Simply exquisite. Stumbled upon this gem almost by accident. I had Googled Mediterranean near me, to find Nerai was only 3 blocks away. I was a bit apprehensive that we’d be able to find a table on a Saturday night without a reservation, but the happily accommodated our party of four. My simple review will not do this place justice. The dishes were beautiful and delicious. In addition, the service was excellent.
I had a private birthday dinner at Nerai 2 weeks ago, and let me just tell you it was absolutely spectacular! Carolyn was so attentive, and professional when explaining the preset dinning menu and payment options. The staff was very accommodating and helpful with everything, from the menu to helping me set up the music. The bar room was secluded so we didn’t have to worry about being disruptive to the other diners. I had the filet Mignon it was one of the best I’ve ever had, the drinks were great (not watered down at all). My friends and I had an amazing time I can’t wait to come back. Lastly, it was a bit pricey but there were no surprises on the bill they let you know everything upfront, it was truly worth every penny!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak Plate, Tuna Tartare
Jason B.
5 stars all around. Great food (lobster pasta, lamb chops, lavraki, appetizers, dessert), drinks and service. Good for groups as the noise level doesn't get very high. Very friendly and helpful service. Highly recommended.
Michael Jay
Beautiful, good quality, well prepared. Nice ambiance. Spendy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ran Trainin
Very cool Greek Restaurant on 54th St.Service was excellent! The food tastes delicious although the chicken skewer was a bit dry.The place was full at lunch time which is a good sign. We enjoyed it ??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Lukrecija Brady
Really nice, hidden Greek restaurant. The food is delicious, a bit expensive but totally worth the price. Make sure to try their delicious, high-quality cocktails and seafood.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Greek, Seafood
Sanjana D.
This is an amazing restaurant for a luxury, high end atmosphere with good food. Their menu is delicious and offers good portions for the quality of the restaurant. The service is also very polite and attentive. I would definitely recommend coming here for a special occasion!
C B.
Food - the seafood was excellent! Scallops and octopus were both cooked perfectly. Definitely get the dessert platter if you're coming with a large group as well. Dinks - had a lot of variety and were great fun. The smoked banana was tropical without being overly sweet. Service - is great. Our host was friendly, knew the menu well, and made it a lovely time. Ambiance - I'd say the main dining room was a little dark, but didn't detract from the overall experience.
Mario Razzini
Solid Greek restaurant. Good wine selection. Had two dinners in a private room in the basement. Good location for business dinners where you need privacy.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Charmaine Brown
The food was great and the service was exceptional! Mark our server did an excellent job of attending to us, making sure that we got the best experience. The staff was very nice and professional! I would recommend this restaurant in a heartbeat!
Came here on Valentines Day for their 4 course prefix menu. Between my girlfriend and I we got Black Bass Crudo, Warm King Crab, Squid Ink Pasta with Lobster, Scallops in Paprika Sauce, 28 Day Dry Aged Steak, Starwberry Mousse Cake and Chocolate Crepe Cake. The menu was $140/pp. The venue was decorated beautifully with rose petals and candles everywhere. We were seated right away and brought to the second floor. The waiter was fantastic. He had a smile on his face the whole time and helped make the night special. The black bass crudo was the best course. The fish tasted great and there was great acidity with the sauce. The lobster pasta was good. I thought the lobster may have been a tad overcooked but the pasta and sauce was delicious. The warm king crab salad was served with a blood orange sauce. If you love crab this was a great course. The scallops were cooked perfectly but I was not a fan of the paprika sauce. The sauce overpowered the scallops so we tried to remove some sauce from each bite. The steak was good as well. Overall for the special occasion I thought they did a great job. I don't know if I would come rushing back but I thoroughly enjoyed the evening.
Diana Kwon
Food was delicious. Theirs wines were terrible and got Upsold on their special champagne. But liked the food.
Madeline A.
My boyfriend made a reservation for Valentine's Day. They had a prefix menu for $140/person for 4 courses. Each course had two options. The menu was heavily fish based with only one meat option in the 3rd course. They decorated beautifully with lots of lights, candles and rose petals on the steps leading up to the 2nd floor and on the tables. Our server was fantastic; very warm and genuinely wanting to make sure we had a great experience. He gave each female a rose at the end of the meal and a small box of treats to bring home! I loved the sea bass app, the lobster pasta dish and the strawberry mouse dessert. The scallop dish was good but I didn't care for the paprika sauce they were served in. The chocolate crepe for dessert was pretty average, not something I'd order again. We opted not to get any drinks (glasses of wine were pricey; more than $20 each) but they did have a som on site. Overall, lovely experience. Some of the dishes were better than others but I thought it was a good deal based on the price and the quality of the food. I'm not sure if I would come running back for their regular menu but they did a nice job for this occasion. This is definitely a spot for a special occasion dinner!
Megan M.
The food was excellent. Get the zucchini chips as they were the best I have ever had - zero grease! The spicey hummus was so good. We had the salmon and it was cooked to perfection. The baklava was also really good. Prices are worth it. I can't wait to return.
Gina E
I was here for Valentines day and the evening was devine, from the food to the service. The food was not originally what I would order, but it was an evening of celebration and tasting new flavors! Out of the course meals, I loved the lobster pasta, it was a first for me! Our server was Jesus, he treated us great with etiquette service! We finished the night being gifted with roses for my partner and I, along with some chocolate! Truly felt spoiled.?
Simply exquisite. Stumbled upon this gem almost by accident. I had Googled Mediterranean near me, to find Nerai was only 3 blocks away. I was a bit apprehensive that we’d be able to find a table on a Saturday night without a reservation, but the happily accommodated our party of four. My simple review will not do this place justice. The dishes were beautiful and delicious. In addition, the service was excellent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tuna Tartare, Chocolate Mousse
I had a private birthday dinner at Nerai 2 weeks ago, and let me just tell you it was absolutely spectacular! Carolyn was so attentive, and professional when explaining the preset dinning menu and payment options. The staff was very accommodating and helpful with everything, from the menu to helping me set up the music. The bar room was secluded so we didn’t have to worry about being disruptive to the other diners. I had the filet Mignon it was one of the best I’ve ever had, the drinks were great (not watered down at all). My friends and I had an amazing time I can’t wait to come back. Lastly, it was a bit pricey but there were no surprises on the bill they let you know everything upfront, it was truly worth every penny!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak Plate, Tuna Tartare
5 stars all around. Great food (lobster pasta, lamb chops, lavraki, appetizers, dessert), drinks and service. Good for groups as the noise level doesn't get very high. Very friendly and helpful service. Highly recommended.
Beautiful, good quality, well prepared. Nice ambiance. Spendy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very cool Greek Restaurant on 54th St.Service was excellent! The food tastes delicious although the chicken skewer was a bit dry.The place was full at lunch time which is a good sign. We enjoyed it ??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Really nice, hidden Greek restaurant. The food is delicious, a bit expensive but totally worth the price. Make sure to try their delicious, high-quality cocktails and seafood.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Greek, Seafood
This is an amazing restaurant for a luxury, high end atmosphere with good food. Their menu is delicious and offers good portions for the quality of the restaurant. The service is also very polite and attentive. I would definitely recommend coming here for a special occasion!
Food - the seafood was excellent! Scallops and octopus were both cooked perfectly. Definitely get the dessert platter if you're coming with a large group as well. Dinks - had a lot of variety and were great fun. The smoked banana was tropical without being overly sweet. Service - is great. Our host was friendly, knew the menu well, and made it a lovely time. Ambiance - I'd say the main dining room was a little dark, but didn't detract from the overall experience.
Solid Greek restaurant. Good wine selection. Had two dinners in a private room in the basement. Good location for business dinners where you need privacy.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
The food was great and the service was exceptional! Mark our server did an excellent job of attending to us, making sure that we got the best experience. The staff was very nice and professional! I would recommend this restaurant in a heartbeat!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lobster Pasta, Greek
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Came here on Valentines Day for their 4 course prefix menu. Between my girlfriend and I we got Black Bass Crudo, Warm King Crab, Squid Ink Pasta with Lobster, Scallops in Paprika Sauce, 28 Day Dry Aged Steak, Starwberry Mousse Cake and Chocolate Crepe Cake. The menu was $140/pp. The venue was decorated beautifully with rose petals and candles everywhere. We were seated right away and brought to the second floor. The waiter was fantastic. He had a smile on his face the whole time and helped make the night special. The black bass crudo was the best course. The fish tasted great and there was great acidity with the sauce. The lobster pasta was good. I thought the lobster may have been a tad overcooked but the pasta and sauce was delicious. The warm king crab salad was served with a blood orange sauce. If you love crab this was a great course. The scallops were cooked perfectly but I was not a fan of the paprika sauce. The sauce overpowered the scallops so we tried to remove some sauce from each bite. The steak was good as well. Overall for the special occasion I thought they did a great job. I don't know if I would come rushing back but I thoroughly enjoyed the evening.
Food was delicious. Theirs wines were terrible and got Upsold on their special champagne. But liked the food.
My boyfriend made a reservation for Valentine's Day. They had a prefix menu for $140/person for 4 courses. Each course had two options. The menu was heavily fish based with only one meat option in the 3rd course. They decorated beautifully with lots of lights, candles and rose petals on the steps leading up to the 2nd floor and on the tables. Our server was fantastic; very warm and genuinely wanting to make sure we had a great experience. He gave each female a rose at the end of the meal and a small box of treats to bring home! I loved the sea bass app, the lobster pasta dish and the strawberry mouse dessert. The scallop dish was good but I didn't care for the paprika sauce they were served in. The chocolate crepe for dessert was pretty average, not something I'd order again. We opted not to get any drinks (glasses of wine were pricey; more than $20 each) but they did have a som on site. Overall, lovely experience. Some of the dishes were better than others but I thought it was a good deal based on the price and the quality of the food. I'm not sure if I would come running back for their regular menu but they did a nice job for this occasion. This is definitely a spot for a special occasion dinner!
The food was excellent. Get the zucchini chips as they were the best I have ever had - zero grease! The spicey hummus was so good. We had the salmon and it was cooked to perfection. The baklava was also really good. Prices are worth it. I can't wait to return.
I was here for Valentines day and the evening was devine, from the food to the service. The food was not originally what I would order, but it was an evening of celebration and tasting new flavors! Out of the course meals, I loved the lobster pasta, it was a first for me! Our server was Jesus, he treated us great with etiquette service! We finished the night being gifted with roses for my partner and I, along with some chocolate! Truly felt spoiled.?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5