SERVICE - located in union square near the north side of the park - small interior with an easy to miss entrance - ambiance suited for a semi formal meetup with friends or a date night - service was quick though wanted to clear out table quickly MENU - small selection of tapas with an extensive wine menu - some vegetarian/vegan options - average price FOOD - muhammara (6/10); roasted red pepper and walnut dip served with pita bread. There were not many vegan dishes on the menu so I got this appetizer dip as my main. It was just okay though i felt like the dip was watery and lacked a strong red pepper flavor. WOULD I GO BACK? Unsure. It is a good spot for wine and charcuterie but not so great for veg options. read more

Pierre Loti Union Square - Muhammara - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

Second time for me at Pierre Lofti Wine Bar, first time for the others in my party. Party of 3, great food and drinks and service. The staff went above and beyond both times I've been here. We were hoping to catch happy hour specials on Friday July 3rd, but were told they don't have happy hour that day (on Fridays? Due to the holiday?). If we try to come back on another Friday we will call ahead first to confirm if they have happy hour. We shared a bottle of rosé, the Brie Walnut Fig Honey Flatbread, and the Muammara. We appreciated the warm bread that came with the muammara. One person in our party was vegetarian. Everything was delicious and satisfying. read more

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Drinks were good but unfortunately the food was tragic. We ordered a bunch of items for the table, and truly nothing was good - some of it even inedible. Calamari - lightly fried, THICK and chewy. Still kind of even grossed out thinking about it. Kale Salad - very dry. Pastrami Rolls - had a very overpowering sauce in them. Pizza flatbread - probably the best thing we had but even that was mid. Service also was a bit chaotic. The best part of the experience was definitely the vibe - it has a cool wine bar feel. read more

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My girls and I loved this place for wine night! The service was amazing and the waiter Aziz was amazing. The charcuterie board and the wine was perfect as well! read more

Pierre Loti Union Square - Riesling is the best ! - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

I wish I could give this place more than 5 stars. After leaving another bar nearby for lunch, my friends and I stumbled onto Pierre Loti's looking for a spot to have a few more drinks. We wound up staying here for 4 hours. The service was fantastic and everyone working there was super friendly and welcoming. We ordered the Margherita and Mushroom Pies when we got hungry and they were delicious. My favorite was the Mushroom Pie! Can't recommend this spot more, I'd go here anytime! read more

Pierre Loti Union Square - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

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We came here for a 10th anniversary party for some friends and enjoyed the space and the food, so we thought we'd try it for a regular visit to see how it compared and I'm happy to report, we still love it! We were looking for some place near Union Square to meet a friend who works in the neighborhood and immediately thought of Pierre Loti. We were seated by an enthusiastic host and had great service from our waiter. One of the great things about this place is you can eat tapas style and they even have some half portions of their full size entrees and that fit the bill for what we wanted. We started with delicious cocktails...my old fashioned was terrific and my friend loved his Gallipoli cocktail . For food we had a lot of small plates, Baba Ghanous and Muammara (very delicious), watermelon salad (I could eat it every day), Pastrami Phyllo Rolls, Deviled Eggs (so good) and Hunkar's Delight (amazing). We finished up with chocolate baklava and chocolate mousse pie. The baklava was great but the chocolate mousse pie was a miss. Way too rubbery and not chocolately enough. Service was great and with a Turkish flavor, which is always good. Our friend who works in the neighborhood said he's adding this to his local rotation so this apparently has several new fans. read more

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I was at this long running wine bar a good while back with one of my groups. While they advertise as a wine bar, their menu consists primarily of mezze with a mix of Mediterranean influences and a few other things though I would say it is primarily Turkish as they're serving some food which you really don't find outside of said restaurants. I remember the staff being pretty friendly. I went with two of the mezze as my meal as that group doesn't split much ordering the large version as the latter as my main. My first of the mezze was the Zucchini Pancake known in Turkish as Mücver or zucchini with dill, scallion, eggs, and flour served with yogurt sauce which also came with a side salad with pieces of greens interspaced between tomatoes. The version here was pretty good though it was on the softer end compared to others I've tried. They gave three pieces which makes it adequate for a group as well. My other dish was the Manti or rather Mantı which consists of handmade beef dumplings served with a light garlic yogurt sauce. This dish was available in both a large and small size and I went with the latter as I treated it as my main though both dishes came out around the same time which was fine. The warm dumplings and the colder yogurt pairs nicely together and they certainly gave plenty of dumplings for the price which I think was in the 20s for the large. The flavors were OK with not enough garlic but again, the portion was good for the prices. We got dessert afterwards and I got the baklava which was nice and not overly sweet with a good presentation as well and I would recommend it.. Another person went with the Baked Rice Pudding/sütlaç which was a standard tasty version of this dessert. There was also some other dessert we ordered but I don't remember the name or trying it. The food here was fine. Not the best Turkish food but it's good in a pinch. Literal definition of OK though they're not really trying to be anything but this.. 3.3 read more

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The server/bartender made an amazing Dirty Martini, class act and great bartender. Great ambiance inside, music not too loud, great feel!

We came in June 2023 and sat outside on a summer evening and hardly anyone was in the restaurant but we loved the food so much we knew we wanted to come back! The lamb was one of the best lambs I've ever eaten, cooked perfectly. We also split the mezze platter which sported enough delicious dips and bread that we were able to take some home to add to our lunches. We came back in November 2024 and the restaurant was packed! This time we enjoyed a shared meat platter. Service was slower, as it appears this restaurant has taken off and was bustling. Wine list includes great options including from Turkey and Greece, as well as classic and delicious Montepulciano and Pinot Noir. read more

We were in the area and this restaurant actually had room for us for dinner. It was so nice to find a place in the busy evening rush. The interior was very nicely decorated. Our server was nice and gave us recommendations and helped answer our questions on the menu. This was a very spontaneous decision to have dinner here so both of us didn't know what to expect or what we were going to order. We got drinks and a few Mediterranean themed appetizers to share. The complimentary bread was good and the various dishes were great. Price was reasonable given the location. This isn't a very casual place for dinner and it does have a cute appeal for a more upscale friends catch up or date night. read more

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We did not eat here so I can't comment on the food. We went there to enjoy a drink before dinner. If you like bourbon or cocktails this place is really great. If you are into wine. I mean really into wine. The. This may not be the place for you. Their bartender are fun and friendly so no issue there. The only reason for my rating is I was expecting more from the wine list read more

Really enjoy the ambiance at Pierre Lotti, especially for drinks and apps. The menu can be a bit pricier, but highly recommend the mushroom flat bread. Such a cute area of the neighborhood too! read more

Pierre Loti Union Square - Mushroom flatbread - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

Sat outside on the sidewalk. Very yummy flatbreads. Would love to go back and try other things. Great menu read more

Pierre Loti Union Square - Brie walnut fig flatbread and margarita flatbread - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

I don't go out a lot in Gramercy, but Irving Place is such a pretty area with lively and quaint covered sidewalk cafés, places like Pierre Loti. When I'm in this area, I'm reminded of how irresistible it is. I met a friend here last night minutes before 6 and the very kind manager that seated us told me I could still make happy hour, so I quickly put in an order for an Aperol Spritz and hummus tapas. Happy hour prices are awesome for the area and it runs a generous 3 hours, starting at 3pm. I can get behind that now that I'm finally a happy hour person at this point in life. The menu has very few vegan items, several vegetarian options that perhaps can be made vegan? I mean, their fries are not but perhaps it's because they are served with aioli? No idea. But sometimes you want a girl dinner of hummus and fries, y'know? Their hummus is perfection, served with fresh, chewy baguette slices. And my Spritz was also perfect. I've been ordering them in places all over the US and I'm disappointed half the times because bartenders seem to not know how to make one. Inside is so cozy and oozes with that old timey Manhattan appeal that I cherish. I guess this is nostalgia speaking. Damn me. The only thing that I had a huge issue with is the acoustics. It's so loud in here that I felt dizzy. This has only happened to me when I'm in places with similar acoustics. It was packed with loud groups (on the wine bar side, that is) by 6:30. If it hadn't been raining, I would have opted to sit outside. Note that they have a more chill dining room to the side, so that is also probably a lot less noisy? I really loved the wine bar's ambiance, though. Next time I'll plan to hit a longer happy hour because it was very quiet when I arrived at 6. Regardless, I love this place. The staff is so attentive and nice, too. read more

We were trying to grab drinks before we made it further uptown but everything seemed to be packed. As we were walking, we strolled past Pierre Loti and they said they could seat 5 in their parklet. Honestly, we're very glad this worked out! It was not packed at all so we had a whole corner to ourselves. We got some apps for the table but more importatly we had several drinks all of which were very good. They have an impressive wine list and you can't go wrong there but the cocktails are also very good. The only downside was that they had a party inside and because of that, we found ourselves at some points waiting for water, or the check even. Still, worth a visit! read more

Pierre Loti Union Square - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

MANHATTAN/Gramercy: Pierre Loti Wine Bars is an incredible restaurant known for their Mediterranean-themed menu and wines. The baby artichokes are so soft and easy to eat and flavored beautifully in olive oil and lemon juice. A side of bread is served along with your order and it is the best bread we have ever had! Crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside, freshly baked, and a delicious flavor. There is a nice selection of wines and they have a full bar to pair with your small plate selection. The staff is top notch, attentive, and loves dogs! Leashed dogs are allowed at the outdoor patio which is naturally decorated and covered on the top and sides. We are so happy to stumble upon this place and it is now our favorite restaurant in the city. read more

Pierre Loti Union Square - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

Cute place for drinks outdoors. Lots of options. Good service and lovely date spot. Would return.

Came here for restaurant week on a Friday night and had an amazing time. The portions were good and the waiter was friendly. The ambience was intimate. Everything was delicious. The lamb was so tender and the bulgar was well seasoned. read more

Pierre Loti Union Square - Lamb schwarma - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

This place was just okay. We wanted to stop for a quick mid-day drink, and dropped by during a time that wasn't really busy. No one approached us, and I had to seek someone out to get seated. I noticed other patrons who arrived later having to do the same (get up to find the waiter to place an order). After getting seated, our drinks and appetizer took a while to arrive. No water was served at any point; I wanted to ask about this, but was discouraged due to the long wait times. When our drinks arrived, we had to deal with a bunch of fruit flies that started swarming our table. I got up to go to the bar to get napkins to cover our drinks. We were done with our food and drink for a while and no one came by check on us, so we had to wait a while to flag down a waiter in order to pay. All in all, a pretty lackluster experience. Baba ganoush and mulled wine were tasty though. read more

Came here for drinks on a Thursday night. The staff was super friendly and we were sat right away. The menu options looked good, but we were just there for drinks. We ordered a round of old fashioned's, which weren't particularly good. Maybe it was my fault for ordering that at a Mediterranean restaurant, but they did say they offered a full bar, so... The place was clean and well-kept, but it seemed a bit incomplete. Can't really be more specific than that. I'd be interested in trying out the food in the future. read more

When our intended destination was closed for a private party, we landed on neighboring Pierre Loti at the urging of the very friendly host outside. We chose heated outdoor seating and enjoyed the most delicious espresso martinis. We wanted the bonbons of chocolate but because of being out, we ordered the fantastic baklava dessert instead. It was the perfect night cap! read more

Pierre Loti Union Square - Baklava - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

Great food and great service , it's probably under new management. Don't let these old reviews scare you. Give this place a shot , definitely worth it. Ambiance is beautiful inside and outside . Let' my food pictures speak for them self. read more

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Delish spot for quick bites and wine! This block is full of great spots and this was one of them. Had the mushroom pizza, shrimp casserole, dips and wine for two people. read more

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Food and service were excellent. The Ambiance makes you feel like you are no longer in New York. It's a mini escape from the city bustle.

I love the Pierre Loti wine bar so was super excited to discover this place, but I was a hit or miss experience overall. The decor is beautiful and all of the greenery and outdoor seating really makes you feel like you could be on an island in the Mediterranean. We ordered a few different mezze for three people - the Topik, the Muammarra, Zucchini pancakes, Baby Artichoke and Hummus. The artichoke was my favorite by far - it was really tender and didn't have the awkward chewy bits a lot of artichoke dishes can have. The zucchini pancakes were also delicious and my second favorite dish. The hummus and muammarra were nothing special and were served with cold dry bread. We expected the topik to be warm and savory, but instead it was cold and sweet and not at all what I was hoping for. I definitely would not order this again. The service started off fine, but by the end of the night it was impossible to get anyone's attention to get our check or pay the bill. read more

The staff at this place was so welcoming and out going, didn't try the food but went for drinks and a cheese board. The drinks were great, I tried the orange wine and it was delicious. The only reason I'm doing 3 and not 4 stars is because the cheese board wasn't the best, most notably it had the unripest, driest, worst tasting figs I've ever had the displeasure of encountering, they were basically inedible, not sure if that was on purpose or not, but someone in my party could bring themselves to eat them. read more

A passerby might assume from the name that Pierre Loti is a generic French wine bar near Union Square, but it is actually named after the Pierre Loti tepesi (hill) in İstanbul, itself named after the Frenchman. So while you will find cheese plates and wine on the menu, I would instead recommend a plate of the atom, my favorite chili-laden yogurt soğuk meze (although here prepared without too much heat). It is a wine bar after all so there's a sizable wine menu, but I opted for a glass of rakı to accompany the meze. read more

The food was very good. I started off with muammara dip which was roasted red pepper, crushed red pepper, garlic, walnut, and extra virgin olive oil and a hummus dip. Both very good. For my main dish I had lamb tandir. The lamb was very juicy and came with two sides. I had sautéed spinach and mix vegetables. All was good. The service was great. The ambiance was nice. read more

Pierre Loti exudes a captivating ambiance, which makes it an ideal spot for a romantic date. It leans more towards being a wine bar with Turkish cuisine rather than a Turkish restaurant with a wine selection. The restaurant is nestled in the heart of Gramercy Park, an area also deserving more recognition in the city. To start, we ordered the hummus which didn't quite win me over. However, the chicken shish was very delicious. Although the wine selection leaned more towards the pricier side for a wine bar, the quality was very good. The standout aspect was the impeccable service provided. We never felt rushed throughout the entire meal. Would I revisit Pierre Loti in the future? Definitely, but I'd reserve it for a few dates into the relationship next time before indulging here. read more

Seated quickly by a very generous and kind host. Sat at the bar for a quick martini today, what a mistake. Bartender was working on making a mix for the evening rush and paying no attention to customers. Asked for a kettle martini shaken-another grave mistake. We asked to close our tab and told we can only close when we leave (we were literally trying to walk out the door). Spent $40 on two sips of disgusting drinks. Will absolutely be catty about this and tell everyone we know to not dine/drink here. The biggest mistake we've made in decades. Ambiance: euro trash and filthy. How this place passed health inspection is beyond me. AVOID THIS PLACE WITH ALL OF YOUR MIGHT read more

Came here for a drink and app. We were a walk in party of 3 and got sat immediately inside. Ordered the aperol spritz, which was good. Tuna tartar was also good but on the greasy side. Service was ok, not super warm, and we got kicked out about 1-1.5h in, as there was a reservation on that particular table (there were some empty tables, so I'm not sure if we could have been sat somewhere else?). read more

Pierre Loti Union Square - Aperol spritz and tuna tartare - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

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Nice dimly lit place to grab small bites and a drink. Good cocktails. Beers by the bottle. Fresh fig, honey, melted brie with warmed pita, and a salted pastrami roll. read more

I have been here a few times and the food, drinks, and service are excellent! I love the ambiance both indoors and outside. The patio area is a perfect spot to sit on a spring or summer evening and enjoy good wine with friends. They even have heaters for those colder nights. read more

Very good idea; lunchtime during the week. Excellent mid eastern dishes. Went with group og 6 and we were all pleased.Good Food.

Love this mom and pop restaurant. The wine selection is perfect, the food is the best. Especially the lamb dumplings, rice balls, and shrimp. During Covid this was my go to spot. The service is always quick, and the atmosphere is perfect. read more

Food was awesome! Ardi was so nice and very well welcomed us. The environment was excellent as well with good music and good company

Amazing service by all the staff both front of the house and back of the house. Very attentive and the food is delicious! The summer kiss drink is amazing! read more

The outdoor setup is lovely. The food was fresh and delicious. Sardines wrapped in grape leaves, dry stuffed eggplant, hummus, and the beet salad. Delicious! read more

Pierre Loti Mediterranean Kitchen & Bar serves Turkish, Greek and Lebanese food. The Mix Mezze with baba ghanoush, humas, etc. is good. Grilled salmon though a little salty was okay, as was the lamb (Tandir), tender but overcooked. Service is very good. Drinks are generous. Dinner for two was $e30 with one cocktails and glass of wine. This is a better spot for shacks then a full meal. read more

Stumbled upon this spot looking for post work drinks on a Monday. Beautiful outside dining setup. Cocktails, wine and apps were all great. We ordered the tuna tartare and baked camembert (came with fig and pita chips). Everything tasted amazing and prices were very reasonable. Will return! read more

Pierre Loti Union Square - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

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