"“Exotic” yet “subtle flavors” born of “unusual ingredients” are the hallmarks of the “refined” Persian cuisine offered at this Beacon Hill destination – and it’s elevated to a “ceremonial level” via “professional, eager” staffers that “guide diners through the sophisticated menu”; most agree the “intimate”, “subdued” setting abets “romance”, while a cadre of critics admit to being “a little underwhelmed” in the wake of such “high expectations”, calculating you must be “paying for the address.”" - Zagat.com

"Lala Rokh is a soothing jewel nestled deep within Beacon Hill. Even the menu's back-story is lovely: sibling proprietors Babak Bina and Azita Bina-Seibel rely on the heirloom recipes of their Azerbaijani mother. And the resulting dishes add to the magic: a well-versed waitstaff can walk you through such richly aromatic specialties as kashk-e-bademjan---roasted, mashed eggplant served with caramelized onions, minced beef and swirls of sour goats'-milk yogurt, exotic soups and stews flavored with everything from rose petals and cumin to dried fruits and saffron; and tender lamb and roast duck. The wine list is heavily Mediterranean, featuring some nice bottles from southern France." - Gayot.com