Nestled at the tail-end of the historic Pennsylvania Avenue and near Georgetown, you’ll find the restaurant of choice for many distinguished diners and critics. At Ristorante La Perla of Washington, we are passionate about taking our guests on a culinary journey through Italy with our elegant decor and mouth-watering cuisine. Our extensive menu stems from Chef Vittorio Testa’s authentic Italian recipes that he has perfected for the past 50 years. And every meal is handcrafted by him with the finest ingredients. Most importantly, our cozy ambiance and Venetian glass will make your visit a memorable one.
"At the heart of Ristorante La Perla is a core lunch and dinner menu developed by Chef Vittorio Testa. The menu is based on Italian recipes that he has developed over the past 50 years. Emphasis is placed on simple, high quality, fresh ingredients and traditional Italian cooking methods. Fresh pastas are made in-house daily, and dried pastas are imported from Italy. All meals are made at the time of ordering and are complemented by a selection of handmade breads baked according to traditional methods. We also have a wide range fresh desserts that includes cakes, in house made gelato, in house made cannoli, pies and monthly dessert specials. La Perla prides itself on its wine list and ability to match any meal with the perfect Italian red wine, Italian white wine, American red wine, American white wine or our World variety. We also have lunch and dinner specials so please call to learn about our current specials. We look forward to seeing you."
-Chef Vittorio Test, La Perla Est.2002
- Zeeshan Gohar
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Ristorante La Perla of Washington
2600 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20037
(202) 333-1767