Ravagh is a cozy, Persian haven in the Upper East Side where you can savor expertly grilled kebabs, hearty stews, and generous rice dishes in a laid-back setting.
"Walk past the Ravagh Persian Grill, and there’s a good chance you’ll see a relatively empty restaurant. Don’t be deterred. This Upper East Side spot makes some of the best Persian food in the city, like tender kebabs with just enough char, crispy whole fish with saffron rice, and herby meat stews. The tranquil room, outfitted with polished leather chairs and gauzy white curtains, is just formal enough to host a low-key celebratory dinner or share a meal with your parents. The portions are large, but you could also stop by solo for a lunch of lamb chops, with plenty of leftovers to take home. Because it stays pretty quiet, Ravagh is a great place to treat like an extension of your living room. They also have a Midtown location on Madison Ave. photo credit: Alex Staniloff Food Rundown photo credit: Alex Staniloff Bronzini Dinner The crispy, seasoned skin on this fish is reason enough to order it. It’s also a bit of a lunker, with large chunks of meltingly tender flesh on the bone, and a big pile of saffron rice on the side. Give it a lemon squeeze on top and inside. photo credit: Alex Staniloff Lamb Chops Kabob These lamb chops are distinctively rich and meaty, with hints of lemon, garlic, and saffron in the marinade. And we appreciate the bit of fat at the end, as a treat." - Neha Talreja
"Delivery and takeout available from this Persian spot - call or order some kebabs and ghormeh sabzi through their website." - hannah albertine, nikko duren, bryan kim, arden shore, matt tervooren
"Ravagh Persian Grill on 1st Avenue makes some of our favorite Persian food in the city, including perfectly grilled kebabs and stews like chunky, bean-laden ghormeh sabzi and khoresh fesenjan served with crushed walnuts. Rely on this casual two-story restaurant any time you’re looking for a low-key, rice-forward, comforting meal. The portions are huge and the setting stays fairly quiet." - willa moore, neha talreja, will hartman, sonal shah
"Head to Ravagh when a craving strikes for satisfying skewers of meat: The barg kababs, featuring chunks of beef tenderloin, and jujeh kebabs, comprised of cornish hen marinated in lemon and saffron, come highly recommended. Charred tomato and onion accompany meat entrees; choose from an array of soups, dips, stews, and desserts, too. The Iranian-run Persian chain has three other locations in the New York metropolitan area, including one in Midtown." - Eater Staff
"Whenever we walk by Ravagh, we usually see at least a few empty tables. And we always consider walking in, claiming one, and eating a bunch of well-seasoned lamb kebabs. We also like the crispy rice and the ghormeh sabzi (a stew with beef, parsley, scallions, and bean). This is a fairly big place with two rooms and plenty of tables, and it’s good for dinner with parents, a couple of friends, or someone you went to school with who wants to reconnect for some reason. Most things cost under $20, and, while there are white tablecloths on every table, service is casual." - bryan kim
