Ristorante La Perla of Washington

4.3

1556 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Dec 21, 2024

9:30 PM

Booked 12 times today

Charming
Neighborhood gem
Romantic

The restaurant of choice of many distinguished diners and restaurant critics, Ristorante La Perla of Washington, located near Georgetown at the tail-end of the historic Pennsylvania Avenue, takes its diners on a culinary journey through Italy with elegant decor surpassed only by authentic mouth-watering Italian masterpieces. During Lunch and Dinner hours, pastas and flavorful sauces simmer while prime meats, poultry, seafood and vegetables roast to treat diners to a little bit of heaven, with a long lasting memory for your taste buds, thanks to the vision of famous chef Vittorio Testa, who has kept alive the Italian culinary tradition for over three decades.

Chef-Owner Vittorio Testa will make you feel like you're dining in his house. The waiters exceed expectations, and the space is garnished with painted tiles and Venetian glass to make every dining occasion a memorable one. There's also Private dining and Outdoor seating when the weather permits.

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Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Wine Bar
Hours of operation
Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(202) 333-1767
Website
http://www.laperlaofwashington.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Vittorio Testa
Catering
Ristorante La Perla located in Georgetown is famous for its banquets and catering. La Perla offers services like private dining, banquets, wedding catering, event catering and private parties. We can cater to any needs that a customer could desire. You can come to us or we can come to you. We will develop a menu that exceeds your expectations. <br /><br />Please call 202-333-1767 to inquiry about any of our services and to learn more.
Private party facilities
We have a private room that can seat 20 people. We can accommodate larger parties so please call us to discuss.Reserve your own Private Dining Room for any occasion that includes meetings, events, family functions, birthdays etc. Please call Chef Vittorio Testa personally at 202-333-1767 and ask to reserve this special room. Based on availability.

Location
2600 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20037
Neighborhood
Georgetown
Cross street
26th & Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Parking details
We offer Valet Parking for $6 at dinner. Street parking options are also available.
Public transit
We are located within a walking distance from the Foggy-Bottom Metro Station which is serviced by the Blue and Orange Lines.
Entertainment
We have eclectic selection of soft background music that plays through lunch and dinner.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,556 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.3Service
4.4Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Washington, D.C. Area
Great for fine wines
Washington, D.C. Area
Romantic
District of Columbia
Kid-friendly
District of Columbia
Great for fine wines
District of Columbia
Romantic
District of Columbia
Good for special occasions

Review summary

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Ristorante La Perla of Washington boasts a "wonderful evening" with "exquisite food" and attentive service led by a warm owner who personally greets patrons. While some dishes may not meet expectations, the extensive menu and "fantastic" experiences keep guests returning. Perfect for Italian cuisine lovers seeking "consistent food and service."

1,556 Reviews

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Bill
VIP
Houston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is our favorite Italian restaurant in the Washington DC.
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Mark
VIP
Atlanta Metro
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great spot for a quiet, delightful, wonderful meal. The menu is very extensive. I had the Zuppa Di Pesce which was outstanding. Highly recommended. Scallops, clams, shrimp, muscles, and calamari on pasta in a rich red sauce. Don't miss the cannoli for desert. Service was attentive. Eclectic art in the restaurant is entertaining. They are just two blocks from the Melrose Hotel in Georgetown. We will be back for more.
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Darnell
VIP
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious as always. This is one of my favorite Italian restaurants in DC
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ezra
VIP
Washington DC
6 reviews
2.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Prices are surprisingly high-for example $21 for a plain appetizer caesar salad. The restaurant seems on the decline-mostly empty on a Saturday evening. Staff seems untrained and slow; hampered by lack of bartender. Very sad--we liked this place in the past. We will not return.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Truly a horrible horrible restaurant. We were seated 20 minutes late, bread service came 20 minutes after that. Appetizers were 3x overpriced. Burrata had the texture and flavor of cream cheese. Came with 1 slice of prosciutto. For $30. The pastas were just okay at best. The carbonara had oddly floppy unsalted bacon pieces and the egg was slightly cooked within the sauce. The service was beyond abysmal. They gave us 6 menus for a party of 7 and told two of us to share. I could understand this if the restaurant was full but there were about15-20 seats around us empty. What happens to those patrons? Take your money elsewhere quickly. Cannot express how disappointing this entire experience was. They also didn’t mark that we attended the reservation, so i got an email from OpenTable the next morning scolding me for missing it. At this point i wish i did!
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Debbie
VIP
Las Vegas
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The owner came out to greet us and thanked us for being there. The menu is over 57 years old. The food was scrumptious. Our waiter was fabulous.
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Janice
Washington DC
35 reviews
4.0
35 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place for Italian and before going to Kennedy center. Service is excellent. Pasta very nice. The carbonara is a bit too soupy but still tasty. I personally like it drier w the cracked pepper, Parmesan and egg coating the pasta. Appetizers and bread were excellent. Glass of Chianti to bring it together was delightful.
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Steven M.
Washington DC
21 reviews
1.0
21 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Restaurant gave new meaning to phrase “very poor service. “ Waited thirty minutes for waiter to take our orders. Another 45 for appetizers to arrive. Do not intend ever go back.
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Alison
VIP
New York City
11 reviews
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
The restaurant was empty. When I sat down the staff did not bring water until I asked. I also had to ask to order a glass of wine. The food was okay. The tomato with the burrata was not the best. Usually, the tomato’s are stellar with a dish like this, or maybe that’s just in NY? Definitely don’t need to go back.
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Brenda
VIP
Washington DC
17 reviews
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on October 18, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE, LOVE,LOVE EVERYTHING about Ristorante La Perla of Washington. The hostess is exceptional...she greets us warmly to the restaurant and throughout our time there, she always checks on us to make sure we are being taken care of. The wait staff is wonderful...the owner/manger always comes around to greet each patron and thank them for coming. And the food...EXQUISITE!!!! The best Italian restaurant in the DMV!
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FAQs

Ristorante La Perla of Washington is rated 4.3 stars by 1556 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 21, 2024

9:30 PM

Booked 12 times today

Google Map for Ristorante La Perla of Washington

2600 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20037

Additional information

Cross street
26th & Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Neighborhood
Georgetown
Hours of operation
Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Wine Bar
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
We offer Valet Parking for $6 at dinner. Street parking options are also available.
Public transit
We are located within a walking distance from the Foggy-Bottom Metro Station which is serviced by the Blue and Orange Lines.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Vittorio Testa
Entertainment
We have eclectic selection of soft background music that plays through lunch and dinner.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.laperlaofwashington.com/
Phone number
(202) 333-1767
Catering
Ristorante La Perla located in Georgetown is famous for its banquets and catering. La Perla offers services like private dining, banquets, wedding catering, event catering and private parties. We can cater to any needs that a customer could desire. You can come to us or we can come to you. We will develop a menu that exceeds your expectations. <br /><br />Please call 202-333-1767 to inquiry about any of our services and to learn more.
Private party facilities
We have a private room that can seat 20 people. We can accommodate larger parties so please call us to discuss.Reserve your own Private Dining Room for any occasion that includes meetings, events, family functions, birthdays etc. Please call Chef Vittorio Testa personally at 202-333-1767 and ask to reserve this special room. Based on availability.

Ristorante La Perla of Washington

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