Ristorante La Perla of Washington

4.4 (1515)

$31 to $50

Italian

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

About this restaurant

Romantic
Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood 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.

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Wine Bar
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sun 16:00–22:00 Tue–Sun 16:00–23:00
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
Area
Georgetown
Cross street
26th & Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Parking Details
We offer Valet Parking for $6 at dinner. Street parking options are also available.
Public transport
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

Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Ristorante La Perla of Washington.

4.4

(1515)

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
3.5Value

Noise • Moderate

1,503 Reviews

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Joseph
New York City1 review
1.0
Dined on 14 November 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Restaurant was permanently closed…. Not sure why OpenTable allowed me to make a reservation! Horrible!
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phil
San Antonio1 review
1.0
Dined on 22 October 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
This establishment is apparently closed. Had a reservation (confirmed w/opentable day prior) and the doors were locked. There was a rope tied across the entry. Green hand written sign on the door with a number to call that no one answered. Disappointing. Should not be accepting reservations.
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Ron Gold
Las Vegas6 reviews
1.0
Dined on 22 October 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Booked this restaurant October 22, 2025 on Open Table. Walked over to location at 6:15 and was closed. Had letter on door that said foreclosure landlord taking over property.
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Andrew
New York City10 reviews
3.0
Dined on 17 October 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
An old and treasured institution. But the traditional owner who is still working there has sold it, and it clearly is slipping. My wife’s entrée was cold. There were not enough servers and although our server did everything he could he just had too many tables. I’ll miss it
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Maxx Gold
Washington, D.C. Area45 reviews
5.0
Dined on 12 October 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I have been dining here for years. Always a quality experience
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fred Gold
Washington, D.C. Area135 reviews
3.0
Dined on 20 September 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Food was good; service incredibly slow(only 4 other tables being served) and very expensive.
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Debi Gold
San Francisco Bay Area48 reviews
2.0
Dined on 6 September 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
We dined here on a Saturday night at 6:30 and the restaurant was nearly empty. This is an old restaurant that has not been updated in a long time. It seems tired and forgettable. The food was average the clams casino was a major disappointment and the presentation of them even worse. I’m sure there are better options for Italian food nearby
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Julie
San Diego3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 27 July 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a delicious and wonderful experience! Food was amazing and service was impeccable! My water glass was constantly refilled and the waitstaff was super attentive. Ambiance was lovely!
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Jack Gold
Washington, D.C. Area86 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 May 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 Gold
Houston23 reviews
4.0
Dined on 19 April 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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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Wine Bar
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sun 16:00–22:00 Tue–Sun 16:00–23:00
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
Area
Georgetown
Cross street
26th & Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Parking Details
We offer Valet Parking for $6 at dinner. Street parking options are also available.
Public transport
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

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.