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Perilla

Perilla

(Now Closed)
American Restaurant$$$$
West Village, New York
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  • Emily V.
    Emily Van MeterJuly 22, 2012
    Some of the best waitstaff I've ever had the pleasure of being up-sold by.
  • Mazda
    MazdaNovember 22, 2010
    The Perilla plant is a relative of mint and basil but has a strong anise-like flavor. Primarily used in Asian cooking, Perilla is most commonly known as Shiso.
  • Anni W.
    Anni WongJuly 29, 2013
    Small plates are delicious and so ate desserts
  • Bravo
    BravoDecember 2, 2010
    Clean, refined flavors and an unpretentious dining room from Harold Dieterle.-Jimmy Bradley , Top Chef
  • Angga R.
    Angga RiyadiJanuary 4, 2012
    Top Chef Harold Dieterle puts another tourist attraction on the WVill map. -Andy Cohen, Watch What Happens Live!
  • Nicole T.heart icon on user image
    Nicole ThompsonAugust 14, 2013
    Duck Meatballs are a must. Great service
  • Jeff S.
    Jeff SchneiderMarch 30, 2013
    Terrific meal and amazing service. Thank you Jamie.
  • Drew J.
    Drew JenningsJanuary 13, 2010
    Founded by the first Top Chef winner, Howard Dieterle, this was one of the finer meals I've had in the city. Actually, I haven't had a better one - yet. Read more
  • Dana W.
    Dana WApril 26, 2014
    Get the Chef's Tasting Menu! Amazing!
  • Judilee R.
    Judilee ReedDecember 23, 2011
    Just ordered the meatballs and the lamb chop. It's a meat lovers paradise.
  • Brynne Z.
    Brynne ZNovember 2, 2014
    Pre-order the chocolate souffle. Melty mmmm.
  • sam j.heart icon on user image
    sam josephDecember 20, 2014
    Vegetable tart very good.
  • Abbey B.
    Abbey BowerJuly 17, 2011
    The lemon pudding cake is amazing! Would have licked my plate if it was socially acceptable!
  • Boon Y.
    Boon YapFebruary 13, 2011
    Spicy duck burger. Prime corned beef. Vanilla scented donuts & pear butter. YUM!!
  • TV Food Maps
    TV Food MapsAugust 29, 2014
    Check out Perilla as seen on Top Chef Read more
  • Pueblo Viejo Tequila
    Pueblo Viejo TequilaFebruary 16, 2016
    When you visit Perilla, start by ordering a delicious cocktail mixed with Pueblo Viejo Blanco.
  • Bobby M.
    Bobby MeixnerJuly 24, 2011
    Don't leave without trying either the spicy duck meatballs or spicy duck burger.
  • Helena W.
    Helena WongMarch 24, 2014
    Spicy duck meatballs...period.
  • Layla K.
    Layla Khoury-HanoldSeptember 7, 2013
    Spicy Duck Burger for the brunch win!
  • Sayuri T.
    Sayuri TokoDecember 18, 2011
    FYI...the crispy calamari and watercress salad is NOT a real salad...it's all FRIED!!
  • Sumarlin S.
    Sumarlin StpOctober 16, 2011
    op Chef Harold Dieterle puts another tourist attraction on the WVill map. -Andy Cohen, Watch What Happens Live!
  • Pueblo Viejo Tequila
    The Easter colors reflect in a Margarita mixed with Pueblo Viejo. Get yours here at Perilla!
  • Shrutika S.
    Shrutika SachdevJuly 20, 2013
    Duck meatballs and calamari salad for sure! Main courses to your own preference - good but not very good. Desserts were average.
  • Alexandra
    AlexandraFebruary 12, 2012
    Spicy duck burger and/or poached eggs are legit
  • Jeremy B.heart icon on user image
    Jeremy BekerAugust 29, 2014
    Wonderful food and staff
  • Nirav P.
    Nirav PatelNovember 4, 2010
    If you go for brunch get a side of bacon to start for the table. Delicious!
  • Bravo
    BravoMay 14, 2010
    Top Chef Harold Dieterle puts another tourist attraction on the WVill map. -Andy Cohen, Watch What Happens Live!
  • Lulu
    LuluApril 23, 2012
    Spicy duck meatballs paired with the cab franc...heavenly
  • Whitney B.
    Whitney BaxterMarch 19, 2011
    Food is great. Be sure to listen to the music - it is awesome.
  • Whitney B.
    Whitney BaxterMarch 19, 2011
    Food is great. Be sure to listen to the music - it us awesome.
  • Maria S.
    Maria SeredinaApril 29, 2012
    spicy duck meatballs are a must app!
  • Jennifer
    JenniferMay 13, 2011
    The garganelli appetizer on the spring 2011 menu is simply perfect!
  • Angela Isabelheart icon on user image
    Angela IsabelNovember 4, 2014
    Risotto appetizers!
  • waisum t.
    waisum tFebruary 15, 2010
    You must make sure that you leave room for dessert. Because the Toffee Pudding Cake is to die for.
  • Kerry D.
    Kerry DorfAugust 5, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Just sit at the bar and listen to the music. Great music.
  • Derek S.
    Derek StewartNovember 28, 2011
    The calamari app is Amazing! Please notice the capital A
  • Lu H.
    Lu HNovember 19, 2011
    duck entree awesome! Better than duck meatballs.
  • Phoebe E.
    Phoebe EDecember 21, 2009
    Been here 25+ times
    Thai sausages (app) are awesome! So are the crispy calamari! (Pair them w/ the schneider weisse hefe weizen)
  • Pueblo Viejo Tequila
    Pueblo Viejo TequilaDecember 9, 2015
    If you are in Perilla, try a Margarita with Pueblo Viejo Blanco.
  • Carrot C.
    Carrot CreativeFebruary 13, 2013
    Harold Dieterle of Season 1, Top Chef opened this joint.
  • Peter E.heart icon on user image
    Peter ElbaorNovember 8, 2014
    Top notch service
  • Mariana L.
    Mariana LAugust 10, 2010
    Duck meatballs are a given, but the faro risotto is the big surprise winner
  • Melody K.
    Melody KohApril 10, 2010
    Great brunch spot- u can make reservations. Duck burger is amazing
  • Becky R.
    Becky Reaves ChinJune 17, 2010
    Try the hand rolled farfalle (and the duck meatballs of course!)
  • Tami S.
    Tami SwitsAugust 26, 2012
    Try the Lamb Meatballs - #justspicyenough
  • D L.
    D LJune 5, 2011
    The peanut butter doughnuts are amazing
  • Marianheart icon on user image
    MarianOctober 20, 2015
    Duck meatballs
  • Julian N.
    Julian NamJuly 20, 2010
    I had the creamed corn & duck meatball. And they were yum.
  • Caroline S.
    Caroline SeliaApril 18, 2010
    sooooo delicious and the spicy duck meatballs are a MUST.
  • Phoebe E.
    Phoebe EMay 3, 2009
    Been here 25+ times
    definitely get the duck meatballs (it's the chef's favorite meat). the scallops too are outstanding.
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