Just Wow! An unforgettable experience from beginning to end! The passion and excellence her is effortless and definitely never forced. What an amazing team all around! TY very much! Best we had in DC hands down!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Angel Eggs
Alyssa Neumann
Wow wow wow what an amazing experience! I went for my 30th birthday and could not recommend this place more for special occasions! The food was phenomenal, one of the best meals I’ve ever had. The service was exceptional, everything was well timed. The drinks were excellent and very different from anything I’ve had elsewhere, I’m really glad I took the bartender’s recommendation.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Angel Eggs
Misha Dobrolioubov (MD)
Amazing, innovative food and great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Christian Fisher
The food and flavors were absolutely mind blowing. So far this is the best Michelin star restaurant I’ve ever been to.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Abiodun Oye
Date night with the hubby and the food was amazing. I loved the mix of different cultures. I felt like every dish was a surprise and while eating it I did not want to finish ?!! Thank you chef and staff for a wonderful experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Supriya M.
We were quite surprised that their seven-course menu was so reasonably priced. The trick is that there isn't much food. At all. The main course had a 2oz portion of ribeye, and the rest of the courses were quite small, too. The service was excellent. The savory drink with Umeboshi was unparalleled, and so was the pork and lychee drink. Their poached pear ice cream and the ribeye were the best things on the menu. I would not recommend spending extra $$ for black truffle or caviar, as we could barely taste either of those. The ambiance in the covered patio was fine. The milk and cookie favor bag at the end was a nice gesture. Overall, a solid four star experience.
Stephen Theriault
An experience worthy of its Michelin Star.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Victoria Snare
What I really appreciated was the food was delicious and unique but the atmosphere was comfortable and neither stiff nor stuffy. The staff was warm and friendly and we felt entirely comfortable and at home. Great for my birthday!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Jena Elysse
Had an excellent meal and delightful service. The vibes were great and the food was exemplary. That little bite of tamale will live rent free in my mind for years to come.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Angel Eggs
Sara Lynne Thelen
My friend and I went here and both felt it was the best meal we'd ever had, even compared to comparable establishments in the Bay Area or in France. We don't have extensive experience with restaurants of that caliber, so cannot speak to the "value" (could it have cost $100 less....? who knows), but for what it's worth we both were eager to go back and bring friends/family so they could experience it too. Every dish had a subtle balance of flavors and textures that was truly impressive, and the whole meal had a "harmony" to it. Honestly it was delightful!
Closer to 2.5 overall. Even though it was a weeknight dinner, we expected more from Little Pearl. The disappointment started with a phone call pressuring us to take a table in the glass-enclosed "conservatory." We declined, knowing that the room is cold in winter, saying that we preferred the dining room. The disappointment continued when we arrived and were ushered into a tiny back room with 4-5 closely-spaced tables - was this pay-back for refusing the conservatory? The rap/hip-hop music was both too loud and inappropriate for a relaxing meal. The service, while accommodating, seemed cold and robotic. Finally, most disappointing was the food. At best, 3 of the 7 items on the tasting menu @$105 were worth the trip; standard cocktails did not warrant their $25 pricetag. Added to the disappointment was the 3.5% "I-82 fee" - really? On a fixed-price menu? Needless to say, we'll enjoy our next dinner elsewhere. Note: the entrance is on the 9th Street side of the Pennsylvania Avenue address and easy to miss. Oh, and the 2 millenials next to us took pictures of every dish - even as the servers were putting them on the table: classy.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Angel Eggs
Atisha A.
The food here is some of the best upscale food. Each course is unique and feels well thought out. Best of all the portions are large so you do fill full after 7 very fancy courses. The service is nice but like any place, a bit long and slow. The ambiance is ok, a bit cold and small. Overall, would recommend if in the area.
T S.
Closer to 2.5. Even though it was a weeknight dinner, we expected more from Little Pearl. The disappointment started with a phone call pressuring us to take a table in the glass-enclosed "conservatory." We declined, knowing that the room is cold in winter, saying that we preferred the dining room. The disappointment continued when we arrived and were ushered into a tiny back room with 4-5 closely-spaced tables - was this pay-back for refusing the conservatory? The rap/hip-hop music was both too loud and inappropriate for a relaxing meal. The service, while accommodating, seemed cold and robotic. Finally, most disappointing was the food. At best, 3 of the 7 items on the tasting menu @$105 were worth the trip; standard cocktails did not warrant their $25 pricetag. Added to the disappointment was the 3.5% "I-82 fee" - really? On a fixed-price menu? Needless to say, we'll enjoy our next dinner elsewhere. Note: the entrance is on the 9th Street side of the Pennsylvania Avenue address and easy to miss.
Bryan Goldberg
We had a great experience at Little Pearl. Each course was a delicious adventure!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Deviled Egg, Beef
Doctor _Eazy
Foie Gras on CornbreadSurprisingly, one of the best things you will eat in your life.
Just Wow! An unforgettable experience from beginning to end! The passion and excellence her is effortless and definitely never forced. What an amazing team all around! TY very much! Best we had in DC hands down!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Angel Eggs
Wow wow wow what an amazing experience! I went for my 30th birthday and could not recommend this place more for special occasions! The food was phenomenal, one of the best meals I’ve ever had. The service was exceptional, everything was well timed. The drinks were excellent and very different from anything I’ve had elsewhere, I’m really glad I took the bartender’s recommendation.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Angel Eggs
Amazing, innovative food and great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food and flavors were absolutely mind blowing. So far this is the best Michelin star restaurant I’ve ever been to.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Date night with the hubby and the food was amazing. I loved the mix of different cultures. I felt like every dish was a surprise and while eating it I did not want to finish ?!! Thank you chef and staff for a wonderful experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We were quite surprised that their seven-course menu was so reasonably priced. The trick is that there isn't much food. At all. The main course had a 2oz portion of ribeye, and the rest of the courses were quite small, too. The service was excellent. The savory drink with Umeboshi was unparalleled, and so was the pork and lychee drink. Their poached pear ice cream and the ribeye were the best things on the menu. I would not recommend spending extra $$ for black truffle or caviar, as we could barely taste either of those. The ambiance in the covered patio was fine. The milk and cookie favor bag at the end was a nice gesture. Overall, a solid four star experience.
An experience worthy of its Michelin Star.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
What I really appreciated was the food was delicious and unique but the atmosphere was comfortable and neither stiff nor stuffy. The staff was warm and friendly and we felt entirely comfortable and at home. Great for my birthday!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Had an excellent meal and delightful service. The vibes were great and the food was exemplary. That little bite of tamale will live rent free in my mind for years to come.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Angel Eggs
My friend and I went here and both felt it was the best meal we'd ever had, even compared to comparable establishments in the Bay Area or in France. We don't have extensive experience with restaurants of that caliber, so cannot speak to the "value" (could it have cost $100 less....? who knows), but for what it's worth we both were eager to go back and bring friends/family so they could experience it too. Every dish had a subtle balance of flavors and textures that was truly impressive, and the whole meal had a "harmony" to it. Honestly it was delightful!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Closer to 2.5 overall. Even though it was a weeknight dinner, we expected more from Little Pearl. The disappointment started with a phone call pressuring us to take a table in the glass-enclosed "conservatory." We declined, knowing that the room is cold in winter, saying that we preferred the dining room. The disappointment continued when we arrived and were ushered into a tiny back room with 4-5 closely-spaced tables - was this pay-back for refusing the conservatory? The rap/hip-hop music was both too loud and inappropriate for a relaxing meal. The service, while accommodating, seemed cold and robotic. Finally, most disappointing was the food. At best, 3 of the 7 items on the tasting menu @$105 were worth the trip; standard cocktails did not warrant their $25 pricetag. Added to the disappointment was the 3.5% "I-82 fee" - really? On a fixed-price menu? Needless to say, we'll enjoy our next dinner elsewhere. Note: the entrance is on the 9th Street side of the Pennsylvania Avenue address and easy to miss. Oh, and the 2 millenials next to us took pictures of every dish - even as the servers were putting them on the table: classy.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Angel Eggs
The food here is some of the best upscale food. Each course is unique and feels well thought out. Best of all the portions are large so you do fill full after 7 very fancy courses. The service is nice but like any place, a bit long and slow. The ambiance is ok, a bit cold and small. Overall, would recommend if in the area.
Closer to 2.5. Even though it was a weeknight dinner, we expected more from Little Pearl. The disappointment started with a phone call pressuring us to take a table in the glass-enclosed "conservatory." We declined, knowing that the room is cold in winter, saying that we preferred the dining room. The disappointment continued when we arrived and were ushered into a tiny back room with 4-5 closely-spaced tables - was this pay-back for refusing the conservatory? The rap/hip-hop music was both too loud and inappropriate for a relaxing meal. The service, while accommodating, seemed cold and robotic. Finally, most disappointing was the food. At best, 3 of the 7 items on the tasting menu @$105 were worth the trip; standard cocktails did not warrant their $25 pricetag. Added to the disappointment was the 3.5% "I-82 fee" - really? On a fixed-price menu? Needless to say, we'll enjoy our next dinner elsewhere. Note: the entrance is on the 9th Street side of the Pennsylvania Avenue address and easy to miss.
We had a great experience at Little Pearl. Each course was a delicious adventure!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Deviled Egg, Beef
Foie Gras on CornbreadSurprisingly, one of the best things you will eat in your life.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Angel Eggs