The Persian Grille Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "Food was good. Kabobs were really good, lamb chops being the star of the show."
• "The dishes are authentic, well seasoned and beautifully presented."
• "The food's taste was really Persian and delicious."
• "The most amazing lamb kabobs. Hen with cherries, basmati rice and orange sauce is off the chain."
• "The food is simply delicious, saffron and fresh lemon juice marinade simplicity with such amazing flavor and tenderness."
• "The kababs were tender and well-seasoned, making it a satisfying dish."
• "The Kubideh and Barb kebab are very well prepared."

Cons:

• "You’re paying so much for the food where the meat n everything was of worst quality."
• "The food was verrry bad. 0 Star."
• "The food was mediocre."
• "Kabab Barg was good but it was small (short), the lamb kabab was not good (you have to chew it a lot)."
• "The Kabab Koobideh was decent, but the rice and Kabab barg were downright terrible."
• "Chicken was very very dry in all kababs."
• "Unseasoned, flavorless, tasteless, and bland."

Service

Pros:

• "Nice comfort ambience, knowledgeable staff and exceptional customer service."
• "The service is attentive and friendly."
• "Staff was very kind and friendly, explained the menu very well, and accommodated most special requests."
• "The staff are extremely polite and the owner 'Bimal' is such a courteous gentleman."
• "Service was really great and workers are super nice."
• "The servers were nice, knowledgeable and efficient."
• "Service both times was very kind and sweet."

Cons:

• "Table booked for six, nobody took note of the reservation apparently, then 'sorry it will take only 15 minutes'. Took 30 to get seated."
• "Servers were super slow."
• "They charge something ridiculous like $12 if you’re going to share an entrée with your dining companions."
• "Service was deplorable! Called owner and complained to no avail."
• "The service was horrible, not managed well & not divided by sections."
• "Server forgot to put utensils and plates for all 6 guests."
• "Very short staffed. Only one person working at the time of visit which was during lunch time."

Ambience

Pros:

• "The ambiance was cozy and welcoming."
• "We were overwhelmed by the owners' hospitality, delicious meal, and the ambience."
• "The ambience is very nice and comforting."
• "Lovely atmosphere."
• "Great atmosphere, friendly staff... Hands down the best Middle-Eastern restaurant in Philly."
• "Not lavish inside but warm and comfortable."
• "The ambiance is so authentic."

Cons:

• "The atmosphere there was not nice."
• "This place is a Disaster to begin with😤😤 Hot like a sauna, no air at all, I could not breathe."
• "The interior is very sad and depressing looking!"

Authenticity

Pros:

• "Very authentic even though not owned by Persian."
• "Authentic, feels like being in Iran even though we're just in the burbs."
• "I'm surprised. The new owners aren't even Persian but the kabobs were one of them best kabobs I've ever had."
• "The food's taste was really Persian and delicious."
• "The most amazing lamb kabobs. Hen with cherries, basmati rice and orange sauce is off the chain."
• "The ice cream had a wonderful traditional Iranian taste."
• "The sauce is ground Walnuts with tangy pomegranate."

Cons:

• "It's not authentic Persian food."
• "Couldn’t feel the real taste of Iranian foods."
• "The food quality, recipes and taste has really strayed far far away from authentic."
• "The foods are not very authentic. Reason? The chef and the manager are from Nepal."
• "NOTHING is persian in this place. Do not waste your time and money there. Foods are not persian at all. Awful quality with very high price."
• "This is far from authentic Persian food!"
• "Worst gyro I've ever had in my life."

Value

Pros:

• "You can't beat the price you pay for a little exotic comfort food."
• "Their pricing is reasonable for the quality and quantity."
• "The catering was also very, very reasonably priced."
• "The prices were very reasonable."
• "Prices are cool not expensive!!"
• "Giant glass of wine for a most reasonable price."
• "Yes you can consider it pricey with other restaurants..But it worth it."

Cons:

• "Scrumptious, good size portions and a little pricey."
• "Prices seem exorbitant and food is mediocre."
• "Expensive. The prices start at $15/$18 for a plate of meat and rice."
• "Overpriced food for people who don't understand what Persian food tastes like."
• "For what you pay, it's not worth it.!!!!"
• "It was so expensive for what we ended up getting. Almost $30 for a dish."
• "Save your money!"