Department of FoodieDepartment of FoodieChic Greek venue offering updated specialties & seafood priced by the pound, in an airy setting.
What to order: Grilled Octopus · Pan‑seared Faroe Island Salmon (Solomos) · Lobster Pasta (Astakomakaronada) · Duck Leg Moussaka (Papia Moussaka)From Google Maps reviews.
Nerai exceeded my expectations on fine dining! Highly recommended for a peaceful dinner in midtown :) The restaurant was beautiful and warmly lit, and the members of staff were extremely kind and resourceful. My party had many dietary restrictions, but Ali expertly navigated us through the menu to ensure we could all find something to enjoy! We ordered the Solomos, Kotopoulo Lemonato, and Paidakia Sti Shara as we all have different dietary preferences. The food came out hot, and was beautifu
Honestly food was ok. Our grilled octopus was gummy and tasted fishy. It did not seem fresh. Greek salad was fine but nothing different or special. The orzo with seafood was too oily and over cooked. The seafood in this dish did seem fresh. The roasted cauliflower with pistachios had a nice flavor but had way too much oil. The place is dated. The cushions were peeling and dirty and music was outdated elevator music. Service was good but for the price the food and atmosphere were not wh
In the city for Christmas, we opted for a change of pace in cuisine, and are so glad we walked into Nerai on East 54th St. Marketed as "refined Greek cuisine", we now know what they mean! A beautiful interior with clean lines and subdued lighting, this is visually a gem. Our waitress Marina was delightfully bubbly and helpful as we navigated the menu. We took the hightop tables by the bar, which were booth-like with amply sized oval tables. The bar served up two excellent margaritas and Old Fas
From the Jun 7, 2023 health inspection. Lower-priority items are listed after the serious ones.
Food was left exposed to possible contamination during storage, prep, or serving.
Plumbing issues: poor drainage, backflow risk, or wastewater handled improperly.