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Moved to our new offices in the neighborhood and went there for the first time for a large client dinner in a private room. Even though a prixfixe, got to sample a lot of options - later found out from organizer they allow customization of prixfixe menus - pretty cool approach. Have also been on my own budget twice since. My synopsis from repeated trials - pretty damn good and unique in midtown. lots of small plates to share - good to excellent, pidets from the oven - lamb excellent, sojuk and cheese also excellent, for main course have now had Adana - superb, Lamburger - surprisingly juicy and tasty, melted white cheese in the core of patty and monkfish - a.ma.zing. Not much of a sweet tooth here but still remember the shredded wheat dessert. check wasn't anything extraordinary for NYC, depends on what wine you pick I guess, both times paid around $75 - $80 per person incl. tax and tip. I think it is an oasis in midtown and will be taking a client on Thursday and going back regularly. I also want to try sitting at the wood slab communal table at the bar, looks like that's where the in-the-know bar regulars hang out.

the atmosphere is very pretty and professional looking, however the service was lousy, had to beg for water, bread, a diet coke, olive oil. The waiter had an attitude, took our order and never saw him again till the check. The food took a very very long time to arrive. The bill was steep and we were charged for a yogurt dill dressing a huge bowl when we just wanted a small tiny little plate to dip the bread into. Very unimpressed by the food and the service was non-responsive. Dont go, it was a waste of $$$$$$$

I am a picky eater and have been told from time to time that I purposefully seek mistakes, however, from Pera I left as happy as I have from a restaurant in a long time. The dining room is very pleasant, the welcome was warm and cordial, the seating was timely, and the waiter was very informative. Our group of 4 shared a mezze plate, med. meatballs, sujuk lollipops and cheese filled phylo rolls for appetizer. We then proceeded to literally devour a mixed grill for 4 persons. I don't know which item to rank over the other, the ribs, the brochets, the ground preparation - we loved them all. Had 2 bottles of wine, skipped dessert, had coffee, paid $85 per person, for a true feast. Not cheap but this much meat and wine would easily have put us in the $100 area anywhere else, and $120+ at a steakhouse. I loved it and will be going back!

We hosted our board dinner at Pera. It's a great place for a group dinner the balance is just right between a fun atmosphere and a restaurant volume level that allows for easy conversation. The food was inventive and outstanding, and there were great vegetarian options available (why don't more top restaurants have good vegetarian options?) The servers were friendly and accommodating. The entire board raved about the experience!

Came here with few friends for a birthday dinner. Food was good, service was average.....but the check was insane. Ended up paying over 150/person.....we didnt even drink that much perhaps 2 drinks per person. We dont mind paying but the food to ambiance to price ratio just did not fit in too well.

Diet coke: $5 (they don't give you a whole can's worth, they just fill the very thin cup with ice and pour in a taste of soda) appetizer portion of lamb tenderloin with pesto sauce: $19 (it is a petite version of a shish kebob). The whipped eggplant and hummus was tasty, and my friends liked the bread, but it really wasn't worth it. The salads look good, but didn't look like they had much meat in it. Like other's said, it has a nice atmosphere, but the portions are teeny and prices are high. If you eat like a bird but like to spend like a rapper, you will enjoy Pera. Otherwise, any other place is probably worth the walk.

First of all, this is not traditional Turkish food -so if that's what you are looking for, then go elsewhere. Nice decor, kind of palace-like without the chintz. Will impress. The rest is pretty mediocre I am afraid. Food was quite unmemorable. Portions are pretty small. And the prices are way out there for what you are getting. We went there for a family celebration of sorts. Dont think I will return anytime soon.