Lively atmosphere, excellent and inventive menu gorgeously presented and plated, and friendly and engaged service combined to make P&P a unique and highly enjoyable experience.
My only issue was that I waited about 35 mins past my reservation time to be seated, and the foyer backed up quite a bit with dozens of people as they ran later and later. This I found very odd and disappointing for this caliber of a restaurant, there should be much better pacing to avoid this type of an issue. Further, beyond the complimentary cocktail when you arrive, there was no accomodation provided to the patient but increasingly hungry guests, a snack would have been a nice gesture and offering to make up for the significant inconvenience. My reservation was at 815pm and I didn't have any food in front of me until well past 9pm. I trust this was an anomaly and look forward to returning another time in hopes they have remedied the situation.
Once I sat down, the servers and chefs were excellent in providing a wonderful dining experience. When I said I could not decide between the two choices for the second course and left it up to them, they brought me both. Really superb experience overall, the start did not mar it for me.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Patrice Griffin
Worth the wait!! I missed the mark last year trying to book Pineapples & Pearls for my birthday, but this year I hit bulls eye. I had Such a time on my birthday! Cosmo and the staff at Pineapples & Pearls found a way to make me feel as though I was the only patron in the restaurant. The surprises nor the exquisite service never stopped from the time I arrived to the time I left.
Cosmo is such a class act and deserves all the recognition that follows— he hands made me feel as though we were besties and had known each other for forever. Such a great person and values the experience he bestow to guests.
Tonight, I never once felt like a solo diner and for that I’ll forever be grateful.
Thank you for such an amazing experience.
Until next time,
One satisfied guest.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mary Melot
I have dined at many Michelin star restaurants, so I feel that I have the vantage point to provide this review. I understand why there have been no stars awarded in 2 years. The service was sub-par and slow, and the food was mediocre for a Michelin recognized restaurant. The servers were awkward and seemed not to like their jobs (just my own opinion). We waited 25 minutes to order our drinks, and 20 more minutes before we got the drinks. We waited more than 20 minutes between each course (after the previous was cleared). The food was overly salty, which is ok, but rare for a Michelin star restaurant. Portions and taste were perfectly acceptable. The celebratory environment that is promised is underwhelming for a metropolitan restaurant. The bathrooms were the best part based on decor and style. We were begging to go home at the end because it dragged on so awfully. Not worth the money ($600 per person) or time. I was very excited about this - to find a Michelin restaurant that was not stuffy and more celebratory. It just didn’t deliver.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
Kelly Schuit
Entering into this nondescript building transports you immediately to a world of old school Hollywood Glam Style Hospitality and fun. We were greeted for our 17th wedding anniversary with a cocktail and tour of the restaurant as we made our way back to the chef's counter, where over the span of 2 hours we were able to watch the creation of our dishes unfold in front of us. Each plate was equally beautiful and delicious and the wine pairings were on point. Everyone made us feel comfortable and genuinely helped us enjoy our time. Many surprises and small touches happened throughout the evening. It was an episode of The Bear and a chapter out of Unreasonable Hospitality mashed together for a truly unforgettable evening.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
arlene blake
This was my fiancée and I’s first ever experience with a Michelin starred restaurant and for the $1,000 price point, we left feeling underwhelmed. The food didn’t blow us away. We felt like everything had way too much sauce/very salty and that each dish felt like a soup with a tiny piece of protein. We both didn’t care for our desserts (strange pairings and flavors). We were given confetti pancakes as a surprise for my birthday but they were dry and hard as a rock. Honestly, the burger they gave us for a midnight treat was the best tasting thing we had all night. The restaurant is beautiful and the staff are really nice. Though, our waiter kept having nose bleeds when serving us, which was a bit concerning. So much money for such a mediocre experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
A Google User
The restaurant combines excellent food with a comfortable and stylish setting.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lenwood Ryan
Super fun experience and definitely outside the box of traditional tasting menu - open kitchen restaurants. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brandon Ewing
Dining at Pineapple & Pearls is a sensory event that elevates fine dining in D.C. The tasting menu is inventive without being showy — each course is a deliberate story, complemented by thoughtful wine pairings that never overpower. What stood out most, beyond the food, was the pacing: seamless transitions, no delays, and a staff that anticipates rather than reacts. The ambiance is modern but warm, free of the cold sterility often found in high-concept venues. If you're used to The French Laundry or Eleven Madison Park, you'll feel very much at home here — but pleasantly surprised.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Anil Dwivedi
We went for our 35th anniversary and I must admit that it was the best dining experience I’ve had ever. We sat at the chef’s counter. The dining experience feels like an episode of The Bear. Truly a remarkable time. The dishes were absolutely fantastic. The explanation of the foods being served and the riffs they are doing are unique. This is definitely a special occasion place. I will go back with my wife for another special occasion.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Claudine Peifer
Really nice atmosphere Great service Excellent food
Phenomenal. Food, wine pairing, service, experience, ambiance. Def worth the cost of admission.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mariam Ebrahimi Holland
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.
Lively atmosphere, excellent and inventive menu gorgeously presented and plated, and friendly and engaged service combined to make P&P a unique and highly enjoyable experience.
My only issue was that I waited about 35 mins past my reservation time to be seated, and the foyer backed up quite a bit with dozens of people as they ran later and later. This I found very odd and disappointing for this caliber of a restaurant, there should be much better pacing to avoid this type of an issue. Further, beyond the complimentary cocktail when you arrive, there was no accomodation provided to the patient but increasingly hungry guests, a snack would have been a nice gesture and offering to make up for the significant inconvenience. My reservation was at 815pm and I didn't have any food in front of me until well past 9pm. I trust this was an anomaly and look forward to returning another time in hopes they have remedied the situation.
Once I sat down, the servers and chefs were excellent in providing a wonderful dining experience. When I said I could not decide between the two choices for the second course and left it up to them, they brought me both. Really superb experience overall, the start did not mar it for me.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Worth the wait!! I missed the mark last year trying to book Pineapples & Pearls for my birthday, but this year I hit bulls eye. I had Such a time on my birthday! Cosmo and the staff at Pineapples & Pearls found a way to make me feel as though I was the only patron in the restaurant. The surprises nor the exquisite service never stopped from the time I arrived to the time I left.
Cosmo is such a class act and deserves all the recognition that follows— he hands made me feel as though we were besties and had known each other for forever. Such a great person and values the experience he bestow to guests.
Tonight, I never once felt like a solo diner and for that I’ll forever be grateful.
Thank you for such an amazing experience.
Until next time,
One satisfied guest.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I have dined at many Michelin star restaurants, so I feel that I have the vantage point to provide this review. I understand why there have been no stars awarded in 2 years. The service was sub-par and slow, and the food was mediocre for a Michelin recognized restaurant. The servers were awkward and seemed not to like their jobs (just my own opinion). We waited 25 minutes to order our drinks, and 20 more minutes before we got the drinks. We waited more than 20 minutes between each course (after the previous was cleared). The food was overly salty, which is ok, but rare for a Michelin star restaurant. Portions and taste were perfectly acceptable. The celebratory environment that is promised is underwhelming for a metropolitan restaurant. The bathrooms were the best part based on decor and style. We were begging to go home at the end because it dragged on so awfully. Not worth the money ($600 per person) or time. I was very excited about this - to find a Michelin restaurant that was not stuffy and more celebratory. It just didn’t deliver.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
Entering into this nondescript building transports you immediately to a world of old school Hollywood Glam Style Hospitality and fun. We were greeted for our 17th wedding anniversary with a cocktail and tour of the restaurant as we made our way back to the chef's counter, where over the span of 2 hours we were able to watch the creation of our dishes unfold in front of us. Each plate was equally beautiful and delicious and the wine pairings were on point. Everyone made us feel comfortable and genuinely helped us enjoy our time. Many surprises and small touches happened throughout the evening. It was an episode of The Bear and a chapter out of Unreasonable Hospitality mashed together for a truly unforgettable evening.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This was my fiancée and I’s first ever experience with a Michelin starred restaurant and for the $1,000 price point, we left feeling underwhelmed. The food didn’t blow us away. We felt like everything had way too much sauce/very salty and that each dish felt like a soup with a tiny piece of protein. We both didn’t care for our desserts (strange pairings and flavors). We were given confetti pancakes as a surprise for my birthday but they were dry and hard as a rock. Honestly, the burger they gave us for a midnight treat was the best tasting thing we had all night. The restaurant is beautiful and the staff are really nice. Though, our waiter kept having nose bleeds when serving us, which was a bit concerning. So much money for such a mediocre experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
The restaurant combines excellent food with a comfortable and stylish setting.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Super fun experience and definitely outside the box of traditional tasting menu - open kitchen restaurants. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dining at Pineapple & Pearls is a sensory event that elevates fine dining in D.C. The tasting menu is inventive without being showy — each course is a deliberate story, complemented by thoughtful wine pairings that never overpower. What stood out most, beyond the food, was the pacing: seamless transitions, no delays, and a staff that anticipates rather than reacts. The ambiance is modern but warm, free of the cold sterility often found in high-concept venues. If you're used to The French Laundry or Eleven Madison Park, you'll feel very much at home here — but pleasantly surprised.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We went for our 35th anniversary and I must admit that it was the best dining experience I’ve had ever. We sat at the chef’s counter. The dining experience feels like an episode of The Bear. Truly a remarkable time. The dishes were absolutely fantastic. The explanation of the foods being served and the riffs they are doing are unique.
This is definitely a special occasion place. I will go back with my wife for another special occasion.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Really nice atmosphere
Great service
Excellent food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Great food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food and place with a beautiful atmosphere!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Phenomenal. Food, wine pairing, service, experience, ambiance. Def worth the cost of admission.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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
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