The service and vibe is great. The food isn't as expected but workable. Great location is the hit! We ordered the alcohol and some appetizer. The meatball as appetizer is spot on! They said Salmon is excellent! read more

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Pera did a great job hosting my friend's outdoor birthday brunch. Staff was excellent and everything was tasty. I got the Acma, a Turkish, bagel sandwich and really enjoyed it. Bathroom was wheelchair accessible and the restaurant is accessible via a side entrance in the neighboring building. There is a beautiful heated outdoor garden. read more

Came here for restaurant week NYC. The menu had great options and I am glad I went with the chicken. It was fantastic. The star of the show was the appetizers menu and the outdoor courtyard seating. This place feels like a gem in the center of Soho. The cucumber cooler was delicious. Would come here again for groups of up to 6 comfortably. Would be a good brunch spot. read more

Good service, nice seating, and ambience.. also close to my office! The dishes are delicious, my favorite is their grape/goat cheese salad and the eggplant borani dip. Dinner is also served here along side happy hour. Ideal go to spot in the neighborhood. read more

Had the chance to visit this place for a baby shower brunch. There was a very long table set up for all the guests and there was ample room to go around and meet everyone. Absolutely loved the ambiance on an early Sunday afternoon and the service was top notch. The various cocktails I tried: Pear Sangria, Soho Blossom and Spicy Cucumber Cooler. All were refreshing. We had a set menu for brunch, where I tried: - crisp pita chips with trio of dips (carrot ginger hummus, smoked eggplant with garlic yogurt, beet borani dip [had nice chunks of beets]) - purslane & frisée salad - shakshuka eggs - baklava with a cappuccino I absolutely love Mediterranean food and I enjoyed trying everything. I do plan to come back again and try some other options. read more

Pera Soho - "Shakshuka" Eggs - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

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Everything was perfect. Went for my bday. Service and atmosphere was amazing. The food was delicious and fresh. Would definitely recommend

We came here for a work event so we ordered a bunch of dishes to share. The food was a hit or miss but overall it was good! The dips were a twist of authentic dishes: carrot hummus, eggplant but heavy on the yogurt, beets, I wasn't a huge fan. I enjoyed the cucumber salad and the brussel sprouts. For my entree I got the steak frites and it was good and flavorful. For dessert we had baklava and it was the perfect ending. The outdoor section is also very nice to dine and well decorated. I didn't feel like I was in NYC! read more

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Food was amazing, I highly recommend it. Star of the night was José. He was incredible--super friendly, attentive, and went above and beyond to make our night great. Amazing service from an amazing guy. The whole restaurant experience was top-notch! read more

Hosted a group dinner here. The room was set with a long table and the volume gets loud, so a bit hard to hear, but good energy. Staff is friendly and efficient. Drinks kept flowing and courses were nicely paced, even for our group of 30. Tuna tartare was my fave starter. The striped sea bass entree was perfectly cooked with a crispy skin, served over cauliflower puree with asparagus- it's a nice light dinner. read more

Delicious food! Amazing ambiance, the music is just right so you can't still talk and hear one another. Friendly staff. I definetly recommend the hummus appetizers. read more

I've come here a couple of times and had a great experience. The staff is helpful and on the ball. They have both indoor and outdoor seating but we sat inside. When we came it was pretty quiet so we were seated immediately. Recommend getting a reservation if you come in the summer cos they get pretty busy. We tried the sirloin shashlik, the salmon, the muhmaara and eggplant dips, and for dessert the kunefe and the chocolate mousse. Everything was excellently prepared and delectable- I would order all of these options again. I will say service was a little slow but that may have been since the place wasn't super full and there were less staff. However people seem to fill others shoes so we really didn't have much of an issue. The space outdoors looks like it's made for sharing - larger tables in the corners and some smaller ones in the middle. The inside has more seating for 2 and 4 people. Will be back for sure. read more

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Pera is such a beautiful restaurant with great ambiance and service. I came for happy hour on a Friday. All of the drinks we ordered were very strong, I really liked the margarita! The happy hour appetizers were great! Recommendations: margarita or the spritzer for drinks eggplant dip and the kofte meatball were my favorite appetizers. For entree, we got the cavatelli which was cooked to perfection. Great service here too! It was a little cold at our table with the draft, I'd recommend to grab a seat by the bar side of the restaurant, but other than that I had a great happy hour at Pera! read more

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Came here with my friend group and we loved it! The ambience was amazing, food was so delicious! Would come back here!

I visited this place during restaurant week and it did not disappoint! For $45, I think it was well worth the price. Though this place is very dim, the bar area is beautiful and the wine bottles along the walls add to the ambiance. The wait staff were also very friendly. The dips were all delicious, but I really liked the beet one. The calamari came with peppers and sausage, which was unique and I really enjoyed it. But the short ribs? Amazing! So tender and having them paired with that delicious polenta and pear slices was next level. And I couldn't get enough of the cucumber cocktail! Cool and refreshing but the spice made it stand out. Would definitely love to return and check out the regular menu. read more

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I went to Pera during happy hour and it was wonderful! Cocktails are $10 and you can get 2 appetizers for $10. The most popular appetizers I saw others getting were the fries and the pita chips/ hummus! I highly recommend sitting outside if the weather's warm since the outdoor area is a great vibe. Only con is that happy hour ends so early. However, I will definitely come again! read more

Absolutely loved this restaurant, great outdoor seating and lively atmosphere. But the FOOD, the sirloin shashlik is a MUST, probably the best thing I ate all weekend in NYC. I had the country salad topped with the sirloin shashlik and grilled chicken, it was phenomenal. The spice roasted cauliflower was also great as a side and the hummus appetizer was generous in portion and delicious. (I'd recommend to ask for cucumber to dip .. the chips they give with it are pretty oily IMO) They also let our dogs sit with us and brought water out for them, great and friendly service! read more

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The food was meh the place is super cute with a lot of potential. It could have been better if the food didnt take over an hour to come out and the check also took a while... read more

Overall, awesome! We had the steak and chicken shashlik. We walked in with no reservation and were sat outside. The ambiance was also super nice. Drinks were good, would recommend and would return our next time in NY! read more

Pera Soho - Sirloin "Shashlik" Steak Frites Grilled Chicken "Shashlik" - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

Everything was delicious drinks, appetizers, mains, all so good. We had the flight for drinks, watermelon tomato salad, eggplant dip, and chicken shashlik. We'll be back again for sure! read more

This place does outdoor dining right. Worth a dinner and happy hour visit when the weather cooperates. Why? Garden vibes with lots of plants and vines for semi privacy? Check. Reasonable (for soho) priced menu with Italian-Mediterranean fare? Check Candles with cool jars so the light has a magical ambience? Check. The only down sides are the crowd: in their mid- or late-20's, these whipper snappers can be loud and extra. Do you even lift before going to Pera, bro? That being said, this place is still romantic at night and chill during the day. The fried calamari was better than most, and the North African beef shishkabob was very good! The gnocchi was also decent but probably would not get again. read more

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Such a lovely restaurant! The food and service were amazing! We never felt rushed and were able to enjoy our company! We were supposed to sit outside but it was downpouring! We were accommodated inside and we loved the ambiance. The outdoor space looks inviting and we want to go back and try to sit outside next time! read more

This review is for Sunday brunch during restaurant week. After looking at pictures of the venue, I definitely wanted to sit outside. The ambience looked beautiful. When we arrived it had just poured. We were able to still since, the area was covered. I ordered the Kofte meatballs, croissant french toast, & the apricot margarita. The meatballs were the best part of the meal. They were well seasoned, juicy, & cooked perfectly. The French toast was ok. The margarita was delicious. The restaurant was pretty empty. The server we had was ok. They could've been more attentive. Overall it was a great experience. I would go back. read more

Pera Soho - Kofte meatballs - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

Amazing food and cocktails. Accommodated a large party seamlessly. The outdoor seating is beautiful.

Our dinner was amazing. Service was incredible. Only issue was our dessert did not match the menu description. The server took care of us and we left happy. read more

The food was tasty, the service and ambiance were amazing. I will definitely dine here again

Pera is a little hidden towards the end of the street, but once you find it you'll be amazed by the setup. The outside is beautifully done like a little garden with hanging lights, bright yellow furniture, and greenery against the walls. It gives a welcoming and cozy vibe. Head inside for a more formal dining experience with dim lighting, a wall of wine bottles that add a nice touch to the decor, and seating ranging from individual tables to booth style seats. They have ample space to cover large groups from the outdoor setup to bar seating to two other separate areas for formal dining. The lights can almost be a bit too dim to read the menus. We asked our server for suggestions on vegetarian options and finally settled on a few items to share. The dip assortment with pita chips, kale gnocchi, herbed fries, and burrata. We also got the kunefe dessert. Between two people this was plenty of food to share and we had a little bit leftover. The dip assortment is a good way to try a few items. I really liked the two white color dips as they had dill or some other tanginess to them. The hummus dip was decent. The fourth dip (brown color) we didn't really care for. Although the presentation was lovely, the burrata lacked flavor. Felt like it needed some salt? I wouldn't get this again. Kale gnocchi was good, but very heavy. This is probably why we weren't hungry after! Loved the herbed fries & ketchup! Actually dipped some in the dip assortment we ordered too. The real winner in this whole meal was the dessert. It didn't look pretty, but it tasted so good! The Kunefe can be heavy too since its a cheese based dessert with honey, but nonetheless delicious! They had other options like baklava and an assortment of ice cream, but the Kunefe is definitely more unique. The later it gets, the louder the place gets. I don't know why women out with their girlfriends have to scream when they are sitting right next to each other. I'd say if you're looking for a quieter Saturday 'date night' experience go a bit earlier (between 6-8:30pm). I did like that the restaurant was not rushing us out. Perhaps because they have plenty of seating space, they can accommodate. Reservations were easy to make the night before through Opentable. They have restrooms and the outdoor seating looks like it may be easy to accommodate for wheelchairs or strollers. Overall, might be a good spot for a happy hour or early dinner. Get the herbed fries and if there's room for dessert, the Kunefe is it! read more

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We had a great time. The food was delicious and the outdoor terrace has no comparison! service was very nice, a little slow but because it was very busy... overall great! Would definitely go back.! read more

Beautiful Place ,amazing ambiance , Delicious Food and very friendly staff service was superb The place was packed but we were seated on time we didn't have to wait . The hostess was very nice and helpful Highly recommend for friends nite out or even for special occasions read more

Pera Soho - A wonderful Night Out - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

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We really enjoyed this place! My boyfriend and I went for restaurant week. You get beer or wine, an app, entree, and dessert for $60 per person. It was a great deal and everything was delicious! The green tomato appetizer tasted like apple pie lol. The outside area is so pretty, the ambiance was warming and service was great read more

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What a gorgeous garden and great vibes! The best espresso martini I've ever had and the whole staff was amazing!

The hostess who seated us was very welcoming & found us a table right away. The food was perfect in every way, including any special requests we had. The service was prompt, gracious and accommodating. We also loved the ambiance, even though we had to use the flashlight feature on our iPhones to read the menu. It would be nice if the menu could be printed with a larger, darker font. We appreciated the availability of 'Mocktails' but they needed more flavor to fit the menu description. Mine didn't have a Rosemary flavor or even a sprig, and my guest's 'Mule' just tasted like ginger ale lacking the spices described on the menu. All in all, we enjoyed Pera Soho and will definitely be back! read more

Pera Soho - Country Salad topped with Shashlik - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

Cheers to Brunch On A Saturday! My friend and I came for brunch over the weekend. We had made a reservation via OpenTable which allows you to specify indoor or outdoor dining. We went with indoor. Once checked in with the host we were shown to our indoor table. Tables do have partitions between them and doors are open allowing a consistent flow of air. Our menus were given to us by the host with our waiter coming over shortly there after. He wasn't memorable, could've been friendlier and more attentive. We started with our drink choices then attempted to add on a few apps but the waiter insisted on us ordering our apps and entree together so that's what we did. I had a Bellini and a Turkish Apricot Margarita (both were good but I definitely preferred the Margarita being that it was a tad bit stronger). As appetizers we shared the calamari (very tasty, seasoned well with the perfect amount of crisp) and the Chicken Apple sausage (this was the star of brunch! Well done, not chewy and full of flavor). Here's where the problem lies... we both ordered Steak & Eggs. Mine medium well and my friends well done. The server brings out our steaks (which are shish kebob style on a stick) and says they're both the same temperature as he's placing the plate down. So I asked what temperature is that? Mine should be medium well and hers well done. He says well done. So he takes my plate back. Within 5mins he was back (there's no way you've corrected the problem in 5mins) with my plate, the steak no longer on a stick. After cutting into it I realized it's clearly the same steak but at this point I wasn't going to send it back again so I ate it. As my friend starts making her way thru her steak we realize the server gave her my medium well steak from the beginning (which wasn't obvious until she was halfway thru the kebob). Not once did the waiter come over to check on us. Had he I certainly would've said something. We paid our bills then left. read more

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I really like the vibe of this place. Dim lighting, light music in the back, and comfy bench seating. I didn't feel there was much variety in the food options however. The food quality was fine, but nothing spectacular. I don't think there was anything I ate that would make me come back or recommend to someone else. Having that said, it was good vibes overall and a nice location within SoHo. Service was as expected. read more

Good food and good service. Great vibe on the lovely patio. Nice place for dinner when visiting New York.

Ambiance was super cute on the patio area. Service was quick as well ! Plenty of table and shading considering the summer heat . Photos galore ! read more

We came here on a Monday at 4:20 and they weren't opening until 4:30 but they were so kind and let us sit at the bar. The entire staff is so very welcoming and the ambiance is absolutely beautifully decorated with lights. We just sat at the bar for Happy Hour and they had plenty of options. I had a vodka martini, (not on the HH menu) but worth every penny. Delicious. My girlfriend had the Bloody Orange Martini. She loved it so much she had three of them. We ordered the mixed olives and the roasted eggplant dip with pita. Everything was delicious and very well spiced. The bartender was super super nice too. If I am ever in the area, I will definitely come back. Highly recommend! read more

Very good service from the team, food was delicious for all four of us. It's a very pretty restaurant inside, which was welcoming read more

Came here for brunch and overall we we're not thrilled with the food. The ambience is nice, especially the outdoor seating. Service was great. The mezze sampler was not worth it. The only option we liked was the whipped ricotta. None of us loved our brunch entrees. I would say the burger was pretty tasty as was the French toast. We don't recommend the Shahsuka or the gyro. Overall I don't think I'd come back but it was not horrible! read more

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the food was amazing ! I have been frequenting Pera soho for years but haven't been for a while. the steak frites were amazing the service was impeccable. granted it was Christmas eve! they made sure we were taken care of ! read more

Went for a dinner date with my husband and it was perfect. Our waiter was very friendly and engaging. And all of the food was delicious and so were the drinks. We had the meatballs and octopus appetizers and it was a great way to start the meal. It was busy so if you want to sit inside then you def need to make reservations. read more