Department of FoodieDepartment of FoodieElegant outpost of the Midtown original, with creative Mediterranean fare & private outdoor dining.
What to order: Portuguese Fried Calamari · Mediterranean Octopus · Sirloin "Shashlik" Steak Frites · BaklavaFrom Google Maps reviews.
The food was average at best, and considering the small portions and high prices, I can't recommend it at all. It's very easy to find good Mediterranean food in NYC and this place really disappointed me. None of the food tasted or looked fresh, which was the most evident in the salad, where all the ingredients were mushed together. The staff was distracted: they forgot things, they took a plate away with food and I had to ask them to return it, and generally weren't around to check. The summer
Mediterranean gem in SoHo that offers a stylish setting and friendly, attentive service. The fried calamari is some of the best I’ve had and the octopus is remarkably fresh. Both the steak frites and the ocean-fresh snapper filet were cooked and seasoned to perfection. The baklava provided the ideal sweet finish to an overall delicious dining experience. It’s a must visit for anyone seeking great service and high quality seafood.
We recently had dinner at Pera with a larger group, and it was an excellent experience from start to finish. The atmosphere was lively, welcoming, and stylish, making it the perfect spot for a fun group outing, a girls' night, or even a date night. The food was incredible. Our table ordered a variety of appetizers and entrees so we could try several different dishes, and every single item was delicious. You can tell a lot of care goes into both the quality and flavor of the food. The staff came
From the Mar 25, 2026 health inspection. Lower-priority items are listed after the serious ones.
Food was left exposed to possible contamination during storage, prep, or serving.
Shelves, ledges, or equipment exteriors aren't clean or easy to clean.