Iris

4.8

450 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

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2 people

1 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 23 times today

Good for special occasions
Good for business meals
Neighbourhood gem

Iris is named for the celebrated Mediterranean flower, and as a gentle nod to the “Evil Eye”, a regional legend known to ward off evil and bring great luck. Located in an iconic building of Midtown Manhattan, Iris is a restaurant that aims to showcase the best preparations of the Eastern Mediterranean region. The ambition behind this culinary initiative is to focus on the style of eating rather than the provenance of each dish. Approachable, wholesome and minimally manipulated, the cuisine will show another facet of the ingredient-forward cuisine that has built John Fraser’s reputation.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Turkish, Greek
Hours of Operation
Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30–14:30 Dinner Tue–Fri 16:30–21:00 Sat 16:00–21:00 Happy Hour Tue–Sat 16:00–18:30
Phone number
(212) 970-1740
Website
https://www.irisrestaurant.nyc/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Andrew Minitelli
Private party facilities
IRIS has a private dining space in our Mezzanine on the second floor that can accommodate up to 250 guests. Semi-private large parties above 12 guests can also be reserved on request in our Main Dining Room and Bar & Lounge. Please visit our website for more information.

Location
1740 Broadway, New York, NY 10019-4315
Area
Midtown West
Cross Street
Broadway & 55th
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 450 people are saying

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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New York City
Mediterranean
Manhattan
Mediterranean

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Iris offers a delightful blend of Mediterranean flavors with standout dishes like "octopus" and "branzino." Guests praise the "attentive service" and "lovely ambiance." It's ideal for pre-theater dining due to its "convenient location." Despite occasional heating issues, the overall experience is "amazing," making it a must-visit in NYC.

450 Reviews

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Erika
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff at Iris really made our anniversary dinner special. We had tickets for broadway and when mentioned that we had to leave at a certain time they made sure our food was timely and also squeezed in a desert. Everyone was so polite and professional, we loved it.
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Avanika
VIP
New York City
38 reviews
5.0
38 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My friend and I had a spectacular dining experience at Iris. The food was impeccable, and we enjoyed trying a new dish this time - the Trahana tots, which I highly recommend. The cardamom donuts with dark chocolate sauce and labneh were also delightful! The staff was warm and friendly and kept coming over to check up on us. I look forward to returning in the near future!
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Sara
VIP
New York City
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
One of the best branzino meals I have had. Pleasant room with well spaced tables. We will definitely return.
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seth
VIP
New York City
68 reviews
3.0
68 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Iris's food is amazinng. Unfortunately they have issues with their heating system and it was very uncomfortable dining there this past Friday night. Call ahead or bring a blanket!
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Ruth
VIP
New York City
21 reviews
4.0
21 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The service was attentive and pleasant. The food was mostly very good. Everyone enjoyed the various mezze and the fresh pita. The branzino was excellent but the moussaka was mostly potato with potato chips on top!? The wine was quite good. But do not go there on a cold night unless you are wearing long underwear. There is a terrible cold leak problem from the glass doors and since it’s a very large space with high ceilings the heating system is inadequate.
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Harrison
VIP
Orange County
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My wife and I went to Iris to celebrate Valentine's day and we couldn't have been happier about the experience. The food was delicious and the service was top notch. We will be back to try the short rib, as it was sold out. We had the short rib agnolotti instead which was to die for. We also had the assorted dips appetizer - best tzatziki and babaganoush we have ever had!
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Roger
VIP
New York City
32 reviews
4.0
32 reviews
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Great food, nice quiet, casual atmosphere, great service really an all-around good experience
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Stephanie
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I haven’t had a 10/10 meal in a while. Every single thing was so delicious. Cute ambiance too.
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Agata
San Francisco
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
The food was average, and the location was nothing special. Overall, it wasn't worth the price.
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Livia
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 12 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious! Lamb chops were especially amazing. Beautiful room also.
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Iris is rated 4.8 stars by 450 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

1 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 23 times today

1740 Broadway, New York, NY 10019-4315

Additional information

Cross Street
Broadway & 55th
Area
Midtown West
Hours of Operation
Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30–14:30 Dinner Tue–Fri 16:30–21:00 Sat 16:00–21:00 Happy Hour Tue–Sat 16:00–18:30
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Turkish, Greek
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
None
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Andrew Minitelli
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.irisrestaurant.nyc/
Phone number
(212) 970-1740
Private party facilities
IRIS has a private dining space in our Mezzanine on the second floor that can accommodate up to 250 guests. Semi-private large parties above 12 guests can also be reserved on request in our Main Dining Room and Bar & Lounge. Please visit our website for more information.

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