La Perla di Pompano

  4.7 – 560 reviews   • Italian restaurant

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Welcome to La Perla di Pompano, a cozy and authentic Italian restaurant in the heart of Pompano Beach. Our signature items are the homemade bread, pastas and entrées, including our customers’ favorite: the seafood pasta, lobster ravioli, strozzapreti norcina, pappardelle boscaiola, grilled octopus, veal marsala, veal piccata, flounder amalfi, among others. Don’t miss out on our homemade desserts including tiramisù, limoncello cake, pistachio creme brulée, mini cannolis, profiteroles and Nutella lava cake with Italian ice cream. We’re sure you’ll love our place and feel right at home — come and visit us. Buon appetito! **Gluten Free & Vegetarian friendly.

Family-owned restaurant serving traditional Sicilian dishes in an unpretentious setting.

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Matthew Edelstein
An Italian restaurant that didn’t disappoint at all! I tried two specials of the day: the octopus, which was perfectly cooked and very flavorful, and the carpaccio, which was also delicious. For the main course, I had a chicken dish that was very well-seasoned and full of flavor. I really enjoyed the atmosphere; the service was excellent, and it’s definitely a great spot for a date. I highly recommend it! Today I didn’t have room for dessert, but they’re on my list for next time—I’ll definitely be back.
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Phil Sherman
La Perla di Pompano – A True Culinary Gem in Pompano Beach

If you’re searching for an authentic Italian restaurant with old-world charm and traditional values, look no further than La Perla di Pompano. Tucked away at 420 Federal Highway in Pompano Beach, this cozy spot offers a truly memorable dining experience.

From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted warmly by the friendly staff—and immediately tempted by a beautiful dessert cart showcasing an array of traditional sweets that hint at the perfect way to end your meal.

We began our evening with homemade bread and crispy garlic butter wafers—simple, comforting, and delicious.

We shared two appetizers:
•   Calamari Dorati con Zucchine e Gamberi: A lightly breaded and fried medley of zucchini, shrimp, and calamari, served with a fresh tomato marinara. It was tender, flavorful, and perfectly executed.
•   Beet & Burrata Salad: This dish was not only delicious but also visually stunning—sliced beets arranged with creamy burrata, walnuts, grape tomatoes, fresh basil, and a drizzle of balsamic. It looked like art on a plate and tasted just as good.

The entrées were equally outstanding.

My wife, who fell in love with a pasta dish during our trip to Sicily last September, was thrilled to find its match here:
•   Strozzapreti Norcina – a twisted pasta in a creamy tomato and sausage sauce. Rich, comforting, and absolutely soul-warming.

I had the:
•   Tagliatelle Nere alla Pescatore – squid ink tagliatelle with diced salmon, clams, mussels, shrimp, and calamari sautéed in white wine and a light marinara. The delicate sauce allowed the freshness of the seafood to shine through beautifully.

Our friend ordered the:
•   Gnocchi Burratini – pillowy gnocchi in a fresh pomodoro sauce with basil, topped with creamy burrata. The cheese added a velvety smoothness that melted in your mouth.

And finally:
•   Pollo alla Toscana – chicken breast sautéed with white wine, garlic, artichoke hearts, capers, olives, and tomatoes. A rustic, hearty dish full of authentic Tuscan flavor.

For dessert—every option was tempting, and truly, you can’t go wrong. Each one is crafted with care and full of traditional Italian sweetness.

A special shout-out to our server, Salvatore, who was not only professional and attentive but also entertaining and thoughtful in guiding us through the menu. He’s a perfect example of what great hospitality looks like.

We were so impressed with La Perla di Pompano that we’ve already made plans to return—this time to celebrate my wife’s birthday.

If you appreciate exceptional Italian food, warm service, and a cozy atmosphere, make a reservation and experience La Perla for yourself.

Highly recommended. Go and enjoy!
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Michael Kohner
The best pasta in Pompano, but don’t forget the veal and chicken. We saved a bit of space for desert as well. They bake their own bread and you can tell. They also have gulten free options. Make a reservation be its not as big of secret as you you would think. You will be really happy.
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LIb’s “Lib’s” Mal
My friend reserved this restaurant prior to business opening hours for her sons who just celebrated their first holy communion and from the minute we walked in until we left the service was epic and the food MAMA MIA BELLA!! Delicious including the cake that was baked for the occasion. This was my first visit to this restaurant and definitely not my last . Compliments to the chef!!!!
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Angela Cooperman-Galper
This little Italian gem in Pompano Beach truly has it all. I almost don’t want to write this review in fear that it will become an overnight sensation and impossible to get a table.

BUT, because I love it so much, please do yourself a favor and have dinner at La Perla di Pompano. It will be your new favorite place. Thank me later.

5 stars in every category.
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Lucas
Incredible dining experience with the most fresh and quality authentic Italian. Everything is made in house and the service is top notch. Plenty of options and they will happily go over any items you have questions about. Would highly recommend the caprese , gnocchi pasta and cannolis. Can’t wait to return in the future, 5/5
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Aaron Bonewitz
The last night supper for 2024 and the wife wanted Italian to close it out. Well if you are looking for some real deal old school Italian this is the spot. Where do I start, the service from Vira made the experience memorable and a reason to come back. When the service starts strong the food needs to back it up, not a walk off home run this was a kickoff returned for a touchdown starter. Vira delivered the sensational meatball starter that was packed with next level flavor. A few sips of our Prosecco and a great photo taken by Vira of us for our FB post we roll into the main. We played 50/50, I eat half of mine and she gets half of hers, try it because it works. The chicken parm was perfectly crispy and the sauce took it over the top, flavor wise. The Gnocchi della Nonna was incredible, the perfect spice and texture. Now we have cake and dessert time, it’s an offer you can’t refuse. Long term parking Tiramisu, yes eat it and take a nap or the mini cannolis that crush flavor and creamy. Hard to let the web know about this killer place, but when it’s that good you talk about it! ✌️
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Oscar Oviedo
Great experience!!! We ordered Octopus Salad, Short Rib dish, Snapper with delicate lemon sauce, everything was amazing, traditional flavors of Italian cuisine in a very cozy and familiar restaurant, spectacular desserts ALL made at home, the service and the atmosphere make definitely make it La Perla Di Pompano!! Thanks to the Chef Manuela and the waiter Gianni for the excellent service.
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Co S
The Restaurant is very cozy and elegant ! The waiters are the nicest most knowledgeable in town! They know all their dishes and how they are made, the ingredients … so they have all it needs to help anyone navigate through their dietary requests.
We tried burrata which was to die for! So creamy and smooth. The portion was incredibly reasonable too.
The octopus was grilled and very very tender. Honestly the best I have tried in years! And I am afraid I was too excited by the time I got the past with mushrooms, so I didn’t take pictures, but this is my favorite pasta dish I have ever tried in an italian restaurant out of Italy! Honestly: I still dream about it
Great job to Vanesa the owner who was the kindest person to us when we visited. We will come back !!!
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Tim Behling
You will want to make your next dinner reservation here …. a must dine!! Amazing authentic Italian food down to the homemade pasta!! The Bolognese and Strozzapreti Norcina were savory delights and the Apple Rose desert was the kiss on the meal!
An immaculate intimate setting with a classy ambiance! Gianni was an absolute delight and made the experience one of the best we have had in a long time!
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