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Amazing service.
Even with new staff, the expectations were set and met. It was quiet, even with a full restaurant. Perfect for a small group to dine and talk at an appropriate volume. Starting with the angel eggs, the menu was excellently selected. The food was creative and delightful. Surprises, flavors, and presentation make this a worthwhile visit. Large and small tables accommodate most group dinners. I recommend the glass-enclosed dining area if available.
Be the first to ReplyWent back again for a complimentary meal for my partner and
Went back again for a complimentary meal for my partner and I after my last review wasn't stellar and they definitely stepped up their game. Last time I went was for their Summer menu, but this time it was their Winter menu. Most but 3 dishes were the same. Overall, the meals were definitely better, but the dessert was the same and is by far the worst dish on the menu. The service still took a really long time and I wish they sped it up just a little. Once again, staff was very very nice!
Be the first to ReplyWe were quite surprised that their seven-course menu was so
We were quite surprised that their seven-course menu was so reasonably priced. The trick is that there isn't much food. At all. The main course had a 2oz portion of ribeye, and the rest of the courses were quite small, too. The service was excellent. The savory drink with Umeboshi was unparalleled, and so was the pork and lychee drink. Their poached pear ice cream and the ribeye were the best things on the menu. I would not recommend spending extra $$ for black truffle or caviar, as we could barely taste either of those. The ambiance in the covered patio was fine. The milk and cookie favor bag at the end was a nice gesture. Overall, a solid four star experience.
Be the first to ReplyThe food here is some of the best upscale food.
Each course is unique and feels well thought out. Best of all the portions are large so you do fill full after 7 very fancy courses. The service is nice but like any place, a bit long and slow. The ambiance is ok, a bit cold and small. Overall, would recommend if in the area.
Be the first to ReplyCloser to 2.
5. Even though it was a weeknight dinner, we expected more from Little Pearl. The disappointment started with a phone call pressuring us to take a table in the glass-enclosed "conservatory." We declined, knowing that the room is cold in winter, saying that we preferred the dining room. The disappointment continued when we arrived and were ushered into a tiny back room with 4-5 closely-spaced tables - was this pay-back for refusing the conservatory? The rap/hip-hop music was both too loud and inappropriate for a relaxing meal. The service, while accommodating, seemed cold and robotic. Finally, most disappointing was the food. At best, 3 of the 7 items on the tasting menu @$105 were worth the trip; standard cocktails did not warrant their $25 pricetag. Added to the disappointment was the 3.5% "I-82 fee" - really? On a fixed-price menu? Needless to say, we'll enjoy our next dinner elsewhere. Note: the entrance is on the 9th Street side of the Pennsylvania Avenue address and easy to miss.
Be the first to ReplyLittle Pearl is a very intimate and unique dinning
Little Pearl is a very intimate and unique dinning experience. Everything on the tasting menu was relishes and full of surprises. I found myself eating things I have never ate before and enjoying them. I also ended up enjoying things that I told myself I hated lol. Our server for the night was very knowledgeable and personable. He had a very upbeat attitude and was a pleasure to be around. If you have an opportunity to go, by all means please go and bring a date or a group of friends. Angel Eggs - 10/10 Jimmy Red Cornbread & Foie Gras - 7/10 Crispy Potatoes & seaweed Remoulade - 10/10 Carolina Gold Rice - 9/10 48 Hour Short Rib - 10/10 Black Olive Financier & Aged White Cheddar Fondue -6/10 Poached Pears, Sauternes & Bay Leaf Funnel Cake -10/10
Be the first to ReplyAmbiance: 8/10.
It's cute but you don't have to dress up per se. Service: 10/10. Jordan was our server and he was absolutely amazing. Really helped give us a great experience Food: Angel eggs: 10/10. Jimmy Red cornbread & fole gras 6/10. Crispy potatoes & seaweed remoulade 10/10. Carolina Gold Rice 7/10. 48 hour short rib 9/10. OXTAIL TAMALE: 12/10! Black & olive financier & aged white cheddar fondue 8/10 (don't overdue it with the cheese). Poached pear, Sauternes, and bay leaf funnel cake (no picture because I forgot) 13/10!! Absolutely delicious! Drink: Tequila with lychee cream (I had the mezcal removed) - 10/10. I actually got 2. Can't lie, I am still a little hungry but I also only ate breakfast to prepare for this experience. Maybe eat lunch lol. I would highly recommend.
Be the first to Reply4.5/5 A quaint, intimate restaurant with delicious food.
4.5/5 A quaint, intimate restaurant with delicious food. We were sat in a small room with one large table and several two person tables, which were a little too close for comfort once they were all full. The food was delicious, dish after dish gave zero disappointments (several are not pictured). The foie gras, which was presented first as the appetizer with the angel eggs, was my absolute favorite and it just melted in your mouth. We did the wine pairing which was actually a few full pours of wine, which was lovely but sometimes hard to finish before the next course and pairing were ready to be presented, so we often ended up with several glasses on the table. Any server or staff we interacted with provided great explanations of each dish and each wine pairing. Overall, food was great, service was great, my only complaint is the proximity of the tables, sometimes it felt like the servers butt would knock something off of our table while they were serving our neighbors.
Be the first to ReplyAbsolutely amazing dinner.
Reservation was at 5:30 on a Saturday, so not too crowded at this point. Was greeted by a really friendly staff, and got us seated right away. The night's menu seemed to have a few hold overs from other menus, but sounds like the Angel Eggs are a constant. The eggs were great, really light and tasteful. Foie Gras was delicious. Crispy potatoes were some of the best I've had. The star for me was the short rib. I really enjoyed this dish and would absolutely come back. Overall great experience, and would recommend this place to anyone.
Be the first to ReplySat at the bar, overall meal was great.
Service was on point and food preparation was what you would expect for a Michelin star level meal. The only reason we don't give 5 stars : caviar and truffle add on were a little disappointing. Small bit of caviar on the roasted potato dish didn't really work with the dish flavors in our opinion. and shaved truffle on the rice dish was underwhelming. Kind of got lost in the richness of the Carolina gold rice. Maybe our expectations were unrealistic with those add ons. Anyways we would come back for sure. Everyone was very friendly and service oriented. And like I said before, food was very very good.
Be the first to ReplyI came for dinner to celebrate one of my best friend's
I came for dinner to celebrate one of my best friend's birthday yesterday evening. I will start off by saying we had a phenomenal experience. From the food to the service to the ambience, everything was top tier. The entrance is tucked away in a garden. When we arrived, we were greeted and escorted to our table promptly for our reservation time. Our server was amazing. She was attentive, knowledgeable and fun! We started off with snacks including the classic Angel Egg and the Pearl Onion. I was a little skeptical about the Angel Egg at first upon reading its description (I'm not a fan of deviled eggs), but it was absolutely delicious! It was light, creamy and flavorful. The first course started off with a steak tartare with a french onion broth. We were also served a slice of bread and green butter. We followed instructions to butter the bread and then dip it into the steak tartare, and let me tell you, this was damn near mind-blowing. Each course after this only continued to exceed our expectations with the exception of the triple cream cheesecake. I will admit, it was my least favorite on the evening's menu. Our server was very quick to replace this item with a coconut sorbet when she noted that I hadn't completed this dish. The sorbet was absolutely exquisite. We finished off the evening with the Orange-sicle which was a nice play on a childhood favorite of a Flintstone creamsicle. You end up leaving this place feeling fulfilled and satisfied. You also literally leave with a doggy bag including a small bottle of oat milk and an oatmeal cookie which ended up being the ultimate late night snack. I expected nothing less from this Michelin star restaurant and again, my expectations were exceeded. Well done Little Pearl!
Be the first to ReplyMy wife and I had our anniversary dinner here, and we have
My wife and I had our anniversary dinner here, and we have no regrets. Food is tailored to make sure texture, flavors, and presentations are perfectly matched with each ingredient and our personal preference. Amazing, simply amazing! Special shoutout to Misha who helped me making my wife feeling extra special for tonight, and of course, all the chef and staff, thank y'all for having us and for cooking us delicious, absolutely delicious food!
Be the first to ReplyI hadn't been to Little Pearl in over 3 years.
Thanks to my lovely Yelp review, I was able to see that. So, having gone back to Rose's Luxury a couple of weeks ago, I decided that I needed to go back to its sister, LP.I'm giving LP 3 stars because of the current menu. 3 stars means it's good, 4 means I'm a fan, right? That's why I couldn't give it a 4. Maybe 3.5, tops. I simply wouldn't highly recommend LP's tasting menu based on last night's dinner.It has nothing to do with the service. Service was fantastic and friendly. Very comfortable in a casual setting - the covered patio area. The menu just wasn't great to me.We had the famous Angel Eggs, again, which are delicious and different. Crunchy, slightly sweet meringue makes the egg white part, with the traditional filling. That was followed up by a mini blooming onion. Look, it's adorable and it was good but, ultimately, it was just a blooming onion. On to the rest:Steak tartare - this was good on the crunchy and chewy bread, complete with furikake butter. Potatoes and trout roe - this tasted like mashed potatoes and seemed like it should be a side. The roe wasn't as salty or easy to pop as, I think, was intended. The potatoes definitely needed salt. I appreciated the intent of the salt and vinegar chips which I'm sure were for crunch, but there were very few of them - and most of what existed were softened already. Beef and brassicas - this course was like a mini beef and broccoli and wonton take out meal. The beef was tender and tasty and the wonton was cute, in its own little steamer tray with sweet sauce. Triple cream cheesecake - the Bourgogne cheese was strong, which I appreciated. It was served with what was described as wet dates (in a ball), honey, and applesauce? My fave pairing was with the honey because it went so well with the savory cheesecake. Orange sickle - this was a nice end to the meal. The sesame ice cream in the center was my favorite part of it. Takeaway - chocolate chip cookies and milk. *I didn't eat them so I don't know if they were good. The younger bro ate them before I could try a bit. Haha Nothing really wowed but it was a good, enjoyable dinner.
Be the first to ReplyWe were excited to try this for a a late lunch and came
We were excited to try this for a a late lunch and came away very disappointed! The fried oyster appetizer only had 3 edible oysters out of 6 on the plate. The other three were like trying to eat shoe leather! My husband says he could have chewed on it for days and I agree! Had to spit them out! So we didn't dare order a sandwich or entree. Bummer. Maybe need a different chef?
Be the first to ReplyWe came April of 2022.
I'm not sure this place deserves a michelin star but it's a good food experience. I believe the menu ingredients are ambitions but not as cohesive as I've seen at other michelin star restaurants.Angel Eggs - The whites to this appetizer egg are made from a merengue. It's salty and sweet (relish sweet) and creamy at the same time with a crispy crunch from the merengue. One of the highlights of the meal. Pumpkin and Kalamata Olive Cookie - glazed with a hot but sweet honey and this was something I wasn't looking forward to eating but it was actually super delicious. I'm not sure I would have served it as an appetizer but maybe dessert? Maine Scallop Crudo - By far my favorite dish. 1 scallop sliced raw and covered in veggies. There was something crispy in the bottom that made the texture pop. It was really good and you couldn't tell it was raw, there was no fishy taste just great texture.Falafel - Excellent but did not have any wow factor. It was a very common taste. They served it with an anchovy on top and it really didn't need to be there, you couldn't taste it and it added nothing to the texture. Visually it wasn't appealing to have a tiny filet of anchovy on the top of the falafel ball. Spring Vegetable - Another one of my favorites from the night. The grits and green sauce made this almost like a soup. I loved it. Head Cheese - The bread they served this on was insanely good. The headcheese was overpowering and probably my least favorite plate of the night. Surf and Turf - The oysters overpowered the steak. The steak was perfectly cooked and had great flavor but the aftertaste was a salty fishy taste.
Be the first to ReplyUpdate: A guest liaison from the restaurant group
Update: A guest liaison from the restaurant group contacted us to discuss the issues from our recent experience at Little Pearl. We appreciate the quick response and willingness to ensure any future experience is reflective of the high standards this team holds themselves to. I am raising my review to three stars. I am saddened to write this review. My wife and I are huge fans of Aaron Silverman; and Rose's Luxury and Pineapple and Pearl are two of our favorites in DC. We were very excited to try Little Pearl and left horribly disappointed. Food: I'm going to be blunt, the food was by far the most disappointing part of our evening. Dinner opened with a welcome bite of the Angel Eggs and a mini blooming onion. The Angel Eggs were excellent and the meringue was a unique twist on a classic. The mini fried onion was clearly a play on Outback but was underwhelming. Just sliver of fried onion and some lackluster sauce. A Pringle tasted better. The second course was a Steak Tartare with Anchovy. This was good but didn't wow. Third course was warm potatoes with trout roe. The potatoes were excellent but the trout roe didn't add anything. All you wanted to do was pop the roe to get a salty rush but they just rolled off your teeth. It was just plain annoying. The most lack luster dish was the Beef and Broccoli. It was made to be a play on late night takeout. Unfortunately despite high end beef it ended up tasting like cold cheap Chinese takeout that had been sitting a few days too long in your fridge. The triple cream cheesecake was the most impressive but if you were not a fan of bold flavored cheese it would be unpalatable. It was paired with cracker crumb, honey, and nuts all which changed the flavor profile of the cheesecake depending on how it was mixed. The Mandarin Sherbet was not enjoyable and did not pair well at all with the sesame seeds. Neither of us finished it. I am usually raving about every dish we try at his other restaurants and all we could talk about on the ride home was how dissatisfied we were. Ambiance: We ended up at a communal high table about a foot from the next couple. The rest of the tables in the restaurant were similarly close together. I heard more of the couple's conversation next to us than I could hear my wife. Fortunately, they at-least agreed how disappointing the food was. Service: Outside of not offering to take our coats, the service was excellent. Wait staff were very attentive and knowledgeable.Wine: I selected to do the wine pairing which was excellent. Our waitress recommend the standard vs. the higher end pairing which included a collection of smaller wineries from around the world. I enjoyed the wine and it was paired well with each dish. My wife is pregnant and the waitress provided her a small taste of each wine complimentary which was very thoughtful. Unfortunately the wine and service could not make up for the poor ambiance and unimpressive food. We also left hungry due to incredibly small portions and wound up eating late night bar food.
Be the first to ReplyMy husband and I made a reservation for a Thursday night as
My husband and I made a reservation for a Thursday night as a late Valentine's Day celebration. The price point was great for a Michelin Star restaurant...however the portions and the number of courses were not enough. We were still hungry after all the courses! We started with an angel egg, which looks like a deviled egg...except the egg yolk was on meringue. The blooming onion was delicious and perfect fried, we wish there were more of these for sure. Next came the beef tartare, I got the caviar add on for $45. It came with a slice of bread and a butter, this was delicious for sure! My husband got the carrot tartare, he said it was okay. The deconstructed baked potato was next with some trout roe. It was overall a really nice dish! The main course was a beef dish, it was great except for the portion. It was way too small! Their play on the cheese plate was not my favorite. Lastly, the dessert was like a orange creamsicle with black sesame. The dessert was yummy and made my question how many oranges they go through to make it! Overall good experience, but wouldn't come back unless they served bigger portions for the entree or had more courses.
Be the first to ReplyIf you've done some googling, you'll know that this place
If you've done some googling, you'll know that this place has a michelin star. After dining here, I can understand why. One recommendation I will make at the outset is get the wine pairings if you can swing the extra cost. The sommelier is wonderful. He made great selections and described them in a passionate but approachable way, which really enhanced our dining experience. The tasting menu we had was very good, with fun plays on classics like beef and broccoli, bloomin onion, and deviled eggs. Everything was cooked perfectly and the dishes were all clearly prepared with care. There were a few small criticisms I had, but they minor and were quite possibly down to a matter taste rather than any error on the kitchen's part. There's a lot of passion for food and drink at this restaurant and they won me over. I'll be back again and I'd say everyone who has the means should give them a chance because it is definitely a pleasant experience.
Be the first to ReplyLovely Michelin starred restaurant in DC.
We were welcomed with a cocktail and sat down European style. Had deviled eggs and squash ?donuts as the amuse bouche. The deviled egg-texture wise was interesting since it's a meringue that replaced the actual deviled egg. I loved the tartare, the cheese board. Enjoyed the wine pairings quite a bit. Left full and with midnight snacks to go!! Would return, hopefully soon!
Be the first to ReplyHad a great anniversary dinner at The Little Pearl.
Great food and amazing drinks. We will be back for sure
Be the first to ReplyWe were there for my husbands birthday.
The restaurant was beautiful, the service was great. Overall the food was great expect the main entree- chicken winner- i was very disappointed with the dish. All the other courses were great. Another thing Is that kept reading through reviews that they give you a drink while you are waiting for the table which they did not do for us.
Be the first to ReplyExcellent food and service, a fun experience for foodies!
Excellent food and service, a fun experience for foodies! The deviled egg was one of the coolest things I've eaten. Props!
Be the first to ReplyHad a really disappointing experience at Little Pearl.
The concept is great and the setting is beautiful. All of the staff we interacted with were really friendly, except the one waiter serving that night. When we asked about a particular bottle of wine, he proceeded to joke and laugh about how he knew nothing about those bottles and then judged us because we were interested in a pet-nat. Then after the restaurant didn't have either of the pet-nats we were interested in, he brought us a rosé prosecco thinking that it was a good substitute (further showing his lack of wine knowledge). We told him it wasn't what we wanted and to see the wine list. We then ordered a bottle of rosé and he proceeded to pour us a bottle of white. We were so fed up with him at that point we just stopped asking because we were missing the first course. The food was pretty good, but extremely small portions as others mention. Two dishes were also so acidic I couldn't really eat them - the gazpacho and the grape jam served with the crumpets. We won't be returning. Go to Oyster Oyster for a similar but much, much higher quality experience.
Be the first to ReplyIf your ideal dining experience is being seated nearly an
If your ideal dining experience is being seated nearly an hour beyond your reservation time and a meal of bite sized vegetarian pallet-cleaners, this is your spot. Recommend booking a second dinner for after.
Be the first to ReplyJust had a pretty disappointing and low value meal at the
Just had a pretty disappointing and low value meal at the Little Pearl. While the price of $85 for 7 courses sounds like a great value, I'm leaving hungry and headed elsewhere. I appreciate inclusivity and was pescatarian for many years, but the meal was severely lacking protein. Nothing was bad, but I'm leaving without remembering a single course. Frankly we lost track of the course number because they were all as light and unfilling as amuse bouche, but all of a sudden it was the dessert and I was still starving! Service was slow and only explained what was being consumed if asked. We did the drink pairing at a reasonable $65 and it still felt like a terrible deal. Do yourself a favor and just go to Nina May for better, less expensive and more food.
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