Discrete midtown walk up that opens the doors to a cozy Persian getaway. Very unique decor that took us on a culinary as well as cultural and musical journey Service was very authentic and nice. Ambience was incredible with Persian music. The food was so delicious and different from any middle eastern cuisine I've had here in nyc. We ordered 3 apps, 4 drinks, 4 entrees, and a dessert and finished every single bite along the four of us. Not a single dish disappointed. Would highly recommend coming here for both authentic food and great value. read more

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We were going to a broadway musical matinee show so we would like to have a Persian lunch first. We found Nasrin's Kitchen which was walk away to Broadway. We were early to our 12:30 pm reservation so I took the picture of the restaurant building. We returned to the restaurant after watching the Labor Union parade on the 5th Avenue. We climbed the stairs as the restaurant was on the 2nd floor. The decor on the steps were attractive. The moment we entered the dining room, it was beautiful and looked cozy. The wall was filled with pictures. We were the first customers so we were able to meet Chef Nasrin. Her son Arte was the host and server. The entire staff was friendly and nice. The menu was limited but we ordered doogh for drink, Chelo Kabab Koobideh with lamb & beef and Chelo Khoresh-e Ghormeh Sabzi. My husband is a picky eater. He noticed the basmati rice was not fluffy enough as if not cooked well and the kabab was dry and there was no meat juice. I tried his and tasted same. The Sabzi I ordered was good though (I finished the stew) but the basmati rice was same as my husband's. Her Sabzi was different from the other Persian restaurants I ate in the Bay Area. The price was decent. However, I don't mind returning to Nasrin's Kitchen in the future. read more

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What a NYC gem! Nasrin's straddles being homey AND fun and swanky. The food is absolutely delicious and somehow refined and comforting. I always wait to write reviews until I have visited a restaurant several times to test consistency and Nasrin's IS consistent. My favorite items are the absolutely delicious Mirza Ghasemi (grilled eggplant dip with fried egg), Fesenjoon (such tender chicken with a pomegranate, sweet and sour saffron sauce), and the kabobs -- so juicy and tender. I can't wait to come back time and time again! read more

Nasrin’s Kitchen - Grilled eggplant dip - Persian/Iranian Near Me - New York, New York

Great Ambiance, I loved their Fesenjoon you need to make a reservation ahead of time. read more

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I was eager to try this restaurant but was sorely disappointed in our entire experience. We thought it was strange that there were items missing from their menu that felt like a total lack of planning. We ended up getting their homemade bread, a beef stew and chicken kebab, since half the menu was not available to order on a Saturday night at 8pm- Not a single one of these items was fresh. We were most excited for the beef stew but the flavor was so strange that all we could taste is "sour and sweet". The flavor tasted as if lemon rinds accidentally got cooked into the stew which ruined the flavor into a bitter, sour mess. The cooks perhaps tried to remedy this by adding sugar to the stew and fried some potatoes to add on top for a bit of flair. The description said the beef would be falling off the bone and this was absolutely not the case. This beef stew was among the worst things I've ever tasted. The chicken kebab came on a skewer, with two burnt sweet peppers and a charred tomato atop a bed of parsley and half a RAW ONION as a part of the meal. At this point I thought we were being scammed. I asked the waiter how we should eat the raw onion without a knife since the table setting doesn't provide one and he took the onion from my plate and came back with it from the kitchen chopped. I thought it would at least be cooked, but no. The service was okay and nothing to be admired but the ambiance was lovely as it has some wonderful architectural details from when the building was a guilded age mansion. This was the only saving grace but I didn't come to Nasrin to look at marble paneling. read more

We walked up all the way to the restaurant in the cold (I am writing this review a few months later) because we were excited to try the new iranian food in town. The restaurant is hidden away and no real signs to find it unless you look around for a bit. We walked up the stairs and were IMMEDIATELY turned back/declined because they were full. They didn't even offer us a waitlist spot. The staff needs to learn better costumer service care. A lot of the iranian families like to bring their elderly parents to this new spot in town, however 1) the place is hard to find 2) there is a staircase to get to the restaurant 3) the staff isn't the friendliest. We clearly didn't get to try the food and cannot speak for that. But I believe these other factors are also important considerations for a great eating experience to keep in mind if you are planning a trip to this place. Hopefully, they have improved since then. read more

Amazing home made food. Super nice setting that almost feels like Iran. The staff are super friendly

The food and atmosphere is unmatched! Great super friendly staff!! A must go! It's a bit pricey but really worth the money! read more

Nasrin’s Kitchen - Koobide Chelo Kabab Kobideh Chelo Khoresh Ghormeh Sabzi - Persian/Iranian Near Me - New York, New York

We went there last night while visiting New York. We thought based on previous reviews that this place will be very good. But was totally disappointed. The appetizers were over priced and very very small. Barely feeding one person. We ordered chicken kabob and Barg Kabob and both were very bad. It took them 30 minutes to bring the food and then the chicken pieces were so small and dry. The Barg was tough and chewy. The food was over priced and very low quality. Definitely will not go back. :( read more

above and beyond customer service. they covered our entire bill just for being 15 min late. best vibes of any Persian restaurant in nyc. 2nd best food after eyval. definitely coming back read more

This is some of the best food we have ever had! We really enjoyed our meal and the service and will be back next time we are in NYC!

I love Persian food and while this is an attempt to serving a homey version of it it ultimately is just an overpriced bowl of rice with a bit of dry meats and blandish spice level horrendous bill and 6% credit card charge disappointing read more

We were very excited to try this new Persian restaurant in the city and went there with a few friends. The ambiance is nice. It's on the second floor so access maybe a bit difficult but the staff was very helpful to us. The food, particularly their ghormeh sabzi was unfortunately a bit underwhelming. Might try it again. read more

I made a reservation for dinner on Saturday night through OpenTable. When I showed up, the restaurant was locked shut and dark -- closed. To their credit, they had sent me a cancellation email a few hours earlier. So double-check to make sure they are really open before you go to your reservation. More and more NYC restaurants charge people who cancel in the last 24 hours. I should get paid by Nasrin's Kitchen. read more

It all started when we tried to get a reservation because we wanted them to know we were a big group. We were told they don't accept reservations for a group bigger than 4, and they were busy on weekends. When we showed up there were only two tables being served, and during our stay probably 3 more couples showed up .The service was friendly, and the decor was beautiful and authentic. We were looking forward to try the dishes- some of which are not usually on a Persian restaurant's menu; however, the food was somewhat disappointing! And in some cases overpriced. A couple of my guests- including a child- couldn't eat much of their kabob because it didn't taste like an authentic kabob. (The waiter was about to say they didn't serve kabob on Sunday- but mid sentence he changed his mind, and said they actually do have it! That should have been a clue to me.) we took the food home because it seemed to be such a big waste but nobody cared to touch it. I can't say we had a bad time there, but I can say I had heartburn for the rest of the day. I see there are some very good reviews here. Maybe they should work on consistency. Two of my guests were happy with their food. read more

Loved - Restaurant space - architecture, lighting - Kashk Bademjoon - Mast Khiar Liked - Zereshk Polo Ba Morgh - massive portions Did not like - Chelo Khoresh-e Ghormeh Sabzi - maybe just not what we were expecting but very earthy/sour flavor; seemed under salted. If trying this, would pair with one of the yogurt sides (the mast khiar was essential for us) read more

The ambiance is one of a kind and you get a good feeling being here. Warm, cozy, positive vibes. The staff working here all were very attentive and friendly. I am a picky eater and I would have liked the kuku sabzi be served fresh and warm. Instead they serve it cold and I was a little surprised and disappointed. Growing up, my mom never gave me cold kuku. The bread was very good. Better quality bread here compared to the other Persian restaurants in the city. A little too much onions in the koobideh. Probably my least favorite koobideh compared to the other Persian restaurants in the city. I recommend this restaurant to anyone that wants to try authentic Persian food. I wish Nasrin and her team much success in the future. read more

We ordered the Mirza Ghasemi, Fesenjoon, Chelo Kabab Koobideh, Mast Khiar and the Salad Shirazi. It was all really great and I would definitely recommend. The place is cozy and the service is so sweet and feels homegrown. While the sides were on the small portion size, I'd definitely come check it out! Bonus points that the brains behind the operation is a female Iranian chef!! read more

Very friendly service helped us order the mixed grill kabob plate which was more than enough for two full grown men. Ambiance is legit what you would think it should be. Solid eggplant and nut appetizer. Could see coming back in larger group read more

I wanted to try Persian food. This restaurant has a wonderful vibe. Food is good too. The service was fabulous. I had Ghormeh Sabzi with rice. read more

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Unfortunately this place has gotten busier and they don't have control of kitchen. Food comes out to tables but they're not organized enough. Also portions have gotten smaller. Being out of main dishes at 8pm is extremely unfortunate. Don't go in a group as the table are extremely small. read more

Nasrin’s Kitchen - Persian food - Persian/Iranian Near Me - New York, New York

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Summing it up concisely: this is the equivalent of Iranian food for people who aren't/have never tried Persian food before. If you eat Costco frozen food every other day. Food itself was pretty mediocre, I was served cold koobideh and the rice was bland. The stews.. were subpar. I've had people make Iranian food off of a whim from a YouTube recipe and do it better. But food aside, that isn't the complete reason this restaurant is getting a one star. We were treated awfully by the host/staff for being barely ten minutes late (and had called ahead to inform them too) to our reservation. They made us wait for close to an hour and I truly had no choice as we had most of our family basically not wanting to go anywhere else. Anyways - gentrified Persian food for Upper East Side people who have never had actually good Persian food in their lives. read more

Delicious food!!! People are so lovely and nice. It's a very cozy and homey vibe- so it's definitely not one of these turn and burn restaurants where you feel rushed and pressured. Come if you are ok with a bit of a slower place from other NYC restaurants- and trust me it's worth it, a refreshing pace. The dolmas are exceptional! Am excited to return! read more

I really like this restaurant. The food was great, the atmosphere, the music, the service were great. You need to reserve a table a head. I will come back again soon! Thank you Food: 5/5 | Service: 5/5 | Atmosphere: 5/5 read more

I had tasted chef nasrin's delicious food at a couple of pop-ups and was very excited to hear that she had opened her own restaurant in midtown. The food did not disappoint- I started with the kashk bademjon eggplant appetizer which was so delicious with the homemade bread. My husband had the ghormeh sabzi beef stew and I had the fesenjan chicken stew, both served with a huge plate of basmati rice. Everything was wonderful. It's great to have a new food option in the neighborhood and I wish chef nasrin much luck in her latest endeavor. I'm planning to return soon to try out some of the other things on the menu. read more

Fun restaurant, the menu and the atmosphere exudes traditional food and home cooking. Genuine upbeat vibe from the servers and staff. Don't miss the tea or the Persian Baklava. read more

We loved the food - everything was so flavorful and tasty. The crispy part of the rice and fesnjon (chicken with crushed walnut, saffron, pomegranate molasses) were my favorites. The ambiance was great as well. It's such a nice space with quant decor and I liked the Persian music in the background. We sat by the window and it felt like a casual yet intimate place to have dinner. We'd definitely come back! read more

Delicious homemade Persian food. Mast o music is wonderful, fesenjan is excellent, and gormeh sabzi is just right,

A unique combination of perfections: authentic exotic food, graceful service, and best ambiance in the USA as follows: I. Food: the Chef, Ms. Nasrin is an expertise in Persian food for many decades; her stews (Ghorme Sabzi [Greens + Beef], Fesenjan [ Pecan-pomegranate essences and Lime Juice], Gaiyme [Beef, lentils, and potatoes]) were yummy and authentic Persian), Kebabs (Lamb, Beef, Chicken) were perfectly cooled. as well as unique appetizers and desserts- as good as any restaurant in Iran. II-III. The ambiance -service included a delightful decorations and handsome -beautiful graceful young family members with joyful glow of being proud of their care for the customers. The location on the second floor of 57th street and five avenue -is perhaps the most prestigious address in the USA. As an 89 years old retired Prof. (ethnic Iranian, US citizen) have dined in more than 24 countries - I recommend that Nasrin is as good as it can get! We New Yorker need to help such jewels of the Big Apple -source of our income and care for the globe- Salute to Ms. Nasrin and her graceful family! read more

Incredible homemade food, unpretentious and kind service, and wonderful ambiance all around!

Nasrin's kitchen is an authentic Persian eatery! We tried their Kashk Bademjoon, Fesenjoon and Zereshk Polo Ba Margh. Everything was well cooked, the spices were the right amount and the serving size was quite decent. The ambiance transported us to a different place. I have been to several Mediterranean places in nyc but nothing quite like Nasrin's kitchen! read more

We ordered koobideh kabab and ghaymeh stew. Both meals lacked Persian flavor. Koobideh was very dry. Ghaymeh did not have enough meat. We also ordered hot tea and it was served relatively cold. I wouldn't go to this restaurant again. For authentic Persian cuisine, I don't recommend. read more

Food was tasty. Wish a little less rice and a little more protein. Interesting and fun decor. Waitstaff seemed a little frazzled - too few of them but when you got their attention they were very nice and attentive. read more

food was great and interior decor gives me a feeling of comfort and nostalgia. nasrin and the servers are very sweet and passionate. they are definitely new so still getting the hang of things, but i'm so excited to see how they grow as they get more established. read more

Nasrin’s Kitchen - Mast Khiyar Zereshk Polu Ba Morgh Chelo Khoresh Ghaymeh Salad Shirazi - Persian/Iranian Near Me - New York, New York

Terrible food! Service was awful and Ambiance was horrific if you ask me. Sad to say that this Chef needs to go back and learn how to cook fresh Iranian dishes. Disappointed and would not recommend this place to anyone. Not worth the $$$ at all read more

the food was ok, the baklava looked like an afterthought , a mess. menu very limited. service was non existent , no sparkling water or any bottled water available. no coffee at all. not sure if they will have repeat business read more