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  • 5/5 Undefined S. 3 months ago on Google • 403 reviews New
    My teams choice for dinner tonight. It was an excellent choice! We had a mix of various appetizers which included, fish tacos, sea bass, ribs and Caesar salad. All were delicious. There were 5 of us and it was plenty of food. We really went for the oysters. We ordered 4 dozen. Everything was fresh. Horseradish was very fresh and the green sauce was tremendous! Don't miss this one and definitely stop here ! You will not be disappointed!!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Renee M. 2 years ago on Google
    First let me say I wish I took more pictures of my meal but I was simply living in the moment and completely loving it. Came here for my birthday and my waiter Alex made it such a special occasion. He was very nice and attentive to the the table and always checked in at the right time. The owner is also fantastic. I love how he would check in as well as help staff. It’s overall such a friendly place and feels like home. The food was amazing and the portions were worth the price. I had a fantastic time thank you once again to the amazing staff and fantastic owner for making my special day even better.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alicandri F. 1 year ago on Google
    An Absolutely Wonderful Experience We chose La Perla Restaurant to celebrate our Wedding Anniversary. Upon arrival, we were greeted by Alex, our waiter, who acknowledged the occasion for our visit. He immediately returned to our table with 2 glasses of sparkling wine and offered his congratulations. Wow, what an amazing first impression!!! Being new to this restaurant, we were impressed with the wonderful seafood choices on the menu and we were overwhelmed. Alex understood and suggested that he have the chef prepare a delicious sampler arrangement of appetizer fish offerings. What arrived was excellence in seafood served on a wooden board. And that was just the beginning!!! Course after course, each food offering was amazingly prepared and presented. The service offered by Alex, Jacqueline and Cassandra was efficient, knowledgeable, and very friendly and welcoming. We particularly enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere; we were not rushed. By the end of the evening, we felt like we were longstanding, favorite patrons of this restaurant. This was our first visit but it won’t be our last. We will be coming back soon. Highly recommended.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Little L. 2 years ago on Google
    You come here, they’ll treat you like family. Francis and Tony go out of their way to be the best hosts. It’s hard to find a restaurant that checks all the boxes, but this family-owned restaurant sure does. My favourite appetizers were the scallops and caviar, which were tender and cooked to perfection, and the calamari plus shrimp that smelled and looked too good to keep our hands off before taking a photo. The baked oysters were yummy too, and they all paired well with a glass of Malvasia Verbo. Gianluca makes a mean espresso martini (It’s not on the menu, just ask for one, or two), and a lovely sour amaretto. We had the Osso Bucco and mahi mahi daily special for entrees. Both dishes were amazing. For dessert, I recommend both the tiramisu and pistachio cake with a latte or Irish cream. Cheesecake was bomb too. We asked to move tables and Michelle, our server, happily made that happen too. I cannot stress how amazing the service, food, drinks, and ambience were. To top it all off, they had a live saxophonist… what??? I wish I could attach a video because Florin played happy birthday for my friend as well!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Salimah M. 2 years ago on Google
    We went to Perla Oyster Bar & Grill for my birthday dinner and we had the BEST experience. Incredible service all around, especially from the owners, who truly made our dinner exceptional. The quality of food was absolutely spectacular. We had a selection of east coast oysters which were extremely fresh and tasted like the ocean. The quality of meat in the beef carpaccio was second to none, with perfect ratios of arugula and Parmesan to compliment the dish. The burrata was creamy and light, and the prosciutto and fig accompaniment was to die for. I’m not sure I have words to describe the lobster linguine (a special that’s potentially making its way into the official menu) - let’s just say if you didn’t have room for it in your tummy, you would make room. I must mention that the lobster portion was extremely generous and the scallops throughout were cooked to perfection in a beautiful rosé sauce. The Australian rack of lamb was cooked perfectly as well, and sat on a lovely bed of fluffy, buttery mashed potatoes. Not pictured here were the lovely desserts, mango mousse and pistachio dish, that were light, fluffy and exploding with flavour. If you haven’t visited Perla yet… you MUST put it on your list. Oh, and listen to Frances’ choice for wine… she knows a good bottle when she sees one. Enjoy!!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hana M. 2 years ago on Google
    5 stars alone for customer service! They were extremely welcoming, educated about the seafood they serve and everyone worked like a family together. The seafood was amazing, I tried mussels, scallops and oysters. Oysters are fresh and it is a experience you shouldn't miss out on! Especially the French kiss oysters.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Richard D. 11 months ago on Google • 61 reviews
    This place is a great find. Superb seafood restaurant. The food was extremely delicious and great layering of flavors. The appetizers leave a little bit to be desired as it's somewhat generic, but the beef carpaccio was very nice. Entrees stole the show which were phenomenal. Oysters had it's place which we thoroughly enjoyed as well. Cocktails were delicious but nothing to ride home about. Overall, would visit many more times ahead.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rebecca D. 10 months ago on Google • 55 reviews
    This is a small, classic & delicious restaurant to visit for date night. My partner took me here for my birthday as he knows I love everything seafood. I was happy with my meal. He claims his pasta (the lobster & shrimp linguini) is one of the best pastas he’s ever tried. We enjoyed the oysters, apps & pasta so much we plan to come again. The service was awesome! They helped recommend oysters based off the season & also gifted me their home brewed vodka for my birthday to go along with dessert! Such a surprise. Very kind staff and cute atmosphere. Can’t wait to come back and try more on the menu!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jen A. 2 years ago on Google
    Such a little gem in the west-end. Probably one of the better Italian restaurants I’ve been to, and the oysters are delicious! Overall great and I love the focus on seafood. The seafood risotto is fab, and literally everything else we had. The service is fabulous as well. I went here for my birthday dinner and a few months later later with some friends as well. Had a great experience both times. Thanks so much Perla Team!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alnoor K. 1 year ago on Google
    What can I say? Pearla was truly a 10/10 meal. Amazing food with fantastic service. The lobster and shrimp linguine is one of the best pasta dishes I’ve had in my life. They had a great selection of oysters and the tiramisu was a great ending to the meal. Cassandra really went out of her way to take care of us and my family enjoyed all the dishes she recommended. Thank you for a great time. We will for sure be back soon.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marcello M. 1 year ago on Google
    If I could rate it more than 5 stars I would ! Absolutely great food, service and atmosphere. The food was steaming when it arrived, it was flavourful and just a taste of heaven. The atmosphere was cozy and upbeat and the service was fantastic! Thank You ! TWO THUMBS UP👍👍
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bradley M. 1 year ago on Google
    We really wanted oysters . The prices were reasonable and the servings were large . Calamari was cooked to perfection, the oysters were very good and the fish was surprisingly aromatic and very enjoyable . Now to talk about the service. I was very impressed with our servers recommendations and her attentiveness. We actually forgot our cardigan at the table and they tried to contact us to let us no. Highly satisfied and would highly recommend. Can’t wait for our next date night
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Maya S. 2 years ago on Google
    Hey everyone, We went once again about 2 weeks ago, it was our 3rd time and every time the restaurant is busy even though the food is excellent, exceptionally fresh and very very flavorful elegant presentation, really good place for sea food, for groups family or romantic. Do recommend. Thank you.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mary F. 2 years ago on Google
    Food was good, oysters were really good. Our server was really nice. Seafood tower was good but I didn’t think it was worth the price. We should have just ordered oysters separately. There was a table near us that was swearing quite loudly but no one said anything to them. I also found it odd that many staff including the kitchen were not wearing masks, I thought masks were mandatory in a restaurant setting.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Craig D. 5 months ago on Google • 204 reviews
    Perla is excellent. There is not a bad dish on the menu. They have a great selection of fresh Oysters and the Caesar Salad is exactly how it should be. The Shrimp Cocktail is literally a meal in itself and the Ribs are fall off the bone deliciousness. The staff are all very polished and you can see they work as a team. Overall an amazing experience.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 JGlinton 5 months ago on Google • 178 reviews
    The food was decadent, William provided superb service as we celebrated our birthday at The Perla. The experience was amazing, best seafood I've had in Ontario Canada 🇨🇦 Will definitely be back for more!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 MustangCruise W. 9 months ago on Google • 34 reviews
    By far the BEST Italian Food in my honest opinion in Ontario ! Recently I was there last weekend with the wife and this Sunday with my son. From the moment you walk in you feel a sense of PASSION , a sense of QUALITY and a sense of FAMILY. The service is always top notch ! Super friendly servers and the service is quick. To start I usually do NOT order drinks at most restaurants. Well when I go here I always order from the cocktail list. The Limoncello Spritz is one of my fave ! If you love wine there wine list is impressive! Now to the food : portions are generous and the taste ... OMG ! You can tell the difference quality / passion / freshness make. I haven't had Desert here in a while as I'm always too full from the main food but from what I recall before it was delicious as well. Seriously check this place out, we make the drive from Niagara Falls !!! Keep it up please !
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Privacy Is i. 2 years ago on Google
    The absolute best pasta and seafood in GTA!!! Perla is my favourite place to dine for special occasions or just for date night. Live music every weekend and delectable food. Highly recommend the Lobster Linguini and Rockefeller Oysters. Amazing service. Waiter’s are so helpful and knowledgeable about the variety of dishes. Incredible ambiance. Can’t say enough good things about this place.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Cici l. 2 years ago on Google
    What a great experience! Was greater by friendly staff, cozy intimate space with live music. They specialize in oysters which were very fresh! Here are some of the dishes I've tried, my new go to seafood joint in vaughan, thanks for the experience Perlas!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ricky Khurana (Real Estate E. 1 year ago on Google
    Good local restaurant for seafood especially oysters! They carry a good variety of east coast oysters, a selected wine menu, and lots of daily chef specials. We didn’t get to try the mains but will be back for that. The staff is friendly, inside is cozy, and the basement dining area is nice for private dinners as well.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Valentina G. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful! Stunning atmosphere, wonderful staff, and the most authentic culinary experience I’ve had in a long time. Thank you to the whole team at Perla for a wonderful meal. I’ll be back for sure!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ruiyu W. 1 year ago on Google
    the oysters are very very good 5 out of 5, so fresh so tasty. We will definitely come back again for oysters. The starter clam chowder is good too. But we don’t really like the sauce of the last dish.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Carrie N. 1 year ago on Google
    Really enjoyed eating here! Decided to book it for our 5th anniversary as a special occasion. Our server was very good and knowledgeable about everything, especially the oysters! The food was amazing, we didn’t order a single thing we didn’t like! The sizes are very generous as well! We ordered dessert and our server brought us 2 with a happy anniversary message which was too kind! Was very impressed all around and will definitely be back
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mel S. 2 years ago on Google
    Warning: The outdoor view of this restaurant isn’t too inviting but don’t let that stop you from entering. The indoor decor is done beautifully, the service is impeccable, & saying the food was delicious is an understatement. Perla’s definitely lived up to all the rave! The owners and staff were more than pleasant which was refreshing. The food came out in a timely manner and was fresh. Prices reflected the quality of the food. If you’re a fan of crab I highly recommend. I will return here 100%
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Renee A. 8 months ago on Google • 10 reviews
    I have never experienced anything but the best service it is truly top tier. All the servers are extremely educated about every item on the menu they are also very warm and welcoming… not to mention the food is truly the best quality 10/10 every time. The drinks always made with extra love ! Their lychee martini with pineapple juice is to die for.

  • 5/5 Melissa P. 8 months ago on Google • 7 reviews
    Love, love, love Perla’s for any occasion. Amazing and delicious food. There is nothing quite like this food. Staff is awesome, they make you feel like you’re part of the family.

  • 5/5 Shane H. 2 years ago on Google
    ´Pandemic dining’ can be really nerve racking however I felt very safe at Perla Oyster Bar & Grill - Excellent service! Vibrant flavours, great portions and the ambiance is A1.

  • 5/5 Alex 2 years ago on Google
    My new favorite restaurant. Service is on point, the food is amazing these guys are running a fantastic restaurant great atmosphere fresh ingredients and the owners make you feel like family. Absolutely excellent I will be here bi-weekly at the least great job . Best clam chowder I've ever had hands down San Francisco can't hold a candle to this highly recommend 👌

  • 5/5 Andrew H. 3 years ago on Google
    This place did not disappoint. We ordered 100 oysters, and the seafood towers for take out... The food was FRESH! I was worried about "take out seafood", but after this experience we'd easily order from here a couple times a month. The value is very good for the amount of food they give you and the staff all seem to be good people. Jean-Luca was our guy who took the order on the phone and hooked us up. Worth every penny!

  • 5/5 Preetpal K. 2 years ago on Google
    My new favorite place to eat. Exceptional service, amazing food. I loved the French kiss oysters they were the freshest I've ever had and the grilled octopus was mouth watering!


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