Persian Room Fine Dining

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.

I recently dined at this Persian restaurant in Tucson, and it’s hands-down one of the best Persian dining experiences I’ve had across the United States—and I’ve eaten at many! The food here is exceptional, with flavors that are authentic, vibrant, and perfectly executed. The lamb shank was an absolute standout, tender and bursting with flavor—truly out of this world. Beyond the food, the environment is warm and inviting, creating a perfect ambiance for a memorable meal. The owners are incredibly kind and caring, making you feel like family from the moment you walk in. The staff are equally impressive, professional, and genuinely invested in ensuring your dining experience is flawless. If you’re in Tucson, this is the place to go for delicious, authentic Persian cuisine. Highly recommend!

The ambiance and staff were very welcoming from the start. The food was amazing, we bought a platter to try different things. The dessert was delicious, it was pistachio and ricotta pie . We highly recommend this restaurant.

This is my favorite restaurant in Tucson. The food is always perfect. The best hummus in the world. The Persian Room Special is great for 2 people. Chicken, filet, and ground beef. Great ambiance as well.

The Koobideh and Naderi kabobs were outstanding—perfectly tender lamb and chicken with great flavor. The Gheymeh Bademjan, however, was a bit watery and only came with one piece of eggplant. Next time, I’ll definitely stick to the kabob menu and skip the stews. The prices were high compared to other places. $4.50 for a glass of diet coke, or $4.75 for a glass of doogh (Yugert drink).

This restaurant exceeded our expectations in every possible way! My friend and I, both live nearby and had been eager to dine here for years. The impeccable service, delectable cuisine, enchanting and romantic ambiance made for a truly wonderful lovely lunch experience. We started off with the hummus appetizer, I enjoyed the Vegetarian Loobia Polo along with a nice Juggernaut Cabernet and my friend loved her dish; the Loobia Polo & Koobideh. For dessert, we enjoyed the delicious Baklava. The two of us are already looking forward to returning in the evening to indulge in the nighttime menu as well.

The plate came out piping hot, but the chicken was cold. You guys need to fix your microwave because it's broken. Ok Persian food, not the worst not the best. Service was not great, the waitress never asked us how the food was, so I never got to bring up my concerns about the food being microwaved. Ended up paying $180 total for mediocre microwaved food and terrible service. The filet mignon was the saving grace of the meal. I won't be returning for dine in anytime soon

When you come into the entrance, it looks grand but falls short after you get to the seating area. Food was salty. Did not look good on the plate. I felt we paid a lot for what felt like cafeteria food. I have had Persian food before, so I left disappointed. Need to revisit the food presentation. Would not recommend.

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!

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

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

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!

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

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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

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.

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.

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!

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 food was great- very traditional and tasty. But unfortunately, the service was not even close to what one would expect in "fine dining". After nearly 20 minutes, I had to ask the hostess to send a server to our table and when he finally came, he was rude and snippy- cut me off several times when I was speaking to him, etc. He barely visited the table to refresh drinks and it all left us feeling completely underwhelmed. I left a generous tip regardless because I have respect for the food industry but if you have other options for Persian dining, go there instead. I do not recommend this place- 2 stars for the taste of the food only.

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!

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 am a happy customer writing a positive review for the Persian Room restaurant at the Tucson location. I ordered the Chicken barg soltani to go, and although I was charged for the dinner menu, I was pleasantly surprised when I got home to find a generous portion of tender chicken and flavorful barg on my plate. Thank you for the generous portions and delicious meal. It was definitely worth every penny!

This is high class food!! Service is outstanding!! Ambiance is so comfy!! The food is so good and everything on the menu is great as well!!! Go there now and enjoy the best food around!! Take a date with you and enjoy the atmosphere!!!

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.

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.

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.

Great Persian food, good prices, large portions and great service. The appetizer dish was awesome. We also head the chicken Fezencan.(sp?). Just great!

We had the kashk o bademjan and the beef Loobia Polo & Koobideh. Both were great and very flavorful. Portion size was perfect to share among two. The restaurant has a nice ambiance and is good for large groups. Service was pretty fast.

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.

Great place for date night. Good food and great portion size. Highly recommended. Thank you.

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.

Outstanding menu. The food is delicious and very flavorful. The service is wonderful and cheerful. We love the ambiance.

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!

What a lovely place, with interesting and memorable cuisine. I went on a weekday holiday for lunch, to celebrate a friends birthday. Service was attentive but not rushed- we ended up spending a couple hours enjoying ourselves. We started with sangria and a couple appetizers, one which I wouldn't normally have chosen but our server had suggested- the eggplant. He was right! Delicious and different, the eggplant super silky and perfectly offset by walnuts and fried onions. Then we moved on to the lamb loin with date rice, and one of the beef stews with rice with fava beans. We didn't specify temperature for the lamb and next time I'd get it rare (it was medium , which was still tender but not quite ideal). The stew was delicious! And we loved both rice dishes, though the date one was my favorite. It was a ton of food- we easily took home half. Our server did an excellent job boxing it up and splitting it for us to each enjoy at home. We'll definitely be back.

We have been here twice in the past month - once with friends and once with our kids. In both circumstances, we left extremely happy. We've had the same server both times we've come in. He's so incredibly friendly and attentive. We got a bit of extra bread when we needed it. Refills when we ran out of drinks. The food was amazing. I had a hard time putting down my fork with the flavorful polo (rice dishes). The chicken eggplant borani is succulent and addictive. The various combination platters are generous and feed more than what's claimed. If you're looking for a new favorite that's classy, but family friendly, check out the Persian Room. We'll be back again (and again).

Good is good. The lamb kabobs are great. The humus and flat bread appetizer is a great deal but everything else is a bit pricey. Service is great. We had a group of 11 there recently for a birthday dinner. One waiter, he never missed a beat. Two servers wouldn't have improved the experience. He was remarkable.

I've been going to the Persian room in scottsdale for 20 years. I was excited to see that they had one in Tucson for me to go to when I visit friends there the good things are: the food is excellent at both locations. The staff at the Tucson at the Tucson restaurant are very nice, however, not very attentive as you have to ask them for everything that you need. They don't check in to see if you need anything else. We had to ask to place our order and whatever else we needed. The service is much slower in the Tucson location. My biggest disappointment with the Tucson location, and it has happened with every visit I've had there, is the bread. The bread should not be crispy. It should not break when you roll it with the onion and basil. The Scottsdale bread is so much better! It is very soft, pliable and Pillowy. I really hope that they're able to have the bread they have in the Scottsdale location at the Tucson location. Both locations are gorgeous and clean