Marjan Fine Persian Grill

Amazing service, food is delicious and prices are fair for the quality and amount of food.

marjan is underrated and is definitely one of the best persian restaurants in the nj/nyc area

Food was very good. Be sure to figure out parking in advance

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

It was a good service, but I was expecting more since Persian culture is very rich. The staff was very kind and welcoming, but didn't have anything specific standout to me.

We ordered chicken soltani and jujeh kabob, both were delicious! The persian ice cream was not to be missed! We loved the service as well.👍 The only down side was there are mosquitos flying around the backside of the restaurant (we sat on the last table near the toilet area)😞

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

I visited Marjan Fine Persian Grill with a close friend on a beautiful evening, and what followed was a dining experience marked by grace, care, and subtle attention to detail.

We were welcomed just beyond the front door at a small podium. The interior is arranged in such a way that, once seated, you can see only your own table and perhaps a few others, a layout that creates a quiet, intimate atmosphere, rare in most restaurants.

We chose to sit on the patio, drawn by the pleasant weather. Our table was nestled beside a flower bed in full bloom, adding a natural elegance to the setting. The staff prepared our table with a crisp white tablecloth and soft green linens that were clean and thoughtfully pressed without being overly stiff. Menus were paper, tucked into folding plastic sleeves. This appeared simple and practical. Cold water arrived promptly in two glasses.

The menu was descriptive and helped us get a good sense of each dish’s ingredients. That said, someone unfamiliar with Persian cuisine might not immediately recognize which dishes are meant as dips or small plates. A bit more context would help newcomers better navigate what is clearly a well curated menu.

To start, we shared the kashk-e-bademjan, a warm eggplant dip rich in roasted flavor and depth from grilled onions. When we finished the bread before the dip, more was brought to us without request or charge. It was a small gesture, but one that reflects genuine hospitality.

I ordered the Shishlik (lamb chops), which the menu and our server informed us were grassfed and imported from New Zealand. The meat was beautifully cooked, tender, juicy, and clean on the palate, with no heaviness. A few slices of lime on the plate allowed for just the right touch of acidity to brighten each bite. The dish was served with basmati rice, a standout on its own. The rice was aromatic, warm, and perfectly textured, with seasoning that was flavorful yet balanced. It made a wonderful companion to the meal, and even after the lamb was gone, I found myself happily finishing what remained on the plate.

My mint tea arrived with sugar on the side, allowing me to adjust it to my preference. It paired nicely with the food, especially the rice, and added a refreshing balance to the richer elements of the meal.

My friend ordered the kabob-e-kubideh and remarked on how juicy and flavorful the kabob was. It had a deeply appetizing aroma and was cooked just right. It was moist but not oily.

One thoughtful detail worth highlighting was the water, which was brought to us in a decanter filled with ice. This small touch meant we never had to wait for refills or ask for more. We simply poured as needed. It made the meal feel relaxed and uninterrupted.

Our server was attentive and checked in at appropriate moments. We never felt rushed or forgotten. When we asked for the check, it was brought without delay.

The only aspect of the experience that felt out of step with the rest was the restroom. While it was clean and well stocked, it showed signs of neglect. A wet floor sign stood in the corner without purpose, and the walls bore marks and holes from hardware that had long been removed. It didn’t affect the hygiene, but it did slightly detract from the overall sense of care that was so evident elsewhere. That said, the water was warm, and the soap had a lovely scent, small but appreciated comforts.

In all, Marjan offered us more than a meal. it offered us a moment of peace and richness, shared among good company. The food is excellent, the service attentive, and the setting thoughtful. I would not hesitate to return.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great place for the dinner

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Authentic Persian Cuisine at its finest. Extremely delicious dishes served fresh in an environment of utmost hospitality! Their Sultani and chicken dishes are truly flavorful. The service was perfect and Reza was most pleasant and friendly. I highly recommend this place for lunch or dinner!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Jujeh Kabob Chicken Kabob with Bone, Persian Ice Cream, Kabob-E-Sultani

My friend and I had dinner here last night. We were lucky enough to be seated by the window. The food was wonderful! We had the Persian iced tea, which was very good. For dinner, I had the lamb shank, and my friend had a kabob. Both meals were delicious, and the lamb was so tender it was falling off the bone. The Persian ice cream was the perfect way to top off our meal! We enjoyed the food so much that it was mostly gone before we could snap a photo...lol.

Even more importantly, the service here is outstanding. After we finished our meal, we had some trouble remembering the location of the public garage where we had parked, and we were walking around for quite some time. We spoke with the owner of the restaurant to ask for assistance, and he suggested two local parking garages. After checking those places without success, we returned to the restaurant, where the owner actually walked us to the correct parking garage and helped us find our car. He was incredibly kind and understanding. We are so grateful to him for his patience and for going above and beyond to assist us just as panic was starting to set in. You cannot find this kind of service everywhere, especially not nowadays, so that was huge for us.

We highly recommend Marjan, and we will definitely be returning! Thank you for a wonderful experience, and most of all for your kindness and amazing service!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Persian Ice Cream, Lamb Shank

The food and service were spectacular! The ambiance is amazing, and the owner and staff go above and beyond for their customers! They are very good people who care deeply. The owner even went out of his way to help us locate our public parking when we couldn't remember where we parked. It is an amazing experience!

Food is fantastic every time- whether we sit down for dinner with friends or order takeout. Service and hospitality is always wonderful! A gem in Morristown.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Quaint Persian restaurant with good food. Their “Barg” Kabab was exceptionally good. The rice was well made and their house douq (yugort drinks) was not bad. Parking is on the street only. There is a public parking structure up the street.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

This was our second visit to Marjan and quite honestly, our first visit was better. We love the food, and the food was presented very soon after ordering, which was great. The service started out good, but by midway through the meal we felt forgotten. I know they do a large quantity of take out orders, but we had to hunt them down to ask for the check. The check was presented quickly, which is good, but you'd think they'd take the hint to return to our table soon after that to process the credit card. Nope. Had to hunt them down again to get the check processed. Note that this was 6:45 on a Friday night and there were only 2 other tables occupied.

Warm and welcoming in this wonderful authentic restaurant! Wonderful varied menu with options for all preferences. Meaning: lots of vegetarian options if that's for you. No matter what it's fresh and nicely presented!

Worst Persian food!! Meat dry and chewy, rice not fluffy as it’s supposed. Overall waste of money.