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Pera Mediterranean Brasserie

303 Madison Ave., New York, NY 10017
nr. 42nd St.  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-878-6301 Send to Phone

Photo by Jeremy Liebman for New York Magazine

Hours

Mon-Fri, 11:30am-10:30pm; Sat, 3:30pm-10:30pm; Sun, closed

Nearby Subway Stops

4, 5, 6, 7, S at Grand Central-42nd St.

Prices

$18-$38

Payment Methods

American Express, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

  • Business Lunch
  • Dine at the Bar
  • Lunch
  • Open Kitchens / Watch the Chef
  • Private Dining/Party Space
  • Prix-Fixe

Alcohol

  • Full Bar

Reservations

Recommended

Profile

In its heyday, during the Ottoman period, there was no cuisine as sophisticated as Turkish. Sultan Süleyman the Magnificent lived up to his moniker, employing over a thousand cooks to make the kebabs at his posh Topkapi Palace. Pera, a nicely appointed Turkish-leaning restaurant, doesn’t have that many on its payroll, but it does seem to be making an effort to bring back a little Topkapi Palace panache. On the menu: a chickpea-crusted crab cake, a hand-minced beef-and-bulgur tartare, and what must be New York’s first Turkish grilled-meat tasting menu.

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Overpriced and overblown

IHateScottRose from 10001 | Posted on 6/24/08

Overall Reader Rating: 2 (Not Recommended)
Food: 6
Service: 6
Décor: 2
Value: 2

The food is good, don't get me wrong. But I've had equal for much less. If you can accept that you could get the same lamb dishes for $15 that you're paying double that for here elsewhere, you...Read More

One of the best Mediterranean/Turkish restaurants in town....

johnsmith111 from 10016 | Posted on 12/26/07

Overall Reader Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)
Food: 8
Service: 9
Décor: 9
Value: 9

A great midtown happy hour and/or dinner place.... Very pleasant and enjoyable ambiance... Great food, service and decor....

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