Pera Soho Reviews

One of my main spots to eat. good location, neat, and good customer service. Very good job!

The food is delicious and the atmosphere is nice. Cool place to meet up w/ friends.

Beautiful patio we are able to enjoy the great food under this terrible pandemic

Good tapas and drinks here with good space for groups!

The place seemed charming, so it s a pity that the service is so horrid. Worst experience I ve ever had with service. So strange that the manager/waiter was so rude to us for no reason at all. Went in with a really good mood with fun friends, left feeling like our night was ruined :/

Had to wait 15 mins outside despite arriving exactly on time for our reservation. Was chaotic and had wait another 15 to get any service at the table, after being seated. Food was okay, but not worth the idle wait

Excellent service at Pera Soho. What a wonderful new restaurant opened up in the neighborhood. I started the evening off with Rake tasting, which is a really delicious liquor that you probably can't find anywhere else. As I moved on to dinner, I got to try a lot of turkish appetizers and meats and thought the food was great. The waiters were sooo attentive, i was impressed! Would go back there again.

We made a reservation for a Thursday night with my girlfriend. The host along with the manager were not friendly and did not accommodate us. Instead told us to wait for another 45 mins because they didn t have a table for us, and the only table they had was by the sidewalk which that s not what you expect when you make a reservation. Very poor customer service.

Why would they have outdoor seating during winter/early spring without functioning heaters like everywhere else? The cold made our experience so uncomfortable.

The service was good, we Reserved space for 20 pl 15 showed the management staff still charged us $115.00 each person way too overpriced .

Good place to eat and relax in the garden outside. Food is OK, but I don't remember a special taste.

Had my wedding reception here. Fantastic food, amazing staff, and incredible atmosphere. Thank you so much for everything. Don t walk to come here, run!

First visit 11/26/19 Food was good ordered the Beef Shaslik @$32 (expensive and was over cooked) and a bottle of Stobi Vranec red @$46.

There is no service. If service doesn't exist it should be illegal for a place to pretend there is service. This is fraud. Avoid. Sorry for the amazing Turkish cuisine.

We had a reservation for 2:30 and showed up 10 minutes early. Luckily we got seated, but we didn t have a waiter show up for 15 minutes at which point I asked the hostess to please send someone over. We came specifically for the restaurant week menu (which I specified in my reservation). When we were finally able to order, they told us they were out of the Rose Sangria. Seemed strange to be out of something from the bar a Friday at 2, but we asked for the other speciality cocktail which they were ALSO out of. My friend tried ordering the lobster ravioli which they were out of as well. Why give someone a restaurant week menu when you don t have 30% of the items without warning??! The waiters were polite but didn t seem apologetic at all and the food was fine, but not great. Overall a horrible restaurant week experience. Which is a shame because this is how I try out the restaurants I want to frequent the rest of the year in NYC.

The courses are too small and there is little understanding of the Italian accent while speaking English

The outdoor terrace is beautiful but I can t say I ve had food here that is up to par with the rest of SoHo (but you re still paying the same price as 5 star soho restaurants). I can t say for sure if anything here is actually homemade or fresh (perhaps there is not enough kitchen space). The pita is not fresh. The hummus was average. The paella was essentially steamed seafood on the side of Spanish rice. I had to send back my wine twice. I hope they can take a long hard look at the menu and ask themselves how they can do better. Nothing special except for the venue.

The best food hands down! Had an awesome dinner with friends. Cannot wait to come back! Absolutely beautiful outdoor patio! The pita chips & feta dip are a great treat

Everything about the place is wonderful , from the food and the attentive staff to the great ambience and reasonable prices. Definitely coming back.

Great service and good food! Limited happy hour selection for drinks but a great deal for food!!! Will go again if we are back in the area!

Incredible from service to food to ambience!
Highly recommend to anyone!

Stumbled on this place while walking around one evening with my family. We went into their outdoor garden seating area which was walled in and private and adorable. There were comfy cushion chairs and sofas as well add cabana style table areas. We only had dessert and drinks but their regular menu also looked great! I definitely will go back to try more. The wait staff was very friendly and attentive and overall it was a great experience. Looked like it would be a fun intimate place for a group. Big recommend!

Amazing a new favorite spot that I will definitely be at often each time I'm out in the soho neighborhood! Their calamari with peppers and sausage is amazing and they blossom cocktail tastes great with it

Very cozy restaurant. Very cozy restaurant. With large terrace area. With big terrace area. Mediterranean fusion food, between Greek, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese with American and Mexican influences.

quality meals and the scene here is very good. had a sister come into town and asked me to take her here again. it has a great atmosphere. menu is similar to a restaurant in el paso i loved.

Cheat Place. Beware of deceit.

I was part of a large dinner event organized by my employer. 3 of us wanted vegetarian / vegan options. The server refused to give us options other than fixed menu.

I had to talk to manager and then server took our orders. The food was pathetic and tasteless. We almost wasted entire food.

When the bill arrived, the credit card charge slip was placed on top with gratuity field empty. And the server was expecting gratuity. I added and signed the slip. The place was poorly lit. So I could not see the itemized bill and charge slip.

When I looked at both slips on reaching home, I was shocked. The gratuity was already added and I was led to believe, no gratuity added.

Please look at the bills enclosed.
Beware of this place.

The service is consistently fast, fantastic ambience, super nice staff members. Will come back again when I arrive in town.

Having read reviews prior to my reservation, I had hesitations regarding service. However I was pleasantly surprised so say that we had a fantastic experience. Waiters were attentive and pleasant (shout out to Jose!) Food was great. The outdoor area is filled with strung lights and an igloo, very cute! Would 100% recommend!

The food and service are wonderful. Everything was truly amazing. Thank you all!

The service was very nice, the environment is beautiful and the cocktails are great. We'll definitely go back!

The truffle fries here are BOMB! I even made an additional order to go. I came for a networking event and I was not disappointed not a single bit. This is definitely one of the places I will have to go for brunch or some other event.

Excellent selection of appetizers. Get a bunch and share!

Stopped in for a happy hour cocktail while shopping with my girlfriends in Soho. Bartender was excellent and the hostess kindly let me charge my dying iPhone battery.

Stopped by for happy hour with friends and quickly found a booth, although it was the onset of winter. Good sharing plates and a friendly bartender. Wouldn't oppose going back.

I went here with a couple of friends for brunch and it was absolutely amazing. Everything was fresh and the drinks were even better. Can't wait to go back.

Very tasty Turkish dishes with truly Mediterranean flavours. Great place for brunch with cocktails at the sunny patio when in SoHo. Service and staff are also on point. Totally recommendable.

Pera's outdoor garden space is so lovely. I went on a Saturday and had an almost-warm brunch with a friend in 36-degree weather (I feel stupid writing that). The garden area is enclosed, which keeps out the wind, has plexiglass dividers between tables, and each table mostly has it's own heater. So far, Pera is one of my favorite places for their outdoor winter dining setup and I think it's going on my list for places with with tolerable tempatures to eat and catch up in.

For food, my friend and I had the shakshuka and eggs benedict. Both were great, and the service was lovely too. I'll be back during the pandemic and also after once we can sit indoors.

We stopped in for happy hour. The patio is a fantastic, sunny spot I recommend. Wait staff rushes you. The hostess was less than inviting. Very odd experience.

We were seated in a nearly empty restaurant and after over 5 minutes of sitting, still hadn't been acknowledged by a server. When we grabbed the attention of a bus boy and told him we didn't think anyone was assigned to our table, he told the bartender who seemed to acknowledge but do nothing. Considering the relatively high price point, we decided to leave knowing that the terrible start to dinner would not be shaken

Great food. Went for brunch. Great vibe and energy.

This restaurant is so aesthetically pleasing! The service was excellent and everyone was so pleasant and welcoming. I ordered the muscles which I were delicious. The price was really fair for the amount that I received. The Mediterranean fries weren t too my licking, perhaps too much oregano? Over all, I really enjoyed my experience and I highly recommend!!!!

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- Beautiful outdoor seating
- Loved the phyllo roll appetizer, my only gripe is they don't give enough

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- Great back room for functions and private events
- Fried calamari good
- Lamb dinner (Adana), very filling, I like how you can even eat the 'paper' on the bottom

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- Hummus is nice, if you like hummus
- Spinach id a ood side, but I don't think they give enough
- Baklava is baklava...a good complement to Turkish rice pudding

Here for a wedding reception, so can't speak to it for normal dinner. Food was incredible though, and the staff was top notch. Highly recommend if you're in the mood for Mediterranean fare.

veggie burger was only ok, but wine list great and fries are amazing. good ambiance as well.

I eat in this spot a lot since I work right next to it. I like how the service is always fantastic and they keep the spot well kept consistently. Pricing is convenient and they serve sizeable portions.

Nice outdoor seating place with great food! The place has a closed garden/terrace space, which is insulated from street traffic. Food was really good too. Friendly service.

Not friendly. A waste of tips . The taste of food is just 1 star for seeing guests rejecting strollers with babies because the place is small

Great place to set outside for food and drinks. Only in the summer.

The food could be spicier. This venue is great for the ambiance.

One of my favorite spots to grab some food. great location, neat, and excellent customer service. Keep it up!

We were expected a party of 13 and were seated outside. Shortly after being seated we were told they mis seated us and the table was for people intending to spend 2k and they already had a reservation coming in a few hours. They would re-seat us. So they re-seated us about 5 feet away at the same type of table, just not under a tarp. So fine. Then it began to rain. They put umbrellas over us but we assumed it most likely wasn't for our benefit. They asked if we would like to be re-seated inside so I spoke up and said yes. So we waited inside and they were nice about 5 of our guests being late. We ordered but it was definitely a vibe I didn't like. This restaurant is geared toward high spenders. We ordered the basics, $25 meals, an $14 alcoholic drink, water, etc. We were there quite a long time and they were very patient with us. But it just wasn't a genuine servicing atmosphere. It wasn't even that busy at all. It was a rainy day and most reservations had most likely canceled. The food was very good. I ordered the octopus and fries. The octopus was tender but the truffle fries were spicy and I just wasn't into it. I do understand this is NYC but it just wasn't a place I'd go back to. The first 5 minutes of our visit really killed the entire evening.

Gorgeous interior and wonderful service. Menu is eclectic with fresh twists on normal dishes.

Great outdoor space, sit in the courtyard if you can. Highly recommend the smoked eggplant dip

One of the best places in New York to hang out and dine with friends. 1) fantastic food, drawing on the rich traditions of Turkish cousine, and moving beyond them with creativity, 2) excellent and professional service, 3) surprisingly good and unique cocktails, 4) fantastic garden, a hidden Gem in the village. 5) short but innovative wine list. Go.

The food was ok. Cocktails needlessly adventurous...

The spot is awesome and roomy, the menu was delightful and the rates were very economical. quick, productive service and very personal staff. Highly recommended.

Dynamite restaurant. Outdoor seating was cozy and sexy. Food, was home run.

Came here for a company happy hour. Excellent lamb sliders and calamari. All the other appetizers and drinks were good as well. Very nice atmosphere and clean place.

Great service, food was very good ....love this place a must try...

Good place to have a drink in Soho, expensive, but like everything in New York.

Ok sitting the waiting is not bad service is quick but it was two of us and the waiter kept saying if we want one serving I found that kind of rude he must to think I was broke or something .

Small menu executed perfectly! The apricot margarita is strong and the pitcher is big definitely needed a third if not a fourth to finish. Serving sizes are good. You will definitely have a great time and a full belly

Regrettably their outside seating is so poorly designed that it was freezing cold the little tiny heater was a joke to the point that we weren t able to order and we left.

We were refused a table for a quick lunch even though restaurant was empty.

Good food but a bit on the expensive side - desserts are amazing!

Disappointing and FRUSTRATING experience when our party reserved a table for 4 at 7P and requested the courtyard. The host insisted on seating us on the sidewalk although probably 20 4-top tables were open in the courtyard when we arrived. The host said they can t guarantee a courtyard table but clearly the other reservations were no different than ours and SO many were open!! They said they d be happy to move us (my guess is they do this often) and the minute everyone s food arrives there is a table available. At that point it was so much hassle to uproot everyone and the whole party we just gave up. Inexplicable and short-sighted as we live nearby.:/ won t be making so much effort for a special night at your restaurant soon. A real bummer!!!

Been a couple times and good food with great outdoor seating setup. Very busy on weekends so definitely book in advance.

I came here with friends for celebration and it was a blast. The food and drinks were great but cannot forget the outstanding service. Alex did a great job, a server with experience and positive attitude. Thank you

I had probably the best burger in my life in this place. It s scary how good it was! Also the service was great!

Great restaurant with a good food went there for our anniversary the waiter was very friendly and very helpful we took the Mediterranean journey ( it was $48 per person) and we left there pretty full

We had a wonderful engagement party at Pera Soho last weekend!

Emi was our contact throughout the planning process - and she was extremely gracious, patient and fun. She even suggested small ways to decorate the space and make it more personable. Oren was our contact at the actual event, and he went out of his way to ensure our guests were enjoying themselves. We had a fantastic experience and will definitely be back!

We sat outside on a beautiful day and it was such a relaxing ambiance. The highlight of the meal was the grilled chicken I added to my salad - cooked and seasoned to perfection!!

I really liked Pera Soho. I went with a group of 4 at 6 pm on a Sunday and was able to get a walk in seat on the patio, which was very nice. Everyone was happy with what they ordered and I was particularly happy with the zucchini mucver. It was a great selection for vegetarians like myself, the ambiance on the patio is great, and it's reasonably priced for the area! Recommended!

Food was delicious. Wait staff attentive and it's New York!