How is Perla restaurant rated?

Name: Perla
Address: 1535 S 11th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States, 19147
Telephone: (267) 273-0008
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

Perla

4.7 (302)

$31 to $50

Filipino

1535 S 11th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147

About this restaurant

Innovative
Romantic
Good for special occasions

Perla is a BYOB in East Passyunk that serves modern Filipino cuisine using local, seasonal ingredients. A la carte menu is available Thursday to Saturday.

On Wednesdays and Sundays, Kamayan (eat-with-your-hands) dinner is served family style featuring traditional Filipino dishes at $40pp. For large parties, please contact us at info@perlaphilly.com.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Filipino, Contemporary American, Contemporary French
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sunday Kamayan Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Opening Times Weekend Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(267) 273-0008
Website
http://www.perlaphilly.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Lou Boquila
Private party facilities
Pre-Fixe Menu or Kamayan (family-style) Menu are options for private parties. Please contact us at info@perla[philly.com for more information.

Location
1535 S 11th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
Neighborhood
East Passyunk Avenue
Cross street
11th and Tasker
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
BYO Liquor, Gluten-free Options

Half Chicken Meal$28.00
Soy and citrus marinated chicken served with garlic fried rice, pinakbet (vegetable dish) and pork lumpia. All sauces are included on the side. Serves 2.
Whole Fish Meal$40.00
Fried pompano served with garlic fried rice, pinakbet (vegetable dish) and pork lumpia. All sauces are included on the side. Serves 2.
Crispy Pata Meal$36.00
Fried pork shank served with garlic fried rice, pinakbet (vegetable dish) and pork lumpia. All sauces are included on the side.

A la Carte

Half Chicken$14.00
Whole Fried Pompano$26.00
Crispy Pata$22.00
fried pork shank

Sweets

Halo Halo$8.00
Flan, palm nut, coconut, banana, crushed ice, ube, condensed milk. (For pick up only. The crushed ice melts quickly and does not deliver well.)
Mini Bibingka Bundt Cake$5.00
Eden cheese

Drinks

Mango Juice$3.00
Calamansi Juice$3.00

What 302 people are saying

Perla reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.7

4.7 based on all time ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

302 Reviews

J
Jordan
Philadelphia County5 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 14, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Overall, the experience was amazing! Our server was prompt, patient, kind, and very informative. She explained all the dishes we ordered and the significance the ingredients have in Filipino culture...something I really enjoy learning about. The food itself was spectacular, decent portion sizes, lots of flavor, and very unique (with lots of sauces on the side!). The care and attention to our food as well as to us, the diners, was unmatched. I highly recommend giving this place a shot. There were only 1-2 other diners in the place when we got there and more coming when we left so I can see how the place would get a little crowded however it was not that way when we went there. Thanks a ton, Perla!
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Lorraine VIP
Philadelphia County44 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 7, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We always look forward to our dinner dates at Perla. We are treated like family and the food is delicious. We will be back soon!!!
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RayA
Philadelphia County31 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 6, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
I love Filipino cuisine, but it's something that I don't have often, mostly because it seems like there aren't that many Filipino restaurants around me. I think Americans are sometimes scared of breaking out of the mold and trying different cuisines such as Filipino, if they tried Perla they would want more of them around. Perla takes a modern approach on traditional Filipino dishes. The food they serve is both beautiful and delicious. We happened to go during Passyunk restaurant week, so we got the 3 courses for $35. For my appetizer I took the grilled octopus, which was perfectly cooked and beautifully plated (see image attached), with two different sauces, refreshing pickled cucumbers, and grilled shishito peppers. My entree was a flaky grilled barramundi served in a banana leaf with delicious pan fried cauliflower. For dessert I chose the chocolate coconut panna cotta. My partner took the ube cheesecake, it was a unique savory sweet bite, and I think I liked it even better than my panna cotta (which says a lot because I LOVE panna cotta). Perla has a special vibe. It's both eclectic and tastefully designed. I loved the tiles on the walls and the intimate setting. Keep in mind that the restaurant is really small, so if you're looking for a place for a large party, this is probably not the place, but if you're looking for a romantic intimate dinner where you can carry a conversation with your partner, Perla is the perfect place, just be sure to make a reservation first. Oh and don't forget your bottle of wine, Perla is a BYOB.
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junev
New York City11 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 4, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Chic looking restaurant, friendly and warm service. Food was enjoyable, certainly took me back home. My boyfriend enjoyed the experience, despite not being the biggest fan of eating with his hands. Overall, great experience.
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kika191919 VIP
Philadelphia County2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 3, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Delicious! One of the best meals and coolest dining experiences I’ve ever had in Philadelphia!
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PhillyJawn
Philadelphia County1 review
5.0
Dined on February 29, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious and layered with lots of nuanced flavors!
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RoseN
Washington, D.C. Area12 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 29, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Food was great! We had to wait about an extra half an hour for our reservation. The wait staff was very nice but they weren’t as attentive as they could’ve been. However, I know it was restaurant week and they were busy. Definitely coming back.
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Sarah
Philadelphia County9 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 27, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I came with a group of 4 for restaurant week, and we loved it! I would definitely return to try some of the menu options, although I loved the family-style dinner as well.
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AmyB
Philadelphia County1 review
5.0
Dined on February 27, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely amazing family style meal. The whole fish which I'm not normally a fan of was delicious!
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LeviK
Philadelphia County1 review
5.0
Dined on February 26, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a lovely date night. The food and service were great!
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1535 S 11th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147

Additional information

Cross street
11th and Tasker
Neighborhood
East Passyunk Avenue
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sunday Kamayan Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Opening Times Weekend Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Filipino, Contemporary American, Contemporary French
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Lou Boquila
Additional
BYO Liquor, Gluten-free Options

Website
http://www.perlaphilly.com/
Phone number
(267) 273-0008
Private party facilities
Pre-Fixe Menu or Kamayan (family-style) Menu are options for private parties. Please contact us at info@perla[philly.com for more information.

Perla

About this restaurant

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Additional information

Meals for 2

Half Chicken Meal$28.00

Whole Fish Meal$40.00

Crispy Pata Meal$36.00

A la Carte

Half Chicken$14.00

Whole Fried Pompano$26.00

Crispy Pata$22.00

Sweets

Halo Halo$8.00

Mini Bibingka Bundt Cake$5.00

Drinks

Mango Juice$3.00

Calamansi Juice$3.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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