Ristorante La Perla of Washington

Our dinner was exceptional. The ingredients were bright and fresh leading to outstanding and memorable flavors. We had Penne con Vodka, Veal Parmigana, Lasagna Partenopea, and Branzino. The owner going table to table was a fantastic touch showing how passionate he is to serve outstanding food to his patrons. Well done.

I asked La Perla to host a last minute surprise birthday party for my wife - 16 people. The staff jumped into action. The owner arranged buffet style appetizers with four bottles of wine for the table. We ordered entrees haphazardly - all arriving timely. Absolute pros! Chanel said it was the best birthday she ever had. Very grateful.

Decor and atmosphere is dated but absolutely forgivable because the food was exceptional and the service was excellent !

Prices were comparable for all fine dining options in our current economy

Surpasses many of the more trendy Italian DC options

They have a nice selection of hot and cold anti pasta. It all looked so good it was hard to make a choice. I chose the salmon and was not disappointed. The rigatoni with homemade sausage , shrimp and scallops was incredible! I had to use the fresh bread to get every bit of sauce from my plate. The staff were very attentive with out hovering around. They made good food and wine selections. The Chef came to the table and really cared about our experience. Very memorable meal!

Greeted at the door with the most warm welcome. Maria made us feel very special took her time to make us feel at home. Food was amazing.

What a lovely place to spend an evening. The staff was so attentive (and the chef came out to greet us!), the food was wonderful, and overall was just a very pleasant experience.

I went a while ago with my wife, on a late night escapade! We truly enjoyed it! The food was very good and the wine too! Turned out rich people eat there, the bill was high but the quality matched the price. I would recommend to any Italian food lover! The chef is the best

Really exceptional food. A lovely dinner, between us we had Pappardelle del Presidente and the Ravioli Della Madre both of which both of which were delicious with sauces of real depth and everything cooked to perfection. We were two of the last diners that evening and the owner and chef appeared from the kitchen the introduce himself. Vittorio is a delightful and interesting man who happens to be an excellent chef. If you are in Georgetown I would strongly recommend La Perla.

Love this authentic Italian restaurant. The food was delicious and the atmosphere is perfect for a cozy dinner for a large party. We were a large party and our food was served on time and everyone loved their meal. The wine selection is perfect too. We were also able to hear each other which in this day and age is a rare treat in the DC dining scene. Chef made a point of checking in on us and made us feel like we were his personal guests. Best of all he offered us some of his delicious and home made limoncello, YUM. Thank you La Perla for a magical family dinner. We were so lucky to share this occasion with you.

Food was delicious. I started with these two jumbo shrimp encrusted with coconut, on a bed of oranges in a really tasty orange sauce. It's one of the chef's creations and was unique and delightful.

The penne alla vodka and my risotto were absolutely decadent. One richer and tastier than the next.

We had a really tasty dry red wine. The angel hair pesto was creamier than I'm used to and threw me off a bit. It was rich while I was expecting a light, refreshing pesto with olive oil. The bronzini pizzaiola was delicious with the sauce but a bit bland on its own.

The chef came out and talked to all the tables. He was such a wonderfully cute Italian man.

I got the minestrone for my appetizer- very flavorful and filling. I also got the chicken parmigiana which was bigger than what I’m used to. It comes with a side of spaghetti. I’m not sure what the dessert was called but it was a chocolate shell filled with gelato and it was absolutely divine. Their selection of wines were nice as well. The chef came out from time to time to ensure guests were enjoying their food and I loved that. We were seated as soon as we got In and they had a full house. Our server was so kind and courteous. Wait time was not bad for food that came out fresh and hot. Would definitely go back.

Very warm. Abundant meals, varied menus. Many of the meat and fish menus are accompanied with pasta. The owner introduced himself to us and was very friendly.

Very good service and delicous food. The Zuppa Vongole (Manhattan-style clam chowder) was pefectly spiced with plenty of tender clams. The pasta and wild boar were also very flavorful and nicely presented. The Tiramisu was fresh and delectable. The wine list had a very good selection, especially of Italian reds. From start to finish, the service was very prompt, friendly and attentive.

Delicious food…I had a fabulous seafood lasagna, and my husband had grilled bronzino.The owner and chef, Victor, checks on every table, introducing himself and learning about his guests. Wonderful to have this gem in the neighborhood.

We had a family dinner this weekend and all 9 people loved our food! Service was also great! Next time we will have to save room for dessert!! It looked amazing!!

Amazing food and amazing service, year after year. This place has been open for 23 years and we have been going for our wedding anniversary every years for the past 12 years (a tradition). Each time - the chef comes to the table to say hi and welcome you. The staff is very knowledgeable and do a great job recommending wines to pair with the food. A big fan!

Amazing Italian food! The service was excellent! The chef came out and had pleasant conversation with use and he and my wife talked about how to make his amazing Alfredo sauce.

Delicious italian food , enjoyed the
atmosphere,
The drinks and food were awesome
As well as service in adiamo was
fantastic was five star.
The hostess was good and freindly
Also the server was mind blowing.

The best Italian restaurant we have ever been to. Just love everything about it! The food is wonderful, service is wonderful, the ambiance is perfect. I strongly recommend this restaurant. I can’t say enough good about the food. The sauce is fabulous. We have loved everything we have tried from here. We always take friends and family here when they come into town. Everyone has loved it!

I was super impressed with this authentically Italian restaurant. Our dear friend, a DC local, told us this was his favorite restaurant in the city. We were in town to touring colleges. He was right! The service was perfect and the food was out of this world, starting with bread they put on the table and ending with dessert. But, wait, did I mention the bread they put on the table?! I wasn't going to even eat it until my daughters told me that I had to. And I am glad I did! It just might be the best. Everyone ordered something different, lucky for me, so I sampled everything and LOVED each dish. When we come back to DC, this will be on our MUST-DO list.