Welcome to Ravagh Persian Grill
Located in the heart of New York City, Ravagh Persian Grill is a hidden gem offering authentic Persian and Mediterranean cuisine. With a diverse menu including vegan and vegetarian options, this restaurant caters to a wide range of dietary preferences. Customers rave about the moist and juicy chicken kebabs, flavorful eggplant dip, and generous portion sizes. The friendly staff, stunning decor, and flavorful dishes make Ravagh a must-visit for anyone craving Middle Eastern flavors. Don't miss out on their signature dishes like lamb kebabs and sour cherry rice, which will leave you coming back for more. Ravagh truly embodies the essence of Persian hospitality and culinary excellence.
- 1135 1st Ave New York, NY 100651135 1st Ave New York, NY 10065 Hotline: (212) 861-7900
Ravagh Persian Grill is a must-visit spot in New York City for those craving authentic Persian and Mediterranean cuisine. Located at 1135 1st Ave, this restaurant offers a wide range of options for diners, including vegan and vegetarian choices. The ambiance is casual and welcoming, with outdoor seating available, making it perfect for a leisurely lunch or dinner.
One of the highlights of Ravagh Persian Grill is their delicious and perfectly seasoned chicken kebab platter, as mentioned by satisfied customer Jacob K. The moist and juicy chicken paired with the flavorful Kashke Bademjan dip is a standout dish that you must try. And don't forget to indulge in their heavenly eggplant dip, a customer favorite.
For those looking to pair their meal with a drink, Ravagh offers a variety of cocktails, beers, and wines to complement your dining experience. The Persian Martini, French Matitni, and Ravagh Cosmopolitan are popular choices for cocktail enthusiasts.
Overall, Ravagh Persian Grill stands out for its friendly staff, amazing bread and sauces, and delicious lamb kebabs, as praised by customer Richa T. Whether you're a fan of Middle Eastern grilled meats or looking to try Persian cuisine for the first time, Ravagh Persian Grill is a top choice for a memorable dining experience.

Love love love. Can't speak to their whole menu but consistently get their chicken kebab platter and Kashke Bademjan and it's perfect. Chicken is moist and juicy and perfectly seasoned. So often kebab is dry. This is perfect. Their eggplant dip is heaven, you must get it! Have tried a bunch of other stuff and it's all good. As reliable as Persian cuisine comes. Enjoy

We came here for dinner with a group, but make sure to plan for a reservation since there's not a lot of seating inside. The interior is cute and cozy, perfect for a feast! The service was quick, and they offered great suggestions. For appetizers, we had the hummus and kashk bademjan. Honestly, I regret not snapping a picture before we inhaled it--it was that good! I'm not even an eggplant fan, but this dish is a must-try. For the mains, we got the lamb chops and the combo platter loaded with meats. Trust me, skip the extra rice, even for a large group. While the lamb chops were decent (but I've had better as a Texan), the lamb, chicken, and beef kebabs were on another level. Each bite kept getting better--the marination must be straight from the gods! The platter also had steak strips that melted in your mouth. The only disappointment was the dill rice, which lacked flavor, but the meats totally stole the show. Will I be back? Absolutely, and I'm planning to fast that day so I can eat even more!

My favorite restaurant for Persian food - FYI, they also have locations in Long Island. Pros: + Friendly staff + Amazing bread and sauces - I really love both the yogurt based and the green one that they bring out to the table + Decor is absolutely stunning + Lamb kebabs are delicious - This is the one that I always have to get + Upgrades for the rice - My favorite is the Cherry one. Most of the kebabs come with basmati rice. However, you can spend $3 to upgrade to one of their flavored ones. Don't miss this chance! + HUGE Portions - I share everything when I come IG: QueenOfAdventureNYC

Delicious food! Mediterranean salad with chicken kebab: very flavorful, large portions, delicious salads refreshing. Was juicy, but not as juicy as another place I had in Houston. Lamb stew with eggplant in tomato base: very good and flavorful! Eggplant was perfect. The meat was pretty tender too! The sour cherry rice was delicious too! Never had it before. Yum!

I've had take out from them a couple times and love how they are consistent with their delicious flavors! Their babaganoush is very tasty! I like how its definitely more on the creamier side and the texture is more "whipped" than others. The combination kabob set includes one barg (steak), one jujeh (chicken), and two koobideh. The koobideh has always been my favorite and they make it super well-seasoned and juicy. While the chicken was a little dry for me, the steak pieces were very tender. Not sure why they placed a tortilla-like bread at the bottom (likely to soak up the juices and sauce?) but it ended up just been too soggy. I wish they didn't so I have more to mix with my meats and rice. We upgraded to the green rice which I really enjoyed cause I really like dill. Meals came with side salads, tzatziki sauce, and sumac powder. Yes they are on the pricer side but their portions are also huge! Even with delivery, the dishes were intact without any spillage and still very warm. I appreciate how the flavors have been consistently solid over these two years after discovering them.

Ravagh is the place to go for Middle Eastern style Grilled Meatz! I've dined at the one in Mineola and had lunch takeout at the midtown east locations and always had very satisfying meals. We were able to secure a Friday night reservation inside for a group of 10 and they accommodated us in the farside split dining room. The decor is very modern with light earth tones. I'm just glad we didn't sit outside because it was still stiflingly hot outside, even into the evening. It was very relaxed because the staff was really laid back and we were not in any rush either. We started with an assortment of appetizers: hummus, babba ghanoush, baked kibbee, all spread on stretched flatbread and stuffed grape leaves. It wasn't until after we started on the appetizers that we ordered out entrees. We just ordered a bunch of grilled meat & seafood platters shared family style and they occupied almost every square inch of the long table. Each platter came with a choice of white or green basmati rice (also topped with saffron rice) with grilled onions and tomatoes, but we also substituted some grilled vegetables, which added eggplant, green peppers, zucchini and broccoli. For the meats, there was a mix of Koobideh Kabobs (ground beef), Dark Meat Chicken, Salmon Kabobs, Barg (sirloin steak chunks) and my favorite the Lamb Koobideh Kabobs. The lamb is just the way I like it with gamey taste that not everyone likes. We also had a Braised Lamb Shank stew that went quickly. The savory sauce from the stew was excellent with the rice. We ended up with a fair amount to take home, especially the mounds of rice and vegetables. The dessert menu has some unique and intriguing choices, so we ordered a variety. My favorite was the Persian Ice Cream that was a bright saffron yellow. Ravagh is great for groups if you reserve ahead of time, but also for date night (unless you happen to sit next to a large, loud party like us).

Ordered: Combination Kabob (~$72): one skewer of Barg, one skewer of Jujeh and two skewers of Koobideh Mediterranean Chopped Salad (~$11): chopped crisp lettuce, steak tomato, cucumber, red onion, and feta cheese (on the side) with vinaigrette Aya's take: We found ourselves back at Ravagh as my family likes the Persian grilled meats here. The Mediterranean Chopped Salad was a good way to start the meal; it was fresh, colorful, and balanced. The meats are on point, as usual. They're super buttery, juicy, and tender and I love when the juices get soaked up in the saffron rice. My only complaint (every time) is how painfully slow the service is, even at times when they don't seem busy at all. Other than that, it's a great spot for Persian cuisine.

Servings are huge! Food was delicious and portions were definitely enough for 2. Service was very attentive to you if you needed it. But it's not a huge place I think but definitely enough seating. Would go back!

One of my favorite restaurants in the city! I don't think I've ever had Persian food before, but I really loved trying Ravagh's. I found the service to be very fast and friendly, and the ambiance to be clean and upscale. You get fresh baked bread and dips when you sit down, and there is a green sauce that is absolutely lovely. I've been here with friends and family who have all enjoyed it, and a favorite order is the barg kebab. It is possibly one of the best ways to make steak that I've been lucky enough to try! The portion sizes are also huge, which helps me justify the $30 price tag for the dish. Lovely for both lunch and dinner.

Food: Tried both the Chicken Koobideh Kabob ($24) and the Dark Meat Chicken Kabob ($25.50), which were very similar dishes except for the meat. Both were served with basmati rice and a grilled tomato and onion. Both kabob meats were delicious- really nicely seasoned / flavorful and super juicy / tender. While this was a bit on the pricey side, this was some of the best kabob meat I have had. The rice was also pretty tasty. The tomato and onion had a bit too much char on them for my taste though. The portion size of the dishes were quite large. The free naan bread was also great- nice and soft and a good size. The two dips that it came with were pretty good too. Environment: The restaurant has some elegant, high-class decor and can be considered a "nice" Persian restaurant although still within most people's budgets. There is a decent amount of seating and we were able to get a table without a reservation on a Sunday night. Service: The staff are friendly and helpful. The service speed is fast. Overall: One of the best Persian restaurants I've been to in NYC - definitely recommend.