Perla Cafe
(Now Closed)Italian Restaurant and American Restaurant$$$$
West Village, New York
The experts at The New Yorker and Time Out New York recommend this place
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Laura ChinJune 30, 2012Try their take on a PB & J sandwich: foie gras, cherry jam, & pistachio. So decadent and pairs well with rose moscato
Gillian BenAryFebruary 23, 2016Same owners as Fedora. Very hip, cool, intimate restaurant. Food and wine are both fabulous.
Kat LMay 4, 2013Octopus is really good for octopus. Skip linguine vongole. Paparadelle isn't bad but I wouldn't order it again. Definitely get the orecchiette next time which we had before.
The chicken for two is incredible. I know what you're thinking, but damn. Having said that, all the food I great.
Amanda DSeptember 20, 2014If you get in good with the waiters they might bring you a glass of Amaro on the house.
Porig SalbaMay 27, 2012Similar taste to Fedora, which also means similarly excellent. Def order pasta for a middle course. (4 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
Jeff CAugust 19, 2012Anything with cheeks. Get the crispy pig ears just for the pork cheek croquette. Same with the 24 hour steak.
Octopus and Chicken Mousse apps to start. Pasta's are all amazing. agreat:black spaghett
MarcNovember 5, 2014The burger is a Pat LaFrieda blend of brisket, chuck and short rib -
Lorna HagenAugust 25, 2014Beef cheek ravioli, black spaghetti and tuna Milanese are out of this world.
Favorite restaurant in New York City. The aged steak and their fresh pastas are to die for - must go
Rebecca PlaineJanuary 14, 2016I appreciated their approach to customer service- table wasn't ready yet and the hostess immediately offered us a round of drinks. We ended up waiting almost 45 minutes to be seated but no complaints.- Leigh FerreiraMarch 18, 2012do not miss the gnocchi! order anything gabe suggests. luv it here almost as much as joseph leonard. :-)
Nina CAugust 8, 2012Love. Get the branzino w mush side, rock shrimp spaghetti and summer squash ricotta sal
Ashley WhiteAugust 23, 2013Great decor. Amazing service. And even better food. Take the server's suggestions.
Josh WilsonMarch 18, 2016The pasta dishes are always on point. The agnolotti is my personal favorite.
Amanda RayeMarch 19, 2013Amazing pasta! I loved the fettuccini with lobster possato and skate...yum!
Some of the best octopus I've had. Millennium Falcon cocktail was great.
BlackboardEatsSeptember 13, 2012Fazzoletti translates as "handkerchiefs." Perla’s take on this primo piatto, which pairs the hand-cut, feather-light sheets with golden, supple chanterelles and a buttery, garlic chive–flecked sauce,
Ian GriggsMarch 31, 2013The bartenders are great here, food wonderful, service memorable, highly recommend!!
Matt RaoulApril 27, 2015You should just order every pasta and eat them one by one and then relish in your good decisions.
John HumistonMarch 1, 2014Much better than its sister store which only sells lingerie and doesn't even permit men to try anything on
Sarah LambertMarch 17, 2012Special restaurant from special people. Pork not to miss, fungi, polenta to name a few
Sanjeev SreetharanJune 13, 2014Delicious italian food w old school hiphop in the background so im a fan. Only prob is that it's mad expensive
The photos above the kitchen are of the owner's and executive chef's parents... Including namesake Perla herself!!!
Steve PolandJune 6, 2012I am told the 24-hour steak is to die for. Takes 24 hours to cook it. (via @fredwilson)
StylesightSeptember 4, 2012For dinner, these rich Italian dishes and cocktails to complement are well worth the wait.
Pueblo Viejo TequilaDecember 22, 2016If you visit Perla Cafe don’t forget to pair your favorite dessert with Pueblo Viejo Añejo.
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- Mon
- 11:30 AM–3:00 PM
- 5:00 PM–10:00 PM
- Tue–Wed
- 11:30 AM–3:00 PM
- 5:00 PM–11:00 PM
- Thu–Fri
- 11:30 AM–3:00 PM
- 5:00 PM–Midnight
- Sat
- 10:30 AM–4:00 PM
- 5:00 PM–Midnight
- Sun
- 10:30 AM–4:00 PM
- 6:00 PM–10:00 PM
(212) 933-1824
Features
Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Outdoor Seating
No
Parking
Street
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Dinner
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar
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"Stuffed garlic flatbread, chrysanthemum salad and the garganelli are all must gets. Lasagna and the braciole (both for two) were also awesome if you're with a group."
Linds - 9.1
"Get the cast iron focaccia, the onion torte, the rigatoni, and the bombolino. All stellar."
Larry Kooper - 8.8
"Some of the best brunch food I’ve had in NYC and plenty of outdoor seating. The smoked salmon pizza is fantastic. Really liked the napoletano and shrimp chopped salad too."
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Jen K - 8.4
"Cozy ambiance and fun bar food. Great place for a date."
Courtney R. - 9.1
"Came here with a group and had a great time. Reservation process was easy and sat right next to the stage. Just do it a few days before."
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