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Food was delicious (lamb chops) and the drinks (old fashioned and bold red wine) were excellent as well. The service was outstanding—it was fast in spite of being filled and the waiter very friendly and polite. The only issue was the maitre’d who was a bit testy when trying to convince us that we had to check in our winter coats and couldn’t hang them on the back of our chairs—a suggestion we ignored.

I love the view from the rooftop as well as the cocktails. An intimate experience with great music.

I must echo the comments of anyone who calls the alderman a hidden gem. It is truly a little oasis in the hub of Times Square with some of the best food and service I’ve had in a long while.  Everyone we encountered was professional, polite, friendly, relaxed, and service was on point at all times. A special shout out to Hersey at the bar and our server Ethan, who was just tremendous honest and very attentive, to the lovely manager, a young blonde woman whose name I forgot sorry. Had the perfectly prepared salmon and flirt steak entrees from the prix fixe menu plus ALL the other TASTY courses and they were very generous portions, very satisfying and a wonderful value. Cannot recommend this enough if you are going to a show or you just want to have an enjoyable evening dinner lunch or just a coffee from the front barista station. The ambience is warm and tasteful. Like sitting in a garden! Just terrific. You won’t be disappointed.

We absolutely loved our meal! The pre-theater dinner menu was well priced -- an excellent value for NYC and for the quantity and quality of the food. The food was absolutely supurb! And our server was professional and caring. We loved the "cool" atmosphere of the dining room. We will definitely be back.

Was delighted with the place. Met friends , of whom I hand not seen in years, for a late lunch. We talked for hours & no one bothered us, only to ask if we needed anything. Ordered several Mezze dishes for the table, everyone of them delicious. Also was warm & cozy. Definitely recommend Pera Mediterranean.