Persepolis Persian Restaurant

585 Torbay Rd, St. John's
(709) 738-7458

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Saffron Chicken Wing Kebab
Persepolis Special Mix
Saffron Chicken Kebab
Special Chicken Kebab
Saffron Wing Kebab
Salad and Pickles
Cucumber Water
Chicken Kabab
Shirazi Salad
Mirza Ghasemi

Menu

Starter
Saffron Wing Kebab
One skewer of chicken wings marinated in a flavorful blend of saffron, onion, and spices.
Mast Borani
Persian-style yogurt mixed with spinach, garlic, and a blend of spices. Served with warm Naan bread.
Mast O Mosir
Persian-style yogurt blended with shallots, garlic, and aromatic spices. Served with warm Naan bread.
Shirazi Salad
Persian Traditional salad, diced tomato, English cucumber and onion dressed with lime and dried mint.

Lunch Special
Beef Kebab (Lunch)
One skewer of beef Sirloin (7 Oz) served with saffron rice and Tomato Kebab.
Lamb Kebab (Lunch)
One Skewer of Lamb leg (7 Oz) served with Saffron rice and Tomato Kebab.
Chicken Kebab (Lunch)

Main Course - Kebabs
Koobide Kebab
A savory skewer of expertly spiced minced lamb, grilled to perfection. Served with aromatic saffron rice, a juicy tomato kebab, and a fresh side salad.
Saffron Glazed Chicken Kebab
A skewer of saffron-infused chicken (boneless thighs) , grilled to perfection. Served with aromatic saffron rice, a juicy tomato kebab, and a fresh side salad.
Special Chicken Kebab
A tender skewer of boneless chicken thighs, marinated in natural herbs and our chef's special sauce. Served with fragrant saffron rice, a juicy tomato kebab, and a fresh side salad.
Lamb Leg Kebab
A skewer of juicy, tender lamb leg kebab, perfectly balanced with fragrant saffron rice. Accompanied by a tomato kebab and a side salad.
Beef Sirloin Kebab
A skewer of premium beef sirloin, served with fragrant saffron rice, a juicy tomato kebab, and a side salad.

Traditional
Fesenjon
A rich, slow-cooked stew of pomegranate and walnuts with tender lamb meatballs. Served with fragrant saffron rice and a fresh side salad.
Zershk Polo Morgh
Slow-cooked chicken braised in Persian herbs and spices, served with zereshk polo. (Barberry topped saffron rice) and side salad.
Ghorme Sabzi
Braised lamb chunks sautéed in a blend of Persian herbs (parsley, fenugreek, coriander) red kidney beans, and dried lime, served with saffron rice and fresh side salad.
Gheyme Nesar
Diced beef braised with onion and spices, served with saffron rice and a flavorful combination of silvered almond, pistachio, barberry and sliced orange peel.

Vegetarian
Fesenjon (Veg)
Slow-cooked pomegranate and walnut stew, served with saffron rice and salad.
Ghorme Sabzi (Veg)
Persian Vegetable Stew, Sautéed herbs (parsley, fenugreek, coriander),red kidney beans, and dried lime, served with saffron rice and salad.
Nargesi
Persian dish made with eggs, fried onion, and spinach. Spiced with salt, garlic, and pepper. Served with naan bread.

Family Menu
Vaziri Mix (For 2)
Saffron Glazed Chicken kebab + Koobide Kebab + Mast O Mosir + Naan bread served with Saffron rice, grilled tomato, and salad.
Qajari Mix (For 3)
Qajari mix comes with koobide kebab, saffron glazed chicken kebab, Zereshk polo morgh, saffron chicken wings, served with saffron rice, grilled tomato, and salad.
Ultimate Persepolis Special Mix (For 5)
Shishlik + Lamb leg Kebab + Beef sirloin kebab + Koobide Kebab + Chicken Kebab + Tomato Kebab + Wing + 2L soft drink + Salad + Saffron rice.

Dessert
Majoon
Vanilla ice cream blended with cashews, pistachios, coconut, walnuts, honey, and figs for a decadent treat..

Drinks and Sides
Diet Coke
Coke
Saffron Rice
Naan Bread
Carbonated Water (500ml)
Grilled Tomato

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Recent Reviews

Horrible service

Over an hour wait for take out.mixed up orders. Minimal to no apology.

Wouldn’t recommend-

Should replace staff
August 2025
I’m traveling through the area as I tour Newfoundland and I found this restaurant for my dinner this evening. I must say that I enjoyed everything about it. I started with an order of Borani Dip and for my main course I had their Mirza Ghasemi and they were both delectable. I’m not very familiar with Persian food but I must say I couldn’t have been more pleased with the flavors that these two dishes provided me. Lastly was my waitress Negar. She made me feel very welcomed...
August 2025
One can actually experience many touches of a different culture, as soon as one enters this restaurant. It's not just about the food... There are unique tablecloths, and other items that evoke feelings of having traveled to Persia. We started with a very yummy yogurt dip with garlic and spinach. I would highly recommend the Koobideh kabab plate, and my friend really loved her Lamb shank. She also ordered ice cream with nuts for desert and said it was the best ice cream she'd...
August 2025

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Persepolis Persian Restaurant

585 Torbay Rd, St. John's, NL A1A 4Z9
(709) 738-7458