La Perla Chicago

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1. C

   Christina

   Chicago5 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on 22 February 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   Bartender was five and a half hours late to his shift - never got drinks. Walked in to see people walking out because no food was leaving the kitchen. Keep in mind, there were maybe 8 people in the entire restaurant and the dish that never arrived was ceviche. For a place with as expensive as this one, I was shocked at the cheap furniture, dirty tables, and lack of available menu items. Highly do NOT recommend.
   

   La Perla ChicagoResponded on 24 February 2025

   Dear Christina, Thank you for your feedback, and we sincerely apologize for your experience. We understand how frustrating it must have been to wait for drinks and food, especially when the restaurant wasn’t busy. This is not the level of service we strive to provide, and we’ll address the delays with our team. We also take your comments about the atmosphere seriously and will examine the furniture and cleanliness to ensure everything meets our standards. Your experience doesn’t reflect the quality we aim for, and we are committed to making improvements. We appreciate your input and hope you’ll consider giving us another chance. Sincerely, La Perla Chicago, Restaurant & Lounge
   

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   Miguel

   Chicago1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 16 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food was good specially the shrimp tacos was fire
   

   La Perla ChicagoResponded on 17 February 2025

   Hi Miguel, Thank you for your kind words! We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed the shrimp tacos – they’re definitely a fan favorite! We hope to have you back soon to try more of our delicious dishes. Cheers, La Perla
   

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   Emma

   Chicago2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 15 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Wow! We absolutely loved this place! I had chosen this restaurant quite randomly because we had a show at the Laugh Factory afterward. However, I was pleasantly surprised by the outstanding service and food. We ordered the 48-hour marinated skirt steak. The chimichurri sauce was incredible, and the mushrooms were cooked to perfection. The steak was done perfectly at medium. highly recommend if you’re in the area!
   

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   La Perla ChicagoResponded on 16 February 2025

   Hi Emma, Thank you so much for the kind words! We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed your experience at La Perla. The 48-hour marinated skirt steak is a fan favorite, and we’re thrilled you loved it (along with the chimichurri and mushrooms!). It means a lot to us that you had a memorable meal before your show. We hope to see you again soon – and maybe you’ll try something new from our menu next time! 😊 Thanks, La Perla Chicago, Restaurant & Lounge
   

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   Kaitlyn

   Chicago9 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 9 February 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Guacamole appetizer was amazing! Comes with a variety of artisanal chips. The beet salad had too many beets but was overall a good salad. Steak tacos are amazing and lychee martini is good!
   

   La Perla ChicagoResponded on 17 February 2025

   HI Kaitlyn, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us! We’re thrilled to hear you loved the guacamole and our artisanal chips. It’s great to know the steak tacos and lychee martini were a hit too! We also appreciate your feedback on the beet salad – we’ll definitely keep that in mind for future adjustments. We hope to welcome you back soon to try even more of our menu offerings! Thanks, La Perla
   

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   Jose

   Chicago1 review

   1.0

   Dined on 31 January 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 1

   Food was okay, drinks were not good and not strong, service was pretty bad. Ambiance and overall vibe was poor, would not recommend.
   

   La Perla ChicagoResponded on 4 February 2025

   Hi Jose, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We sincerely apologize that your recent experience at La Perla didn’t meet the high standards we aim to provide. We take all comments seriously and are grateful for your insight regarding the food, drinks, service, and ambiance. We will review these areas with our team to ensure improvements moving forward. Your experience is important to us, and we hope you’ll consider giving us another chance. Thank you again for sharing your thoughts. Best regards, La Perla Chicago, Restaurant & Lounge
   

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   Renee

   Chicago1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 3 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   La Perla had a well priced happy hour menu that we took advantage of via InKind. I enjoyed tacos & cocktails the most. I also ordered the fried ravioli. Will be back!
   

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   La Perla ChicagoResponded on 8 January 2025

   Hi Renee, Thank you for the great feedback! We're glad you enjoyed our happy hour menu and took advantage of the InKind deal! Tacos, cocktails, and fried ravioli—sounds like a perfect choice! We can’t wait to welcome you back soon for more delicious food and drinks. Cheers! 🌮🍸 Thanks, La Perla Chicago
   

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   German

   Chicago1 review

   4.0

   Dined on 31 December 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Service was excellent. The food was average. Except for the pizza of my kids ordered, surprisingly that was really good.
   

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   Nobel

   Chicago121 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 28 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Seafood soup was excellent but took a while to arrive at the table. The Argentinian steak was also very good and tender. Will go back again when in the area.
   

   La Perla ChicagoResponded on 8 January 2025

   Hi Nobel, Thank you for sharing your experience! We're glad you enjoyed the seafood soup and the tender Argentinian steak. We apologize for the wait on the soup and will be sure to work on speeding things up. We truly appreciate your kind words and are excited to welcome you back when you're in the area! 🍲🥩 Best, La Perla Chicago
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Chicago2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 23 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent food n portions. High quality food. Short staffed but accommodating.
   

   La Perla ChicagoResponded on 28 December 2024

   Thank you for your thoughtful review! We're so glad to hear that you enjoyed the quality and portion sizes of our food. We truly appreciate your understanding regarding our staffing challenges, and we're grateful for your recognition of our team's efforts to accommodate you. Your support means a lot, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon! The La Perla Chicago Team
   

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    Frank

    Chicago46 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 23 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4

    Came in for dinner after a show. we ordered two Margaritas and an alcohol free cocktail. The margarita's were huge in nice Mexican style glasses. We had the calamari which was one of the best the three of us have had. huge portions of huge tender squid with this amazing non-greasy seasoned batter. A light crunch with huge flavor along with a fresh cocktail sauce. We had the garlic pepper chicken wings and three tacos, and the shrimp Alfredo pasta. The chicken wings were tender and with a slight crisp in a nice garlic and pepper oil. Comes with carrot and celery sticks and a nice ranch sauce. The shrimp past was the winner. A huge portion size with large shrimp in a wonderful Alfredo sauce with toast crostini. Only the shrimp were overcooked and a bit tough. We look forward to returning.
    

    La Perla ChicagoResponded on 23 December 2024

    Hi Frank, Thank you for sharing your excellent feedback! We're glad you enjoyed the margaritas, calamari, and other dishes. It’s fantastic to know that the calamari stood out to you—our team takes pride in serving fresh, flavorful food, and it’s great to see it appreciated. We also appreciate your comments on the chicken wings and shrimp Alfredo pasta. We're sorry to hear that the shrimp were a bit overcooked, and we’ll address that to ensure a perfect experience next time. We look forward to welcoming you back soon and can’t wait to serve you again. Thank you for choosing La Perla Chicago! Best regards, La Perla Chicago Team
    

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