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 !!!
Hands down some of the best Italian food I’ve ever had. Very humble and nice restaurant.
Salvatore provided us with great service and recommendations. The atmosphere was very pleasant.
My family and I were visiting from out of town and I would certainly consider coming back when visiting Pompano again!
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!
Very traditional Italian restaurant with some interesting menu items that will certainly please you! Clams and mussels in their shells in a savory tomato and wine broth. Grill octopus on baby greens with sliced cherry tomatoes, oranges and red onions with a lemon vinaigrette. Th er veal piccata was outstanding! Lobster ravioli in a saffron sauce was very good too! Desserts were to die for! Apple tart with ice cream on top was soooooo delicious!
I normally don't leave reviews but this place is excellent and around the corner from me. It has a kinda old school Italian vibe in a simple setting and the food is outstanding with a welcoming staff. Also has good wines to choose from. Make reservations if you plan on going peak time.
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.
Absolutely wonderful restaurant with old world elegance. Waiters are so attentive. I felt like I was at someone's home. All the dishes are made to order and all the pastas homemade. I had special dietary needs and they were most accommodating. Generous portions. All desserts homemade.
Been here a couple times, the service is always excellent, as well the food. i’m glad I trusted the servers recommendation because the food was delicious
Went to LA Perla di Pompano last night for the first time and loved it! It offers amazing traditional Sicilian homemade pasta. I had the lobster stuffed ravioli with spinach & shrimp with marinara sauce. It was cooked perfectly, pasta done just right with melt in your mouth filling. And don't get me started on the fresh made daily dessert cart! The setting is lovely reminded me of my last trip to Siciliy and impeccable service. Bravo to chef Manuela and her front of the house team..👏👏 I highly recommend it..❤️❤️
Had an amazing dinner here last night. Called at 4:30 and was lucky enough to get an 8:30 reservation. We arrived on time and a beautifully set table was waiting for us. Restaurant was busy, so I highly recommend reservations because you don’t want to miss this.
Started with a nice Chianti and they brought homemade bruschetta and a nice bread basket. Dinner and service blew me away. Delicious home made Tagliatelle with Calamari, Shrimp and Seafood. Just when I thought the food couldn’t be any better, I took a bite of the Veal Piccata. That was truly the best veal dish I’ve ever had. It was so tender and the perfect amount of lemon, butter sauce and capers. Came with perfectly cooked spinach and potatoes.
The entire experience was amazing. Can’t wait to return.
Having frequented Italy numerous times, my love for authentic Italian cuisine has led me to discover various dining options.
Among the top on my list, 'La Perla de Pampano' stands out with its exceptional quality of Italian food and an impressive wine selection.
Every time I visit I do not miss the grilled Octopus salad.
The service, whether you're a regular or a first-timer, is nothing short of exceptional – they have a knack for making every guest feel special.
For those craving an authentic Italian experience, I highly recommend 'La Perla De Pampano'. Buon Appetito!"
Great service and food. Walked in without a reservation but was able to be seated within minutes. Got a nice bottle of wine that was recommended by the server. Fresh bruschetta brought to the table along with fresh bread. Ordered soup, salad, veal Marsala and Bolognese. Finished the night with a cannoli. I’d come back
This is truly an Italian restaurant with excellent fresh made authentic food as good as we've had in Italy. We enjoyed everything we ate and even had dessert, which was worth the calories.Service from Italian waiter was wonderful and ambiance quite cozy. This is a very small space so come early.
I've traveled Italy more than most for 35 years and I have to say that if you want to find food in Italy outperforming the food at La Perla, you'll have to know exactly where to go!
Genuine, cooked with an abundance of love and good ingredients - and served with a smile. My wife and I keep coming back to La Perla and it has turned into the place to bring real friends.
The host who's also the lucky man married to chef is always welcoming, have a great sense of humor and that goes for the waiters as well. Oh yes... The waiters... They are REAL waiters, well educated on food and wine and they know how to make every guest feel welcome.
Only downside to this review: That I can't give six stars!
This evening was our 1st time at La Perla. It was a wonderful experience and it happened to be our Wedding Anniversary. The service was impeccable, the waiters are true professionals. The owner was so welcoming, even taking me to the kitchen to meet his wife, a chef, so I could compliment her. Every morsel of food was delicious. I can normally never finish a meal and I take 1/2 of my meal home when dining out, but it was so delectable that I finished every bite. My husband is originally from Northern Italy so we are selective when it comes to Italian restaurants. I highly recommend La Perla.
This place is the best. Everything is homemadeand delicious. The owners cook and manage so they are always on site. It is friendly and small enough to be intimate. Love dining at LA Perla, always special. We bring all of our friends and guests here.
If there was more stars, I sure would keep on adding. Please enjoy this professionalism in hospitality for the start. The servers explain your menu to detail and finish with their special of the day and suggests depending on your gourmet style.
The food is exceptional! You get slapped like in the cartoon Ratatouille when the auditor gets taken in his childhood of food perfection.
When We come back to Fort Lauderdale. This our top picks!
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