Little Pearl
Restaurant · Capitol Hill ·
Intimate Michelin-starred restaurant offering creative tasting menus
Intimate Michelin-starred restaurant offering creative tasting menus
"Just down the street from Rose’s Luxury and Pineapple and Pearls, this intimate boîte is yet another feather in the same restaurant group’s proverbial cap. Possessing all the charm of a carriage house, the dining room is closer to a sunroom encased in glass with expansive views of the green surroundings. The cooking is equally attractive: Seasonal fare prepared with panache and a touch of luxury. Think oysters with fried potatoes and seaweed remoulade or poached pears with bay leaf ice cream. The menu is a revolving door of ideas, except for the signature angel egg amuse. An eclectic wine list makes for a thoughtful pairing. In total, dinner here goes for less than other tasting menus in town, but with no less boldness, care, and creativity." - The MICHELIN Guide
"If Rose’s Luxury had a big sister—one who’s a little more elegant, and a little more serious—it would be Little Pearl. The restaurant serves modern American dishes that range from comforting classics like deviled eggs to more inventive seafood-centric plates, like red curried pork with razor clams. Each seating is a set $118 seven-course tasting menu, but that doesn’t stop Little Pearl from filling the dining room each night. Set apart from the bustle of Barracks Row, this is a good spot for a grown-up birthday or an anniversary." - madeline weinfield
"Identified as a more budget-friendly sibling to a trend-setting restaurant (the same team as Rose’s Luxury) and recommended as an alternative on Capitol Hill." - Eater Staff
"Choose to partake in Little Pearl’s $128-per-diner tasting menu in its cozy private dining room, glass-enclosed conservatory, covered patio, or the bar. The restaurant offers a custom wine pairing to go alongside a seven-course meal that goes heavy on seasonal ingredients. A master sommelier offers two baller wine pairings ($90 or $150 per person), or opt to sip a la carte. Reservations via Resy." - Tierney Plumb
"This intimate restaurant has kept its star as it transitioned from a cafe and wine bar to a prix fixe dining spot with one of the best-priced seven course tasting menus ($118) in the city. This sibling to Rose’s Luxury serves up seasonal mid-Atlantic fare and incredible sweets (check out the 75-day doughnut) in a glass-enclosed conservatory, enclosed patio, and chill bar." - Emily Venezky