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 very obvious. It makes for an uncomfortable evening with a date when this kind of atmosphere is encouraged by management. There have been many changes in staff which makes loyality difficult. Just when you find a good waiter and he/she gets to know your needs, they disappear. Getting drinks is a painful experience, it takes forever. This has never improved. When you are on a first date, eating at Per Lei makes your decision process look very uninformed. Definitely not a cool impression! My last meal at Per Lei was last week, I will never go again and I intend to share my impressions with my friends. NYC has too many options. We need not accept this type of experience.
Pros: Location
Cons: Rude managers and inconsistent food
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