I consider my self a bit of a food snob :). I have high standards growing up in NYC where we have a variety of cultures and a lot of competition. I also grew up in an Italian household with a mom that really knew how to cook! I typically try to find places where the food is excellent and the food quantity is healthy (big) thats number 1. The price has to be reasonable thats my second criteria ( hate getting ripped off by expensive meals that fail to deliver high quality) and the great service is third for me ( if the food is good and the price is good you can be rude all day and I won't care) . The ambiance, location or view typically doesn't matter much to me since some of the best food is served at "dives" or locations that are not so visually appealing or in the best parts of town.
I explored a wide variety of restaurants both family owned and chain in this city and I can say with confidence that Persian room is very close to the top . This place offers it all. First the food is excellent the portion size is enough for the biggest of appetites (like myself) , you will leave here stuffed! Two, the service is outstanding, extremely professional and they don't use "teenie boppers" (kids) to wait tables that are not familiar with the culture, dishes etc.The restaurant is extremely beautiful and filled with paintings and music of the Persian culture. If you walked in you would think you would need deep pockets but the prices are extremely reasonable and affordable for both lunch and dinner.
My favorite food is the Kefta or known in Iran as Kabob Koobideh with half rice and half salad with big chinks of feta cheese and a really good house dressing. The basmati rice is cooked to perfection and is always an excellent accompany to the meat. This place is perfect for a date to introduce people to the Persian cultured food, work lunches or dinners or family. Either way you will leave satisfied, very full and plenty of money still left in your pocket!