Perla Cafe
(Now Closed)Italian Restaurant and American Restaurant$$$$
West Village, New York
The experts at The New Yorker and Eater recommend this place
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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.- $120 bucks hereby myself.Nice decor and good service. Interesting cocktail menu. La Compagnie de Trois was spot on.detail review:
Laura ChinJune 30, 2012Try their take on a PB & J sandwich: foie gras, cherry jam, & pistachio. So decadent and pairs well with rose moscato
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,
Octopus and Chicken Mousse apps to start. Pasta's are all amazing. agreat:black spaghett
Matt RaoulApril 27, 2015You should just order every pasta and eat them one by one and then relish in your good decisions.
Lorna HagenAugust 25, 2014Beef cheek ravioli, black spaghetti and tuna Milanese are out of this world.
The chicken for two is incredible. I know what you're thinking, but damn. Having said that, all the food I great.
Jeff CAugust 19, 2012Anything with cheeks. Get the crispy pig ears just for the pork cheek croquette. Same with the 24 hour steak.
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
MarcNovember 5, 2014The burger is a Pat LaFrieda blend of brisket, chuck and short rib -
Josh WilsonMarch 18, 2016The pasta dishes are always on point. The agnolotti is my personal favorite.
Some of the best octopus I've had. Millennium Falcon cocktail was great.
Amanda DSeptember 20, 2014If you get in good with the waiters they might bring you a glass of Amaro on the house.
Nina CAugust 8, 2012Love. Get the branzino w mush side, rock shrimp spaghetti and summer squash ricotta sal
StylesightSeptember 4, 2012For dinner, these rich Italian dishes and cocktails to complement are well worth the wait.
Ashley WhiteAugust 23, 2013Great decor. Amazing service. And even better food. Take the server's suggestions.
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
Amanda RayeMarch 19, 2013Amazing pasta! I loved the fettuccini with lobster possato and skate...yum!
Ian GriggsMarch 31, 2013The bartenders are great here, food wonderful, service memorable, highly recommend!!- Leigh FerreiraMarch 18, 2012do not miss the gnocchi! order anything gabe suggests. luv it here almost as much as joseph leonard. :-)
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.
Pueblo Viejo TequilaDecember 22, 2016If you visit Perla Cafe don’t forget to pair your favorite dessert with Pueblo Viejo Añejo.
Sarah LambertMarch 17, 2012Special restaurant from special people. Pork not to miss, fungi, polenta to name a few
Steve PolandJune 6, 2012I am told the 24-hour steak is to die for. Takes 24 hours to cook it. (via @fredwilson)
The photos above the kitchen are of the owner's and executive chef's parents... Including namesake Perla herself!!!
Love this place! From the octopus to the pastas. A magical gem.
John HumistonMarch 1, 2014Much better than its sister store which only sells lingerie and doesn't even permit men to try anything on
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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
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Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Outdoor Seating
No
Parking
Street
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
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Brunch, Dinner
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar
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Omer Zach - 9.0
"Excellent prices. Perfect date spot. Love the ambience!"
Joshua Boggs - 8.8
"Definitely try one of the pizzas, served with chili oil, yum! The garlic bread and the mafalde pasta round out a perfectly carb focused meal."
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"A nice decorated atmosphere. The black label burger lives up to the hype a very unctuous meaty burger. The bone marrow is a great start and don't forget to leave room for dessert."
Justin Ordoveza - 8.5
"Grilled cheese with fries is to die for. Worth every calorie."
Monti Bray - 9.1
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