Perla Cafe

Perla Cafe

(Now Closed)
Italian Restaurant and American Restaurant$$$$
West Village, New York
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    The experts at The New Yorker and Time Out New York recommend this place
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  • Benjamin P.
    Benjamin PalmerApril 7, 2013
    ceviche ceviche ceviche ceviche! and a maracuya sour
  • Tom D.
    Tom DeLormeJune 2, 2014
    Excellent meal, ambience and service!
  • Prentiss E.heart icon on user image
    Prentiss Earl IIIJanuary 14, 2013
    the hip hop playlist is ridiculous....want it??? get it by subscribing to Nicholas Murphy "Werk" playlist! #SoDope
  • Jeffrey W.heart icon on user image
    Jeffrey WFebruary 1, 2015
    The black spaghetti is at a whole new level
  • Nicolette R.
    Nicolette RomeroNovember 2, 2014
    So sad I didn't order the beef carpaccio. It was beyond good!
  • Maria R.heart icon on user image
    Maria RiabtchenkoMarch 11, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Don't leave without trying the oriechette 🙌
  • John L.
    John LMay 1, 2016
    Doesn't seem like a lot of people know it yet but brunch menu is sneaky good
  • Hannah K.heart icon on user image
    Hannah K.April 29, 2016
    Delicious pasta, beautiful space, delightful people
  • Lisa W.
    Lisa WAugust 18, 2013
    The strawberry shortcake is divine!
  • Tom L.
    Tom LeeApril 1, 2013
    Michael Toscano made lush, exuberant Italian food when he was at Manzo, inside Eataly.
  • Saarim Z.heart icon on user image
    Saarim ZamanJuly 24, 2017
    pasta and red wine is the move
  • Pete M.
    Pete MDecember 23, 2012
    the full crew dungeon family portrait in the bathroom is a nice touch.
  • Josh B.
    Josh BeckermanMarch 25, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Love this place! From the octopus to the pastas. A magical gem.
  • Jeremy W.
    Jeremy WilcoxMarch 9, 2016
    This restaurant has moved to 234 W 4th Street.
  • Francine L.heart icon on user image
    Francine LiFebruary 4, 2015
    The orecchiette is divine
  • Michael H.
    Michael HaayenJanuary 4, 2014
    Get the gnocchi!
  • Pueblo Viejo Tequila
    Pueblo Viejo TequilaDecember 9, 2015
    If you are in Perla, try a Margarita with Pueblo Viejo Blanco.
  • @JaumePrimeroheart icon on user image
    @JaumePrimeroJanuary 4, 2014
    Do yourself a favor and order THIS.
  • Tom P.heart icon on user image
    Tom PetraccaApril 27, 2016
    Fettuccini
  • Pueblo Viejo Tequila
    The Easter colors reflect in a Margarita mixed with Pueblo Viejo. Get yours here at Perla Cafe!
  • Ben K.
    Ben KeeganSeptember 17, 2013
    Open-Faced Beef-Cheek Sandwich
  • AmateurConciergeheart icon on user image
    AmateurConciergeOctober 5, 2015
    Not really feeling the new menu, and I don't think it's coming back. DO like the gin/tomato water drink tho.
  • Chase K.
    Chase KlassenSeptember 25, 2013
    Tombstone Sunday Night cocktail. Hands down.
  • Adam W.
    Adam WocelOctober 19, 2013
    Get the DUCK!!! Wow. Sweet. Savory.
  • TV Food Maps
    TV Food MapsSeptember 3, 2014
    Check out Perla as seen on Unique Eats Read more
  • Sim W.
    Sim WalkerJuly 12, 2013
    Great pic of ODB and Mos Def in here!
  • Fred W.heart icon on user image
    Fred WilsonJune 23, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    amazing italian food
  • Premshree P.
    Premshree PillaiJanuary 8, 2014
    I can't stop thinking about that beef tongue.
  • Alexandre H.heart icon on user image
    Alexandre HeckerJanuary 21, 2015
    Good but the pesto was too overpowering
  • Jill G.heart icon on user image
    Jill GeMarch 10, 2013
    Go-to spot before and after movies at the IFC.
  • John B.
    John BigbooteOctober 7, 2014
    Try the veal head (brought to table)
  • AmateurConciergeheart icon on user image
    AmateurConciergeAugust 12, 2014
    Foie gras pasta
  • Shani A.
    Shani AdiaOctober 21, 2013
    Try the duck ragu
  • Andy A.
    Andy AmendolaJune 3, 2012
    Crab tagliatelle! So good.
  • robin c.
    robin chanNovember 24, 2012
    Focus on the pasta. The meat dishes were solid but not signature.
  • Bernerheart icon on user image
    BernerMarch 23, 2014
    Breakfast Calzone. Nuff said #amirite
  • Shirley C.heart icon on user image
    Shirley C.January 10, 2016
    Gnocchi appetizer
  • David M.
    David MMarch 19, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Grilled octopus antipasti is a great start to any meal here
  • Dani T.
    Dani TMay 7, 2012
    The Chef's Table is where it is at.
  • Rachel W.
    Rachel WebberMay 24, 2012
    Potatoes are to die for.
  • Dominic G.
    Dominic GadouryNovember 15, 2013
    Amazing adventurous food!
  • Ilya B.
    Ilya BMay 27, 2013
    Parpadelle to die for!
  • shari b.
    shari bayerMarch 23, 2012
    Delicious beef tartare
  • jessica m. h.
    Best Pasta
  • Nat H.
    Nat HarwardOctober 16, 2013
    Funghi Misti Read more
  • Sally Y.
    Sally YoonApril 16, 2013
    the perla burger
  • Prentiss E.heart icon on user image
    Prentiss Earl IIIJanuary 14, 2013
    like desert? #semifreddo #gameover
  • Ido S.heart icon on user image
    Ido SelaNovember 1, 2015
    Overrated. Butter on everything, underwhelming food, and slow service.
  • Felix S.
    Felix SalmonMay 11, 2012
    The music is as bad as the food is good.
  • Katie W.
    Katie WelchMarch 25, 2013
    Semifreddo FTW
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