Ristorante La Perla of Washington

4.3

1560 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Charming
Romantic
Neighborhood gem

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 1,560 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.2Service
4.2Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

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Washington, D.C. Area
Romantic
District of Columbia
Romantic

Review summary

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Ristorante La Perla of Washington captivates with its "old world vibe" and "authentic comfort" Italian-American classics. Guests appreciate the "attentive and gracious service," extensive menu, and eclectic art. Highlights include the Zuppa Di Pesce and delightful desserts. Regular patrons praise it as their "favorite Italian restaurant in DC."

1,560 Reviews

C
Christopher
Washington DC
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Wait times were quite bad. I am not sure if they were short staffed, but the time it took to receive service (water for the table, drink order, and food order) was noticeably lengthy. The food was solid, but took just about an hour to finally arrive. On top of that we never had our water refilled. Unlikely I'll return, which truly hurts to say given their positive reviews. Again, not sure if they were missing servers and kitchen staff.
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Johnnie
VIP
Austin
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Valentines Day 2025. Our reservation was for 8:30pm and we arrived early but were not seated until 9:25pm. The entrance area was overcrowded with people waiting to be seated for their reservations - several people were seated 1+ hr after their reservation time (the restaurant was still seating 7pm reservations when we arrived around 8:20pm). I should have left when the customer seated near the host stand complained that she had to ask for water five times. Once we were finally seated, we ordered drinks and our meals after about 10 minutes of waiting. We had to flag our waiter down about 20 minutes later to remind him of the drinks that we ordered- it was clear that he forgot and was overwhelmed. Several minutes after that, the waiter came back with my drink, but forgot about my wife's. He then asked her to remind him what she ordered to drink... While waiting for our food, we saw ppl leaving after being seated because no one was taking their orders. We also saw one guy get up and find menus himself for his table. The food finally arrived around 10:15pm. My wife ordered some presidente pasta and I had the snapper stuffed with crab meat. Both were just okay we ate about 1/2 of our meals (obvs starving at this point) and did not even bother taking the rest to go. The food was 6/10 tops, which really just solidified the bad dining experience. Waiting forever to be seated and get drinks is one thing, but to have the food be average after all of that was really disappointing. The restaurant did look nice on the inside and the staff weren't mean or anything but the experience was not good, from beginning to end. Would not recommend.
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Tanya
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Charming restaurant with a bit of an old world vibe.
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Philippe
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Délicieux dîner à la Perla de Washington. Nous étions déjà venus de nombreuses années auparavant et n’avons pas été déçus! Vraie cuisine Italienne, raffinée et de qualité. Mention spéciale pour les dessert, vraiment délicieux. Service rapide, attentionné et efficace Le chef fait le tour des tables pour rencontrer ses convives. Nous garderons à nouveau un très bon souvenir de notre passage.
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Lauren
VIP
Washington DC
16 reviews
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant is old school cool. The food is real-deal Italian American classics the way your grandparents made it — in only the very best way. No foams or stacked presentations or skimpy portions, just fresh food cooked just right. Truly attentive and gracious service, they genuinely love serving you their food. The chef greeted us, the wine was good, everyone loved their food. For the quality, and compared to what other DC restaurants charge, this is a hidden gem. Gonna put this one in rotation for authentic comfort Italian-American dinner!
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Rosye
VIP
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A wonderful dining experience. Meal, staff, and ambiance was warm and friendly.
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M
Chicago
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
La Perla is our go to restaurant in DC. It is consistently good.
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Bill
VIP
Houston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
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
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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FAQs

Ristorante La Perla of Washington is rated 4.3 stars by 1560 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 7 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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