Ristorante La Perla

2600 Pennsylvania Ave NW- At 26th St NW
Washington, DC 20037

202 333-1768
202 033-3176

Lunch Menu

Antipasti

Mozzarella Casalinga   Milk-White mozzarella cheese with fresh tomatoes, onions, and basil. Served with your choice of dressing: light olive oil & wine vinegar.

Antipasto Freddo Borgata   Assorted cold antipasto platter.

Vongole Fredde Del Carpione   Fresh top neck clams on the half shell with a unique lemon and herb sauce, or sauce of your choice.

Cocktail Di Gamberoni   Shrimp Cocktail.

Calamari Fritti Del Golfo   Fried squid served with fresh lemon and fresh marinara sauce.

Salads

Insalata Mista Con Gamberoni   Arugula, radicchio, romaine and shrimp served with sliced parmigiana cheese and tossed with our fresh homemade dressing.

Insalata Borgo Mio   Our popular " vegetable bouquet " with several fresh garden vegetables, crumbled pecorino cheese, and our very special house dressing.

Insalata Di Pollo   The Chef's unique Italian-styled chicken salad with imported sun-dried tomatoes, fresh tomatoes and fresh basil.

Insalata Di Giulio Cesare   Caesar salad.

Insalata Di Casa   Tossed salad with house dressing.

Insalata Con Scelta Di Pesci Griglata   Fresh sizzling filet of tuna or salmon delicately grilled with rosemary, lime juice & Balsamic vinaigrette then served on a bed of tender baby Arugula, radicchio, sliced onion, Sun dried tomatoes & white cannellini beans.

Sandwiches

Napoli Espresso   Grilled breast of chicken with mozzarella cheese, zucchini and eggplant.

Panino Alla Vegetarian   Sun-dried tomatoes, mozzarella cheese and grilled vegetables (peppers, eggplant, zucchini) with limoncina dressing.

Panino Citta' D' Ischia   Sliced sirloin steak with onion, peppers and mushrooms.

Insalata Di Tonno   Albacore tuna, green onions, lemon juice, basil, celery and mayonnaise.

Pastas

Ravioli Di Casa   Ravioli made from Durum semolina flour. A wonderful delicate stuffing of cheeseis served with a light champagne sauce & a touch of plum tomato basil.

Rigatoni Imperiale   Rigatoni pasta tirati with fresh homemade sausages, shrimp, scallops, mushrooms and marscapone cheese. Battuto of basil, tarragon and finished with a port wine cream sauce.

Pasta Primavera   Florets of tender fresh garden vegetables sautéed in a light cream sauce with fresh imported parmigiana cheese.

Fettuccine Alfredo   Egg fettuccine sautéed with butter, cream, egg yolks, and parmesan cheese.

Spaghetti Con Vongole   An ancient recipe from the colorful seaports of Southern Italy, Spaghetti or linguine With fresh baby clams in a red or white sauce.

Penne Arrabiate   Short pierced pasta sautéed in fresh filet of tomatoes, basil and fresh peperoncino (marinated in pure olive oil) all with a loving touch of parmigiano cheese.

Penne Con Vodka   Short pierced pasta in a zesty rosé-colored sauce laced with vodka and red peppers simmered with fresh onions, ham, chunks of tomato, peppercorns and fresh imported parmigiano cheese.

Canelloni Alla Romana   Cannelloni stuffed with veal, spinach, ricotta and champagne cream sauce.

Tortellini Alla Panna   Pillows of pasta stuffed with meats sautéed with marscapone cheese, cream, egg yolks, & Parmigiano Reggiano cheese.

Lasagna Imbottita   La Perla's creamy and different presentation of this famous pasta dish prepared and served in its own casserole. Layers of pasta, seasoned ricotta, tiny meat balls, mozzarella, and bolognese sauce.

Gnocchi Alla Napoletana   Our fresh daily mixture made with potatoes, eggs, flour, parmigiano cheese, pecorino cheese and fresh basil. Served with tomato or bolognese sauce.

Entrees

Carrello Di Cinghiale Fornaretto   Wild & tender farm-raised boar grilled with aromatic spices & herbs or sautéed with sage, rosemary and a light touch of marsala wine then served with a side of mixed vegetables or side of pasta.

Salsiccia Epomeo   Homemade Italian sausage, sautéed with green peppers, mushrooms, onions, and fresh tomato sauce. Served on a bed of spaghetti.

Rollatina Da Pollo Sinatra   Breast of fresh chicken stuffed with sopressata and pecorino cheeses then sautéed in a light spicy mustard sauce with Madeira wine & mushrooms. Served with a side of Penne con Vodka.

Pollo Parmigiana   Breast of chicken baked with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese and served with a side order of spaghetti.

Scaloppina Di Pollo Con Marsala E Funghi   Tender chicken medallions and mushrooms sautéed in marsala wine. Served with a side of Pasta or vegetables.

Scaloppina Di Pollo Al Limone   Tender chicken medallions sautéed with butter, lemon, and wine. Served with side of spaghetti.

Spezzatino Liguria   Breast of chicken sautéed with honey, mustard, marsala wine, fresh ginger, rosemary and other herbs.

Melenzane Parmigiana   Fresh eggplant parmigiana.

Fegato Alla Veneziana   Milk fed liver sautéed with onions and white wine.

Vitello Parmigiana   Veal cutlet baked with mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce then served with a side order of spaghetti.

Vitello Piccante   Tender white natural veal medallions sautéed with lemon butter, and white wine.

Vitello Marsala Con Funghi   Tender veal medallions sautéed with mushrooms & marsala wine. Served with a side of pasta or vegetable.

Gamberi E Vitello Amalfitana   Combination of Super sized Jumbo shrimp and veal scaloppini sautéed with Pinot Grigio wine and dry vermouth, sage, rosemary, fresh ginger and served with pasta.

Gamberi Parmigiana   Jumbo shrimp baked with mozzarella cheese and a fresh tomato sauce and served with a side order of spaghetti.

Fish of The Day   Jumbo shrimp baked with mozzarella cheese and a fresh tomato sauce and served with a side order of spaghetti.

Filetto Di Soglio Ischiatana   Filet of Sole sautéed with herbs, fresh tomatoes, lemon juice and wineThen served with a side of mixed vegetables.

Filetto Di Sogliola Alla Francesina   Filet of sole dipped in an egg batter then sautéed. Served with a light lemon-butter sauce.

Trota Genovese   Fresh trout stuffed with spinach, jumbo crabmeat then cooked. A dish to remember.

Dalla Nostra Pasticceria

Our Homemade Pastries and Desserts Change Daily. Please See Your Server or Choose From Our Fine Display.

Kiss of Naples   A chocolate cup filled with vanilla ice cream, zabaglione sauce then topped with chocolate sauce.

Ice Cream and Sorbet

Fresh Pastries / Cakes

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Dinner Menu

Antipasti - Cold

Antipasto Del Presidente   the president of italy's favorite antipasto

Prosciutto Di Parma   prestigr aged prosciutto ham with a reputation extending over 300 years

Carpaccio Con Salsa D' Olio Santo   prime sirlion aged sixly days, sliced paper thin and served with a carpaccio sauce . completed with olio santo (first drop of the oilve oil pressing)

Assortimento Di Salmone Novegese Affumicato In Casa   (carpaccio style) combination of smoked norwegian salmon and pastrami styled salmon

Mozzarella Di Buffala   fresh buffalo mozzarella served with sliced tomato & freesh basil

Cocktail Di Gamberoni   shrimp cocktail with your choice of mirtillo or cocktail sauce

Vongole Fredde   fresh top neck clams on the half shell with a very unique lemon & herb sauce or sauce of your choice

Antipasti - Hot

Gamberoni Borgo Pio   jumbo coconut shrimp with an unforgettable orange sauce maestro testa's personal recipe

Calamari Fritti   fried squid served with a choice of fresh marinara sauce or venziana sauce (salsa tartara)

Calamari Del Piffero   squid sauteed with fresh garlic, wine, crushed tomatoes, and spices served with a hot or mild sauce

Cozze Marinara   cultivated mussels sauteed in the shell with red pepper and tomato sauce

Lumache Smarrite   jumbo snails baked in indidual pastry puffs with scallions , shallots and pernod (also available without pastry)

Mozzarella In Carrozza   fresh mozzarells, breaded , then deep-fried ,served w/ anchovy or caper sauce

Antipasto La Perla   an unforgettable assortment of seafood appetizers, italian style

Vongole Cassino   clams casino

Scungili Cantachiaro   conche sauteed with wine in a very tangy, fresh tomato sauce served with hot or mild sauce

Soups

Zuppa Di Vongole   spicy clam chowder cooked with special herbs, vegetables alla napoletans!

Crema Regina Del Mare   lobster and shrimp creme soup served with angel hair pasta

Pasta E Fagioli Delle Antiche Generazioni O Con Frutti Di Mare   famous bean and pasta soup made the same old- fashioned way for generations comes with or without shellfish

Minestrone   meatballs minestrone soup. the traditional italian vegetable soup made fresh daily with a selection of garden vegetables and a little surprisetiny meatballs

Salads

Insalata Di Giulio Cesare   caesar salad for one

Rugola E Indivia Belga   arugula and belgian endive

Insalata Borgata   our popular "vegetable bouquet"with several fresh garden vegetables, crumbled pecorino cheese, and very special house dressing

Insalata Di Casa   tossed house salad

Pastas

Linguine Vittorio   medallions of lobsters sizzling in garlic, brandy, dry vermouth, shallots, a touch of assorted herbs and spices, and sun-dried tomatoes

Spaghetti Malafemmena   chef testa's original creation.crab meat, fresh clams, capers and black olives sauteed in a spicy marinara sauce

Penne Con Vodka   penne or rigatoni swirled in a sauce of cream , prosciutto, roasted red peppers , plum, tomatoes, basil, onions, parmigiano cheese and finished with a splash of vodka

Fettuccine Alfredo   egg fettuccine sauteed with butter, cream, egg yolks, and parmesan, cheese

Spaghetti Aglio Olio   sauteed in fresh garlic and oil with pinoli nuts , and raisins

Ravioli Della Madre Quattro Sapori   four flavored ravioli the way mama used to make . made on premises

Tortellini Alla Panna   pillows of pasta stuffed with cheese & meats then sauteed with mascarpone cheese cream , egg yolks, and parmigiano reggiano cheese

Lasagana Della La Perla   la perla's creamy and different presentation of this famous pasta dish.each serving is prepared and served in its own casserloe dish

Spaghetti Carbonara   pasta sauteed w/ butter , smoked bacon, prosciutto , cream , egg yolks & parmigiano reggiano

Spaghetti Alle Vongole   spaghetti or linguine with fresh red or white baby clams

Gnocchi Alla Napoletana   our fresh daily mixture made with potatoes, eggs, flour , parmigiano cheese, pecorino cheese and fresh basil. served with tomato or bolognese sauce

Pasta Pesto Genovese   our original homemade pesto sauce made from oilve oil, garlic, pinoli nuts, parmigiano cheese and fresh basil organically grown

Rigatoni Imperiale   rigatoni pasta tiratiw/ fresh homemade sausages, shrimp , scallops , mushrooms, & marscapone cheese. batture of basil, tarragon, & finished with a pot wine cream sauce

Seafood Specialties

Fish of The Day   our fresh selections change daliy.please see you server! selections can include.rockfish , grouper, salmon, red snapper, swordish, and monkfish or tuna, prepared grilled, broiled or pizzaiola

Piatto Di Mastro Geppetto   a combination of: scallops, mussels, clams, shrimp, and calamari;sauteed with wine , herbs and marimara sauce. served on a bed of linguine

Gamberi Parmigiana   jumbo shrimp baked w/ mozzarella cheese & tomato sauce.served w/side of spaghettio

Gamberi Del Pescatore   shrimp sauteed in a fresh garlic butter sauce and sherry wine served with side of spaghetti

Griliata Pesce   broiled mixed seafood platter of lobster , shrimp, ans scallops, served with a side of linguini aglio olio

Trota Majestic   rainbow trout golden brown with fine herbs, limejuice balsamic vinaigretta, sun dried tomatoes, asparagua and crabmeat

Trota Fiorentina   fresh rainbow trout stuffed with spinach, jumbo crabmeat then cooked a dish to remember

Calamari Fritti Del Golfo   fried squid served with fresh lemon and fresh marinara sauce

Filetto Di Sogliola Alla Francesina   filet of sole dipped in an egg batter & sauteed. served w/ a light lemon -butter sauce

Patacca   for the gourmet lobster and veal. these unusual bedfellows are served up on a billowy bed of creamy fettuccine carbonara; a little bit of heaven with a long lasting memory for your taste buds

Meats

Filletto Di Bue Alla Da Vinci   filet mignon prime-aged and naturally grown

Sella D'vitello   top center cut, milk -fed prime veal grilled with herbs, & a delicious walnuts sauce

Bistecca Florentina   florentine double-cut prime sirloin served with tertufato potatoes rosemary, select portobella mushrooms and asparagus

Saltimbocca Di Vitello   veal prepared with prosciutto , sage, mushrooms, and marsala wine, topped with mozzarella cheese and served on a bed of spinach

Vitello Marsala   tender veal medallions sauteed in marsala wine served with a side of pasta or vegetables

Vitello Piccante   tender white natural veal medallions sauteed with burtter, lemon, and wine served with side of spaghetti

Vitello Alla Zingara   veal sauteed with sweet onions, mushrooms, white and sweet and hot cherry peppers. finished with fresh herbs and dry vermouth

Vitello Borgo Mio   medallions of veal and eggplant dipped in a light egg batter then, sauteed in butter and wine

Vitello Marianna Scalfaro (first Lady of Italy)   the chef's origional creation.tender veal with jumbo crab meat, asparagus, & mozzarella cheese. sauteed in an exquisite lemon, butter and white wine sauce

Vitello Parmigiana   veal cutlet baked with mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce . served with side of spaghetti

Salsiccia Epomeo   homemade italian sausage, sauteed with green peppers, mushrooms, onions, and fresh tomato sauce

Agnellino Lattante Parigino (for Two)   baby rack of lamb, herb roasted with fresh garden vegetables served with parigino sauce (thirty minutes need for preparation)

Poultry

Anitra Al Frutti   tender roasted long island ducking served and glazed with a delicate orange blossom friut sauce

Rollatino Sinatra   breast of chicken stuffed with prosciutto and pecorino cheeses then sauteed in alight spicy mustard sauce with madeira wine and mushrooms served with a side of penne con vodka

Spezzatino Di Pollo Marechiaro   sauteed breast of chickjen, sweet roasted peppewrs, and mushrooms, white wine, rosemary , garlic and touch of balsamic vinegar

Pollo Parmigiana   breast of chicken baked with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese. served with side of spaghetti

Scaloppina Di Pollo E Gamberoni Posillipo   chicken and shrimp sauteed with fresh herbs, fresh plum tomatoes dry vermouth then served on a bed of linguini

Scaloppina Di Pollo Alla Marsala   tender chicken medallions sauteed in marsala wine served with a side of pasta or vegetables

Scaloppina Di Pollo Al Limone   tender chciken medallions sauteed with butter, lemon, and wine, served with side of spaghetti

Scaloppina Di Pollo Alla Francese   tender chciken medallions sauteed with butter, lemon, and wine, served with side of spaghetti

Scelta Di Risotti

Choice of Risotto

Thirty Minutes Needed for Preparation

Vegetables

Parmigiana Di Melanzane (main Couse Portion)   sliced eggplant layered with marinara sauce, mozzarella and parmigiano cheese

Assortimento Misto Di Vegetali   assorted fresh vegetables:eggplant , zucchini, sweet red and green peppers, mushrooms, onions, sauteed with pinenuts and raisins

Rapino Aglio Olio   broccoli rape sauteed in garlic olive oil

Dalla Nostra Pasticceria

Our Homemade Pastries and Desserts change Daily. Please see your Server for our Fresh selections

Kiss of Naples   A chocolate cup filled with vanilla ice cream, zabaglione sauce then topped with chocolate sauce.Gelato (Ice Cream) and Sorbet Fresh Pastries / Cakes

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