Periyali

06/28/2008 Posted by arielefara

Beautiful restaurant in a great location...but, the menu is pricey considering the portion size. A "fancy" greek restaurant with a bit of an older feel to it.

Pros: Decor, Ambience

Cons: $$$

01/26/2007 Posted by n. delshad

Don't go for restaurant week- service was awful and rude. Food was good but the price difference between regular menu and restaurant menu was not worth the rude treatment. They rush you out, treat you shabbly- told us we would have to move because our fourth person never showed up even though we had ordered and there were empty tables and tried to take away our half eaten food when it was obvious we were still eating... Probably one of the worst experiences service-wise in the city. Go somewhere else for restaurant week.

Pros: good food

Cons: horrible, rude service. I was embarrassed by how bad it was

06/15/2006 Posted by rachelko24

I would never have found this place...but I search on Citysearch by location...tried it and loved it....every bit was awesome...the service was a little lack...but we forgave it...make sure to sit in the skylight area!

Pros: Ambience, FOOD!

Cons: Service....they don't like it if you don't order a

05/03/2006 Posted by swanker28

I agree with some of the other reviews. I've lived in NYC for 8 years, the food was among the best I've had off the main menu, the fish was exceptionally prepared and the service was among the best I've had at any restaurant. Prices were a little high for a neighborhood place (especially the wine) with average decor...but clearly a good dining experience and one I will definitely return to in the future.

Pros: food, service

Cons: price, decor, wait

03/11/2006 Posted by bigblue61

18 years this place and still no1. The whole fish with the lemon, oregano and olive oil taste no one in new york can come close. We are not going to say anything fro this octopus, out of this world!!! The service very good and atmospher very warm. This is the place for realy good food!!!!!

02/15/2006 Posted by cko113

i was looking forward to this restaurant for weeks! we came in a little early but was promptly seated. our appetizers were delicious but our entrees never showed up. the waitress was too busy to notice. i flagged her down after 25 minutes but noticed that she had never put our entree order into the kitchen. after waiting over 45 minutes just for entree, we decided to walk out. there is no way we're going to spend over 150 dollars on such incompetent service. the manager never once came over to apologize.

Cons: slow service, lack of attention

01/24/2006 Posted by panthalassa

This restaurant is really beautiful and I get the feeling it would be a great place to come for an expensive night out. However, I recently had the restaurant week menu and was definitely not impressed. The appetizer and main course were mediocre, even if the dessert was delicious. So basically, order off the normal menu.

Pros: lovely decor

03/04/2005 Posted by ssmithy

First time there and we're fans. The food was fantastic and our waiter was world class. I highly recommend Periyali for the food and ambiance. Only downside, maitre'd with a diva complex.

Pros: food, ambiance

01/06/2003 Posted by ursa

Distasteful memories of eating stuffed vine leaves in Greece as a child have left me with a reluctance to sample too many Greek restaurants. Until now that is. Periyali was an unexpected gem; the decor was tasteful and modern, though I can't imagine plate smashing going down too well. The food on the other most certainly went down nicely; grilled octopus was deliciously tender whilst the much touted salmon in philo was truly delicious. The prices are high, especially when you get stuck into the wine, Greek or otherwise, but it is worth it for such exceptional cooking.

Pros: Excellent food, Good service

Cons: Expensive

10/18/2002 Posted by magnum

This would have to be my favorite restaurant by far and the best Greek Restaurant.WHAT A MEAL. Consistent in it's quality, it offers the most wonderful food of its kind. It is beyond the best Greek restaurant ever in Manhattan!!!!