day. The staff was fantastic and friendly and did everything they could to make the experience smooth and fast. They were so attentive. We always love the aesthetic and presentation of the meal.

Food was wonderful. Took a little longer than expected to get our food. Wasn't very busy for Saturday night. Server kept apologizing for the time it was taking. Would have received 5 stars if it would've taken so long.

We came here for my birthday. I chose this restaurant because mostly I eat vegan or vegetarian and am also gluten free. There were many choices. The restaurant is very spacious and vibrant the portions are very generous. Our server was attentive.

Food was very good and atmosphere was pleasant. The portions were also generous. I had the luncheon lamb platter with rice, salad and grilled tomato, the lamb was very tender. Service was quite prompt and pleasant.

Best baklava I've ever had, especially paired with the saffron ice cream. That doesn't mean much because I am not a giant baklava fan to begin with but the pairing with the ice cream did it for me. Six of us came here for dinner, first time for 4 of us so we ordered big plates to share. We ordered the following: Persian Room Appetizer Platter - combination of dolmeh, hummus & eggplant, yogurt & cucumber dip, and torshi Persian Room Special - combination of barg (Filet mignon), chicken filet and Koobideh kebab, served with basmati rice and grilled tomato Lamb & Chicken Filet - combination of lamb shish, chicken filet & koobideh served with basmati rice & grilled tomato As is usual for Persian restaurants the portions were huge and we put away most of it. Meats were very tender and gently spiced, nothing too crazy, and I love my spices. Service was very attentive and engaging. I think our dude was one of the owners? Explains why he gave us a sampler of a stew that my MIL is interested in trying in the future. We gave her the thumbs up to do so. Enjoyed my meal with a refreshing Persian Mule. The giant water feature in the lobby reminded me of big sculpture at Hatam in Mission Viejo. It makes the restaurant feel palatial. Collectively we plan to come here again with more family. It is set up to accommodate large parties which is recommended in my opinion given the size of the plates. Definitely worth it.

Food was very tasty! Service was okay, they forgot to bring a salad we ordered. A+ ambiance very clean and decorations fancy/over the top (very Persian) in the best way.

This place doesn't miss honestly, being from a Persian household this place is the definition of authentic. I enjoy everything they have, are they pricey yes, but you get large portions and high quality food so you can't really complain. Everyone is so kind and happy to make their recommendations. Definitely try to go whenever I miss grandmas cooking!