Little Pearl

Little Pearl was fantastic. Cozy, welcoming spot with a relaxed, neighborhood vibe. The food was fresh, creative, and full of flavor — every dish felt carefully crafted. Service was friendly and attentive without being over the top. Perfect for a special yet low-key night out.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

My total with taxes and a generous tip was $205 but they charged my card $378. Do not dine at this fraudulent establishment

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

My husband took me here for my birthday and dinner was full of delight & surprise. Shout out to Keenya - she has the best energy & made this such a standout experience! It was a blast - a word I don’t usually associate with fine dining.

Went here last night. Had the tasting menu. Itwas fantastic! Every dish was delicious and really well put together. The host and servers were great, super friendly, and made us feel very welcome.
The host suggested a cocktail that was spot on, seriously, wow. The vibe of the place is just right: cozy and comfortable, but still modern and a little upscale without feeling pretentious.
From start to finish, everything was excellent. I’ll definitely be coming back and highly recommend it!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This was from a year ago. 2-3/8 dishes were exceptional!! 1 terrible (okra) and rest were ok. I'd say the non-veg person had a wonderful time/ absolutely loved the food. Can't say the same for vegetarian versions. Great experience but will not go again.

If you eat meat- you'd love this place. See the best and the worst (pics)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

Food, service, and ambiance 10/10

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Overall so good, but can yall stop making styrofoam eggs?

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

We’ve had an incredible and special experience at Little Pearl. It’s one of those places where every detail is thought of but it’s also very spontaneous, not pretentious and super relaxed. The food is awesome, what a menu ! The beef salad, the kind of egg flan and the medjhoul dattes dessert were incredibly flavorful, well balanced, tasty. Oh and the service is the best ! We left with a personalized menu and great memories.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Had a amazing night experiencing the tasting menu here and trying cocktails. Great service from bartender and a little take home drink & cookie.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

A great dining experience, with top service and food. The starter with the egg dish is amazing and I'm glad they keep it on their rotating menus. The summer seafood dishes are wonderful, very light but flavorful and fresh. Every course is well thought out. The atmosphere is nice on the patio with the florals and lights. The reason why I have given the restaurant three stars is that they have an I 82 charge added to their bills. They already charge over $200 per tasting menu. It should not be an extra charge on the customer to cover costs. Just add any additional costs to your menu prices and your customers that are already paying a lot to visit will appreciate the simplicity and honesty and will come back. No one likes extra fees and it's honestly quite surprising to see this at an upscale place. I will not be returning because of this.

A charming gem set back from a main thoroughfare in the city. Everyone was friendly and the service exceptional. The food and wine pairings were amazing, and they easily accommodate dietary restrictions. They change the menu every few weeks, so it's something to experience at least seasonally.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Overall good experience but I do have some notes!
First course was the angel egg and asparagus tart. I absolutely loved the angel eggs, the white meringue like part had a sweet after taste that balanced the creamy yolk part perfectly. The asparagus tart may have been the star of the entire night, the pineapple was very refreshing with the asparagus.
The New England clam chowder was good but it is definitely one of those dishes where you should eat everything together each bite. If you eat anything separately it isn’t balanced at all. Amazing though!
Another star was the spring egg custard, I was pleasantly surprised by this one. It practically melts in your mouth and the peas give a great crunch.
Surprisingly the wagyu beef salad was not our favorite. The flavors were great, but a few of our pieces had gristle or were just straight fat ends with no actual meat to it. With the price and high rating for this place we didn’t expect this. It’s mostly why I ranked it a 4 overall.
Lastly the palate cleanser and dessert were stellar. I love toasted coconut so it may be one of my top 5 desserts of all time!
We left the restaurant satisfied but not overly full. This may sound big back but I would’ve loved either slightly bigger portions or one other course! With the price I do love leaving the restaurant feeling like I’ve got my money’s worth!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Girls birthday party best service from Gail and the food was amazing had such a great time.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Incredible 4-course dinner, and each person can pick their own choice for each course so you can get a taste of everything! The “octodogs” were the best octopus I have ever eaten in my life. Loved the vibe!

Hands down the most special dining experience I've had in DC. The experience is fine cuisine with the atmosphere of your favorite dinner table among friends. The warm staff always take great effort to make me and my guests feel like we're more than VIPs - we're like their friends visiting them as they're serving dinner.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5