Persian Cuisine with Wines Chosen for Saffron, Pomegranate, and Charbroil
South Main · Greenville · Persian · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed February 11, 2026
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This Persian restaurant steps from Falls Park is one of Greenville's most beloved hidden gems (No. 7 of 869 restaurants on TripAdvisor). Owner Ali Saifi curates a selection designed to pair with saffron, pomegranate, mint, and charbroiled proteins. The list leans into aromatic whites and medium-bodied reds: Viognier, Gewürztraminer, and off-dry Rieslings that complement the cuisine's sweet-savory balance. The legendary Pomegranate Martini anchors the cocktail side.
A Persian restaurant that thinks about wine pairing at this level is rare anywhere, let alone in Greenville. Aromatic whites with saffron-laced dishes is a pairing logic most restaurants never explore. Entrées range $16 to $34, making it genuinely mid-range. The open-air patio with water wall is stunning.
🎲 The Bottom Line
Pomegranate on Main pairs aromatic wines with Persian cuisine in a way that makes you reconsider every other ethnic restaurant's approach to wine. Greenville's most unexpected pairing destination.
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