Roya

Perks

• Complimentary glass of bubbles any time you dine at the restaurant

About

Austin has waited a long time for a Persian restaurant of real distinction and, as of this past February, it now has one in Roya. This North Austin eatery jumped right onto Eater’s List of “Best New Restaurants” and Infatuation’s List of “Most Exciting Openings.” Helmed by Amir Hajimaleki, who grew up in Austin and is also the Chef/Owner of District Kitchen + Cocktails, Oasthouse Kitchen + Bar, and Keepers Coastal Kitchen, Roya, which means “vision” in Farsi, offers a seasonal menu that honors Iranian heritage while taking full advantage of locally sourced ingredients. Consider dishes like the wild mushroom borani, made with garlic labneh, fire-roasted mushrooms, pine nuts, and taftoon, and a melt-in-your-mouth chenjuh kabob, featuring Australian wagyu, fenugreek seasoning, and tarragon chimichurri. And it’s all served up in a stunning setting of deep-blue hues and sleek design elements, including Persian tiles, exquisite rugs, and custom works by Azerbaijani artist Alexei Antonov and local Austin artist Ed Booth.

Category

• Restaurants