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NERAI offers a contemporary twist on sophisticated Greek dining in the heart of the city. We feature a vivacious bar, energetic dining rooms and a beguiling private event space. Flavorful seafood focused dishes and extraordinary drinks are stripped down to their simple essence, and then presented beautifully. Our polished service team pays attention to each individual guest, striving to make their experience outstanding. With two floors of dining, we also offer incredible rooms for your private events. Our attention to detail will provide you with impressed guests.
PRICE RANGE
₱1,669 - ₱3,894
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Drinks
CUISINES
Seafood, Mediterranean, Greek
FEATURES
Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Free Wifi, Gift Cards Available, Reservations, Private Dining, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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Reviewed February 3, 2024 via mobile

The meatball appetizer was very good. The duck breast main course was one of the best duck breasts I have ever had. It came with a side of duck leg moussaka, which my husband loved. I wasn't as much of a fan of that particular...side. There were other sides, all very good. The service was outstanding. I'd go back here any time. Highly recommend.More

Date of visit: January 2024
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Reviewed January 26, 2024

Nerai offers a fantastic Greek dining experience with its exquisite seafood and Mediterranean flavors. The dishes are beautifully presented, and each bite is a delight. The service is top-notch, with staff that are both attentive and knowledgeable, enhancing the dining experience. The ambiance of the...restaurant is elegant and sophisticated, yet inviting, making it a perfect choice for a special evening out or a fancy lunch. Definitely a must-visit.More

Date of visit: December 2023
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Reviewed December 31, 2023 via mobile

This is one of my favorite restaurants in NYC. The food is consistently excellent, they are food-allergy sensitive, and the bar is delicious. The salmon is my favorite and the Greek cheese!

Date of visit: December 2023
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Reviewed October 15, 2023

The food and service were excellent. We sat upstairs where the atmosphere was lovely. Would definitely return

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed October 13, 2023

When it comes to Greek food, this place is the best. They have an awesome menu and the service is one of a kind. I highly recommend trying them out when you have a chance.

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed September 10, 2023

This was my first visit after 2 years. Was there for a lunch and a dinner in the same week in NY. Lunch better than dinner which has much more limited, and much less Mediterranean, choices than the old Nerai. The bar server was super...accommodating to offset how unaccommodating the menu was. Eg. Lunch salad had an option to add protein, dinner didn’t and after asking the kitchen said no. Similarly I couldnt get a side of fries. The prices are higher than before, understandably they are up everywhere, but the menu much more limited and lacks a specific food identity. This was one of my go to’s in midtown and am sorry to see its lost its menu touch. The service still excellent.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed July 17, 2023

Nerai is gorgeous. From the moment you enter the doors, you're greeted with warmth and kindness. I dined with my family including my elderly mother, and the service was so helpful and accommodating while not being stifling. The food was incredible. This might have been...one of the best lamb chops I've had in NYC. The whole roasted fish was fresh and cooked perfectly, I could eat it for every meal. Thank you Nerai, we will be back!More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed June 15, 2023 via mobile

Nice outdoor seating, more attractive and comfy than most. Delicious food, a twist on traditions. Huge portions and prices up there, too.

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed March 22, 2023

Very nice ambience and gracious service, but pricey -- the menu is Greek-unusual, not too many classic Greek restaurant offerings and where there are some, they are created with a different spin (untraditional moussaka with sliced duck). But the food is very good, except for...the hummus, which is dry and tasteless. Oh well, maybe not everything can be a winner. All in all, a very good dinner, but we probably wouldn't go back just because of the unusual menu.More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed January 28, 2023 via mobile

Heavily overpriced, food simply not good enough. The sad thing is that the fish and other ingredients were most likely of food quality before it came in the hands of the unprofessional kitchen staff. Unfriendly welcome, never seen a bathroom that appallingly filthy in an...‘upscale’ restaurant. Have to say the waiting staff is super friendly, they can’t help it that the food is so mediocre.More

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed November 17, 2022

Stopped in for a late lunch a couple of weeks back. It was around 2p and the place was packed. I sat at the bar and enjoyed a nice Greek Assyrtiko from Santorini. Calimari was good too.

Date of visit: November 2022
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Reviewed October 25, 2022 via mobile

This a lovely restaurant - simple and elegant decor, professional staff. Food prepared and presented mostly with care. Our salmon was excellent but risotto bed tepid temp although still tasty - if it were warm, would have been great. The other thing reason why 4...not 5 stars is that there was no soap in the bathroom - at 6:00 pm - and restaurant and bar were nearly full. I asked for this and it took 10 minutes to replace. I ended up using the hand sanitizer at the hostess stand. We had a lovely pre-concert meal, but we won’t come back.More

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed August 2, 2022

My husband and I had dinner here for our anniversary on the recommendation of the doorman at the hotel where we were staying and we were not disappointed! The food was excellent. We started with Pikilia which is grilled pita with three different spreads which...were all amazing. I had the lamb and my husband had the dover sole. Both dishes were absolutely delicious. The ambiance is relaxing and our servers were attentive. The only thing keeping me from giving a 5 rating is that we waited quite a long time between our appetizer and our entrees. The table next to us received their entrees well before us and they were seated and ordered after we did.More

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed July 25, 2022

I enjoyed visiting Nerai for an early dinner on a Friday with a friend. The service was fast and everyone was so friendly. My waitress took alot of time explaining the menu to me, and recommending the dishes that were most unique and popular. I...ordered Pikilla (hummus, whipped feta, and tzatziki with pita) and Spanakopita (artichoke, spinach, and feta pies) to start. It was all fresh, the hummus was my favorite and the spinach pies were delicious. My friend decided to try the Duck Moussaka. I ordered the Astakomakaronada which includes poached Maine lobster with squid ink linguine and a metaxa bisque. I absolutely loved my pasta dish, it was decadent and slightly sweet. My friend loved the duck, and the lentils it was served beside as well. I recommend trying their gelato for dessert, I got the Chocolate Mouse option which is called Sokolatina. I loved the chocolate flavor mixed with the raspberry jam on the plate. Overall, everything was so yummy and the beautiful decor made my meal feel really special.More

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed July 20, 2022

Reasonably authentic Greek food, especially the appetizers/starters. We began with the Pikilia - a trio of spreads that included tzatziki, hummus, and a spicy whipped fetta that complemented the grilled pita bread. I ordered the Grilled Octopus which came with roasted red peppers, caramelized onions,...and a fava bean puree. It was large enough to serve as my main. My wife had the salmon which was also very good. We were seated in the Pergola which was very pleasant. Service was attentive, with a good pace. We found the menu and wine list prices reasonable. The wine list had a very broad selection of regional Greek wines. The cocktails from the bar were well made.More

Date of visit: July 2022
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they have a downstairs and upstairs and a location upstairs that is off to the front that would provide space for that size group with greater privacy. however, when we dined there noise was not an issue!
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Too far to walk unless you have lots of time. Traffic will determine how long a taxi/Uber ride will take. There may be equally good choices closer to you.
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Not sure exactly what you mean by "pet friendly". We do not allow dogs inside restaurants in New York State if that is what you are asking.
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  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4.5