The meats were very well grilled, pink and juicy. The salads lacked flavour and the lavash seemed dried out. I would go back only for the mixed grill plate of meat.

Taylor

We visited this place for a happy hour nightcap, and it was absolutely beautiful! You could actually hear yourself think and the person next to you! Their happy hour offers a drink with some appetizers, but I believe they should have a separate happy hour with just drinks, as you’d otherwise have to order from the regular menu. Regardless, I’ll definitely be returning to try their food! Their wine was incredible!

sam si

We had a great team lunch at Pera Mediterranean Brasserie—terrific staff, a welcoming ambiance, and definitely a spot worth considering for events or business meals. The space feels polished yet approachable, and other reviewers have noted how it shines for group dining and upscale gatherings.  Here’s how our meal went: Starters • Grilled octopus: Cooked well and crisp at the edges, but I felt it could have used more seasoning to truly stand out. • Hummus: Creamy, smooth, and flavorful—a strong start that I enjoyed. Main Course • Beef shishlik: Tender and well executed in terms of cooking technique; however, it lacked a bit of seasoning punch. I’d rate it about 3.5 out of 5—good, but left a little room for improvement. Overall, we really enjoyed ourselves. With the strong service, atmosphere, and overall experience, I’ll definitely be returning to try more dishes. If you’re planning a lunch with friends or colleagues and want somewhere that balances style and comfort—this is a solid choice.

+9

Christy Edwards

A party of six of us stopped in here for lunch during a business trip. The hostess did not seem very pleased when we arrived without a reservation but was still able to accommodate us. There were no guests in the restaurant when we arrived however it quickly filled up so I would definitely suggest a reservation. For appetizers we had the Pera Dip Trio, Grilled Spanish Octopus, and Portuguese Fried Calamari. All were excellent! For my main plate I had the Sirloin Shashlik Steak Frites which was marinated, seasoned, and very tender. I also enjoyed the Mediterranean Rose Sangria! The atmosphere is also very nice!

Lawrence

Excellent! Amazing atmosphere and very high-end feeling restaurant with great decoration and well-dressed servers. The food was good and wasn't as expensive as expected for such a nice place in Manhattan.

Davis D. Janowski

I was a guest at a very enjoyable business lunch here yesterday. And just now reading a note from the owners I was intrigued that a differentiator about Pera is its Turkish connection. I spent a week many years ago in southern Turkey and just fell in love with it, its people and the cuisine. It is a beautifully laid out restaurant and the service was pleasant. I enjoyed the meze sampler we had as appetizers and the flavors seemed to have a spin on them making them different from many of the kind of 'vanilla' Med restaurants in town. I had a really good seared Scottish salmon over risotto and enjoyed how perfect it was---at least to my taste---crunchy, flavorful, surface, tender, juicy in between (see photo).

+2

Amulay Chadha

Went here for their happy hour which is a decent deal - $20 for 2 small plates and a cocktail. Really nice interior and decor, extremely clean. Happy hour runs everyday so is worth the visit!

+9

Ameya Bhakay

We had made reservations for a table of 6 and this review is specifically for NYC Restaurant Week (2021). We got outside seating on a Friday evening for 6:30 pm on a relatively warm day. We arrived on time and were seated right away. The place was empty inside at that time and outdoor seating was slightly busy with 2 other tables occupied. We ordered a few cocktails and some beer on tap and it took longer for us to get our drinks to us, including repeat orders for beers, which our waitress forgot to put it. We ordered from the $39 per person NYC Restaurant Week menu, which included Assorted Dips Platter, Portuguese Calamari, Hand Rolled Grape Leaves, and a Maroul Salad. The Grape Leaves and Maroul Salad were absolutely delicious and were the best appetizers on the table. For mains, we got Lamb Adana, Organic Beef Burger, and Black Pepper Ricotta Gnocchi. We all cleaned out our plates, and I can confirm that the Gnocchi was absolutely filing and delicious! Our waitress was not attentive at all, but service other than that was absolutely top notch... so giving a 20% gratuity at end did suck a little bit! We might visit again for lunch or dinner!

+7

Justo Bello (Hitokirivon)

Had a good time with friends and the food was good, but both food and drinks were expensive. The food was good but it tasted like it was cooked at a diner and the service could have been better. There were times our party didn't have anyone coming to our table to assist us.

Minh-Hien Nguyen

The restaurant decor is nice but the tables are really close together to where one would be stuck on the booth side if all tables were filled — not enough clearance to get in and out. They had to pull the table out in order for a person to get seated and then the table was shoved back into place effectively trapping the diner. Not a good set up. Regarding the food, the appetizers were great although the lamb tacos were very rich. The main course, the mixed grill platter, had so so seasoned meat, but the sad part was that the variety of meat was all overcooked. We would only return for appetizers, if they’re still in business by then.

Eric Switzer

1. Sitting outside on Madison Ave for a business dinner as buses fly by, not great. We were also visited by a homeless man begging for food at our table and no one from the restaurant intervened even though he was clearly in their defined dining area with deck rails around us. 2. I ordered a Mocktail, the "Cucumber Gin and Tonic" and purposefully pointed to the mocktail section on the menu so that our waiter understood. He then announced to the table "that is a mocktail, no alcohol"....yes sir, I am aware. You do not need to announce that to the entire table during what was clearly a business dinner. 3. Crab Carbonara was horrible. Cheese clumps that were not melted. Where was the crab? I couldn't find more than a few small strings of crab. I will not dine here again.

Rafael Ruiz

Visited Pera in New York with my wife and our two-year-old daughter and the experience was deeply disappointing, especially considering the high prices and the reputation of the restaurant. First, the food did not justify the cost at all. Every dish on the menu was expensive, yet nothing stood out. The gnocchi arrived cold, the flavors were bland, and the dish I ordered (chicken) was wrong the first time — they brought me a completely different plate. On top of that, we were repeatedly rushed by staff because they said the restaurant was closing, which is unacceptable when you are paying premium prices. However, the most serious and upsetting issue was how the situation with my daughter was handled. My daughter needed a diaper change, so I went to check the restrooms. There was no changing table in either the men’s or women’s bathroom, and the ADA-accessible restroom was closed and unusable. This alone is a serious issue, as restaurants open to the public are required under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide accessible restroom facilities, and closing the only accessible bathroom without an alternative accommodation is a violation of basic accessibility standards. I then asked a waiter where I could change my daughter. One of their own staff members suggested a bench near some tables, and I explicitly asked if that was acceptable. He said yes. When I began changing her, the night manager came over yelling, accusing me of being unsanitary, claiming I was “contaminating plates” and creating a health issue. She did this in front of other guests, without offering any alternative solution, without asking what had happened, and without showing the slightest concern for a family with a small child. When I explained that her own waiter had directed me there, she ignored it, scolded the staff, and walked away. When I later asked her again where I was supposed to change my daughter, she offered no solution whatsoever. At that point, I stated that I did not feel it was appropriate to pay after being treated with such disrespect and after being denied a basic accommodation for a child. Her only response was to threaten to call the police, instead of addressing the problem or trying to resolve the situation. For clarity: No diaper-changing facilities were available. The accessible restroom was closed. No reasonable accommodation was offered. Management reacted aggressively rather than professionally. This treatment potentially violates ADA accessibility requirements and shows a complete lack of respect for families. This was not just bad service — it was humiliating, hostile, and unacceptable. I would strongly not recommend Pera to families, and I seriously question their compliance with accessibility and basic customer service standards.