Nasrin's Kitchen
Midtown-Times Square, New York City
Restaurant in New York City, United States
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Price
$30–50per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
Nasrin's Kitchen is a practical Midtown option for diners who care more about location and ease than a heavily documented chef, tasting menu, or award profile. Cross-shop Quality Meats for a steakhouse plan and Sarabeth's Central Park South for a more familiar Central Park South choice.
About Nasrin's Kitchen
Compared with other dining options such as Sarabeth's Central Park South and Quality Meats, Nasrin's Kitchen is a lightly documented New York City choice. Nasrin's Kitchen is in New York City, and the dress code is casual.
For Nasrin's Kitchen, specific details like neighborhood, address, cuisine, chef, menu format, price point, hours, awards, or signature dishes are not available.
Nasrin's Kitchen makes more sense when the decision is simple and flexible. It is not the right choice for diners who need published price expectations, named signature dishes, or a tightly documented format before choosing a table.
Who should choose it, and who should cross-shop
Choose Nasrin's Kitchen if a casual dress code and a New York City setting are enough for your plan. Cross-shop Jams, Calvert's, or Rose Lane if you want another option to compare before deciding. For broader planning, compare with other dining in New York City as well.
Planning details
- Location
- 35 W 57th St, Manhattan, NY 10019
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- nasrinskitchen.com
- Phone
- +19172614600
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Nasrin's Kitchen presents itself as a quietly compelling Midtown discovery: a cozy, intimate spot that reads like a hidden gem in a corridor otherwise dominated by reservation-heavy, destination dining. The edit highlights Persian staples, Fesenjoon, Ghormeh Sabzi, Kuku Sabzi and Mirza Ghasemi, anchoring the kitchen’s identity and giving the room a focused, homey energy. Situated among haute dining rooms and omakase counters, Nasrin’s feels like a small, authentic outpost where the food takes center stage and the mood stays warm and personal rather than theatrical.
Best For
Nasrin's Kitchen is best for visitors who plan their Midtown evenings: casual hangouts with friends and small group dinners who want to explore Persian flavors without the formality of neighboring tasting rooms. Its Midtown address means it’s a convenient stop before or after performances and meetings, but the surrounding cluster of high-demand restaurants rewards advance booking. The place suits diners looking for a relaxed but focused meal: people who want authentic regional dishes in an unpretentious setting rather than a prix-fixe spectacle.
Ordering Tips
Given the heavy reservation culture on West 57th Street, book ahead and map nearby options before arriving: the corridor mixes counter dining, prix-fixe rooms and à la carte restaurants, each with different booking windows and dress-code norms. At Nasrin’s, prioritize the kitchen’s signature plates, Fesenjoon, Ghormeh Sabzi, Kuku Sabzi and Mirza Ghasemi, to get a rounded sense of the menu. Last-minute improvisation is often less successful here than careful planning.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm and inviting with aromas of spices, murmur of diners, and cozy home-like vibes.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Dietary
- Halal
Signature Dishes
- Fesenjoon
- Ghormeh Sabzi
- Kuku Sabzi
- Mirza Ghasemi
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 35 W 57th St, Manhattan, NY 10019
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Sarabeth's Central Park South, Notable alternative
- Quality Meats, Steakhouse, Steakhouse
- Calvert's, Notable alternative
- Rose Lane, Notable alternative
- Jams, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How Nasrin's Kitchen compares in Midtown
Nasrin's Kitchen is the lower-certainty, potentially easier Midtown play: choose it when convenience around West 57th Street matters more than a clearly signposted format. Quality Meats is the better fit for a steakhouse night because the category is clear before anyone sits down. Sarabeth's Central Park South is the safer pick for visitors who want a familiar all-day New York option near the park.
For atmosphere-led decisions, Calvert's, Rose Lane, and Jams are the smarter cross-shops when the room and occasion matter as much as the meal. Nasrin's Kitchen works better as a flexible Midtown choice than as a splurge anchor.
Booking difficulty is easy, which gives it an edge for near-term plans. If the group needs a defined cuisine, steakhouse polish, or a more legible special-occasion setup, Quality Meats and Sarabeth's Central Park South are easier to justify before committing.
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Compare Nasrin's Kitchen
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nasrin's Kitchen | New York City | No published awards | |
| Sarabeth's Central Park South | New York City | No published awards | |
| Quality Meats | New York City | Steakhouse | 2026 OAD Casual in North America Recommended2024 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #3722023 OAD Casual in North America Highly RecommendedWorld's Best Wine Lists 2022 |
| Calvert’s | New York City | No published awards | |
| Rose Lane | New York City | No published awards | |
| Jams | New York City | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nasrin's Kitchen good for a special occasion?
It may work if the occasion calls for a casual New York City meal, but there is no award, format, price, or service detail that supports describing it as a formal celebration spot.
What are alternatives to Nasrin's Kitchen?
Cross-shop Jams, Calvert's, Rose Lane, Sarabeth's Central Park South, or Quality Meats if you want other dining options to compare.
Is Nasrin's Kitchen good for solo dining?
It may be, especially if you are looking for a casual New York City meal, but there are no seating or service-format details.
What should a first-timer know about Nasrin's Kitchen?
Start with the basics: Nasrin's Kitchen is in New York City, and the dress code is casual.
