My friends and I had a wonderful experience. Service was impeccable and everything we ate was delicious and refined.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beggars' Purse with Egg Yolk & Gold Leaf
Alison Hawkland
The service made this place five stars. Everyone were fabulous.. Especially for putting up with my drunk ass. I’m not fancy enough for most of the food, but the gnocchi was the best I will ever have in my life.
The parting gift was hilarious and perfect, however.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Adria C
We were in the DC area for vacation and 1 of the evening dinners was at pineapple and pearls. Wow! The atmosphere is funky, fun, vibrant and lively! For a michelin restaurant the change of atmosphere was fun and engaging. We had the chefs counter experience which was top notch with the wine pairing and everything went very well together! I loved that the staff was super talkative with customers and not robotic like you see in other michelin restaurants. Customers are well dressed and we really really enjoyed our dinner , if you are in the DC area, this is a fun night out
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sherly Herrera
This review is for the cafe: Nothing Fancy. Wow the elderberry matcha latte was life changing! I’ll definitely be back to have this latte again. The cafe was very cute and girly. Would highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dania Joseph
10/10, 10/10, 10/10! This hands down is one of the most memorable dining experiences I've ever had... a true experience from the moment you walk in the door. We were greeted with a welcome drink which was delicious and had a polaroid picture taken of my boyfriend and I that accompanies our doggy bag for later. The staff was nothing short of amazing-from their selection of wine for the wine pairing and presentation if each course. Our server was fun, interactive and made our experience. The staff works together to make sure that you fully enjoy your dinner. The ambience is exciting and fun. It almost feels like a private, opulent party!
There are 4 courses with delectable surprises in between. Each course was a literal gastronomic masterpiece, but may favorite was Marco's gnocchi. What better way to end the evening than with a decadent dessert experience including butter popcorn flavored soft serve that you get to dispense yourself? The last highlight was that doggy bag/take home box I mentioned above that a delicious Wagyu burger I ate for lunch the next day!
Thank you P&P for a top tier experience. It definitely made my birthday dinner that much more special!
The entire experience was defined within the first five minutes. I walked into the restaurant and stated that I was part of a party that had a reservation. I was then warmly greeted with a cold towel to cleanse my hands and a welcome drink. The front of the house stated that my party was already here. At no point, did the front of the house ask me the name of the reservation. In any case, I was led to a table that was not my party. It was a table of diners of Asian descent and because I am also of Asian descent, I must be part of the only table with other Asians.
When I stated that this was not my party, the host was miffed and we went back to the front of the house. While I waited for my friends to arrive, the front of the house apologized for "the mix up." At the time, I was still trying to process how to respond. In any case, there was no additional acknowledgment from the management about what happened. For all I know, no one at the restaurant, other then at the front of the house, knows what happened or acknowledged that whatever angle you look at this from, what happened was f’ed up. For starters, it’d be nice if you ask diners about the name of the reservation instead of grouping people together based on their looks.
At this point, I didn't really care about the food, drinks, or service and just wanted to enjoy the company of my friends. In general, I am shocked about what had happened at supposedly one of the premier dining experiences in DC. Regardless of the dining establishment, this was not an experience that anyone should have.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 1
Eva
The menu we tasted was excellent. All courses tasted very good and were of high quality. The wine served was impeccable. All the staff were very attentive to us, always polite and helpful. We had a lovely evening. Thank you.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Denise Nguyen
Such a fun experience! Food was great and everyone was so kind. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Troy Baker
I was gifted a food and wine pairing. This was far and away the best meal I’ve had in DC. This deserves a 5 star review for the gnocchi alone. I was blown away by every course.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sorbet, Soufflé of the Year, Marco's Gnocchi
Tiffany Proctor
The best date night my husband and I have had in years! Everything EXCEEDED our expectations. Cosmo is so hospitable and our bar staff Ian and Andrew were amazing! Do yourself a favor, dress up, and go have some fun and delicious food. You won’t regret it.
This was one of the best restaurant experiences I've ever had in D.C. Yes. Ever. Save your pennies if you must. It is without a doubt worth every cent and more. To say that they go above and beyond is an understatement. Yes. An understatement. I don't know when, but I'll definitely be coming back.
Our group chose to have the send-us-whatever-you-want-from-the-kitchen experience. You will not be disappointed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ballet Angela Andrade
It was a phenomenal place, an unforgettable experience. Something you should definitely experience
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mana K
My recent visit to Pineapple and Pearls was deeply disappointing, especially for a restaurant holding 2 Michelin stars. My partner and I dined at the chef's counter to celebrate our anniversary, expecting an exceptional experience. Unfortunately, it fell far short of expectations.
The wagyu beef, which should have been a highlight, was served cold and dry. This is unacceptable for any restaurant, let alone one with such accolades. Additionally, the service was inattentive throughout our meal. Despite being seated at the chef's counter, we were largely ignored by the staff. It was clear they were more focused on cleaning up and getting ready to leave than providing a memorable dining experience.
Nothing stood out as particularly special or noteworthy in the courses. Given the reputation and price point, we anticipated innovative and exquisite dishes, but were met with mediocrity.
Basic service elements were also lacking. When we left to use the restroom, our linen napkins were not freshened. I had to ask for a new one upon returning, which is a basic expectation at a high-end establishment. Our dining area was left dirty after each course. I had to request that it be wiped down and taken care of, which significantly detracted from the dining experience.
Overall, Pineapple and Pearls did not meet the standards one would expect from a 2 Michelin star restaurant. The combination of subpar food, inattentive service, and lack of attention to detail made our anniversary dinner a disappointment. I hope the management takes these criticisms to heart and makes necessary improvements.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Dave Golden
Absolutely worth it. Great experience and so fun!!
Dining at Pineapple & Pearls is like going to a party where the host is both a close friend and one of the world's most creative chefs. The atmosphere is fun and intoxicating and the food is terrific. It feels less like a restaurant than a really fun nightclub, but one where they keep bringing you dishes of exquisite food.
Sit at the chef's counter. Chat up your neighbors and the staff. You'll have a blast.
The only way to improve this place would be with a dance floor and disco ball.
My friends and I had a wonderful experience. Service was impeccable and everything we ate was delicious and refined.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beggars' Purse with Egg Yolk & Gold Leaf
The service made this place five stars. Everyone were fabulous.. Especially for putting up with my drunk ass. I’m not fancy enough for most of the food, but the gnocchi was the best I will ever have in my life.
The parting gift was hilarious and perfect, however.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We were in the DC area for vacation and 1 of the evening dinners was at pineapple and pearls. Wow! The atmosphere is funky, fun, vibrant and lively! For a michelin restaurant the change of atmosphere was fun and engaging. We had the chefs counter experience which was top notch with the wine pairing and everything went very well together! I loved that the staff was super talkative with customers and not robotic like you see in other michelin restaurants. Customers are well dressed and we really really enjoyed our dinner , if you are in the DC area, this is a fun night out
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This review is for the cafe: Nothing Fancy. Wow the elderberry matcha latte was life changing! I’ll definitely be back to have this latte again. The cafe was very cute and girly. Would highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
10/10, 10/10, 10/10! This hands down is one of the most memorable dining experiences I've ever had... a true experience from the moment you walk in the door. We were greeted with a welcome drink which was delicious and had a polaroid picture taken of my boyfriend and I that accompanies our doggy bag for later. The staff was nothing short of amazing-from their selection of wine for the wine pairing and presentation if each course. Our server was fun, interactive and made our experience. The staff works together to make sure that you fully enjoy your dinner. The ambience is exciting and fun. It almost feels like a private, opulent party!
There are 4 courses with delectable surprises in between. Each course was a literal gastronomic masterpiece, but may favorite was Marco's gnocchi. What better way to end the evening than with a decadent dessert experience including butter popcorn flavored soft serve that you get to dispense yourself? The last highlight was that doggy bag/take home box I mentioned above that a delicious Wagyu burger I ate for lunch the next day!
Thank you P&P for a top tier experience. It definitely made my birthday dinner that much more special!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Caviar Sundae Toppings, Marco's Gnocchi
The entire experience was defined within the first five minutes. I walked into the restaurant and stated that I was part of a party that had a reservation. I was then warmly greeted with a cold towel to cleanse my hands and a welcome drink. The front of the house stated that my party was already here. At no point, did the front of the house ask me the name of the reservation. In any case, I was led to a table that was not my party. It was a table of diners of Asian descent and because I am also of Asian descent, I must be part of the only table with other Asians.
When I stated that this was not my party, the host was miffed and we went back to the front of the house. While I waited for my friends to arrive, the front of the house apologized for "the mix up." At the time, I was still trying to process how to respond. In any case, there was no additional acknowledgment from the management about what happened. For all I know, no one at the restaurant, other then at the front of the house, knows what happened or acknowledged that whatever angle you look at this from, what happened was f’ed up. For starters, it’d be nice if you ask diners about the name of the reservation instead of grouping people together based on their looks.
At this point, I didn't really care about the food, drinks, or service and just wanted to enjoy the company of my friends. In general, I am shocked about what had happened at supposedly one of the premier dining experiences in DC. Regardless of the dining establishment, this was not an experience that anyone should have.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 1
The menu we tasted was excellent. All courses tasted very good and were of high quality. The wine served was impeccable. All the staff were very attentive to us, always polite and helpful. We had a lovely evening. Thank you.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Such a fun experience! Food was great and everyone was so kind. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I was gifted a food and wine pairing. This was far and away the best meal I’ve had in DC. This deserves a 5 star review for the gnocchi alone. I was blown away by every course.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sorbet, Soufflé of the Year, Marco's Gnocchi
The best date night my husband and I have had in years! Everything EXCEEDED our expectations. Cosmo is so hospitable and our bar staff Ian and Andrew were amazing! Do yourself a favor, dress up, and go have some fun and delicious food. You won’t regret it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
This was one of the best restaurant experiences I've ever had in D.C. Yes. Ever. Save your pennies if you must. It is without a doubt worth every cent and more. To say that they go above and beyond is an understatement. Yes. An understatement. I don't know when, but I'll definitely be coming back.
Our group chose to have the send-us-whatever-you-want-from-the-kitchen experience. You will not be disappointed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It was a phenomenal place, an unforgettable experience. Something you should definitely experience
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My recent visit to Pineapple and Pearls was deeply disappointing, especially for a restaurant holding 2 Michelin stars. My partner and I dined at the chef's counter to celebrate our anniversary, expecting an exceptional experience.
Unfortunately, it fell far short of expectations.
The wagyu beef, which should have been a highlight, was served cold and dry. This is unacceptable for any restaurant, let alone one with such accolades. Additionally, the service was inattentive throughout our meal. Despite being seated at the chef's counter, we were largely ignored by the staff. It was clear they were more focused on cleaning up and getting ready to leave than providing a memorable dining experience.
Nothing stood out as particularly special or noteworthy in the courses. Given the reputation and price point, we anticipated innovative and exquisite dishes, but were met with mediocrity.
Basic service elements were also lacking. When we left to use the restroom, our linen napkins were not freshened. I had to ask for a new one upon returning, which is a basic expectation at a high-end establishment. Our dining area was left dirty after each course. I had to request that it be wiped down and taken care of, which significantly detracted from the dining experience.
Overall, Pineapple and Pearls did not meet the standards one would expect from a 2 Michelin star restaurant. The combination of subpar food, inattentive service, and lack of attention to detail made our anniversary dinner a disappointment. I hope the management takes these criticisms to heart and makes necessary improvements.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Absolutely worth it. Great experience and so fun!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beggars' Purse with Egg Yolk & Gold Leaf, Birch Sticky Toffee Cake
Dining at Pineapple & Pearls is like going to a party where the host is both a close friend and one of the world's most creative chefs. The atmosphere is fun and intoxicating and the food is terrific. It feels less like a restaurant than a really fun nightclub, but one where they keep bringing you dishes of exquisite food.
Sit at the chef's counter. Chat up your neighbors and the staff. You'll have a blast.
The only way to improve this place would be with a dance floor and disco ball.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Parmesan Risotto, Beggars' Purse with Egg Yolk & Gold Leaf
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