Ristorante La Perla of Washington
CLOSED$$$ •
About Ristorante La Perla of Washington
Recent Reviews
This restaurant transcends Washington. It was recommended by dear friends in California. Great customer service, delicious authentic Italian food. The owner is an iconic figure and La Perla is an institution in this great Washington DC. Bravo 👏
Absolutely delicious! We will be back!!!
Dining at a closing restaurant is probably not the best idea, but I had no say. My synopsis echoes the other complaints I read: exorbitant prices and horrible service.
The waiter had a bad attitude, continuously abandoned us for long periods of time dehydrated without water refills or service, was very hard to signal or find when we needed him, failed to tell 2 of us that they ran out of the pasta we ordered and were making substitutions (ordered linguine; served spaghetti)...read full review
Ristorante La Perla of Washington is a restaurant known for its beautiful decor and clean facilities, including the bathrooms. The menu offers a wide variety of dishes, with generous food portions served hot. The waitstaff are generally mature and experienced, although there may be occasional instances of inexperienced service. The food has been described as okay, but not offering great value for some. However, others have praised it as the best Italian restaurant in the Washington Metropolitan area, with superb food and exceptional service. The wine list has been criticized for lacking in comparison to other local establishments. Overall, the restaurant is known for its great food, atmosphere, and service. Recent reviews highlight fantastic food and excellent service, with chef and owner Vittorio Testa personally greeting guests and making the experience special. Customers have enjoyed dishes like Presidente pasta with seafood, including options with champagne sauce or marinara with spice, paired with fine wines such as Brunello. The restaurant is often considered one of the best in the area, and many guests feel it is their favorite DC restaurant due to the friendly staff, great food, and warm atmosphere.