Upper East SideMiddle Eastern
Persepolis Middle Eastern in Upper East Side
The mood
Cozy, social · good late at night · good for small groups
Known for
Saffron Chicken
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A mid-priced Middle Eastern restaurant on the Upper East Side. Known for its Saffron Chicken.
Persepolis is a Persian restaurant on the Upper East Side that has served Persian culture and hospitality for over 35 years. Its menu features dishes such as lamb shank, roasted chicken, and beef koobideh, along with a bar called the Persepolitan Bar.
Know before you go
- Vibe
- Cozy, Social
- Best times
- Afternoon, Brunch, Dinner, Happy Hour, Late Night
- Group size
- Friends (2-3), Small Group (4-6)
- Insider tip
- Persepolis is honored to be selected for the Michelin Guide 2025. End your meal with Persian tea, deliciously scented with cardamom, a homemade dessert of fresh baklava or saffron rose ice cream.
The details at Persepolis
- How to visit
- Curbside pickup · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in · Catering
- Dietary options
- Vegan · Vegetarian
- Setting
- Indoors · Outdoor seating
- Atmosphere
- Casual · Romantic
- Payment
- Credit cards · Debit cards · Tap to pay
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible restroom · Wheelchair-accessible seating
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Good to know about Persepolis
Persepolis is at 1407 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10021, on the Upper East Side, Manhattan.
Mon–Thu 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM; Fri–Sat 11:30 AM - 10:30 PM; Sun 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM.
You can call Persepolis at (212) 535-1100.
Expect about $30–70 per person at Persepolis.
Persepolis is known for its Saffron Chicken.
Yes: curbside pickup, delivery, takeout, and catering.
Yes: vegan and vegetarian options.
Yes: outdoor seating.
Persepolis lists: wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible restroom, and wheelchair-accessible seating.
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