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Bar - Lala Rokh - Permanently Closed, Boston, MA
Lala Rokh - Permanently Closed, Boston, MA
Lala Rokh - Permanently Closed, Boston, MA
Lala Rokh - Permanently Closed, Boston, MA
Bar Snacks - Lala Rokh - Permanently Closed, Boston, MA

Lala Rokh - Permanently Closed

4.7
4.7
936 Reviews
$30 and under
Persian
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Lala Rokh, established in 1995, is located in the heart of the historic Beacon Hill, and is the namesake of Thomas Moore's 1817 romance novel. We feature Persian cuisine lovingly prepared and garnished with fragrant herbs and spices that we import directly. The recipes have been handed down from generation to generation to us from our mother who still tastes everything for quality. The restaurant is decorated with our family's one of a kind museum quality artwork. Our staff will do everything in their power to welcome you as we would to our home and provide impeccable service. Our specialty cocktails and wines have been created and picked specifically matched to our cuisine. Winner of numerous national and local awards by Gourmet, Zagat and Boston Magazine.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Persian, Middle Eastern
  • Hours of operation
    Summer Hours: Dinner Tuesday Through Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm. CLOSED Sunday and Mondays.
  • Phone number
    (617) 720-5511
  • Website
    http://lalarokh.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Azita Bina-Seibel
  • Catering
    We do not have catering but you can order large quantatity of items and pick up for your event.
  • Private party facilities
    As well as the ability to reserve the entire restaurant, two dining rooms are available for private dining: the Ghajjar Dynasty Room for 14-24 guests, and the Shahnameh Room, for 22-40 guests. Special menu design, audiovisual equipment, floral arranging, and valet are also available for your event.
  • Private party contact
    Robbin Flaherty: (617) 720-5511
  • Location
    97 Mount Vernon Street, Boston, MA 02108
  • Neighborhood
    Beacon Hill
  • Cross street
    Charles Street
  • Parking details
    Valet parking available Thursday, Friday & Saturdays at 65 Charles, corner of Mt. Vernon & Charles Streets. Public parking two blocks away at the Boston Common Garage. Charles Street metered parking.
  • Public transit
    Red Line to Massachusetts General Hospital/Charles Street
  • Entertainment
    We background music and a TV at the bar.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, High Tea, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wine

What 936 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

858 Reviews

  1. llllg

    Greater Boston

    40 reviews

    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Unique cuisine in Beacon Hill. Very sad that it has closed....it will be greatly missed

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  2. HopeB

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 9, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Unfortunately La La Rokh is closing August 11 , 2018, after 24 plus yeRs .......we will miss you !!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    38 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on August 8, 2018

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    We've enjoyed dining at Lala Rokh over the years, but unfortunately because they are closing, the service was a little haphazard this nite. Their signature drink, Lalatini will be sorely missed. Most of the foods on their menu have not disappointed and we can only hope that whatever moves in next, will be just as wonderful for the neighborhood.

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  4. RogerB

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 8, 2018

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Sadly after almost 25 years, Lala Rokh has closed its doors! We were delighted to enjoy a memorable dinner there earlier in the week. Those who have been to Lala Rokh over the years know how the flavors explode in your mouth -- truly a wonderful experience. Best wishes to the brother-and-sister Bina families as they begin a new chapter!

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  5. anonymous

    Greater Boston

    47 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2018

    overall3food4service3ambience2
    Very disappointing. I had been to Lala Rokh many times in the past, but not for some time. First, we were placed in essentially a basement room. Second, the table next to us was extraordinarily noisy. Third, one of the hostesses was rude to one of our party. Fourth, the main courses were good, maybe very good, but not exceptional. By contrast, the mezze plates were exceptional. If there is a next time, I'd order all mezze plates.

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  6. BillF

    Greater Boston

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome in every way!!! Highly recommend it! Tha eggplant appetizer and Kebobs are our favorites!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 2, 2018

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Delicious!

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  8. Koko

    New Orleans

    25 reviews

    2.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on August 1, 2018

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    The restaurant is closing, so I suppose reviews don't really matter. For years it served as a modest neighborhood restaurant, best for a drink and a mezze or two. But there are better restaurants in the area.

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  9. KevinM

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 25, 2018

    overall4food5service2ambience3
    Saddened that this restaurant, with such wonderful food, will be closing soon. Equally saddened that our last dining experience there will be such a sour memory. After leaving the bar and being seated for dinner, the bar refused to continue serving our drinks, which were clearly in stock....because they did not want to open another bottle ("We're closing soon and they don't want me to open that bottle...."). The owners, who made this decision, were ever-present while visiting other tables, but went out of their way to completely avoid coming near us to explain their decision. It was a petty thing to do, it was poorly handled, and we left shaking our heads in disbelief.

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  10. JANAKJOSHI

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 14, 2018

    overall4food4service2ambience4
    Service could be improved. Often the wait times are because your customers are waiting to the wait staff to bring the check or take the check to be cleared.

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  11. Cloudsinthsilverlining

    New York Area

    100 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    100 reviews

    Dined on July 12, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A fantastic treat, delicious and distinctive menu from many “Middle Eastern” places.

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  12. surferkirby

    Greater Boston

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on July 3, 2018

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Great food and the flavors are amaxing!! Definitely recommend the crisp rice and also the saffron ice cream!

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  13. MelchisedecP

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 1, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I love it ! Thank you for having allowed to taste the best Persian food ever !

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  14. EljonaJahaj

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 28, 2018

    overall3food4service1ambience4
    This restaurant was highly recommended by a colleague of mine. I had made birthday reservations for 7.30 pm at the restaurant and promptly showed up 10 minutes early. I was greeted by a woman who seemed to be the owner. She told me to wait a few minutes because the table wasn’t ready yet. I waited while many other people were being seated in front of me. She finally sat us 45 minutes later in a different table that she had originally intended to sit us. I was very understandable but a bit annoyed given that it was a birthday dinner for my friend. Then, after she sat us, we waited another 20 mins for her to show up and take our order. She couldn’t find a waiter so she took it upon herself to serve us, however, mid order, people showed up at the front door and she paused half way and went to greet and sit them, and then came back to complete the order. She apologized very casually rather than make an actual effort. Then our first plates were brought by her, and the rest by two other random waiters who didn’t even say hi, or explain the food. The only best part of the experience by the end of our dinner, a gentleman who seemed to be the owner’s husband came and greeted us. He was very polite, attentive and professional. I wish he had served us all along rather than her. It was a truly dissapointing experience for me. I liked the food and the ambiance, but the service I received was so poor that it outweighed everything else.

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  15. Sujay

    Greater Boston

    57 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    57 reviews

    Dined on June 16, 2018

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    La Roka is a charming setting for an unusual and truly delicious meal. The shrimp appetizer was scrumptious and the hummus plate terrific. Flavors were subtle as well as intense depending on the dish and everything seemed very fresh. Main courses were good too. Would highly recommend as a very fun place to dine and have pleasant conversation.

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  16. RizvanaB

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 13, 2018

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    We had a memorable experience with a new understanding of Persian Cuisine.

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 12, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love the food and ambiance. Service was great. I will be back for certain.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on June 12, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was great.

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  19. AlanJ

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 9, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service. Wonderful flavors with aromatic spices. Had a great meal.

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  20. Shirin

    Greater Boston

    104 reviews

    3.0

    104 reviews

    Dined on June 1, 2018

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Service was attentive like always . Food was a bit greasy this time and adas polow was too sweet . Fasl salad portion was very small !!! I expected a real salad portion like any other restaurant . When you pay 11 dollars for salad you don’t expect such tiny portion . Kisir was more filling and very delicious . Kashk bademjoon also excellent and full of flavor . Didn’t expect to pay 39$ for one scwer of barg and chicken . Could have had a nice steak for that price !!!

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful dining experience, great dishes, drinks and service.

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  22. paceripley

    Greater Boston

    32 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2018

    overall2food1service1ambience3
    Despite the great location nothing was great. The food, if you ever had Persian before, was just not good. Service was slow and inattentive. Prices on the other hand were high. So no, not worth a visit.

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I've now had the pleasure of dining at Lala Rokh, six times (in the past 6 months) and can say with certainty that this is truly a neighborhood gem. I can't believe that I'd lived in the city and missed out on this for so long. The staff and service are top notch. They go out of your way to make you feel taken care of. The food is amazing! Order the salmon entree. I've had it each time and it's always been amazing. The kale salad can't be missed. The meatballs are amazing. All of the cocktails are wonderful and the saffron ice cream dessert is unexpectedly divine. Literally this place has become one of my favorite restaurants in Boston.

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was amazing but the service was truly outstanding!!! We were visiting from dc and LOVED Layla Kokh. The lamb medallions and liver was awesome! We will be back.

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  25. copperbum

    New York Area

    35 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2018

    overall1food1service2ambience2
    This was a really really dreadful meal. Small portions and misleading menu and rude host. A rack of lamb is not one lamp chop and the food was not authentic. Please avoid at all costs. Truly horrible experience

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  26. AllisonM

    Greater Boston

    114 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    114 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2018

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    We ordered from the traditional side of the menu and very much enjoyed the food. Our waiter was friendly and competent, the staff very hospitable.

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  27. JudyW

    Boise

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The staff were very friendly and helpful from the moment we walked in the door! Food was unique and delicious! Overall a great experience.

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  28. Steve

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The kebab combo was a great choice for our small group. All of the food was amazing, and our waiter was both knowledgeable and appropriately attentive.

    1 person found this helpful

  29. KrissyG

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 26, 2018

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Great ambiance, excellent service and the food is tasty.

    1 person found this helpful

  30. Teresa

    Greater Boston

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    A very pleasant birthday celebration for our party of 11. Our server Nader was very helpful, patient and informative. The food was all very good.

    1 person found this helpful

  31. Shirin

    Greater Boston

    104 reviews

    4.0

    104 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2018

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Great menu with many different options . Food was authentic and very delicious . Service was attentive and adequate . Happy that Lala Rokh has a full bar now .wiuld love to go back for everyday dining if I lived close by

    1 person found this helpful

  32. HowardS

    Greater Boston

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent, unusual cooking. Small plates offer great chance to try many unique dishes. Go.

    1 person found this helpful

  33. AndreaC

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 13, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderfully flavorful, interesting food in an elegant but comfortable restaurant. Our waiter was utterly charming and offered excellent suggestions. Our favorites were the duck fessenjam and the olive tapenade -- best things I've ever eaten. This is one of my favorite restaurants in Boston -- a great place to take out-of-town guests, as Persian food is different than the usual yet accessible and delicious.

    1 person found this helpful

  34. Camilia

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful restaurant that portrays Persian food in the way it should be, as fine dining. Cannot recommend more.

    1 person found this helpful

  35. Laura

    New York Area

    29 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on March 31, 2018

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The food was really flavorful and fresh. We had many very good dishes, but one that no one at the table liked. Also, the cocktails had very little flavor or just didn't taste good. We had six people so we got to try a variety of both drinks and food. The service was polite but harried.

    1 person found this helpful

  36. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 31, 2018

    overall1food3service1ambience2
    Very strange vibe. When questioned about fava beans in the rice mixture the manager pick up my friend’s knife,poked around on her plate and pointed them out to us. I was going to host a business dinner there in a month (had many great experiences there in the past) but will not do so. Seems the whole decor has changed (e.g. from beautiful menus to paper sheets stuffed into dirty plastic sheets) as well. Has it changed owners? I will not be back, sad, since it was once an elegant place.

    1 person found this helpful

  37. MicahR

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 30, 2018

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    I had a couple of vegan salads to create one meal. It was delicious. The food was fresh, flavors were complex, dishes were authentic, and overall we were very pleased with our experience.

    1 person found this helpful

  38. Samara

    Greater Boston

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2018

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    This is one of our go-to restaurants for dining in Boston. The food is very good, they have valet parking and the prices are very reasonable. My only complaint this time was that they seemed a bit shorthanded. Our waiter was great but it did take awhile longer to get the food but otherwise, it is a great restaurant.

    1 person found this helpful

  39. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    45 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2018

    overall2food2service3ambience3
    Easily the most underwhelming dining experience in a long, long time. I don't know what others are referring to when they talk about the "flavors." All I could taste was oil and butter. The saffron and lemon chicken wings were greasy. The salted cod "fritters" were patties with pomegranate seeds sprinkled on top. Duck leg and sea bass entrees were equally flavorless. How do you make a dry, tasteless duck leg? This was the worst $300 I have spent on dinner in a long, long time.

    1 person found this helpful

  40. MissMisty

    Greater Boston

    22 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2018

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    Food was excellent. Obviously understaffing of servers. Took 15 minutes and grabbing the manager to clear our table. We would have ordered dessert but could not get service and did not want to wait in frustration. Too bad, it could be a gem.

    1 person found this helpful

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Lala Rokh - Permanently Closed is rated 4.7 stars by 936 OpenTable diners.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Google Map for Lala Rokh - Permanently Closed

97 Mount Vernon Street, Boston, MA 02108

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Charles Street
  • Neighborhood
    Beacon Hill
  • Hours of operation
    Summer Hours: Dinner Tuesday Through Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm. CLOSED Sunday and Mondays.
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Persian, Middle Eastern
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet parking available Thursday, Friday & Saturdays at 65 Charles, corner of Mt. Vernon & Charles Streets. Public parking two blocks away at the Boston Common Garage. Charles Street metered parking.
  • Public transit
    Red Line to Massachusetts General Hospital/Charles Street
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Azita Bina-Seibel
  • Entertainment
    We background music and a TV at the bar.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, High Tea, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wine
  • Website
    http://lalarokh.com/
  • Phone number
    (617) 720-5511
  • Catering
    We do not have catering but you can order large quantatity of items and pick up for your event.
  • Private party facilities
    As well as the ability to reserve the entire restaurant, two dining rooms are available for private dining: the Ghajjar Dynasty Room for 14-24 guests, and the Shahnameh Room, for 22-40 guests. Special menu design, audiovisual equipment, floral arranging, and valet are also available for your event.
  • Private party contact
    Robbin Flaherty: (617) 720-5511
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