Very nice rooftop bar with sweeping views of the city. They have a great selection of beer, well drinks, and cocktails. Wonderful staff. I had such a fantastic experience with Ricky. From the moment I sat down, she made me feel welcome and taken care of. Her drink recommendations were spot‑on, the cocktails she made were awesome (make sure you try the lychee tini), and you could tell she's a pro. What stood out most was her personality — friendly, attentive, and effortlessly professional. Even when the bar got busy, she never missed a beat and made sure I was having a great time. It’s rare to find someone who can mix great drinks and create such a comfortable, enjoyable atmosphere. If you’re visiting Mr. Purple, do yourself a favor and grab a seat at the bar. Ricky is a true gem and made the night unforgettable.

Mr. Purple is such a vibe. The views are incredible, the drinks are beautifully made, and the whole atmosphere feels like the perfect mix of stylish and chill. it just feels special without being stuffy. Huge shoutout to our server, Courtnee, who made the experience even better. She was attentive and genuinely fun — the kind of service that turns a great night into a memorable one. She had perfect recommendations and checked in just the right amount.

I was first introduced to Mr Purple by a friend visiting from LA but I didn’t accept the offer. I immediately regretted it when he sent photos of the view and shared his experience. Since then, I wanted to visit but didn’t want to go there alone.. Then my friends and I heard about the matinee disco party and we finally planned a night out there. Would you believe I ended up there alone because my friends went to another spot? I decided I was not leaving because the staff were very nice to me especially Ricky!!!!, and the drinks were amazing! They all ended up coming to Mr Purple that night… after they realized I was having more fun… and we’ve been there a second time since. If you ever feel like having a night out with friends.. or by yourself in a place where you are safe and welcomed with great service ..I highly recommend Mr Purple!! Ask for Ricky! She makes the best cocktails especially French 75!!

We had an absolutely amazing experience at Mr. Purple in New York. The rooftop views were unlike anything else, truly breathtaking. I also want to give a hugh shoutout to our wonderful server Courtnee. Thank you, Courtnee, for making our first visit so special and for recommending The Formula for our meal. The steak was cooked to perfection and literally melted in my mouth. Incredible food, outstanding service, and all delivered with a warm, genuine smile. I'm so happy we had such an unforgettable dining experience-thank you, Courtnee!

came in today for a drink with a girlfriend and we thoroughly enjoyed it! Wasn’t too busy or loud around 6pm. Drinks were good, and the views from the rooftop are beautiful! We enjoyed a special where you get a steak, fries and martini for $35 that our server Alma recommended and it was great. Will come again

Alla Mets

What a hidden gem! Sami & Susu is charming, intimate, rustic place where one wants to come back again and again. You feel welcomed from the moment you step inside. Dim lighting ambiance is perfect for a romantic dinner or friends get-together. Lets talk about THE FOOD. Freshest ingredients, creative menu and unique flavors! Every dish was delicious and memorable. The dips (seemingly a common staple of many Mediterranean restaurants) were so tasty and flavorful! Tuna crudo with brown butter - must try. Sweetbread, beef cheeks, risotto - every dish was "This-is-my-favorite"😃 Chicken with tzatziki- juicy, tender, succulent, and perfectly seasoned with spices. Well curated wine list made the evening even more unforgettable. Cannot wait to be back to try other dishes. Oh, do yourself a favor don't skip the chocolate dessert:)

Jason Black

The hamachi crudo is one of the best dishes I’ve eaten in my life. I had to close my eyes to really savor it and focus on all of the beautiful elements. Divine. The chocolate mousse was also exceptional. Never would have thought to put a touch of olive oil on the top. Very, very good.

Ron P

Awesome restaurant! A great place for a date night. The venue is very little but the size allows for a more personal feel to the service. The food was delicate but full of flavor. We had gotten the Muhammara and the Hanger Steak. Both were amazing! We will definitely be coming back again!

Matthew Cohen

The food was excellent and service to match. Definitely elevated, the wine was also great.

Angela First

I had not eaten all day at a work event & this was the PERFECT, filling meal for me. Definitely need a reservation btw, this place is quite small but cozy! Although, I would say it’s Mediterranean inspired, but not necessarily Med food/wine. The orange wine was a great recommendation by my server. Pita was fresh and tasty, but too hot to the touch when it arrived at my table. I had to let it cool down a bit. It went great with the labneh which was fantastic! I do wish they had hummus on the menu though. Hanger steak with the beans was very flavorful and went great with the bed of beans (I’m glad they swapped the corn as I’m not a corn person). Meyer lemon panna cotta for dessert was sour as expected, with shavings of green apple. I would return for sure!

Melani Lust

I've been here three times now and if I had unlimited $$ I'd come every week. This is such a special little hidden gem. The food and cocktails are unique and divine and the service is wonderful The atmosphere is soft, romantic, cozy and glowy. The tuna is the best I've ever had. The beets with cheese and the dips are just incredible. And, try the cocktails...another unique taste experience. You will love it here!

Anastasiya Silina

10/10 spot for a cozy dinner. Everything from the wine selection down to the food was delicious and the service was impeccable.

Nancy Spittle

A table in the front window open to the NYC street scene. Waiter was the best, very engaging and helpful around the menu. And very accommodating as we were without a reservation.

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Jordan Galeas

If you’re looking for a casual low lighting restaurant for a date with a friend or a couple, this is a beautiful intimate restaurant. There’s music in the background, but not too loud and there’s not a lot of people. There’s seven tables and a few bar seating with delicious plates. Some highlights are the dip trio, tuna, carpaccio, roasted chicken, and the steak. Our host/server, Gabriel was attentive and amazing.

Matt Brehne

This was very good. It’s a very intimate wine bar which isn’t big. The food and wine selection are next level though. The owner/our waiter recommended a fantastic Sangiovese and even gave us a sample of Hungarian orange wine (highly recommend that for rosé drinkers in the summer). We ordered labneh, matbucha, tomato + cucumber panzanella, the chicken and steak dishes. It was all very good. I have to say my favorite dishes were the panzanella and the matbucha. Apparently they said their steak dishes with corn is tending online…the dish was very good. I’d highly recommend this spot for date nights and lovers of wine. The wine and food pairings were terrific! Don’t forget to ask your server which wine they recommend 🙂

Doraemon

The place is tiny and easily to get crowded and loud. The food was very well implemented. The Muhammara and squash blossom falafel taste were very delicious. I’d like to go back as they rotate the menu seasonally.

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jade

Everything was really tasty. I'm not rushing to go back but I definitely would if somebody wanted to go with me. Small space but not stuffy and you are able to have intimate conversation with a friend. Would not recommend for a date though.

Cindy Chang (CINART)

Sami & Susu is the kind of restaurant you hope to find and experience in any large city. It’s cozy with only about 20 seats packed in a common NYC railroad apt layout in LES. The low and warm lighting emphasizing the intimate atmosphere. Service was stellar - warm and friendly. We felt cared for even when we were served our dessert and told another reservation was waiting. 😁 The food was fantastic. The first to the last bite of the pita and the muhammara dip was dreamy. We both looked at each other in amazement. The red pepper dip was creamy and rich in flavor. I want a tub of it. The citrus salad was fresh and meaty. The lamb kebab was cooked and seasoned well. The sumac onion is Everything. The Meyer lemon panna cotta was so thick, smooth and bright. All of our dishes were perfectly balanced and each bite complex and complete. We didn’t get tired of any dish which happens all too often. I have already told everyone about it which now I regret. Getting reservations could get more difficult. I definitely will return to try the other and seasonal dishes.

Isaac Gottesman

Hold up! Not far from Katz’s Deli in NYC is this little gem. What started as a wine bar, has now expanded to food and you don’t want to miss it! For lunch, their stuffed pita sammiches are out of this world. The lamb kabob pita was so succulent loaded with flavors, I actually licked my fingers. And for those favoring an authentic schnitzel, it is amongst the best you will ever eat. For dinner, you will find fantastic middleastern inspired dishes and salads plus a great beer and wine selection. Tell Amir Isaac says hi. Tish was here.

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John de Souza

Simply amazing. I stumbled on across this place and it was warm and inviting so I decided to step in. They were friendly and accommodating so I stayed for dinner and I’m glad I did. The food was authentic, simple, and delicious. The muhammara was fresh, sweet and savory, and perfect with the fresh pita bread. The fluke had a delicate caramelized sauce. The branzino was perfect for two and matched well with the leeks. I’ll be back.

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Cameron Wasilewsky

Really enjoyed this restaurant. The food was extraordinary. The menu does not give it justice for how complex and interesting the flavors are really enjoyed the lamb. Highly recommend it. It's a fun place to go. Lot of nice options of wine as well

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Tom Zeien

I had a lovely dinner one night here sitting at the window watching people go by. Had a little dinner and a glass of wine. Inside was moody, candle-lit, and cozy. The service was just right: helpful, knowledgeable, and popped in here and there to check in and make sure the food was good. Standout dish was the muhammara and pita! You gotta try it. It was extraordinary and solid portion size for two people. It was rich with a good amount of walnut on top. The pita was baked so well. Cucumbers dish I really enjoyed and recommend. The flavors from the fresh cucumber with the richness of the anchovies and bursts of ricotta shavings was very well done. There should be a few more anchovies though! I only had like one or two small ones. Balance was a little off because of that. Mussels escabeche was light and refreshing.

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It's a big bar with dancing space on the 15th floor. I was there to dance and see the rooftop, it was some free special that night. But that night it was raining so the rooftop was closed. I just saw vague skyline through the glass walls. Overall it was nice to dance, not crowded.

Mr. Purple was a lot of fun! The rooftop view of the city was immaculate, and they had a great selection of music as well. The drinks were solid, and I enjoyed the overall vibe of Mr. Purple as a whole. Would recommend!

The food was good! But I was not a fan of the drinks. The pornstar martini was more so a passionfruit mimosa, pure prosecco! It was so bubbly rather than smooth. Any good bar serves the prosecco on the side. Our waitress and all the staff were amazing though and the view is worth the $25 drinks. Great music as well. Just really bummed by the drink.

Helena Nicholson

Excellent food from Sami & Susu. My friend and I ordered the Muhamara, chicken, and delicata squash. The waiter was helpful and friendly, and the ambiance was quite cozy. My only feedback is that is was quite cramped and we had people sitting next to us at the high-top table, but understandable given rent prices in New York.

Nick Stavros

After seeing so many food bloggers say this was their favorite place, we were excited to try it. We ordered the muhamara dip, tuna tartare and the steak with corn. Everything was good, but we were not blown away it was just okay. We were expecting Theodora good with a 4.7 rating and the reviews. The dip was my favorite if that tells you anything. The hangar steak was a bit chewy and lacked flavor though the corn was delicious. The bathroom soap was nearly empty and diluted with water. I think the biggest mismatch in expectations is that the food would be fine for a $30-$50 pp resto but at roughly $100 pp it was lacking.

Victoria Geh

Food 8/10 Interesting natural wines. I really enjoyed the lamb kebab and beef tongue. We also ordered the blood sausage and pita. Each dish was unique and consisted of complex flavors. The lamb kebab was paired with tahini and cilantro, and it was also very tender. The beef tongue was soft but also nicely textured. Really enjoyed this cute little Mediterranean spot in the East Village. Atmosphere 8/10 Super cute interior, and their entrance is easy to miss. Only a few spots available, so definitely come early. Warm ambiance and light wood details. Service 8/10 Very nice service.

This was our second visit to this property, both times at sunset, this time as hotel guests. The view is breathtaking, making it an ideal spot for sunset cocktails. However, regarding the food and cocktails, both are of low quality and do not meet our expectations. We had the worst Aperol Spritz we have had. Bartenders had no clue. Additionally, the bartender was arguing with a client over a card and tried to involve me in the discussion, which was very rude and inappropriate. We had one drink, enjoyed the fantastic view, and left. Many rooftop options, avoid this one.

Only good thing about this place is the bathroom attendant Ibrahim. Came in knowing it’s a club and drinks would be more expensive, but the tequila soda I paid over $20 for was extraordinarily weak. Having learned my lesson about ordering liquor from the place, I went back for a second round and asked if they had White Claw. Bartender hands me a Surfside (a little more than $11 for the can), and then PROCEEDS TO SIGN FOR ME, TIP FOR ME, AND TAKE THE HANDHELD AWAY before I can even touch it. This was an extremely quick movement, like he is very well practiced at signing and tipping for customers while they’re putting their cards away the moment they tap. I tipped 20% on my first round. I don’t know what the average tip at this business is or if a noticeable number of customers don’t tip, but frankly, that’s not my problem. You CANNOT sign and tip on a bill on a customer’s behalf. That is outrageously disrespectful, and probably illegal. Maybe he felt overwhelmed by his ~7 customers at his nightclub bar, but that does not excuse this. Truly appalling. I wonder how much money he steals from unknowing customers per month with this kind of behavior. Dude needs to be fired