It’s impossible to separate cuisine from culture at this romantic, Persian-themed dining spot. The interior is dotted with old maps and artifacts from Iran, making it seem somewhat out of place along the cobblestoned streets of Beacon Hill. Nevertheless, owners (and siblings) Babak Bina and Azita Bina-Seibel have created a homey spot to serve Azerbaijan-style cuisine from the northwest corner of Iran. Bina-Seibel loves to dish out slow-roasted meats, smoky spices and pickled accompaniments. Decadent cream sauces bring inventive flavors to heart-warming native dishes like Addas Pollo (fork-tender veal sitting atop Basmati rice sweetened by dates, currants and caramelized onion). We couldn’t leave without sampling the bite-sized Baklavettes, which resulted in sticky fingers and a thoroughly sated sweet tooth.

Lala Rokh Information:

• Persian menu. Lunch, dinner. Casual attire.