Claire H
Our waitress, Ginny, was fabulous! Very attentive and friendly. Our food was excellent. Tagliatelle alla Bolognese, Orecciette Italia, Chicken Parm, and pizza with pineapple and bacon….all were great. And the Arancini appetizer was awesome. Highly recommend Perla!
… moreNicole Johnson
I came in by myself for lunch and had the personal pizza special, which comes with a side and soda. The fries were terrific. The waitress recommended the homemade ranch, which is is delicious. It was the best pizza I have had in years. Absolutely fabulous meal. I chatted with the waitress a little and she ended up gifting me a piece of almond cake. OMG! Utterly, to die for! Thanks for the best meal I have had in a long time!!!
… moreKim McPhail
I had seen this place on Facebook so I decided to make a trek to try it and boy, am I glad I did.
We started with the Burrata. It was a beautiful dish and it tasted just as good. It was light, a perfect way to awaken the taste buds, with arugula, cherry tomatoes, Burrata and basil.
Next, I had the lunch special which included a soup and personal pizza. The soup was a daily special, made with sausage, onion, cheese and broth. The server compared it to French onion soup but other than the onion and consistency, it didn’t compare. It was far tastier! I’d go back just for that!
I ordered a white pizza, with garlic and ricotta cheese added. Usually I like a crispy crust. This pizza needed nothing. It was delicious just as prepared. I loved everything about it! The crust tasted buttery, best I’ve had in a while.
My husband had another lunch special, a full Italian sandwich with fries that also came with a salad. He raved over everything. I tried a fry and it was crisp and well seasoned.
This place was awesome. I am going back to try other dishes but it’ll be hard to pull the pizza out of my hands!!
… moreMarie Ficco
Experience was wonderful start to finish. Service and food were both incredible. My only feedback is that the atmosphere needs improvement- lights are too bright at dinner time. I recommend lowering them a bit. The walls are also in desperate need of even a few pieces of art. The stone work is so nice, and the walls being totally blah throw off the ambiance. We happened to stop in before grocery shopping during this crazy ice storm situation in Richmond, and feel it would be a great place to return for a date night if the ambiance was a little higher end. The lighting and the walls being decorated would help.
We didn’t catch our servers name, but she is blond and has a thick southern accent. She was absolutely phenomenal. Attentive, pleasant, personable. She made excellent recommendations and was just overall a delight.
… moreMichelle Thomas
We went to Perla with a big group (9 including 2 littles) and had the best night! The food was incredible (Oricchietti Italia, Rigatoni alla Vodka, calzone — huge) was all delicious! The staff was so patient and accommodating with the kids , and our server Ginny was so wonderful! So happy to have such good food and atmosphere in a local neighborhood restaurant!
… moreChris Shumaker
We just tried this place since they changed name to Perla under new ownership and glad we did. Just did take out pizza and man was it good! We will be back for sure!
… moreGrace Home Care Provider
We went to Perla today at 5 p.m. Chef Davide came to our table to make sure we made good decisions. The bread, steak and sauce were excellent, and the salads were amazing. We loved everything!
… moreNONofficial 5951
We went out to eat on Saturday with my husband, and it was truly a wonderful surprise. The restaurant has a new look: the painted walls have a starry effect, and the new pendant lights are truly elegant. We were also impressed by the table linens — very refined and tasteful.
The menu has changed; it’s smaller, but at first glance it looks much healthier and very appealing. I had the gnocchi with gorgonzola and walnuts — absolutely delicious. My husband ordered the lasagna, and Chef Davide came to our table to explain that in Italy, lasagna is traditionally made with béchamel, not ricotta. It was absolutely fantastic!
The waitstaff were kind, professional, and very well-dressed. The service was excellent, and the atmosphere made us feel like family. The soft background music also made it easy to have a nice conversation.
We can’t wait to come back and try more of the new dishes!
… moreDee N
Wonderful food and staff, Jaime and Ginny took great care of us, made sure our drinks stayed full, and provided great conversation! The food was delicious and tasted fresh, was well worth the money. Will definitely come back! Only thing I would suggest is that they dim the big ceiling lights slightly, it would probably provide a more cozy atmosphere. Right now, the feel of the lighting is similar to when the house lights come on at the end of a concert
… moreBarbara Robinson
Today, I went to lunch with a group of women at Perla’s for the first time. It is where “Little Angelas” was on Staples Mill Road. We had a wonderful experience there. The food was fresh and made to order. They have a nice lunch menu. You get quite a lot for your money.
The food was good, and the service was OUTSTANDING. Our server, Jayme, was very professional, efficient and personable. Special requests were no problem for her. She gave great recommendations for food choices. She even told us the best way to reheat our leftovers.
I don’t know if she is the owner, manager, or excellent server, but we couldn’t have been happier with the service.
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