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Pera Mediterranean Brasserie, New York, NY

Pera Mediterranean Brasserie

4.5
4.5
2531 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mediterranean

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 65 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for groups
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for business meals
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
  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Christmas Eve in NYC

    Dec 24, 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 Early Seating Dinner

    $65.00 per person

    Dec 31, 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.
  • New Year's Eve Main Seating Dinner

    $135.00 per person

    Dec 31, 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.

What 2,531 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

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.

2,531 Reviews
  1. Reyhaneh

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  2. Michael

    New York City

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 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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  3. Gilbert Marcus

    San Francisco

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Pera Mediterranean is always superb in every detail. The smoked Mediterranean Old Fashioned cocktail is to die for.

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  4. Siuresh

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The menu choices were excellent and so was the taste. Ambience although a little noisy is very nice with excellent service levels. I am a reasonable regular to Pera for the above reasons and would recommend the restaurant to anyone looking for tasty Mediterranean cuisine.

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  5. alan

    New York City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food portions were small for the price. Nothing special

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  6. Hank

    Charlotte

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and service. I would definitely eat there again.

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  7. ali

    New York City

    6 reviews

    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Won’t go back. Service poor. They were not happy to serve you. Dour. MaitreD rude Got a veggie side and didn’t tell us the large green pepper which was 25% of dish was hot. Wasn’t happy

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  8. Clara

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went with a group of family members, many of us hadn’t seen each other in years. This was a perfect location a great food but just as importantly, the staff was so accommodating and did not rush us at all. We were able to really catch up.

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  9. Karisa

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed the happy hour selection which was delicious then I shared an entree with my aunt. The lamb was so perfectly seasoned and very flavorful. This restaurant hits all the marks for us and we will definitely return for another experience. FYI happy hour is only at the bar.

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  10. Martin

    New York City

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on October 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall, an excellent experience—the food, the service and the atmosphere were all excellent. The noise level and the music were a bit loud. A very good place to go.

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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 2531 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 65 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
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • 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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