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Per Lei

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Specialties A fine dinning, romantic, italian restaurant. Great food, amazing wine selections, the best service ever. History Established in 2006. Per Lei was founded in 2006, by the owner Enrico whom wanted to create a place where women feel comfortable and a cozy romantic italian place named Per Lei from Italian that in English means " For Her " Meet the Manager Arbnor K. Manager Per Lei is a unique restaurant in upper east side, that brings the smell and taste of traditional italian dishes to the costumer, Per Lei is know... read more

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1347 2nd Ave, New York, NY, 10021, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Tue12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Wed12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Thu12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Fri12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Sat12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Sun12:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
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debra2014 
15 years ago

Disappointing – Upon entering thsi place looks like a good pick. We sat outside and while the services was very slow and at times disorganized, the staff seemed nice enough. We had to flag our waiter down for things like another drink and to please refill our water. I had the scallops app. The scallops were way overcooked and rubbery, the mushrooms on the plate were drenched in oil and the huge pile of mixed greens in the middle were just plain. My husband had the fresh mozz app, which was the best part of the meal. My main ... read more

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Shoegal7766 
15 years ago

Terrible Brunch Option – I've been to this restaurant numerous times for dinner and always found food good. Visited for brunch for first time recently and it will be my last. Service was terrible on an empty restaurant. The waiter brought us out the wrong orders and didn't bother to offer to redo it or offer a free drink, etc-- was more of a take it or leave it attitude. Basic eggs bendict took 30min to arrive w/out any appetizers and again w/ a empty restaurant. Overall very dissapointing experience. 

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stager28 
17 years ago

Totally Delicious – I had been to its sister restaurant Baroanda many times, but took a chance and stopped in Per Lei while my parents were in town. Wow! First of all the waitstaff is super nice and attentive. The paintings, color scheme and art-y feel is a great setting for the delicious and inventive menu. Each dish from appetizer to salad to entree and desert is presented almost a beautifully as it tastes! I will definitely not only be back for seconds, but I will recommend this spot to everyone I know in the UES and thro... read more

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wyliecurtiss 
17 years ago

The worst service I've ever experienced in my entire life, can I give ZERO stars? – I've never written a bad review for any restaurant or bar. I've never understood how people find the time to do so, and why it matters to them that much. But I just returned home from a dinner with my girlfriends at Per Lei and I couldn't stop telling my husband about the incredibly rude staff and management. I need to write this. Our reservation was at 7:30. Three of us arrived at 7:35, and the fourth at 7:40. We even ordered wine prior to t... read more

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roma2004 
17 years ago

IT is not "PER LEI" it is "PER I CANI" (THE DOGS)!!!!!!!!!!!!! – I just arrived from Italy 4 years ago, to study/work in America. I came understanding much English. I went to PER LEI, recently, with 2 of my friends from America. As an Italian citizen, I have to say, this restaurant has some of the WORST cuisine I have ever tasted. I am a 28 year old female, who, obviously, speaks Italian fluently. The wait staff likes to speak Italian behind the customers' shoulders. All of the comments are usually negative or inappropriate.... read more

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nycnightlife2 
17 years ago

I feel sorry for the owner! – I Went for dinner at Per Lei a few times, from the opening till about a week ago, and every time I go i can just notice how this place is going terribly down. My last experience was terrible with the manager trying to sell me the bottle of wine he thought was perfect for me (over $300) instead of my usual 45$ bottle, the food was ok but unfortunally it never taste the same and the service it's always a lottery, I Believe few of the servers still there from a very long time, otherwise you have to... read more

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17 years ago

BEST TIME ON THE UPPER EAST SIDE – THE PLACE IS COOL ,FRIENDLY AND THE VERY,VERY GOOD.THIS GIARDINOITALIANO GUY HAS NO CLUE AND MAYBE NEEDS TO GO AROUND A BIT MORE IN RESTAURANTS AND NOT DINERS,SO I WILL LEARN THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE TWO. WE LOVE PER LEI WE GO ONCE A WEEK AND IS ALWAYS GREAT.TO ALL THE FRIENDS OUT THERE YOU SHOULD GO TO THIS PLEASE. 

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giardinoitaliano 
18 years ago

Too Many Opportunities – I have tried hard to remain positive about Per Lei. I was there in the very beginning and have returned often. The food is occasionally good, never excellent and varies from chef to chef. This is the heart of my issues INCONSISTENCY...the management is at best unprofessional and can be insulting. Too often good customers are ignored to favor the look alikes from "The Soprano's". There is nothing wrong with an older man dating a young woman, except when the woman is clearly a professional escort and v... read more

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venter123 
18 years ago

two thumbs up – This restaurant is by far MY FAVORITE in manhattan. I go there for dinner at least once a week ,and every time i go at per lei i feel iam having dinner with my family.I tell all my friends about thi place ,and i know they will thank me later 

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How is Per Lei rated?

Per Lei has a 4.3 star rating with 101 reviews. 

When is Per Lei open?

Per Lei is closed now. It will open at 12:00 p.m. 

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