- good smooth hookah - we were there for two hours, my lungs did not feel seared - they are constantly changing coals - alright staff, kinda did feel detached - good soundtrack - music is low enough to talk, but you can jam if you want - did not try the food, but it looks good - spacious - we made an 830 reservation, they told us we had to be out by ten that was sort of disconcering. What if we wanted to stay til midnight? read more

Pergola, we need to talk because racism and colorism is unacceptable. My friend and I were denied entry by security (this big black dude) and told that we needed a reservation. What was extremely concerning was watching multiple Black women receive the same explanation, while lighter-skinned and white women were being allowed into the venue without the same requirement. I watched this happen in real time. Black women would approach the door and suddenly a reservation was required. Then women who were not Black would walk up and be allowed inside without hesitation. When you repeatedly see the same rule being applied to Black women and not being applied to everyone else, it is very difficult not to recognize the pattern. I mentioned it to the other security guard and he said "yeah that's him, he doesn't know how to do his job." It is 2026. Why are Black women still having to navigate spaces where our skin tone can seemingly determine whether we are welcomed through the door? There is nothing exclusive, sophisticated, or impressive about colorism. If a business has a reservation policy, then apply it consistently to everyone. If the policy only seems to appear when Black women approach the door, that is a serious problem. I am calling this out because these experiences should not be normalized. NYC nightlife should be a place where people can enjoy themselves without having to wonder whether their skin color is going to determine how they are treated at the door. Pergola needs to seriously examine how its security and door policies are being enforced and maybe don't hide reviews, so that people know what they are in for. read more

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I came on a Thursday evening with no reservations. We were seated very quickly and were told that there was a two drink minimum per person. Our first waitress was so nice but I forgot her name. She recommended that I add a shot of Bailey's into my martini and it came out so delicious. We didn't get food but we ordered a grape mint hookah which was smooth and lasted for quite a bit of time. The music that night was afrohouse with a bit of Latin music as well. The crowd was attractive and dressed well. I had an amazing night and would def visit Pergola again! read more

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I am lukewarm about this place. Arrived early, while it was empty, but that quickly changed. Was given a seat and I felt rushed because they kept asking if we were ready and interrupting. Collectively, we ordered hummus, Greek salad, roasted potatoes, sautéed spinach, and a few lentil soups, cheesecake for dessert and sangrias. The lentil soup was good but there weren't any beans in sight and seemingly had noodles in it. The spinach was okay, but the roasted potatoes were great. After the service picked up, in terms of parents, it became much more difficult to get any service. Finally, we ordered Chesapeake, which was okay, also. The problem was the bill. I paid the bill and selected no tip because I was providing it in cash. I'm positive I selected no tip. However, as I went back to lock my exit card beside they do it accept Apple Pay, I notice the charge, along with gratuity was charged. I ask the employee to return and she said she would look into it with her boss, seemingly. She told me I did in fact select a tip, although I know I didn't. I just took back the cash, but I'd say beware here. I thought the place was nice aesthetically, but the food was just okay, along with the service. I'm not sure I would return here. read more

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I would like to give a 3.5 star rating but unfortunately cannot on Yelp. We ordered three apps and all were very tasty. We enjoyed their trio of dips, burrata lentil salad, & Pergola sliders. The lamb on the sliders was very tasty. We also enjoyed the Lychee drink. Atmosphere was dark & vibey. Not one staff member smiled once. I wish they were a bit more friendly and didn't make us feel like we were bothering them by ordering. Unfortunately, no one in my party said they'd go back even though the food was adequate. read more

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Great vibes and music Hookahs are good but the Ac was on The desserts and Aperol spritz were on point The decor is lovely and chic Service could be better and friendlier. Definitely coming back for more. read more

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Checked this out for quick meet up and happy hour after work and loved it. The food was delicious. They have a great happy hour with food options. Service was great. Very attentive staff. Good music. It was a holiday weekend so quiet but I'm sure they get backed on a regular day. Def recommend and will absolutely return. read more

I enjoyed my time for the most part at this establishment. The waitress was attentive, which was nice. I ordered the short ribs, and they were pretty dry and lacking seasoning. My other issue was that the hookah kept on having issues. Overall, it was a good experience, but fixing these things would change my rating to a 5 star. read more

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Pergola has excellent Mediterranean food and has amazing hookah as well. Service was good just keep in mind weekends can get very very busy.

I will be back!!! Exceptional customer service. I always say customer service makes or breaks in establishment and the customer service alone had me feeling so comfortable in there. The food was absolutely delicious. I had the falafel sliders which were made to perfection. I also had a gimlet cocktail, which was perfect. And the hookah was just as great. I will definitely be making this my go to spot when I come into the city. read more

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Beautiful restaurant, great happy hour. I enjoyed my cocktail and appz. Falafel siders and their cauliflower were really good. My main the lobster pasta wasn't great, skip it. Overall a chic spot to get together afterwork. read more

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Pergola is hands down my go-to spot every single time I'm in New York. I don't personally smoke hookah, but I still come here regularly that's how good this place is. My friends do, and they swear by it, but for me it's the atmosphere, food, and overall vibe that keep bringing me back. The ambiance is exactly what you want for a night out in NYC: chic, moody, and energetic without feeling overwhelming. It's the kind of place that feels special but still comfortable, whether you're out late with friends or meeting people from out of town. The food is consistently solid. Flavorful Mediterranean dishes, well-portioned, and always hits the spot. This isn't just a hookah lounge with food as an afterthought the kitchen actually delivers. Even though I don't smoke, the hookah setup clearly matters here. My friends are picky, and they always comment on how smooth and well-prepared it is, which says a lot. Service has always been friendly and attentive, even on busy nights. Staff keeps things moving without making you feel rushed. There are a lot of lounges in NYC, but Pergola is one of the few I always come back to. If you want a reliable spot with a great vibe, good food, and a true lounge experience this is it! read more

Good place. Confused with an another restaurant. Food and hookah is always amazing. Staff is always amazing and kind.

Nice place (on a fancier side), good vibe and attentive service. Food was just ok therefore overpriced. We had a sit down dinner with a group of friends for a celebration. Asked for a bday cake which was brought out immediately which was too soon, it was also overpriced. If I came back it'd probably be for a drink at the bar. They also have hookah. read more

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They are purposefully misleading customers by claiming a "Wild Salmon" dish that is actually farmed salmon. I called to verify after suspecting and they indeed confirmed that the salmon is farmed, not wild. Unbelievable, especially since I've ordered this dish so many times. Why would you put plain as day "Grilled Wild Salmon" dish when it's farmed? On restaurant menus, on Doordash, in even the food critic reviews. Y'all served food critics farmed salmon and told them it was wild? It's not okay. This is also a dangerous practice for those customers with strict dietary and health restrictions. read more

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THE BEST Restaurant/hookah lounge in the city. I've been coming here for years and the service is always amazing !! Drinks , food & hookah is good . After a certain time they offer a late night menu . Most hookah places in nyc are rachet and don't offer food late. They have an upstairs area too if you want to be lowkey. read more

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Chill restaurant in midtown with tasty beverages and smooth tunes playing. Music upstairs isn't as loud as downstairs is more of a club setting. Shaq was there with his crew taking pics with fans. Really nice guy with a good heart. Servers come by often to ensure you have everything needed to enjoy the evening. Food was good more for apps but solid nonetheless. Will come back next time I'm in the city. read more

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My friend group and I probably go to Pergola about five or six times a year and we always have an amazing time until this past weekend. We had a table reservation and showed up about ten minutes early so we went to the bar. When it was time for our reservation our table still was not ready. Once we were finally seated they put us in an area for six. There were seven of us present and the reservation was originally made for eight so appropriate seating should have been available. We had to wait for the table next to us to be done so we could get our fourth table. As the night went on a party next to us with about five or six people kept moving into our section and sitting in our seats. Management responded by asking them if they were ok and then asking us to hand over some of our seating to them. At this point someone from their party was already sitting on our side of the table and on the opposite end two of my friends were sharing one small stool. We asked multiple times for proper seating for our full party and it was not provided and when it finally was the approach was combative. I would like to thank our server because she was a gem. She made sure our food came out quickly and she double checked our order since we were a big group. She continued to check on us throughout the night to make sure everything was great. Most of the problems we experienced this weekend came from management. Their lack of organization and their blatant disrespect toward our group were the main issues. The food and music were amazing as usual. The drinks and hookah were great and the food came out quickly. This was part of my birthday celebration and I left feeling disappointed and unwanted. It felt like we were in a space where we did not belong and were not welcome. read more

I appreciate they sat us down but were super snobby about us staying long at a table I've never been rushed that much before. There were many tables open I really didn't appreciate the rush and the manner they were going about it. But that's expected at a place with people who feel you're not "Elite", it is what it is. The cocktails were ok, the short ribs were 6.5/10 could've been warmer and more tender. read more

Place was the absolute tits! Good food, good service, great vibes. Will definitely be back . Only issue was that the same drink i ordered at the table was a different price than when i ordered it at the bar. ($16 at table, $22 at bar) for the exact same drink . Fix that . Other than that, great spot! read more

tried to book a dinner reservation, however the restaurant required a contract to be signed that relinquishes all right as a patron in the event, the reservation itself went sour; despite the restaurant not providing any special services. Restaurant manager stated they were unable to make adjustments to of the contract. read more

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Had dinner at pergola for the first time this week. The reservations were easy to find (same day) and i was seated right away. The restaurant and vibe are really cool. The food was actually really good, i was surprised by it actually and the service was good. Only two things i wish were different were the hookah can be ordered from any tables so can be a problem if you mind the smoke, coals or the smell. Second is that the place is pretty low light mode which is cool on a date but might not feel ok when you are by yourself. Overall highly recommend read more

Nice casual trendy spot in the heart of the action off broadway. Great place to catch up with friends. You can get drinks, casual food and hookah. I'm not a smoker but it appeared to be a pretty extensive list of flavors and just about every table had hookah. The drinks were nice and the staff was quick and accommodating. The food was so so but I believe the drinks and hookah are the main attraction. Maybe get a meal before or after. It's definitely a good time here. I'd visit again. read more

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Loved it. The food was great. Love the ambiance and music. It's kind of dark but it's sexy and cool lol I'd visit again and try other items. The service wasn't five star but it was fine. I don't really have any complaints. The bathrooms are clean (they have an attendant on duty) read more

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Do not go to Pergola if you are black. They are color conscious and don't apply the same rules to All Their other customers. I have attempted to go on multiple occasions and when it comes to black people even the security that may look like you will still give you a hard time. If you bother to go go before 9pm but this is not an inclusive establishment. read more

So a friend and I came in for a quick bite. The ladies at the hostess desk seemed frazzled, overwhelmed...not sure but they couldn't seem to decide where to seat us. This was afterwork, and it had a nice crowd but not overly packed. We saw someone leave the bar so we just sat there. The bartender helped us in a timely manner and the drinks were good. The best part was the food and drinks. Atmosphere was ok we a mid-town afterwork crowd. read more

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My friend was raving about this place pretty hard as it seems to be the scene. She mentioned the whos who shows up here so its a pretty popular place to say the least. We stopped in on a Wednesday night ad it was on and popping. All the pretty people were here , some dressed to the 9s when it comes to high fashion. I was feeling it lol! We got a seat in the upper area which was pretty lively with different friend groups having a great, fun night. We started out with some hookah which was awesome! Menu looked great but I wasnt too hungry so I knew I would go with something light. The grilled octopus salad was pretty good as it included spring garlic, green peppers, fennel, radish, sherry dressing and of course grilled squid. Loved it and they werent stingy with the octopus...yum! Washed it all down with some rose'. Tried my friend's short rib sliders and they were awesome! I would definitely go back for those. Service here was decent. I definitely recommend this place if you're into a place thats pretty cool, has decent bites and has a "scene". Check it out! read more

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One of my favorite places to be! Great hookah, good vibes and amazing food!!!! I've been here on a Monday at 5pm and several late nights on the weekend, service has always been incredible and it's always a great time. Staff has always been attentive to us and making sure we were good read more

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Me and my friend stopped at pergola and we had one of the best nights in NY. Hookah, drinks, service, ambiance was 10/10. I definitely coming back in my next trip to the big apple. read more

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Did not let me in because I have a knee scooter and said they were at "capacity" when my friend and I were the only ones in line. They are unkind and do not recommend. read more

The place gets really dark and loud in the evening, so prepare to shout and strain to hear what your company across the table is saying. Tables are placed very tightly near each other, so you will get very cozy with your neighbors, learning their woes and troubles. 99% of customers are smoking hookah, so be careful--because the space is so tight, there is very little room to squeeze through to your seat, when you get up, so you might accidentally bump into a hookah and get hot coals all over yourself. Tread carefully and slowly. The ambiance is not everyone's cup of tea--be prepared to be shrouded in hookah smoke, heavy darkness, and loud conversations and music. Service was quick and unassuming. Food prices are reasonable for this area of Manhattan. Everything we ate was tasty. I'd return to sample more menu items. $15 hummus with ground beef and pita was standard and satisfying. $28 grilled salmon with sauteed lentils was tasty and hearty. Perfect dish to warm you up on a cold night when you are craving a filling, healthy, and nourishing meal. $26 braised short rib with sweet potato puree was a great, filling portion. Meat was tender, sweet, and flavorful. Puree was a great sweet note to go with the meat. read more

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Been coming here consistently since my days in law school. Very upscale hookah bar that has great food, great drinks and great hookah. Pricey compared to other hookah lounges but well worth it Make sure you make a reservation when you plan on coming on a weekend. Their happy hour specials are great and the staff is very attentive. read more

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On my last trip to New York, I visited Pergola twice: once for dinner and hookah, the second time for drinks, hookah and music. We stayed for the maximum duration of our reservation when we had dinner, which was right before 'party time' when the music starts. It was a great atmosphere and most of the food was awesome. We had a couple plates that were mediocre, but the goat cheese poppers *chefs kiss* Drinks were also okay - some of the cocktails were premade so you couldn't modify or ask for less sweet, etc. When I switched to just bourbon it was fine, no issues. The second night I had a different cocktail and it was perfect. Music was BUMPING and everyone was having a great time. My friend and I danced some but also enjoyed the people watching and our usual hookah. Winter berries, all day! We met the owner after the first night and he convinced us to make a reservation for the following day to come back after our dinner and I'm glad that we did - it was just a ton of fun and we loved the vibe. read more

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Wow I'm honestly shocked the Yelp review is so low. I had a wonderful experience here tonight! When my friend recommended it I had never heard of it but it's near my job so I was down to try something new. Our waitress had a wonderful vibe. She was approachable but cool. Able to answer all our questions and not urge us to order the most expensive items or more than we needed. I got there @6:58PM and they still allowed me to order off the happy hour menu. Every food item was better than the item before. Not even sure what my favorite was BUT I leave here full & happy (despite the loud group we sat next to). Till next time Pergola! Also shoutout to the bathroom attendant who had tums over the sink! I appreciate that! read more

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Came here for a night cap after some wine. Very cool decor on the inside with like a sexy jungle vibe. We got a hookah and some cocktails. Our bartender was able to make us some off menu drinks like an X-Pat and he was very creative. As the night got later, it turned into more of a club vibe and had good music. I do think we got over charged for a couple things but we didn't wanna make a big deal out of it. All in all it was a good time in NY with my girls. read more

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Unfortunately, Pergola was a huge disappointment. The staff--particularly the door team--was incredibly disrespectful and unprofessional. I've been to plenty of exclusive, upscale places in the city (as my reviews show), and I've never encountered this level of rudeness. On top of that, it's horrifically overpriced--$14 for a bottle of water is absurd, even by New York standards. The way they treat people is unacceptable, and frankly, I would never return. There are far better places in the city that understand both service and hospitality. read more

I love the Pergola burger. They're so flavorful. The food overall was really good. A little overpriced, but can't expect anything less since it's the city. We made a reservation four weeks in advance. We went on a Saturday night and surprisingly wasn't too packed. The hookah was really good. All servers were attentive. read more

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The ambiance is nice but little to no seating if you don't have dinner reservations. The hookah is low quality and burns easily and you have to be dressed nice to get in. The music is cool and the bartenders were nice but if you're looking for quality hookah don't go here. read more

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THIS PLACE IS MID!!! Don't believe the hype at all. I realize the "limited availability" "hard to get into" spots are mostly artificial. It's pure marketing. Went here for a bday dinner last night and we tried a bit of everything. Tried the pergola wings, the crab cakes, the hummus n bread. N everything was literally... MID. The crab cake has some spices that didn't belong. The wings were paired with a sauce that def didn't pair well. The hummus was... ok. The only real star was the short rib sliders. That was excellent! Don't get me wrong everything was edible... but if you are expecting to be wowed in the slightest you can forget it. Not the Entrees... we had the Branzino, the seafood linguine pasta and the lemon chicken. N the Branzino was... MID! It was good... cuz Branzino is a great fish. But the potatoes and the sauce it was paired with just didn't work. It's a very light n flavorful fish. So this thick sauce they dunked the potatoes in just didn't work. The linguine tasted like spaghetti Os. It was mid. A tiny piece of lobster u have to dig around to find. It again... was just MID. The chicken was the best dish. But it's chicken! So u don't really get points for being able to cook chicken. Drinks were good. Hookah decent. N that's it. Overall. A generous 3 stars. $750 for 4 people and absolutely average food is just a crime. But hey. We had to try it. But there are about 20 other places with amazing Mediterranean food I'd recommend before this one. read more

Saturday with the Girls! Pergola was our first stop on a Saturday Funday for my girls and I. Reservations are easily made via Resy. They do have a dress code which is listed on their website. Upon arrival your ID is checked outside by security. Once inside you'll check in with the hostess and she'll escort you to your table. We were seated upstairs right by the balcony. The seating was extremely low.... It wasn't an actual chair more of a very low ottoman. If you're taller than 5'7 it's uncomfortable. Lighting is very dim and it was slightly hot. Before the alcohol kicked in and convo started flowing I was physically uncomfortable. As appetizers we went with pergola wings and tzatziki. These were both full of flavor and perfectly portioned for appetizers. As my cocktail I had a Pineapple Express. If I'm going to have a mixed drink I prefer it to be tequila based. This drink was very good! I actually decided to stay with that cocktail for the night and didn't order anything else. It's that good! As my entree I went with Lamb Chops also full of flavor but I wish the portion was bigger. Service was slow. We asked our waitress several times for additional pita bread, napkins, adjustments to our hookah. All requests were met with an extended wait time. About the hookah.... We went with watermelon mint. At first it wasn't pulling so that had to be adjusted. Once that was fixed the pull was way to harsh. This took a few adjustment before it was ok. Pergola was an average experience. I would revisit for happy hour to try some of their other cocktails and food options. read more

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