Ravagh Persian Grill offers a cozy vibe and delectable Persian fare, featuring mouthwatering kebabs, hearty stews, and generous portions that keep diners coming back.
"We love Sofreh and Eyval for dates and special occasions, but if you just want big platters of delicious meat and rice, go old-school. Open since 1998, Ravagh on the Upper East Side is the oldest Persian spot on this list. Their kitchen favors substance over style, but it isn’t exactly casual. 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 some crispy branzino and charred lamb chop kebabs with parents. Get a rice pilaf mixed with dill, sour cherries, or saffron to share, and some creamy kashke bademjan as an appetizer. They have another Midtown location on Madison Avenue." - neha talreja
"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
"Although their East Village location closed, this Persian restaurant is still accepting takeout and delivery orders at their Midtown and UES spots. They serve a bunch of perfectly cooked lamb kebabs, and meaty stews like ghormeh sabzi (with herbs, beans, and beef) and khoresh fesenjan (with chicken, walnuts, and pomegranate). If you haven’t been cooking a lot of meat at home, consider this date night an opportunity to meat-splurge on some delicious chicken, lamb, or beef." - hannah albertine
"Although their East Village location closed, this Persian restaurant is still accepting takeout and delivery orders at their Midtown and UES spots. They serve a bunch of perfectly cooked lamb kebabs, and meaty stews like ghormeh sabzi (with herbs, beans, and beef) and khoresh fesenjan (with chicken, walnuts, and pomegranate). If you haven’t been cooking a lot of meat at home, consider this date night an opportunity to meat-splurge on some delicious chicken, lamb, or beef. We haven’t been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists." - Team Infatuation
"After a lengthy but temporary closure, Ravagh Persian Grill’s East Village location reopened with renovations." - Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya
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