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   OpenTable Diner

   Washington DC

   1 review

   vip
   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on June 17, 2018

   overall1food1service1ambience1

   The service was terrible. The food was served cold. I would never eat there again. The meal started off poorly when our wine menu was missing a page. Then our entres came out before our appetizers. One of the entres, lobster risotto, came out only empty lobster shell scraps. When we asked, we were told the chef didn’t want to make the dish and sometimes the customer pays the price. They then INSISTED on bringing an alternate dish out after repeated attempts to decline; and then they had the poor taste to charge us for the extra dish! Needless to say, we will not be going back.
   

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   somnop

   New York Area

   4 reviews

   4.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on June 17, 2018

   overall4food4service4ambience4

   Outdoor seating pleasant . Decent service. Enjoyed the pasta sauces. More northern than southern.
   

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   NYCDINEDAWN

   West Palm Beach

   39 reviews

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   5.0

   39 reviews

   Dined on June 14, 2018

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Great as always !
   

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   Bianca

   New York Area

   56 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   56 reviews

   Dined on June 10, 2018

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Great place. Both indoor and outdoor seating is appealing. Happy, elegant and friendly atmosphere. Very good wine list and real Italian cooking. Many Italian restaurants do not have the names we look for but Per Lei does. One can go for all occasions or no occasion and be happy. We tried the tagliatelle (homemade) al ragu and the veal chop. Both were very good. The service was excellent and friendly. Gabriella the hostess, and both of our waiters were great. We will be back.
   

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   FrequentDiner

   New York Area

   29 reviews

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   5.0

   29 reviews

   Dined on June 9, 2018

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Our kids just moved into the neighborhood and we stopped in to have dinner. What a great place. Hostess was so pleasant and the service was excellent. The food was outstanding. I had the tagliatelle with veal ragout and will definitely go back for that. My wife had the grilled chicken and which she enjoyed very much.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   New York Area

   19 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   19 reviews

   Dined on May 25, 2018

   overall4food4service4ambience4

   Always good
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   New York Area

   2 reviews

   vip
   1.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on May 22, 2018

   overall1food2service1ambience5

   The service was horrible and the food expensive and mediocre. Waited over an hour for food. Liked around and no one had foot on their table. Management never gave an update on why everything was so late and the staff refused to make eye contact. We had to get up in order to get their attention. I’ve been eating here for years. Never has such a horrible experience. I won’t be back.
   

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   MaryG

   New York Area

   17 reviews

   vip
   1.0

   17 reviews

   Dined on May 7, 2018

   overall1food1service2ambience2

   This is our second and last dinner at Per Lei. The big problem is the food. Tough pasta. Stale white bread. Overcooked fish. Poorly prepared artichokes. There were 6 of us and the lousy food was universal. The second problem is the service. Despite plenty of staff and a manager hovering in the back, there was minimal attention. This has not hurt their business. It's been around for years and is popular. So they don't need to improve. If you want good food or good service, this is not the place.
   

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   vleighs

   New England

   11 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   11 reviews

   Dined on May 5, 2018

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   The food was delicious and the staff very friendly and attentive! After we were done with dinner and dessert, a friend of ours stopped in to meet us and even though they were trying to close up, they were fine with us ordering and finishing another bottle of wine. I would definitely go back!
   

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    AliceS

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

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    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2018

    overall2food2service2ambience5

    Great location, lovely lighting, airy and pretty; unfortunately, mediocre food.
    

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    RachelP

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 5, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food. Greeted nicely. All service was pleasant and great ambiance.
    

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    SusanK

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Despite the north se of construction on the street we had a lovely lunch between two old friends
    

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    NYCDINEDAWN

    West Palm Beach

    39 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2018

    overall5food4service4ambience4

    Always a great meal and a great feeling when dining at Per Lei. Gianluca the GM is always friendly, and the food and service are great.
    

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    elliesmom

    New York Area

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 28, 2018

    overall2food3service1ambience4

    The food was perfectly average, and the decor and ambiance were quite nice, but the service was just abominable. Only 4 out of our party of 6 were served water at the start of the meal, and it took multiple asks to have the other 2 out of the party served. It took forever for our food to come out despite us being the very first guests in the restaurant when it opened. We still had a nice time overall, but given how many other options there are in the area, I don't think we will return.
    

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    newtoNY

    New York Area

    19 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on April 25, 2018

    overall2food2service3ambience5

    The service was Ok-ish, but the dishes were very average quality, no seasonings at all - not at all what is expected of Italian cuisine. Their cocktails are quite expensive, but they do not differ much from the most ordinary ones, everything is very mediocre to my taste. We came following the recommendation of friends and left very disappointed.
    

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    Avster

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 17, 2018

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Quality and service very good. Restaurant was empty for lunch - we were only ones. There’s no lunch menu so ordering lunch off the dinner menu is very expensive.
    

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    yodock

    New York Area

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2018

    overall5food4service5ambience4

    Absolutely wonderful attentive caring service for us with our wheelchair bound friend. Just lovely
    

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    VeronicaG

    New York Area

    21 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on April 3, 2018

    overall3food4service4ambience3

    Had a reservation for lunch and when we walked in there was no waiter. The barstools were still up on the bar and no customers were there. We were taken care of by Carlo who is not a service person but very nice and personable. Overall the food was great. We had veal meatballs, orchiette with broccoli rabe and sausage and veal ravioli. Not much atmosphere eating in a nearly empty restaurant but nonetheless a good experience.
    

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    GEORGEL

    New York Area

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent food, service and atmosphere. Wonderful neighborhood restaurant.
    

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    NYCDINEDAWN

    West Palm Beach

    39 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2018

    overall5food4service5ambience4

    Per Lei is a great neighborhood gem. What makes it very special is the people who work there. Carlo the General Manager always knows how to make you feel warm and welcome. Including the waiter, staff are the most professional and really give you excellent service. They always try to make everything right. I would highly recommend this restaurant. One of the best Italian on the Upper East Side for food quality and Service.
    

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    BarbaraF

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2018

    overall4food4service4ambience5

    Very nice food , service and atmosphere . Have had lunch and dinner
    

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    TimothyM

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Great dinner.
    

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    Boomerbabe

    New York Area

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Bright, inviting and engaging staff. Food was wonderful and the ambiance was as well. Food was prepared exactly as ordered and we were both served well and entertained by our Waiter.. Would definitely choose this wonderful restaurant again for lunch or dinner. .
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2018

    overall3food2service4ambience4

    Overpriced and over-cooked
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2018

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    Have been to brunch at Per Lei many times and always had a good meal. They have a brunch menu as well as a full menu of Italian food including great salads and pastas.
    

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    DavidL

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2018

    overall4food4service4ambience3

    Really enjoyed all of the food. The only major downside was the table size -- dishes are served on large plates, and there's virtually NO space between guests for common dishes to share. We were constantly holding plates in the air, putting them on the floor, or repeatedly requesting waitstaff to remove extra things off our table to unsuccessfully try to make room. Place is great if everyone just has their own personal dish in front of them. In addition, wine was delicious, but knowing the retail price of many of the bottles, the mark-ups seemed excessive, anywhere from 3-6x what the the price is in store ($10 bottle was selling for $60+).
    

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    Francophile

    New York Area

    78 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    78 reviews

    Dined on March 1, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Very friendly, accommodating, and no pressure!
    

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    ColleenB

    New York Area

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on February 27, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Always good! Consistent service and food, nice atmosphere.
    

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    gloriad

    New York Area

    64 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    64 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2018

    overall3food5service2ambience4

    Pretty, convenient Italian restaurant, very convenient neighborhood spot..
    

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    AlisonL

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2018

    overall4food4service4ambience5

    The food was very good, the service was very good, as well. Not the best Italian meal I’ve ever had but I would definitely go back. The best thing I ate was the tomato sauce on the eggplant parm. Gnocchi was very good, too.
    

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    CarlosR

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 3, 2018

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Per Lei is always good for us. We've been going for many years. Great Calamari Fritti.
    

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    AIZY

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Charming neighborhood restaurant with great food and warm service.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 2, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great service and food!
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great restaurant!! People should know how extremely friendly is the staff and how good the food is!! Thanks per lei to be in my neighborhood!!!!
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Anchorage

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Thank you so much for such a wonderful dinner. Service was excellent and our waiter went above and beyond to make our evening great. Food was delicious, per usual
    

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    MsMM

    New York Area

    44 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2018

    overall3food3service4ambience3

    Large group. Waiter was very pleasant. Most all 8 eaters enjoyed their meals. We ordered pastas, meal, chicken, fish.
    

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    BarbieGirl

    New York Area

    103 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    103 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Had an excellent meal. One if the specials was lobster with linguini. Excellent food and service.
    

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    LalyV

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great service and excellent meal. The waiter went out of his way to provide us with special treatment to make our dining experience even better. I have been there many times over the last 10 years and it never disappoints.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Always a great meal. Though I live 30 blocks away, this is my ‘go to’ place. Service is excellent, food consistently wonderful , fresh and CLEAN, and my waiter, Mauricio , is SO worth the trip, He always recommends the best dishes and is just so friendly , funny and knowledgeable . If you have not tried this place, you must. Also, the setting is romantic and the music sublime, !!!
    

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    Celticquill

    Chicago

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent food overall but my shrimp and asparagus risotto special was extraordinary and the best I've ever had. Definitely needs to be on regular menu. Service impeccable and friendly. A romantic spot. Staff very attentive. Love the edgy artwork that adorns the walls. We will be back.
    

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