Nerai
Company Details
Tuesday: 11:30AM-2:30PM,4-10PM
Wednesday: 11:30AM-2:30PM,4-10PM
Thursday: 11:30AM-2:30PM,4-10PM
Friday: 11:30AM-2:30PM,4-11PM
Saturday: 4-11PM
Sunday: 4-10PM
Contact Information
New York, New York, 10022
United States
Nerai Reviews
Submitted by Jahleah Santiago on 07/25/2022
Jahleah Santiago 5 stars rating.
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.
Submitted by Alexa A on 07/22/2022
Alexa A 5 stars rating.
Delicious upscale Greek restaurant! Has a unique menu with authentic food. Highly recommend the pulled short rib pasta and the lamb. The lobster pasta is also delicious with squid ink. You won't have a bad meal here!
Submitted by Marco P on 07/16/2022
Marco P 5 stars rating.
Fantastic venue. Very well taken care of and classy Greek feel. Food was top notch. I had the salmon and my gf had the orzotto. We also did the Zucchini chips. Staff are very attentive and friendly.
Submitted by Eliot Hertenstein on 06/22/2022
Eliot Hertenstein 4 stars rating.
Nerai is good, with a wide variety of options on their dinner menu. We ordered the zucchini chips, the chicken, and the squid ink pasta. The chips were good, the pasta was okay, and the chicken was exceptional. While the food was good, their service was slow, and the food was very expensive. While we enjoyed our visit, we didn't return on this trip to NYC, even though our hotel was across the street.
Submitted by Wendy Chin on 06/12/2022
wendy chin 5 stars rating.
Very rare to find a restaurant that has 5/5 service and food. Modern Greek cuisine. Indoor and outdoor (seating area) decor transforms you out of the city from the moment you walk in.
Service was very on point. Our server was very attentive, gave good recommendations and checked on us every time with a smile. We felt welcomed and not rushed.
We got the grilled octopus (tender and flavorful), zucchini chips (delicious and table fave!), fried cheese, Brussel sprouts (this was recommended by our server, this was one of the best Brussel sprouts I've had - next time i come back I'm getting 2), aged steak and lamb were both cooked well and not overcooked. Must leave room for dessert. The yogurt sundae (recommended by server) was our fave. There were a lot of flavors that blended very well together in one bite. The yogurt trio each had a unique taste that was very easy to distinguish.
We came on a Sat night and had reservations for 530pm (perfect time if you're able to go early as the restaurant was busy but not packed yet).
Submitted by L Z on 04/16/2022
L Z 5 stars rating.
Nerai is one of my favorite destinations for upscale and delicuous Greek cuisine. Lobster pasta is beautifully seasoned with natural sweetness from the lobster. Lavraki is simply grilled branzino and offers decent portion at a reasonable price. And you cannot miss the yogurt trio for a perfect end of a romantic dinner.
Submitted by Sara Braqi on 02/16/2022
Sara Braqi 5 stars rating.
The food was absolutely delicious. The atmosphere was very romantic. The service was amazing- everyone is so kind and helpful. I came here for a special birthday celebration and it did not disappoint. I’ll definitely be coming back.
Submitted by Austin on 02/15/2022
Austin 4 stars rating.
Valentine’s Night post. This is one of my go to spots for solid Greek/Mediterranean dishes. It is uptown between park and Madison with close proximity to fifth Ave shops and Central Park. The one thing that I have to highlight is the service over the phone, it is very quick, easy and accommodating. The service was great along with the dishes. The menu was set with two options for the entree: New York strip or halibut. We went with one of each. The halibut was dry and the flavor was very bland. Everything else was fantastic. It was disappointing that a separate cocktail menu was not available at all upon request and only one cocktail was available.
Submitted by Liuli Chen on 02/14/2022
Liuli Chen 5 stars rating.
We had the Valentines day tasting menu. Nice atmosphere, tasty food and great service. As a Greek restaurant, I think it's better than the Michilin star restaurant in Athens I went to two months ago.
Submitted by Ameya Bhakay on 10/19/2021
Ameya Bhakay 4 stars rating.
Had made reservations for a friends birthday for 8 pm on a Thursday evening, and we managed to get reservations 3 days before our preferred date. Reservation process was fairly straightforward for a group of 4 and a 2 year old.
They had this amazing outdoor seating what they refer as Outdoor Courtyard... they were these 3, well lit beautiful booths, where we really wanted to seat, but weren't given those. From the time we entered to the time we left, 2 of them were unoccupied. Don't understand the rationale behind that especially when we were celebrating something special!
Anyway, that however, isn't indicative of their excellent, and friendly staff that made us feel very welcome and were very attentive throughout our dinner course here. We ordered a few delicious cocktails, which average at about $18 each. Cocktails were great.
We started off with Traditional Trio Spreads ($23) and Spinach Pies ($18) to share. Our server was kind enough to include an extra pie because it was the 4 of us. This plate typically comes with 3 pies. 1 star just for this kind gesture! Appetizers were good and quite tasty. Sadly those were the best dishes we had.
We had ordered Pasta for dinner which included Seafood Orzotto ($36), Lobster Pasta ($46), and a Summer Risotto ($29). My risotto was really bland and did not nerai any standout flavor. All I could taste was cheese and I was hoping the snap peas and trumpet mushrooms along with mint would have added some refreshing taste... but no. It was just bland and no spice whatsoever!
Service overall was excellent and their garden seating was very comfortable including a very fancy high chair for our little one! We had a decent experience.
