"Staff was really knowledgeable and attentive which is a huge plus in my opinion."
"Our server was very attentive, gave good recommendations and checked on us every time with a smile."
"Service was top-notch throughout, expertly achieving that delicate balance between attentiveness and intrusiveness."
"The staff was very accommodating and helpful with everything."
"The service was very professional and the food was excellent."
Cons:
"The service consisted of “ready to order?” And “ENJOY!” Being yelled at us."
"We really wanted to seat, but weren't given those. From the time we entered to the time we left, 2 of them were unoccupied."
"We had to wait despite the fact that we made a reservation at a specific time... we waited more than 15 minutes."
"However, the waiter was distasteful. An angry man who looked down upon me at every chance."
"The hostess was rude since beginning which it’s totally unacceptable."
"Service was so so and pretty slow for a not so busy night."
"The service was good but a little bit too aggressive."
Food
Pros:
"What an incredible dinner, we had that and for drinks I had a couple of Greek beers that I tried that were really good as we celebrated my birthday."
"Mushroom risotto and lamb chops were tremendous."
"The food was so good! The wines excellent."
"The food at Nerai is nothing short of exceptional."
"Delicious dishes we tried the Lavraki & Salmon both were exquisite."
"Best lobster pasta I’ve ever had. 10/10."
"The food was great and the service was exceptional!"
Cons:
"Sadly those were the best dishes we had."
"All the dishes were good except the spanikopita which was soggy and bland and didn't have Spinach."
"The chicken skewer was a bit dry."
"The food was mediocre and didn’t taste fresh."
"Food: disappointing for the price. The portion is fine with me but the taste is just mediocre."
"The main dish was underwhelming."
"The halibut was dry and the flavor was very bland."
Ambiance
Pros:
"Great atmosphere, excellent food and just overall a wonderful spot to eat!"
"The restaurant's decor, with its elegant lighting and tasteful furnishings, created a serene environment."
"The patio here is large and feels like being in a garden, with plenty of heat lamps to warm you up."
"I was there in the evening and enjoyed outdoor seating with cozy lighting and plants 🪴 creating that Mediterranean feel."
"The restaurant itself is beautifully decorated, with a modern twist on traditional Greek elements."
"The atmosphere was amazing. The drinks are soooooo delicious and I’m not a drinker."
"The ambiance stylish."
Cons:
"We were feeling cold!!!"
"It was as if the staff had been trained how to talk to black people, how to look at them, how to greet them, and how to make them feel that they (we) are the weird ones."
"I should have known something wasn’t right when we arrived, we were taken upstairs to what looked like a bunch of other tourists - while the outside dining looked nicer."
"The place was crowded and noisy, we could barely hear each other."
"The atmosphere created by the waitstaff is conniving and uncomfortable."
"The place was almost empty, probably due to the snowstorm, which detracted from the ambience somewhat."
"I dined here during the winter and found the top floor to be a little drafty and chilly."
Price
Pros:
"Any dietary needs will be met graciously - and they even serve breakfast."
"Lavraki is simply grilled branzino and offers decent portion at a reasonable price."
"This was my first no tipping restaurant experience and I felt the the final bill was very comparable to what I would have spent for a fine dining experience."
"You do get what you pay for and I will certainly return here."
"It was truly worth every penny!"
"There is a lunch deal available."
"They serve local beers that we got when in Santorini that we have not found anywhere else."
Cons:
"Overrated and overpriced for sure."
"It was a bit pricey."
"They were always a non-tipping restaurant, and changed that recently, which doesn't make sense to me."
"Found the portions a little small and the price a bit on the higher side."