Ravagh Persian Grill - Huntington

Nestled along the main thoroughfare of Huntington village on Long Island, Ravagh Persian Grill has earned its place as one of the most beloved Persian dining destinations in the New York metropolitan area. In a neighbourhood rich with dining options, this warmly regarded restaurant stands out for the quality and authenticity of its cooking — drawing locals back week after week and earning the kind of unsolicited loyalty that no marketing can manufacture. The atmosphere is pretty without being gaudy, classy without being haughty — a comfortable space that welcomes families in jeans and couples dressed up for a special occasion with equal ease, and large enough that finding a table on a weekday is rarely a struggle.

The menu is a thorough sweep of Persian and Middle Eastern classics, all prepared with halal ingredients. Open-flame char-grilled kebabs are the star: the Barg Kebob (marinated sirloin), Lamb Koobideh, Chicken Koobideh, and Salmon Kebab are perennial highlights, with the salmon in particular drawing rave reviews for its freshness and precisely balanced seasoning. Generous portions are a defining trait — a single combo platter is frequently described as enough to feed multiple people, and taking home leftovers is considered part of the experience. Starters like the Kashk-Bademjan (a silky, deeply savoury cooked eggplant topped with yogurt and sautéed onion), hummus, Babaganoosh, and Sambuseh (crispy fried dumplings stuffed with chickpeas and herbs) set the table beautifully.
The fragrant Persian rice preparations — including the Albaloo Polo (sweet-sour cherry rice), Baghali Polo (dill and fava bean rice), and saffron rice — are regularly singled out as exceptional accompaniments that elevate every main. Warm bread arrives at the table and, for those in the know, a bowl of lentils can be requested as a comforting start to the meal. Desserts include baklava and Faloodeh — frozen vermicelli in rose syrup with sour cherries — a traditional Persian sweet that provides an elegant close to the meal.