Ristorante La Perla of Washington, Washington, DC

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Ristorante La Perla of Washington

Name: Ristorante La Perla of Washington
Address: 2600 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC, United States, 20037
Telephone: (202) 333-1767
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 3.5

3.5 (1570)

$31 to $50

Italian

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

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2 people

Jun 6, 2025

7:00 PM

About this restaurant

Good for business meals
Charming
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.

Additional information

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 1,570 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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3.5

3.5 based on recent ratings

3.8Food
3.5Service
3.7Ambience
3.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Ristorante La Perla of Washington offers "some of the best Italian food in town" with an authentic ambience featuring elegant decor. The owner/chef's personal touch ensures a "wonderful dining experience" with attentive service. Though praised for its quality, the restaurant has faced service delays and pricing discrepancies. Overall, a "hidden gem" for Italian-American cuisine.

1,570 Reviews

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Jack VIP
Washington, D.C. Area72 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another great night at La Perla. We started with the tomato mozzarella with basil and balsamic, and my wife and I both had the Presidente pasta with seafood. My wife had the champagne sauce, and I had them make it with marinara and a little spice. Both were excellent. We paired it with a very nice bottle of Brunello that was excellent. This is probably one of the best restaurants in the area.
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Michelle
Houston20 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
We would not return to this restaurant based on service alone. Food is very good. We dined early because of very early flight to DC. Emptied water glass sat empty for quite some time. After 3 requests, it was refilled. Prices posted online are lower than those on printed menu. By the glass wine list has also been trimmed significantly versus online version.
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Kelly VIP
Phoenix30 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is our favorite DC restaurant! Chef Testa is always so nice to our family and the food and service are wonderful!! We come here every time we visit DC and it’s always great!
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Michael
Washington, D.C. Area25 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 13, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Old school Italian restaurant in Georgetown, fairly close to the Kennedy Center. Plenty of photos with famous people and Vittorio on the wall at the entrance. Overall expensive for the amount and quality of food. The bread was not warm and did not seem made in-house. No oil or other condiments available on table. The wine was just OK for a $75 bottle, and our initial selection was not available. We started with a salad and primo piatto (pasta with lobster (linguine Vittorio) to share, which were fine but not great. Our secondi were also okay, but not great. I had the Vitello Zingara with sweet onions and peppers plus a few hot peppers. The veal was cooked well and the sauce was good. My daughter also had veal, but with prosciutto and cheese (bocconcino di vitello alla romana). This was under-seasoned and bland. Overall, we spent over $250 for one salad, one pasta, and 2 main courses and wine. I understand it's Georgetown, but yikes. They should, and could, do better.
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Kathleen A. VIP
Washington, D.C. Area7 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
La Perla is some of the best Italian food in town and the ambience is replete with beautiful authentic Italian decor brought back by the owner like gorgeous chandeliers statues, etc. so it’s elegant but relaxed, dressy or casual so good for everyone. The best part is the Owner/Chef is there everyday overseeing every detail. He talks to every table to ensure satisfaction which is so rare these days. It’s one of my favorite places for decades now.
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Brian
Washington, D.C. Area12 reviews
1.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
The service was very slow. We never saw our servers until we looked around after being there for almost 30 minutes. The lasagna was dry, maybe because they don’t put any tomato sauce on it. The raviolis came with only 5 small ones on the plate. The tiramisu was the best thing that we had at dinner. The old fashioned I ordered was probably the worst one that I have ever had.
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Christina
Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula1 review
5.0
Dined on March 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful experience. The food was delicious and very fresh. The owner/chef visited with us and made sure everything was being taken care of for the ultimate experience. I would highly recommend.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined on March 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service. This is the third time I’ve had a chance to visit.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Baltimore / Maryland2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Going to La Perla of Washington is always a special night out. The owner Vito is a great host!
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Christopher
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
2.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
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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Ristorante La Perla of Washington is rated 3.5 stars by 1570 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Jun 6, 2025

7:00 PM

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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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