Nerai - New York

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.

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 .

Classic neighborhood spot for an incredible meal. Incredible service, fantastic menu. Outside space is welcoming.

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.

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.