# Pera Page: https://privatedinnerlist.com/restaurant/pera JSON: https://privatedinnerlist.com/venues/pera.json - Cuisine: Eastern Mediterranean - Neighborhood: Midtown East (https://privatedinnerlist.com/private-dining/midtown-east) - Space: Private Room - Capacity: Garden gazebo for small groups; multiple private areas; Eastbound Tram Room (60) - Price range: $$$ - Typical spend: $40 to $100 per person - Google rating: 4.2 (884 reviews) - Address: 303 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10017, USA - Phone: (212) 878-6301 - Website: https://peranyc.com - Hours: Monday to Friday 11:45 AM to 9:30 PM, Saturday 11:45 AM to 10:00 PM, and closed Sunday - Reservations: Takes reservations - Good for groups: Yes - Outdoor seating: Yes - Wheelchair access: Accessible entrance - Data updated: 2026-09-20 Pera transforms group dining into an intimate Mediterranean escape, where your party can gather in their enchanting garden gazebo or claim the sophisticated Eastbound Tram Room for celebrations up to 60 guests. The restaurant's multiple private spaces feel like secret dining rooms tucked away from Madison Avenue's bustle, each designed to let Eastern Mediterranean flavors and warm hospitality take center stage. Whether you're planning a corporate dinner or marking a special occasion, the combination of Pera's refined ambiance and chef-driven mezze will have your guests lingering long after the last bite of baklava. ## Group dining, from guest reviews Groups from 12 to 120 book Pera's private room, wine alcove or semi-private areas for corporate dinners, family celebrations and weddings. - Reviewers name several spaces: a private dining room with sliding glass doors, a wine alcove, semi-private divided areas and alcove tables. - Reported group sizes include 12, 14, 16, about 20, 30 and a 120-person wedding using one continuous event space. - Prix fixe and set menu packages are common, sometimes served family style with passed appetizers and a choice of main. - One host called the private room food and beverage minimum reasonable versus nearby venues; a party of 11 reported about $75 per person. What works: Attentive service that does not rush large tables; Private room and alcove options for 12 to 20; Flexible with allergies, kids, layout changes and AV screens; Convenient to Grand Central for out-of-town guests. Watch out for: One private event host reported unwelcoming manager and uncomfortable billing; Event fixed menus called mediocre by one guest; Service has slipped for some business lunches; slow or cold plates. Distilled from 51 Google reviews that mention a group, private room or celebration, read 2026-09-20. ## Questions **Does Pera have a private dining room?** Yes. Pera offers a private dining room for groups in Midtown East. Garden gazebo for small groups; multiple private areas; Eastbound Tram Room (60). **How much does it cost to book a private event at Pera?** Guests at Pera typically spend $40 to $100 per person on a regular visit, according to Google, before drinks and tip. A private room or group booking is usually priced on a food and beverage minimum that scales from that per-head figure rather than a flat room fee. Minimums run higher on Friday and Saturday nights and through December. Contact Pera for the current minimum and deposit terms. **When is Pera open?** Pera is open Monday to Friday 11:45 AM to 9:30 PM, Saturday 11:45 AM to 10:00 PM, and closed Sunday, serving brunch, lunch and dinner. The restaurant takes reservations for regular tables. Private rooms can often be booked outside these hours, including daytime events, so ask when you inquire. **What kind of restaurant is Pera?** Pera is a $$$ Eastern Mediterranean restaurant in Midtown East, New York City, rated 4.2 stars across 884 Google reviews. Google describes it as: Turkish & Mediterranean fare, including meze & signature lamb dishes, in a stylish, modern setting. It has outdoor seating and a wheelchair accessible entrance. **What do guests say about group dining at Pera?** Groups from 12 to 120 book Pera's private room, wine alcove or semi-private areas for corporate dinners, family celebrations and weddings. Reviewers name several spaces: a private dining room with sliding glass doors, a wine alcove, semi-private divided areas and alcove tables. Reported group sizes include 12, 14, 16, about 20, 30 and a 120-person wedding using one continuous event space. Prix fixe and set menu packages are common, sometimes served family style with passed appetizers and a choice of main. One host called the private room food and beverage minimum reasonable versus nearby venues; a party of 11 reported about $75 per person. Reviewers praise: attentive service that does not rush large tables; private room and alcove options for 12 to 20; flexible with allergies, kids, layout changes and av screens; convenient to grand central for out-of-town guests. Watch for: one private event host reported unwelcoming manager and uncomfortable billing; event fixed menus called mediocre by one guest; service has slipped for some business lunches; slow or cold plates. Based on 51 Google reviews of Pera that mention a group, a private room or a celebration.