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Periyali

A cool Mediterranean retreat from the city's chaos, with fabric-swathed ceilings and pristine white furnishings. Even on a hectic night, service is calm and competent, and the professional couples at most of the tables seem to be speaking in peaceful whispers. The kitchen offers scintillating versions of hearty, refreshing Greek favorites. Souvlaki is charcoal-grilled and up scaled with filet mignon to produce an impressively tender, succulent result. Wine-marinated octopus legs are also charcoal-grilled, resulting in astounding flavor and not a hint of rubberness. Classics like garlicky skordalia, fava beans, sauteed chicken livers over lentils, and spanakopita are all best-of-breed versions, the latter prepared as a platter of bite-sized pies. A sizeable portion of moussaka, consisting of layers of juicy ground lamb and eggplant, tied together by a superlative béchamel. For dessert, the array of delicate pastries and the deeply creamy rice pudding are excellent without exception.
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146 Current Reviews
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Overall 
4.1 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5
(146 Reviews)
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Rating Breakdown 146 reviews
5 stars
(49)
4 stars
(71)
3 stars
(19)
2 stars
(6)
1 star
(1)
Food 
4.1 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
1.9 / 3
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
  • neighborhood gem(77)
  • fit for foodies(63)
  • special occasion(43)
  • romantic(36)
  • good for groups(32)
  • great for lunch(13)
Periyali Reviews List
Review 1 for Periyali
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

You can count on periyali

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3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
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4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
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4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
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Moderate
Moderate
"Periyali is a reliable choice for Greek food. The lamb chops and vegetables are good but the appetizers are even better-- chicken livers with lentils, octopus and grilled mushrooms. We got free desserts because our friend is regular and it was her birthday. Service is always gracious."
Dined on 6/15/2013
 2006
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, neighborhood gem
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Review 2 for Periyali
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Love Octopus? Run, don't walk, here

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"The octopus, greek salad and grilled striped bass are all excellent. They spend three days preparing the octopus - beating, blanching, marinating and then grilling. Some of the service team have been at Periyali since the Restaurant opened more than 20 years ago. If you want a healthy, tasty and fast business lunch or a night to catch up with friends, then Periyali hits the spot."
Dined on 6/06/2013
 2002
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 3 for Periyali
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"One of the city's best Greek restaurants with a formal yet unpretentious style. My only complaint concerns Periyali's steam-table vegetables that accompany its otherwise-superlative main courses."
Dined on 6/07/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 4 for Periyali
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

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Dined on 6/04/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
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"Super fresh fish - everything was delicious. Had to forgo moussaka this time, but it is always delicious. Highly recommend this restaurant."
Dined on 6/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 5 for Periyali
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

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Dined on 5/31/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Thoroughly enjoyed our dinner. Wonderful food. Our seafood was perfectly prepared (grilled Bronzino and wild salmon in phylo ). Service was excellent and attentive but not bothersome. The small separate rooms make for an intimate unrushed dining experience. Only disappointment was that there was no Spanakorizo on the menu."
Dined on 5/31/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 6 for Periyali
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

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Dined on 5/29/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Always wonderful. Never disappoints."
Dined on 5/29/2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 7 for Periyali
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

My favorite place for Greek food

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Dined on 5/26/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I just love eating at Periyali and whenever I bring new friends there, the meal is outstanding. My personal favorite is the Salmon in Phylo dough. Best salmon in NYC!"
Dined on 5/26/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem
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Review 8 for Periyali
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Excellent Greek restaurant

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Dined on 5/25/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Periyali is a great Greek restaurant with very fresh seafood. Meals are prepared in a simple way yet pack tons of flavor. The octopus in particular is wonderful--tender and tasty. Also good are the meatball and trout appetizers and any of the fish main courses. Service is friendly and attentive. All in all, Periyali has quality food in a good location."
Dined on 5/25/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion
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Review 9 for Periyali
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

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Dined on 5/26/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"I can always count on Periyali to impress me and my out of town guests with wonderfully delicious food and superb service. This is what a great restaurant is all about. It's comfortable, not noisy, easy to have conversation and delicious food and drinks."
Dined on 5/26/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem
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Review 10 for Periyali
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

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Dined on 5/25/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"excellent meal, excellent service"
Dined on 5/25/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 11 for Periyali
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

You will enjoy it!

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Dined on 5/20/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"The food and service was great as usual!"
Dined on 5/20/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 12 for Periyali
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Disappointing

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Dined on 5/08/2013
Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Haven't been there in several years and used to like going there; but I was quite disappointed by this experience. I don't know if the problem is new management or something but the wait and bus staff seemed to be running all over the place but not getting anywhere. The food was overpriced for the quality and the drink prices were astronomical. Will probably not go back again."
Dined on 5/08/2013
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Review 13 for Periyali
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Enjoyable

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Dined on 5/08/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Went with two friends for a friends birthday--greatt Greek food and pleasant staff. Will definitely go back."
Dined on 5/08/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, special occasion
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Review 14 for Periyali
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

OK, but not great.

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Dined on 5/07/2013
Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Followed a friend's recommendation, went to Periyali for dinner with a friend to celebrate his 50th b'day. The food was fine but not special, the service was peremptory. My feeling was that if I were a regular and had ordered a la carte and not from the Prix Fixe we might have had more attentive service. There is clearly a difference between being feeling invisible and an elegant unobtrusive attentiveness. Sadly it was the former."
Dined on 5/07/2013
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Review 15 for Periyali
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

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Dined on 5/06/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The food was great, tasted like in Greece. They also have Greek wines by glass, which are not listed on the menu."
Dined on 5/06/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 16 for Periyali
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Excellent Food

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Dined on 5/06/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Their food is wonderful! I had heard that their Grilled Octopus was fantastic! In the past I avoided ordering this dish as I never enjoyed the chewy consistency (plus the idea of eating ugly Octopus arms/legs never appealed to me). However, we ordered this as one of several appetizers, and wow....absolutely delicious. They were firm, not chewy, and the seasoning was exceptional! I selfishly scarfed down most of the order! Their Greek meatballs were delicious as was the calamari. And we all ordered fish as our entree...my sea bass was moist and delicious, my brother's branzino fish was exceptional, the red snapper was exceptional! Wonderful service, wonderful atmosphere, wonderful food!"
Dined on 5/06/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, neighborhood gem
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Review 17 for Periyali
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

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Dined on 5/06/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"we were a party of six and the noise level was perfect for conversation The service was attentive and the food was delicious. We enjoyed the experience, our only suggestion would be to enhance the ambience with new chairs some of which are too old or broken and fresh flowers."
Dined on 5/06/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 18 for Periyali
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

the food was fantastic! i

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"the food was fantastic! i have been hearing about Periyali for years and it was all that i thought it would be. would definitely recommend to others."
Dined on 04/24/2013
 2003
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 19 for Periyali
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Fell short of expectations

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Fell short of expectations from previous times dining at this establishment."
Dined on 04/14/2013
 2011
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Review 20 for Periyali
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Best Greek in Manhattan so

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Best Greek in Manhattan so far!"
Dined on 04/18/2013
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 21 for Periyali
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

This is one of my favorite

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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Quiet
Quiet
"This is one of my favorite restaurants in NY. The food is delicious. Their octopus is the best I have ever had. The restaurant is very attractive and comfortable and they do not rush you. They are very welcoming."
Dined on 04/20/2013
 2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 22 for Periyali
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

The food at this restaurant

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"The food at this restaurant used to be some of the best Greek food that I've ever had. Unfortunately, my last visit was very disappointing. The food wasn't that good. Also, the servers weren't overly cordial. I won't make an effort to go back."
Dined on 04/20/2013
 2010
Special Features: romantic
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Review 23 for Periyali
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

still wonderful in Flatiron

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"As long time Flatiron residents, it had been a couple of years since we dined here. But we had an outstanding meal. The restaurant is clean and lovely, fresh flowers, freshly painted walls. We sat in the rear room under the skylight. I had the roasted branzino and it was excellent. I was disappointed it was served with risotto as I am not a fan of it, but was surprised and delighted by the way it tasted and complimented the fish. My husband had wild salmon roasted in phyllo and it too was delicious and cooked to perfection. We will be back soon with friends."
Dined on 04/19/2013
 2009
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 24 for Periyali
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

a wonderful place to meet

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"a wonderful place to meet friends for dinner. service is amiable and appetizers are fun to share. the room is cheerful and puts one in a Greek-islands vacation mood. best of all, the noise level is low so conversing is easy. oh yes, the food is pretty good too - especially the appetizers/small plates. (moussaka is meh)"
Dined on 04/18/2013
 2004
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Review 25 for Periyali
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

This restaurant is tired and

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"This restaurant is tired and the menu is not nearly as good as some other Greek restaurants in the city - e.g., Ammos."
Dined on 04/13/2013
 2006
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Review 26 for Periyali
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great Food

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5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
"Really enjoyed the traditional Greek menu!"
Dined on 04/05/2013
 2011
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Review 27 for Periyali
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

My striped bass was delicious.

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"My striped bass was delicious. The others liked the Moussaka and stewed rabbit as well. Best Greek that I have had in Manhattan."
Dined on 04/06/2013
 2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 28 for Periyali
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

very attentive gave us extra

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
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"very attentive gave us extra cookies without promting just because we said they were great very nice"
Dined on 04/03/2013
 2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 29 for Periyali
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

The maitre d' was very pleasant

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The maitre d' was very pleasant and helpful....the waiter though wasn't friendly at all, really not someone that should be working at such a good place."
Dined on 04/01/2013
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 30 for Periyali
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

A good choice for Greek Food

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Good overall. We were give a bad table by the waiter station so it was a bit noisy. Attentive service. A very acceptable experience. I had the price fix menu which was a good value. I would go back, but I would not rush back."
Dined on 04/01/2013
 2006
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 31 for Periyali
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

GREAT FIND!! WE LOVED THE

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"GREAT FIND!! WE LOVED THE FOOD AND THE SERVICE WAS EXCEPTIONALLY FINE. WILL DEF BE BACK!"
Dined on 03/31/2013
 2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 32 for Periyali
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Excellent on all counts

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5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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Quiet
Quiet
"The food, service and ambience were excellent. Our party of five had a weekday lunch here, and everyone raved about the experience. For those of us who hate loud restaurants where you can't hear your conversation, this place is a real gem. We will definitely become regulars here."
Dined on 03/29/2013
 2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 33 for Periyali
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

I have been going to Periyali

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I have been going to Periyali for at least a generation. It never fails."
Dined on 03/29/2013
 2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 34 for Periyali
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Traditional and also innovative

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Traditional and also innovative Greek dishes. Limited but good wine list. Where here for lunch and waitstaff was under staffed."
Dined on 03/27/2013
 2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 35 for Periyali
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

It was wonderful!! Even after

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"It was wonderful!! Even after 25 years, it still has "IT"."
Dined on 03/27/2013
 2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 36 for Periyali
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great long time standard....was

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Great long time standard....was a quiet Monday night (holiday/Monday night) but a perfect place for dinner - being able to have a good conversation - clean healthy food, well prepared, seasoned....nice ambiance."
Dined on 03/25/2013
 2011
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Review 37 for Periyali
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Outstanding meal

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Every aspect of our meal was first class from the food to the professional service. We had octopus (out of this world!) and black sea bass (delicious). We were a party of 4 and everyone loved the dinner."
Dined on 03/23/2013
 2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 38 for Periyali
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Everything a good restaurant has

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"its the best- Everything a good restaurant should be: It was Charming with lots of fresh flowers, went with 6 people- service was so personable- food was excellent-they cooked food to order-and I could hear everyone at my table!"
Dined on 03/24/2013
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 39 for Periyali
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Periyali has been serving

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Periyali has been serving great Greek food for decades. The restaurant is less trendy than it was years ago, but it's still a treat to dine there. Always dependable."
Dined on 03/20/2013
 2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 40 for Periyali
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Wonderful Greek food ... very

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
"Wonderful Greek food ... very fresh, tasty. The staff couldn't be nicer."
Dined on 03/20/2013
 2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 41 for Periyali
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

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Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
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Review 42 for Periyali
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Delicious food excellent service..

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Delicious food excellent service.. Can,t wait to return!"
Dined on 03/16/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic
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Review 43 for Periyali
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Always a pleasure to dine

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Always a pleasure to dine at Periyali...."
Dined on 03/15/2013
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 44 for Periyali
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Very good food. The selection

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Very good food. The selection of appetizers
Cane be shared with the table very tasty. Had
The stuffed branzino and it was wonderful.
A lovely dining experience!!
"
Dined on 03/09/2013
 2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 45 for Periyali
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Very disappointing. Chef

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Very disappointing.
Chef seems never to have discovered seasoning.
An Old fashioned NY restaurant from before we learned how to eat well.
"
Dined on 03/02/2013
 2008
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Review 46 for Periyali
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

I went with a party of 6.

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"I went with a party of 6. Having asked for a quiet table, as I have hearing difficulties, I was very disappointed that they put us right next to another open room with a table almost on top of us. For me, the evening was ruined because I couldn't hear much of what was said. Also the waiter recommended a dish for me after I had already ordered something else and I changed my order only to take one bite and not eat another. The waiter never asked how I liked it and rushed by the table the next time, saying "I am glad everybody liked the bass (everyone else had ordered bass). I didn't return the dish because I just didn't like it. It was probably cooked properly but it had a cloying spice which I found inedible."
Dined on 03/02/2013
 2009
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Review 47 for Periyali
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great ambience and service...

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Great ambience and service... food was delicious too! Would love to go again."
Dined on 02/27/2013
 2013
Special Features: romantic
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Review 48 for Periyali
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Really simple, elegant preparations

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Really simple, elegant preparations. Food is always good, and the service is equal to it."
Dined on 02/22/2013
 2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 49 for Periyali
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Very pleasant ambience. Good

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Very pleasant ambience. Good accommodating service."
Dined on 02/22/2013
 2004
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Review 50 for Periyali
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

The food was good. The service

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The food was good. The service was good initially, but it suffered once a large party was seated nearby. It took a while to get the check."
Dined on 02/22/2013
 2010
Special Features: fit for foodies
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