La Perla - Feedback

#29 - European - Washington, D.C., Italian, Seafood

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Overall Total Score
3.4 out of 5
Good | 2510 reviews

Was Vanessa heusel at La Perla a mag?
One issue with the server was confusion over the drink order (ordered a bottle of champagne to celebrate our anniversary and was given two glasses instead). When we mentioned it, he said a second round of glasses would be cheaper than a bottle (which ended up not being the case). View all feedback.

What JohnR dislikes about La Perla:
Meh. Food was okay, not a great value. Wine list lacked by local standards (we also ate at Cafe Milano and Blue Duck Tavern both had significantly deeper wine lists). Not hurrying to go back given all the other options in Foggy Bottom, West End and Georgetown. View all feedback.

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Last update : 09.09.2018

3.4 ★ from 43 reviews
franecki-brittany
08.08.2017

The service was slow. The waitress received an incorrect order resulting in a main course being served 10 minutes at a time. Nice place.

kiel00
08.08.2017

We had a great time on the River Crab on July 4th. The weather was spectacular and we decided to sit outside. It was perfect - the yellow umbrellas and the blue sky and water made a calm environment. Our waitress was attentive and met all of our needs. The food was excellent and we hated to go. We will definitely be back and I got the word out about this place. Watching the boats on the water is a huge plus. We hope we can now return to a sailboat ride and lunch which is offered during the week.

dokuneva
08.08.2017

I made a reservation for 7:30. It was my son's birthday. We also stayed at the River Crab Hotel. We sat at 7:45 am. At 8:05 a.m. nobody had come to our table. Had to ask for water and 8:15 a boy brought us water and said he would send a waitress. 8:30 no waitress got up yet and asked the hostess to send a waitress please. 8:40 no one yet. Each waitress distributed the table like we weren't even there. I was so upset we got up and left the restaurant and went somewhere else. There were four of us and my son's birthday was totally ruined !!!!! I have never been treated so badly in a restaurant in my life. I will be sure to tell my friends about the terrible service we received. NO apologies for this kind of service !!!!!!!!!

saul-446
09.09.2018

For some it's ... disappointed! Should have taken note of from reviews. Place has potential. The starters absolutely awful. Ordered potato crusted whitefish ... potatoes not cooked was gross. Woman's beef medallions are lit! The bread was excellent as was the wine, otherwise nothing special about this place. I will not come back

hilma-lehner
08.08.2017

For a large restaurant the noise was minimal. There is enough space between the tables so that you don't have to hear someone else's conversation. This seems like a welcome feature in most Landry restaurants. Their prices are the highest we've seen in most better restaurants, including Landry restaurants. Most of what we paid, including a 20% tip, was $ 100. In Florida we go to your kind of restaurant once a month. Our $ 128 bill at the River Crab limits us to viewing it as a special occasion restaurant only.

Sirved

Last update : 06.06.2025

3.6 ★ from 12 reviews
michael-etzioni-1
24.11.2023

Amazing food. The freshness of this food is something I have rarely seen in restaurants. Satisfying yet not heavy. Very happy to have stopped by. They totally accommodated my vegetarian preferences. The owner stopped by multiple times to make sure everything was to satisfaction.

michael-etzioni-2
24.11.2023

Unfortunately we had a bad experience even if this restaurant has been recommended by our hotel concierge. I?ll be honest the food was great, but way too expensive. Service was awful. Mistakes, had to remind a few time for our drinks, bread and water. Had to pour our wine all the time which is unacceptable for a high standing restaurant. The owner, very friendly and nice to us, was very upset at the servers ..! As for the ambiance, let?s say that other clients where

michael-etzioni
24.11.2023

My husband and I visited Georgetown to celebrate my birthday. Although we couldn't secure a dinner reservation, we arrived around 3:30 PM and were seated after just a five-minute wait. Our experience at this restaurant was unforgettable. It began with three types of homemade bread, followed by fresh appetizers and flavorful entrees. We savored homemade amaretto and concluded with the best cannoli we've ever had.

michael-etzioni-3
24.11.2023

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

michael-etzioni-1
06.06.2025

If i could give 0 stars i would. We asked for a private room and paid extra and when we arrived there were other people in it eating. they didn’t refund us and it took 40 minutes to get the menu and order then after we ordered our salads came in a 60minute time period. Then we were told that our main course would arrive soon about 20 minutes after the salad we waited twohours and 35 minutes and they just arrived. They did not follow any of our dietary restrictions and we asked for a very smallamount of cheese, and he walked around the family and dumped the whole bowl of cheese onto my pasta. I got food poisoning andwill definitely not come back here. Then the waitress came and told us to move tables mid meal so we all started yelling at herand she quickly ran away stay away from this scam

Opentable

Last update : 25.06.2024

4.3 ★ from 67 reviews
danielw
25.06.2024

The restaurant and bathrooms are gorgeous and clean. The menu is extensive and diverse. Food portions are generous and served hot. The waiters appear to be mature and longtime employees of the restaurant. Our waiter was younger and seemed inexperienced but we were patient and got through the meal.

jchi-2
25.06.2024

I had a great time at this restaurant. The food and atmosphere were both wonderful. The location was very convenient. The owner was charming and friendly. I especially loved the Papardelle Presidente dish – it was outstanding!

julior
25.06.2024

This small restaurant is situated in a fantastic location. The service is excellent, the atmosphere is delightful, the food is outstanding, and the overall experience is fantastic. I highly recommend it!

hendrik-knoll
25.06.2024

This Italian restaurant is one of the best in the country! Chef Testa is absolutely fantastic.

johnr
25.06.2024

Meh. Food was okay, not a great value. Wine list lacked by local standards (we also ate at Cafe Milano and Blue Duck Tavern both had significantly deeper wine lists). Not hurrying to go back given all the other options in Foggy Bottom, West End and Georgetown.

Gastroranking-it

Last update : 20.05.2024

2.0 ★ from 2 reviews
raul-morales-bush0
20.05.2024

I found this restaurant to be excessively overpriced with shockingly small portions. The service was incredibly slow, and our waiter seemed to vanish at times. We had to ask the owner for several items. To make matters worse, the couple next to us sent their fish back, claiming it wasn’t fresh. Overall, it was a complete disaster of a dining experience. I wouldn't recommend eating here; it was a total waste of money and coupled with terrible service!

jose-valdes-fish581
20.05.2024

The food is far from gourmet, and the service leaves much to be desired. The restaurant was completely empty during our visit. The diners next to us sent their food back entirely.

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4.1 ★ from 561 reviews
Gastroranking-us
3.2 ★ from 1825 reviews

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