Sofreh – Middle Eastern
Sunlight and the fragrant aroma of fresh herbs fill this airy, modern sanctuary where traditional Persian flavors are reimagined through a contemporary, vegetable-forward lens. Guests tear into warm flatbreads to scoop up velvety shallot yogurt and smoky eggplant dip, while charred cauliflower and bruleed sweet potatoes showcase a masterful play of texture and spice. It is a communal celebration of the hearth, where every vibrant salad and herb-flecked meatball honors the deep, soulful roots of the Iranian table.
Saint Marks Avenue, New York, New York 11213 https://sofrehnyc.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Price range: $$
Dietary options: halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Tuesday - Saturday
- 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Sunday
- 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
What diners are saying
Guests celebrate the high-quality desserts, noting that the kitchen clearly takes pride in every dish served. Reviewers highlight the pleasant environment and consistently praise the courteous, timely service that ensures a satisfying dining experience from start to finish.
Menu
Starters
- Eggplant and Whey Dip - $16: Roasted eggplant, crispy onions, cured whey yogurt, mint oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shallots & Yogurt - $12: Strained yogurt, Persian shallots, chive Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Maitake Mushrooms - $20: Maitake mushrooms, sunchoke, whey Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bruleed Sweet Potato - $18: Strained yogurt, lemon tahini, spiced butter glaze, toasted almonds Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Cabbage - $16: Pomegranate seeds, sunflower seeds, pomegranate glaze, fresh herbs Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Cauliflower - $16: Tomato & chili glaze, shallot yogurt, pickled vegetables, pistachio Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Feta & Herbs Flat Bread - $14: Sheep’s milk feta, assorted herbs, walnuts, radish, house bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Herb Meatball - $20: Yogurt foam, fresh dill & prunes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Greens & Grains
- Shiraz Style Salad - $12: Vine ripe tomato, Persian cucumber, red onion, sumac, mint, citrus & olive Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Acorn Squash Salad - $18: Acorn squash, whipped feta, frisee, pumpkin seeds, pomegranate Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tahini & Date Salad - $16: Baby red gem lettuce, mejdool dates, radish, tahini & honey dressing, toasted sesame seeds Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Persian Herb & Noodle Stew - $18: Traditional stew 'Ash' made with whole wheat noodle, garden fresh herbs, lentils & cured yogurt topped with garlic chips, fried mint, and crispy onions Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Lamb Shank - $46: Braised lamb, butter beans, dill & dried lime broth Available at: dinner, lunch
- Half Chicken - $42: Bell & Evans chicken, ginger apricot sauce, barberries, almonds, glazed orange peels Available at: dinner, lunch
- Catch of the Day - $46: Served with traditional stewed herb & tamarind sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Eggplant - $28: Charred eggplant & slow roasted tomato garlic sauce, poached eggs, house bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Dried Lime & Herb Beef Stew - $38: Traditional stew made with braised beef, Persian limes, assorted herbs, and kidney beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- Half Duck 'Fesanjan' - $62: Braised leg of duck in pomegranate walnut sauce served with pan roasted duck breast Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Cauliflower Steak - $28: Walnuts, pomegranate, herbs Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pomegranate Beef Ribeye 'Kebab' - $62: 16oz ribeye steak marinated in crushed walnuts and pomegranate, roasted compari tomatoes, grilled onions Available at: dinner, lunch
Persian Rice Selection
- Saffron Rice - $8: Steamed basmati rice topped with saffron rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jewel Rice with Carrots - $12: Basmati rice with barberries, pistachio, candid orange, & toasted almonds Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Herb Rice - $10: Steamed basmati rice with dill, leek, fenugreek, cilantro Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Assorted House Pickles - $5 Dietary tags: Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sofreh's Bread - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Strained Yogurt - $7 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Tahdig - $6: Crispy rice crust Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Saffron Rice Pudding - $12: Basmati rice, saffron, almonds, cinnamon Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Butternut Squash Halva - $10: Confection made with toasted wheat flour, rosewater & cardamom Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Yogurt Custard - $14: Cardamom, rosewater, seasonal marmalade & nuts Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Cardamom Rose Cake - $14: Whipped yogurt, bitter orange marmalade Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Traditional Persian Ice Cream - $16: Saffron, rosewater, pistachio Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Persian Rosewater Sorbet - $12: Frozen vermicelli rice noodles in a sweet lime juice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
Beverages
- Sharbat - $10: Traditional sparkling Persian coolers: Mint & Cucumber, Sour Cherry, Lemon/Saffron, or Basil Seed/Orange Blossom Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Savory Yogurt Drink - $8: Mint and rose petals, sparkling Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Persian Black Tea - $5: Infused with cardamom, rose and other spices Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Sofreh Herbal Tea - $5: Saffron, rose petals, cardamom Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Soft Drinks - $4: Assorted
Cocktails
- Quince Sagi - $16: Sagi spirit, quince syrup, cinnamon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Anar Sour - $16: Bourbon, Laphroaig, pomegranate syrup, lemon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Isfahan Kick - $16: Lalo tequila blanco, cardamom, lemon, whey, habanero bitters Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Limoo Mezcal - $16: Los Vecinos mezcal espadin, genepy des alpes, sun-dried Persian lime syrup, limoo & salt rim Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Bahar Bitter - $16: Bourbon, amontillado sherry, campari, lemon, orange blossom Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Sekanjabin Martini - $16: Hendrick’s gin, signature sekanjabin mint syrup, cucumber, lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Chai Old Fashioned - $16: House tea blend infused awamori, dry curaçao, pomegranate syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Saffron Vesper - $16: Tito's, gin, lillet, saffron & rosewater tincture Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Tehran Dirty - $16: Tito’s, pickled almond brine Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Date Night - $16: Dark rum, Graham’s ruby port, date syrup, cream, aquafaba, pistachio garnish
Cafe Pastries
- Tahini Date Banana Bread - $7: Salted caramel, sesame seeds Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Latifeh - $7: Sandwich cookie, rose cream, salted pistachio Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Pistachio Shirmal - $7: Milk bread, lemon pistachio Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Cake Yazdi - $8: Cardamom cake with rose, vanilla bean & white chocolate creams Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Piroshki Khamei - $8: Rose custard doughnut (Weekends only)
- Kadaifi of the Day - $6: Walnuts and cinnamon or pistachio, lemon & rose Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Baklava of the Day - $8: Pistachio, almond, or chocolate & hazelnut Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Noon Keshmeshi - $3: Orange scented raisin cookie Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Ghotab - $4: Crescent filled with walnuts & cardamom Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic
- Gorabieh - $4: Gluten-free almond cookie Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Bereshtook - $3: Roasted chickpea flour confection, Valrhona white chocolate Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Maleke Badoom - $5: Queen of almond pastry with honey Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Frequently Asked Questions about Sofreh
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- The provided restaurant data does not specify the total number of reviews for Sofreh.
- What type of diner would most enjoy this restaurant?
- Diners seeking contemporary Middle Eastern cuisine with extensive dietary options like vegan, keto, and gluten-free will enjoy this pleasant, high-quality restaurant.
- What makes this restaurant unique or special?
- Sofreh offers a vegetable-forward reimagining of traditional Persian flavors, featuring high-quality desserts and an extensive menu accommodating 38 different dietary lifestyles.
- Is this a good spot for a date or special occasion?
- This modern sanctuary is ideal for special occasions, offering a pleasant environment, high-quality desserts, and courteous, timely service.
- Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?
- This restaurant supports numerous diets including keto, gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal, mediterranean, paleo, whole30, and various health-conscious options.
- What is the restaurant's atmosphere and style?
- Sofreh offers an airy, modern sanctuary with a pleasant environment focused on communal dining and contemporary Middle Eastern style.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- Sofreh has an average rating of 4.0/5 based on customer feedback and dining experiences.
- What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?
- Sofreh specializes in Middle Eastern cuisine, specifically reimagining traditional Persian flavors through a contemporary, vegetable-forward lens.
- What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?
- Menu options include vegan Maitake mushrooms, keto-friendly beef ribeye, gluten-free lamb shank, and low-carb grilled cabbage or roasted cauliflower.
- Is this restaurant currently open and operational?
- Sofreh is an operational Middle Eastern restaurant with an active website at https://sofrehnyc.com/, though specific daily hours are not provided.
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