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“Excellent dinner in a quiet setting”
Review of Nerai

Nerai
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Ranked #98 of 15,840 Restaurants in New York City
Certificate of Excellence
Price range: $30 - $70
Cuisines: Greek, Mediterranean, Seafood, Contemporary
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Restaurant details
Good for: Bar scene
Dining options: Late Night, Reservations
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Neighborhood: Midtown
Cross street: Madison and Park
Description: 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.
Reviewed May 3, 2019

We had a lovely anniversary dinner at Nerai. The prie fixe menu was an excellent value - choices off the menu and generous portions. I don’t eat calamari or squid but the waiter assured me I would like the lobster and squid ink pasta. He was right. The lamp chops were generous and perfectly cooked; the scallops very tasty. We asked the sommelier for a recommendation and he suggested a Greek red wine that was perfect. Service was attentive without being intrusive.

Date of visit: April 2019
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Reviewed April 16, 2019

This is a truly upscale restaurant that serves refined Greek food. Quite different from many people's idea of a "Greek" restaurant (midscale with an Acropolis mural).

Enjoyed perfectly prepared lamb chops. Don't think I've ever had better.

Was a little disappointed, but understood, when I found they didn't have Retsina on the wine list. Server explained they do serve Greek Retsina during the Summer when the outdoor seating and seasonal food menu pairs up with the wine. Highly recommend.

Date of visit: April 2019
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Reviewed March 31, 2019 via mobile

We treated our Armenian and French friends to a Greek dining experience in NY before going to a Broadway show. We sat upstairs and dined on their pre fixe menu which offered 4 courses including dessert.

All of us are foodies and world travellers and everyone enjoyed the food and the presentation. We imbibed red and white wines to complement the meal.

We will be going back as a couple for a romantic evening.

Date of visit: March 2019
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Reviewed March 23, 2019

This is nicer inside than most of the Greek Restaurants I have been to. And the food was prepared well. Subtle yet distinct flavors. We had lunch there. Greek salad with chicken, and the shrimp skewers, and the spinach pies as an appy. All delicious. You will need a reservation during busy hours. We were there for a late lunch and had no wait time.

Date of visit: March 2019
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Reviewed March 20, 2019

We enjoyed our meal but felt very rushed. We sat down and 45 minutes later we were leaving. The restaurant is very noisy and expensive . With the hurried server I felt like we were eating in a fast food restaurant.

Date of visit: March 2019
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