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At Nerai, you will find a contemporary take on the age-old tradition of filoxenia. We offer a modern and sophisticated twist on Greek dining in the heart of New York. Our warm hospitality begins at the door as you are welcomed into the bright and airy multilevel space by a staff trained in the fine art of personalized attention. Our flavorful dishes present high-quality ingredients with beauty and simplicity.
Chic Greek venue offering updated specialties & seafood priced by the pound, in an airy setting.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 55 E 54th St, New York, NY 10022
Phone: (212) 759-5554
Website: http://nerainyc.com/
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Reviews
German Bosquez
In the city for Christmas, we opted for a change of pace in cuisine, and are so glad we walked into Nerai on East 54th St. Marketed as “refined Greek cuisine”, we now know what they mean! A beautiful interior with clean lines and subdued lighting, this is visually a gem. Our waitress Marina was delightfully bubbly and helpful as we navigated the menu. We took the hightop tables by the bar, which were booth-like with amply sized oval tables.
The bar served up two excellent margaritas and Old Fashioneds, just the way we like them. We started with the thinly-sliced fried zucchini chips, which were some of the best we’ve ever had: feather light & crispy. Our mains were seared salmon, cooked perfectly to temperature, served with a rice/spinach mix that was such a nice pairing; and the diver scallops, grilled with porkbelly – so savory and delicious! – served with corn and red pepper were amazing! For dessert, we thoroughly enjoyed their hand-rolled baklava served with pistachio ice cream, plus cappuccinos.
Overall, the restaurant had a very upbeat vibe that was supported by a super friendly staff (Marina, plus hostess Kristiana among the stars). We will return after the holidays to sample more of the menu and spend time with our new friends!
… moreThe bar served up two excellent margaritas and Old Fashioneds, just the way we like them. We started with the thinly-sliced fried zucchini chips, which were some of the best we’ve ever had: feather light & crispy. Our mains were seared salmon, cooked perfectly to temperature, served with a rice/spinach mix that was such a nice pairing; and the diver scallops, grilled with porkbelly – so savory and delicious! – served with corn and red pepper were amazing! For dessert, we thoroughly enjoyed their hand-rolled baklava served with pistachio ice cream, plus cappuccinos.
Overall, the restaurant had a very upbeat vibe that was supported by a super friendly staff (Marina, plus hostess Kristiana among the stars). We will return after the holidays to sample more of the menu and spend time with our new friends!
Ariana Lucidonio
We walked into Nerai on a Saturday evening with no reservation and had an absolutely incredible experience!
The ambiance is cozy, chic and there is enough room to move throughout the restaurant freely (so many NYC restaurants are too tiny). The servers were very attentive and kind.
I got the loukoumi drink which was incredible. It’s heavy on the rose so it was very floral-y. I enjoyed it. The complimentary bread with olive dip was insanely addictive. We aren’t even fans of olives and we loved it.
We started with the spanakopita. Flaky, savory and the tzatziki added a nice freshness. The grilled octopus was our favorite dish. The caramelized onions and peppers added sweetness, paired with the charcoaled octopus and santorini fava… the dish was so well balanced and every flavor complimented one another. Absolute must order.
The salmon entree was cooked perfectly as well. There was a nice crisp on top and crispy leeks, on a bed of spinach rice. Adding the santorini fava from the grilled octopus dish = FIRE!
They brought out a complimentary piece of cake for my birthday, which was very sweet. This is a great place to dine and I highly recommend it!
… moreThe ambiance is cozy, chic and there is enough room to move throughout the restaurant freely (so many NYC restaurants are too tiny). The servers were very attentive and kind.
I got the loukoumi drink which was incredible. It’s heavy on the rose so it was very floral-y. I enjoyed it. The complimentary bread with olive dip was insanely addictive. We aren’t even fans of olives and we loved it.
We started with the spanakopita. Flaky, savory and the tzatziki added a nice freshness. The grilled octopus was our favorite dish. The caramelized onions and peppers added sweetness, paired with the charcoaled octopus and santorini fava… the dish was so well balanced and every flavor complimented one another. Absolute must order.
The salmon entree was cooked perfectly as well. There was a nice crisp on top and crispy leeks, on a bed of spinach rice. Adding the santorini fava from the grilled octopus dish = FIRE!
They brought out a complimentary piece of cake for my birthday, which was very sweet. This is a great place to dine and I highly recommend it!
Lora Sutherland
My husband and I were there to celebrate our anniversary! The food was amazing!! Everything on the menu was amazing from our appetizer to our starter to our entrée! I left there, knowing that I would come back and definitely eat here again!… all the staff was friendly and did an amazing job too!
… moreJacob Chen
Amazing dining experience.
Great service and delicious food, especially the squid ink pasta. And also spectacular wines and a great in restaurant made desserts as seen below!
Highly recommended
… moreGreat service and delicious food, especially the squid ink pasta. And also spectacular wines and a great in restaurant made desserts as seen below!
Highly recommended
Yui Mui
I had dinner here with a friend yesterday, and we enjoyed our meal very much. (As shown in photos, we ate a lot). Everything was full of flavor, and I especially enjoyed the duck and baklava plate that came with sesame flavored dessert. Service was good, too. Will definitely be back soon.
… moreFlory
Had dinner at Nerai and tried a mix of dishes. We had lavraki, lobster pasta, steak, chicken, and baklava for dessert. Everything was nicely prepared and flavorful. Great spot for a relaxed but classy dinner in the city!
… moreAnthony Spicola
Across from the exclusive Monkey Club is Nerai a fantastic Greek restaurant. It had been at about 10 years since my last visit to Nerai. I can say that the restaurant improved in a variety of ways. As soon as you walk in you are greeted like an old friend. Then you notice the decor, so bright and inviting. Once seated you notice the friendly and attentive service staff. Nonetheless the food is the star of the experience. The traditional spreads were an excellent beginning to the meal. It was followed by the plump and tasty scallops. The walnut cake was the perfect finish to a delightful meal.
… moreDre B
Great food here can be a long wait if you have no reservation.
… moreKyung
Walked in – great place. We got a quiet spot since we had kids. We shared 3 appetizers and 2 mains and side dish of the mushroom. All was good. The best dish had to be the scallops for main and octopus as appetizers.
… moreYUKI P
Lobster pasta : strongly recommend
duck breast: the portion size is small (5-6 pieces for a $40 buck dish is not worth it). They didn’t ask us about how well we would like it to be done. It’s medium well when the dish is served…
… moreduck breast: the portion size is small (5-6 pieces for a $40 buck dish is not worth it). They didn’t ask us about how well we would like it to be done. It’s medium well when the dish is served…