Pera Soho
SoHo-Little Italy-Hudson Square, New York City
Restaurant in New York City, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Book Pera Soho when the priority is an easy SoHo dinner in a convenient downtown location, not a chef-driven or award-led destination meal. It is most useful for dates, casual celebrations, and business-adjacent plans where booking friction matters. Cross-shop Blue Ribbon for brasserie energy or Piccola Cucina Estiatorio for a more cuisine-led nearby choice.
About Pera Soho
Pera Soho is a New York City option to keep in mind when the plan calls for a venue with clear hours and a smart-casual dress code. The basics are direct: the venue is in New York City, the dress code is smart casual, and the schedule includes evening service on weekdays plus longer weekend hours.
Book it when a practical New York City dinner matters more than a destination credential
The main advantage is clarity around timing. Pera Soho is open Monday and Tuesday from 4:30–9:30 PM, Wednesday through Friday from 4:30–10:30 PM, Saturday from 11:30 AM–11 PM, and Sunday from 11:30 AM–9:30 PM. That gives planners a useful range of evening options, plus earlier weekend start times.
Use the smart-casual dress code as the baseline when planning the night. For a two-person dinner or a larger party, confirm directly through the venue's official channels before assuming the setup, menu, or timing will work.
Who should choose it, and who should cross-shop
Choose Pera Soho if the priority is a manageable New York City dinner with clear hours and a smart-casual baseline. Cross-shop if the group wants a venue with a more clearly defined public profile. Piccola Cucina Estiatorio, Blue Ribbon, Hirohisa, Lupe's East L.A. Kitchen, and Dominique Ansel Bakery can all serve as natural points of comparison depending on the occasion. For a tighter New York City shortlist, use Our full New York City restaurants guide.
Planning details
- Location
- corner of, 54 Thompson Street, Broome St, New York, NY 10012
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- pera-soho.com
- Phone
- +12128786305
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Pera Soho reads like a classic SoHo address: corner placement, double street frontage and generous windows make the room feel integrated with the neighborhood. The write-up ties the restaurant to the area’s post-industrial past—cast-iron lofts and gallery activity—so the space registers as design-minded without being aloof. Service and plating work within a mid-to-upper casual register, and the room’s relationship to the sidewalk gives it an approachable, quietly refined energy. It’s the sort of place where the interior design whispers its intent rather than shouts, fitting neatly into SoHo’s longstanding dining grammar.
Best For
This is a neighborhood destination that plays well for evening meals and social dinners: its placement and plating are calibrated for guests who appreciate a designed room as much as the food. The description frames the restaurant within SoHo’s dining pattern—mid-to-upper casual rather than purely formal—making it suitable for date nights, business dinners and small celebratory outings. Natural light and street-facing windows also make daytime visits comfortable for weekend brunch or a leisurely lunch, but the menu’s signature entrées and the emphasis on the dining room position dinner as the venue’s main draw.
Ordering Tips
Start shared with the Meze Sampler to taste a range of Mediterranean flavors, then move to a hearty main: the Sirloin Shashlik Steak Frites or the Smoked Rack of Colorado Lamb showcase the kitchen’s larger plates. For seafood lovers, the Portuguese Fried Calamari reads as a recommended starter, while the Lamb Adana Rolls offer a focused, spice-forward option. Given the menu’s variety, plan to order a mix of starters and one or two mains to share; the menu rewards communal ordering so everyone can sample the room’s signature dishes.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm and vibrant environment blending cosmopolitan Manhattan energy with Mediterranean warmth; stylish yet relaxed with thoughtful lighting and layout creating a transportive, personal experience.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Sirloin Shashlik Steak Frites
- Smoked Rack of Colorado Lamb
- Meze Sampler
- Portuguese Fried Calamari
- Lamb Adana Rolls
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- corner of, 54 Thompson Street, Broome St, New York, NY 10012
Planning details
Location
corner of, 54 Thompson Street, Broome St, New York, NY 10012 · Directions
Also consider
Where to go if this does not fit
If the group wants a more defined cuisine-led dinner near the same downtown orbit, try Piccola Cucina Estiatorio. If the brief is a livelier American brasserie setting with broader appeal, Blue Ribbon is the cleaner substitute.
Restaurant context
How Pera Soho compares in New York City
Pera Soho is the practical SoHo pick when ease and location matter. Piccola Cucina Estiatorio is the better cross-shop for diners who want a more cuisine-led downtown meal, while Pera Soho makes more sense when the evening is built around SoHo logistics and a lower-friction booking.
Hirohisa is the sharper choice for sushi-focused diners and a more intentional special-occasion format. Blue Ribbon is stronger for American brasserie energy and a broader group brief. Pera Soho's advantage is simplicity: easier to slot into a downtown night without making the restaurant the whole plan.
Dominique Ansel Bakery is not a dinner substitute; use it for pastry before or after a SoHo plan. Lupe's East L.A. Kitchen is the better alternative when casual comfort is the priority over a polished occasion setting.
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Compare Pera Soho
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pera Soho | New York City | , | No published awards |
| Piccola Cucina Estiatorio | New York City | , | No published awards |
| Hirohisa | New York City | Sushi | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #1052025 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #912025 Michelin Plate2024 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #1222023 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #112 |
| Dominique Ansel Bakery | New York City | French Pastry | No published awards |
| Blue Ribbon | New York City | American Brasserie | 2026 OAD Casual in North America Recommended2025 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #4282024 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #4142023 OAD Casual in North America Recommended |
| Lupe's East L.A. Kitchen | New York City | , | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pera Soho good for a special occasion?
Use it for an occasion where clear hours and a smart-casual dress code are enough to plan around, rather than one that depends on an award credential or highly specific dining format. The dress code is smart casual, and the hours give dinner planners several evening options. If the occasion needs a different feel, compare it with Hirohisa or Blue Ribbon before deciding.
What should I order at Pera Soho?
Review the venue's current menu through its official channels before you go, especially if the meal depends on a specific dish or format. If you want a different kind of stop before or after, Dominique Ansel Bakery is a natural comparison.
What are alternatives to Pera Soho in New York City?
Consider Piccola Cucina Estiatorio, Hirohisa, Blue Ribbon, Lupe's East L.A. Kitchen, or Dominique Ansel Bakery depending on the kind of outing you are planning. Pera Soho is best evaluated against those options on timing, dress code, and the specific needs of your group.
What should a first-timer know about Pera Soho?
Treat it as a New York City dinner choice with smart-casual dress. Hours are Monday and Tuesday 4:30–9:30 PM, Wednesday through Friday 4:30–10:30 PM, Saturday 11:30 AM–11 PM, and Sunday 11:30 AM–9:30 PM. Confirm current details directly with the venue before you go.
Are earlier weekend plans or dinner better at Pera Soho?
Dinner is the clearest default during the week, when opening time is 4:30 PM. On Saturday and Sunday, Pera Soho opens at 11:30 AM, which gives more flexibility for earlier plans. If you want a different kind of stop before or after, Dominique Ansel Bakery is a natural comparison.
