My order was takeout. Service was disinterested at best. The lamb kebabs were dry and the portion was small relative to the price. I will not return to this restaurant.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 2
Musab Shakeel
Decent kebabs but maybe not worth taking a 20 minute Uber from downtown to get there?
Kebabs _looked_ 10/10 but tasted 6/10. Texture / tenderness / quality was 10/10. But felt underseasoned, not as flavorful as I'd hoped.
On the plus side though, I wasn't parched later at night (which means the kebabs weren't doused with salt/sodium, which explains the lack of flavor). So - healthy but somewhat flavorless?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Merrie Turner
Persian Cafe - experience the best cuisine made famous in the Middle East centuries ago with the hospitality of authentic owners.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sahand Khoshdel
The kebabs were cooked well, but they had no flavor at all. The Sour (Torsh) Beef Kebab was overpriced and had no sour taste. The chicken and beef skewers were bland, as if basic spices like salt and pepper weren’t even used.
Food: 2
Service: 4
Daniel Mannarino
Fantastic food with great service! I recommend the chicken torsh with zereshk polo!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Heba Moussa
Best Kefta and kabab you can try.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Arvi Z
The rice, kabobs, and tomatoes weren't fresh. I hate to give them two stars, but they really need to step it up, especially since they're charging premium prices.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 4
Shah Mohammadi
I went to this restaurant with my family and had a very disappointing experience. The customer service was terrible-staff were not attentive or friendly.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Mahek Shaikh
Wonderful food and experience at the house of hafez kebab, authentic Iranian food! Definitely recommend visiting here. Rose was a very kind and helpful host, making the experience even more pleasant! :)
The food was burned and the meat tasted like rubber. Atmosphere was not welcoming and the staff were not friendly whatsoever. We ordered two dishes and were given only one pack of Sumac.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Galiya Rakisheva
THIS IS THE WORST PLACE! Be prepared for: COLD food, meat is contains 50% of water, and the worst part is SERVICE. Lady there doesn’t meet customers needs, can’t explain the menu, has poor communication skills and very rude. And be prepared that tips there is requirement, even with the bad service. I’m very disappointed in this place!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Monica Garcia
I visited this restaurant recently in Boston with high hopes, having traveled a long distance specifically to enjoy authentic Persian cuisine. Unfortunately, our experience was deeply disappointing and did not reflect the positive reviews or the photos posted online.To begin with, the online photos appear to be outdated — possibly taken during the restaurant's grand opening — and do not represent the current condition of the space. The restaurant is very small and not well-maintained. Cleanliness was a concern from the start, with dishes drying on the countertop, flies in the dining area, and a dusty glass shelf being used to store food items in plastic bags — all of which were quite unappealing. Upon arrival, we were not greeted warmly. The staff, all male, appeared unwelcoming and unfriendly. One staff member brought us the menu without a single word, no smile, and simply dropped it on the table without any explanation or suggestions. This behavior set a very uncomfortable tone for our visit.We ordered two Chicken Barg plates with rice, one hummus, and two Coca-Colas. The Chicken Barg was dry and lacked flavor, priced at $21.99 per plate. The hummus was coarse, not the smooth consistency one would expect, and also bland — priced at $7.99. The flatbread served with it did not seem fresh and resembled store-bought bread. The soft drinks were oddly served in coffee cups. Throughout the meal, no one came by to check on us, and the service remained cold and inattentive. The manager was loudly talking on the phone right behind our table, which further diminished any sense of professionalism or hospitality. We also felt quite uncomfortable as several staff members stared at us in a way that made us feel unwelcome and out of place. Our total bill was $67.80 — quite expensive given the quality of the food, service, and overall experience. When I asked for a copy of the bill, the manager misunderstood and snapped back, saying they don’t serve coffee — an odd and unnecessary interaction that further highlighted the poor communication and customer service. Overall, this was a deeply disappointing visit. I would not return and cannot recommend this restaurant. I urge the owners to post recent, accurate photos and address the serious concerns with cleanliness, staff attitude, and food quality. Customers deserve honesty, hospitality, and value for their money — none of which were present during our visit.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
John Cain
We had the pleasure of enjoying an authentic Persian meal with our Iranian friend! It was very good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Independent Publishers of New England (IPNE)
Delicious healthy food, awesome service. Love their new location.
Good Persian food in a small place.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
My order was takeout. Service was disinterested at best. The lamb kebabs were dry and the portion was small relative to the price. I will not return to this restaurant.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 2
Decent kebabs but maybe not worth taking a 20 minute Uber from downtown to get there?
Kebabs _looked_ 10/10 but tasted 6/10. Texture / tenderness / quality was 10/10. But felt underseasoned, not as flavorful as I'd hoped.
On the plus side though, I wasn't parched later at night (which means the kebabs weren't doused with salt/sodium, which explains the lack of flavor). So - healthy but somewhat flavorless?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Persian Cafe - experience the best cuisine made famous in the Middle East centuries ago with the hospitality of authentic owners.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
The kebabs were cooked well, but they had no flavor at all. The Sour (Torsh) Beef Kebab was overpriced and had no sour taste. The chicken and beef skewers were bland, as if basic spices like salt and pepper weren’t even used.
Food: 2
Service: 4
Fantastic food with great service! I recommend the chicken torsh with zereshk polo!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best Kefta and kabab you can try.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The rice, kabobs, and tomatoes weren't fresh. I hate to give them two stars, but they really need to step it up, especially since they're charging premium prices.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 4
I went to this restaurant with my family and had a very disappointing experience. The customer service was terrible-staff were not attentive or friendly.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Wonderful food and experience at the house of hafez kebab, authentic Iranian food! Definitely recommend visiting here. Rose was a very kind and helpful host, making the experience even more pleasant! :)
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
The food was burned and the meat tasted like rubber. Atmosphere was not welcoming and the staff were not friendly whatsoever. We ordered two dishes and were given only one pack of Sumac.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
THIS IS THE WORST PLACE! Be prepared for: COLD food, meat is contains 50% of water, and the worst part is SERVICE. Lady there doesn’t meet customers needs, can’t explain the menu, has poor communication skills and very rude. And be prepared that tips there is requirement, even with the bad service. I’m very disappointed in this place!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
I visited this restaurant recently in Boston with high hopes, having traveled a long distance specifically to enjoy authentic Persian cuisine. Unfortunately, our experience was deeply disappointing and did not reflect the positive reviews or the photos posted online.To begin with, the online photos appear to be outdated — possibly taken during the restaurant's grand opening — and do not represent the current condition of the space. The restaurant is very small and not well-maintained. Cleanliness was a concern from the start, with dishes drying on the countertop, flies in the dining area, and a dusty glass shelf being used to store food items in plastic bags — all of which were quite unappealing. Upon arrival, we were not greeted warmly. The staff, all male, appeared unwelcoming and unfriendly. One staff member brought us the menu without a single word, no smile, and simply dropped it on the table without any explanation or suggestions. This behavior set a very uncomfortable tone for our visit.We ordered two Chicken Barg plates with rice, one hummus, and two Coca-Colas. The Chicken Barg was dry and lacked flavor, priced at $21.99 per plate. The hummus was coarse, not the smooth consistency one would expect, and also bland — priced at $7.99. The flatbread served with it did not seem fresh and resembled store-bought bread. The soft drinks were oddly served in coffee cups. Throughout the meal, no one came by to check on us, and the service remained cold and inattentive. The manager was loudly talking on the phone right behind our table, which further diminished any sense of professionalism or hospitality. We also felt quite uncomfortable as several staff members stared at us in a way that made us feel unwelcome and out of place. Our total bill was $67.80 — quite expensive given the quality of the food, service, and overall experience. When I asked for a copy of the bill, the manager misunderstood and snapped back, saying they don’t serve coffee — an odd and unnecessary interaction that further highlighted the poor communication and customer service. Overall, this was a deeply disappointing visit. I would not return and cannot recommend this restaurant. I urge the owners to post recent, accurate photos and address the serious concerns with cleanliness, staff attitude, and food quality. Customers deserve honesty, hospitality, and value for their money — none of which were present during our visit.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
We had the pleasure of enjoying an authentic Persian meal with our Iranian friend! It was very good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious healthy food, awesome service. Love their new location.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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