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Pera Mediterranean Brasserie, New York, NY

Pera Mediterranean Brasserie

4.5
4.5
2539 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mediterranean

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for business meals
  • Good for groups
Rated a Top 5 Newcomer by Zagat, Pera brings an authentic taste of eastern Mediterranean cuisine to Manhattan.

Pera derives its name from an elegant neighborhood in Istanbul that has served as the melting pot for many cultures and cuisines since the 17th century. Pera features numerous mezes, specially prepared and marinated cuts of grilled meats and seafood, traditional and modern Mediterranean side dishes and regional breads baked a la minute.

Large group accommodations, private dining, special events, catering and delivery services are available. Please email events@peranyc.com.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Turkish, Greek
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 11:45 am–9:30 pm Sat 11:45 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (212) 878-6301
  • Website
    http://www.peranyc.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Sezai Celikbas
  • Catering
    Fine gourmet catering and chef-for-hire catering is available to your venue of choice.
  • Private party facilities
    Located in the heart of Midtown, just steps away from Grand Central Terminal, Pera offers an array of on-premise private dining options ranging from formal to casual get togethers and whether it be a corporate event or a celebration with friends and family.
  • Private party contact
    Quiara Colon: (212) 878-6306
  • Location
    303 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10017
  • Area
    Midtown East
  • Cross Street
    41st and 42nd
  • Parking details
    Free street parking is available on Madison Avenue and all side streets after 7PM Monday - Saturday and all day on Sunday. Parking garages are available throughout the neighborhood, with the closest ones being on 41st Street between Park and Lexington Avenues and 39th Street between Park and Madison Avenues.
  • Public transit
    The 4, 5, 6, 7 and S Subway Trains stop at 42nd Street. The M1, M2, M3, M4, M42 and M104 buses stop at East 42nd Street and Madison Avenue.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Christmas Eve in NYC

    24 Dec 2024 only
    All day on Tuesday, December 24th, join us to enjoy our regular menu plus Christmas Eve specials featuring Smoked Lamb Tacos ($17), Braised Short Ribs ($38) and a Candied Ginger Brulee ($14). No preset menu, all dishes are available a la carte.

  • New Year's Eve Main Seating Dinner

    USD 135.00 per person

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Join us for our main seating (seating times between 830pm and 1030pm, the table is yours for the rest of the night) on New Year's Eve with Chef's 5-course festive Holiday Menu featuring Bone-In Filet Mignon, Lamb T-Bone Steak, Winter Risotto with Roasted Brussels Sprout and Butternut Squash, and Wild Striped Bass. Live Music by Pera Jazz Trio featuring Chiara Izzi, Midnight Champagne Toast, Party Favors and lots of fun! A credit card may be required to "hold" the reservation according to the cancellation policy. Payment for dinner is due at the restaurant, we will not be charging you for dinner in advance.

  • New Year's Eve Early Seating Dinner

    USD 65.00 per person

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Join us for early seating (8pm or earlier, dinner completion requested by 930pm) on New Year's Eve with Chef's 3-course festive Holiday Menu featuring Sirloin "Shashlik" Frites, Winter Risotto with Roasted Brussels Sprout and Butternut Squash, and Wild Striped Bass. Early dinner guests are also welcome to continue the evening at Pera's bar with Live Jazz (starting 7pm), party favors and an optional $65 per person Premium Open Bar package from 9pm - 1230am. A credit card may be required to "hold" the reservation according to the cancellation policy. Payment for dinner is due at the restaurant, we will not be charging you for dinner in advance.

Menu

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What 2,539 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Pera Mediterranean Brasserie offers a delightful dining experience with "fantastic food and wonderful ambiance." Its close proximity to Grand Central Terminal makes it a convenient choice. Guests rave about the "excellent service" and "delicious Mediterranean cuisine," featuring standout dishes like lamb and creative appetizers. Ideal for vegans, vegetarians, and Mediterranean food enthusiasts, Pera promises a memorable meal with "fresh and tasty food" and a "beautifully decorated" dining area. Despite occasional noise, its "attentive and friendly" staff ensure a satisfying experience.

2,539 Reviews

  1. Rob

    New York City

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food.. but we had to wait for a while for a couple of dishes . And they brought the dipping yogurt after we finished our meal. Also- They served the coffee after we finished the dessert. Timing was way off. For the price we are paying we expect better service to understand how dishes are served.

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  2. Joanie

    Seattle

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall good but our three apps came out before our drinks. The timing was way off and we had to tell the server to SLOW it down. The vege entree was a two star - like paying over $20 for a bowl of grains - hardly any veges. They need to work on a dish that highlights great veges - the Greek and Caesar salad were great, as was the articoke-fava dish.

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  3. Andrew

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place. Everything was excellent. Lamb dishes, fish and apps were perfectly done. Very nice vibe.

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  4. Cybil

    London

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food, short in staff so there was a wait for service

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  5. Tracy

    Greater Boston

    48 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere and wine and red sangria. Enjoyed the food. They close kitchen around 9pm during the week. We’d come again.

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  6. Jennifer

    New York City

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    The service left much to be desired. I informed the waiter that one of my party members had seafood allergies and wanted to confirm that the platter we ordered would be safe. His response was dismissive, stating that what they had was what the chef would provide. I had to firmly insist that we could not have any seafood served. Additionally, he seemed to be rushing us throughout the meal, which added to our dissatisfaction. I won't be returning.

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  7. Frank

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Perfectly situated with in walkong distance from our offices, my guest and I had a productive meeting with timely served and well-crafted cocktails, including a tasty share-able Mezze appetizer- we’ll be back!

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  8. Detlef

    New York City

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Adana Kebab and service good, but we didn’t like the hard chips with the Mezze nor the smoked eggplant, stretched with mostly yogurt (jajik). Had to order pita separately.

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  9. Reyhaneh

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful time dinning here on thanksgiving. Food was fantastic. We got the eggplant appetizer, the butternut squash soup and their signature ground lamb appetizer. The lamb was my least favorite because it was just too gamy for me. I’m middle eastern and eat a lot of ground beef like that but this one just wasn’t one i would ever order again. For dinner i got the bone in fillet which was also wonderful. We had the chocolate baklava and it was delicious. Definitely a great restaurant. I had the Aegean margarita, so delicious.

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  10. Michael

    New York City

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on 25 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent. Service was great.... waitpeople were very attentive. Overall A+

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FAQs

Pera Mediterranean Brasserie offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 878-6301.

Pera Mediterranean Brasserie is rated 4.5 stars by 2539 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Pera Mediterranean Brasserie

303 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10017

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    41st and 42nd
  • Area
    Midtown East
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 11:45 am–9:30 pm Sat 11:45 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Turkish, Greek
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Free street parking is available on Madison Avenue and all side streets after 7PM Monday - Saturday and all day on Sunday. Parking garages are available throughout the neighborhood, with the closest ones being on 41st Street between Park and Lexington Avenues and 39th Street between Park and Madison Avenues.
  • Public transit
    The 4, 5, 6, 7 and S Subway Trains stop at 42nd Street. The M1, M2, M3, M4, M42 and M104 buses stop at East 42nd Street and Madison Avenue.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Sezai Celikbas
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.peranyc.com/
  • Phone number
    (212) 878-6301
  • Catering
    Fine gourmet catering and chef-for-hire catering is available to your venue of choice.
  • Private party facilities
    Located in the heart of Midtown, just steps away from Grand Central Terminal, Pera offers an array of on-premise private dining options ranging from formal to casual get togethers and whether it be a corporate event or a celebration with friends and family.
  • Private party contact
    Quiara Colon: (212) 878-6306
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