I was disappointed with the seating experience here. The host told us there would be a 30 minute wait, which I understood since the tables inside were full. But there were many empty spots outside. My assumption was that he was holding out to seat us inside. However, after half an hour of waiting, we were immediately placed outside at one of those tables. Waited for a table that was literally empty and available outside the whole time. Not exactly the warmest welcome. It left me feeling like my time wasn't respected and that the communication and attitude from the host should improve. He was very rude and dismissive. As for the food, we had the escargot, rabbit, and truffle pasta. The flavors were decent, if a bit heavy on salt, but the portions were quite small for the price. And the ambiance of the so-called "outdoor seating"? More like a decorated sidewalk, complete with traffic noise as background music. If you've ever dreamed of paying fine-dining prices to picnic on a sidewalk with traffic serenading you, with a honk or two to set the mood, this is the spot. bon appétit read more

Our first time here and we dined on Valentine's Day with a pre-fixed menu and wine pairing--it was absolutely wonderful. The ambience was intimate and romantic, the food was delicious, and the wine pairings were enhancing and palate cleansing. We were served by the Norse god Odin himself and he really made our night shine with his good humor and professionalism. The service was excellent. The beef Wellington, black truffle risotto, and duck liver mousse (with the pairing) were our standouts. We can't wait to come back and try the regular menu as well! Thank you for a great night read more

Perle Restaurant - Duck liver mousse - New American Near Me - Pasadena, California

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The food was excellent, we enjoyed the Dine LA fixed menu for $70 plus the truffle pasta was an add on for +$30. I got the French onion soup for appetizer, truffle pasta as an add-on, branzino ratatouille for the main course and a chocolate ganache dessert. The service was great and ambience is more on the loud side. We parked at the parking structure across the street for $11 flat rate after 5 PM. read more

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Cute little restaurant in Pasadena! The food, service and ambiance were on point. I would definitely recommend! read more

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One of our favorite spot in Pasadena. Love to dine outside. Excellent creative dishes. Los of flavors packed in every dish. Frisée salad is my favorite. Excellent and professional service. read more

Perle Restaurant - Steak frites. - New American Near Me - Pasadena, California

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The calm atmosphere and service were exceptional. The hostess was very sweet and welcoming. Our server was attentive and went above and beyond to ensure our visit was pleasant. The food was somewhat disappointing. We started off with the freshly baked baguette & butter, 2 orders of the single caviar blini, and truffle arancini. As main dishes we had the truffle pasta, the vegetable cassoulet, and the grilled branzino with a side of mushrooms. The main dishes were very salty and the branzino fish was very bland, the mushrooms were average. read more

All of the food was fantastic, we ate at the bar and our service and drinks from Paula could not have been better. The ambience was also fantastic and I plan on going back, loved it. read more

This restaurant is on the 2024 Michelin list and has been on the 101 best restaurants list by LA Times from 2021 to 2024. Coq au vin was very good. Totally recommend! Duck cassoulet.. I was blown away! French onion soup was very good. Escargot.. meh, it was chewy and not buttery and retained that aquatic odor -- I also believe they used the canned variety. I had the 2018 Château de La Croix des Gardes Cabernet Sauvignon and I loved it. The apple tart was amazing! The service was impeccable. Our server was patient and spoke in a slow and calm manner and we didn't feel rushed. The bus girl had such elegant and choreographed moves and kept our table meticulously clean. The price was $200 for 2. Jan, 2025 read more

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Perle Restaurant in Old Town Pasadena is truly exceptional! From start to finish, my dining experience was nothing short of amazing. I began with the caviar service, which I absolutely loved, especially since they served it with bellinis. The escargot, perfectly cooked in herb butter, was delightful and something I would absolutely get again. The soft-shell crab, a special for the day, was served over a delicious corn succotash with a tangy sauce that complemented it beautifully. Highly recommend trying this dish if you get the chance. My favorite of the night was the rigatoni pasta with freshly shaved summer black truffles--simply incredible and bursting with flavor. Service was excellent; the staff made my birthday feel extra special with a complimentary glass of sparkling wine and a delectable almond cake to end the meal. The ambience is perfect for a girls' night out or a romantic dinner for two. While I dined indoors this time, the outdoor seating looked inviting and is something I'm looking forward to trying on my next visit, especially with the lovely weather. I can't wait to return!! read more

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Cozy ambience and friendly waitstaff. The food was flavorful and filling. I got the truffle pasta for the main and my husband got the duck (which we forgot to take a pic of lol) would come back again. read more

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My husband and I went here for our post elopement celebratory dinner, and the service was absolutely exquisite. While it was your usual casual fine dining experience it certainly did not feel stuffy. I want to say it was a cozy seating situation where it looked like there were probably 50 people there max on a Saturday night. But let's get on with what we enjoyed: We sat at our table with a cute little "congratulations" card and were given complimentary sparkling wine to toast to our recent nuptials. We started off with the escargot, French onion soup, and simple green salad. The escargot was really tasty and served out of the shell and cooked with this delicious garlic butter sauce with the perfect crunchy bread element to cut the decadence. My husband really enjoyed his soup and how the bread was incorporated in the soup itself to add some texture. And while simple, my green salad was remarkably refreshing and light. Between courses our waiter had this pleasant way of setting out our silverware and really helped pace our meal. For our entrees I ordered the moule a la normande and my husband ordered the duck l'orange, we shared some frites, and paired it all with a gin cocktail with an egg white foam and a mezcal respectively. My mussels were super soft and easily peeled out the shell and cooked with a delicious wine sauce I soaked my frites in. Every bite my husband took of his duck was delectable, especially since he doesn't care for duck. We finished our epic meal with an apple tarte Tatin and a complimentary berry financier. What perfectly crafted desserts. The apples managed to be sweet with a bit of a bite to it on top of the soft and glazed tart, which was also not too sweet. The labneh sauce it came with perfectly complimented it. The financier was also delicious as it was crunchy on the outside and had a soft berry sauce middle. Indeed our middles were sated and satisfied, and we will have to come back to this Michelin guide restaurant for the other delicious menu items. Warning: the food menu and cocktail menu will change give or take some classic things so always check online on their website for updates. read more

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everything was top drawer...food was delish...ambiance was charming service was impeccable fabulous fabulous fabulous we will be back read more

My husband and I visited Perle Restaurant with some friends for the first time. We were very impressed. The food was delicious. We ordered a couple of different dishes to try and they were all excellent. Everything was cooked to perfection. The staff and service exceeded our expectations. The place is small but cozy so it can get a little loud, but that did not bother us. We also tried several desserts and they were mouth watering. We will be going back soon. read more

Our long time friend took my husband here for his birthday dinner. We all came here for the first time. The hostess was super friendly and made us feel very welcome. Our server Kinan was very attentive, he even provided little bowls for each of us when we asked to share a bowl of the delicious French onion soup. Their baguette French bread was yummy too. For our entree, I had the Hanger steak cooked medium-rare with the Bordelaise sauce. Amazing, so flavorful. My husband had the NY Strip with the peppercorn sauce. Excellent! Then our friend had the Magret de Canard (duck) which was very good as well. For dessert we shared crème brûlée and apple tart. It was a superb evening with great and elegant ambiance. The chef even made an appearance that evening. Merci Chef Dean!! read more

A fun French spot located in Pasadena I came here with a large group of people that had made reservations early in advance. This was for dinner and our table was nicely put together and also had the small reserved sign on it. The inside is so adorable and it feels like you are stepping inside a cafe in Europe. I fell in love with it at first site. While waiting for other people to arrive our server was quite nice by serving us water and taking our drink order. The menu could either be ordered by separate items or you can have a pre-fix meal and sample different items. We just randomly picked what we wanted and ordered a cautery board which had some different cheeses, meats, and some small cute pickles. Ordered a French onion soup filled with a ton of cheese and lots of onions which I am a fan of. The fish has a nice sear and the escargot was also delicious. There was not a bad item or dish throughout our dinner. Everyone enjoyed it and said we would be back for another dinner! read more

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Didn't have a reservation but was able to sit at the bar. The oysters were fresh and the escargot was delicious. I didn't really care for the steak frites though... the meat was a bit tough. The ambiance was nice with good service. read more

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Service was impeccable. Restaurant is a bit small so tables very close but it's quaint and pretty. Food was delicious but I wouldn't say we will be back. French onion soup and hamachi cucumber with a glass of wine would be tempting. Have had significantly better steak at various fine steakhouses for similar prices. Crème Brule was a huge disappointment- custard didn't set and was all hot. Bummer Pricing was a bit higher than it was worth but was expected for a celebratory dinner. read more

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Located along the restaurant row of Old Town Pasadena, Perle has a cozy interior seating option, as well as a more lively exterior option. We opted in on the interior, and got a very cozy table for two that was tucked away in the corner by large windows. It almost felt like a private dining experience as we were somewhat further from the larger dining area, so it was a very cozy experience. For the price, the food was to be expected. As appetizers, I got the French onion soup and escargots. The waiter asked if we wanted the soup split between both of us, so I agreed to it. However he failed to say that it was a $3 additional charge to split the soup. Not a huge deal but would've been nice to be communicated. Soup was alright, again, not mind blowing but okay. Escargots had a nice garlic herb butter flavor - very tasty with the little side of bread. As our entree, we ordered the moules and fries, and halibut. Having grown up in Belgium, where moules is one of their renowned foods, I was surprised at how big the mussel pieces were. There also wasn't very much of it, I guess I expected a big pot of it. The broth also had a hint of too much lime. The halibut was good - I enjoyed the accompanying coconut sauce and the crispy tapioca. Think I enjoyed the halibut more than the moules. I really enjoyed the apple tart dessert with the side of cream. It was warm (a little too hot) and it had a nice flavorful crust on the bottom. To my surprise, the side of cream was not sweet, but it balanced out the sweetness of the apple quite nicely on the palate. Wish I ordere an espresso to go with my dessert. Overall it was a pleasant experience. The service was very attentive, but not overly, and he was able to explain the menu well. I'll probably come back for lunch time. read more

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Made reservations easily on Resy for dineLA. There's a parking garage directly across the street (a few dollars for every 20mins I think up to a certain number of hrs or $11 max for the day). Arrived at 5:30 (on a Tuesday - if that helps) and was greeted immediately and taken to a table while waiting for my friend. The restaurant opens at 5pm so not many customers yet. Our waiter, George brought the various menu options and took our drink order off the bat. The other staff were great too. Food was great, all of it! I ordered the left side of the dineLA menu: the french onion soup, branzino, and the creme brulee. My friend ordered the right side: salad, chicken au something and the cheese board. We def want to come back for the mussels next time as it was a recommendation. The party at the next table beside ours made it convincing. If you're going to this place to catch up with a friend (like I did) or a date, I would suggest you come early. The volume at the end of our dinner got exponentially loud as most, if not all tables were filled and we were so glad to come in earlier. Also, there are two single bathrooms at the back left side of the restaurant that were super clean for reference, if needed. So happy we chose this place to try out. No question about returning to try other plates. read more

Perle Restaurant - Top left: amuse-bouche to start...don't recall what it was but it was delicious All others are options from the dineLA menu. - New American Near Me - Pasadena, California

Stopped here for coffee and dessert after a dinner date. Cute little restaurant, reminds me a cafe I went to in Rome. The service was great, attention to detail was comforting after having a bad dinner service. Had the crème brûlée with a round of espresso shots. Will come back in a heartbeat read more

My expectation was so hight about the place so the experience was so so, the appetizers were really good specially the duck liver was excellent, the salad was ok and the escargot was bland. but the real disappointment came with the food , the steak too hard and the peppercorn tasteless and the rabbit was like having food in kfc not a real plate.the desert was ok but the vanilla ice cream had no taste, over all wasn't bad but not a place we would go again, we have better places for similar meals..to not forget to tell you the moule came with no sauce very dry and when we complaint, the waiter had a very wrong answer by telling us the food come with no sauce, either he never had a real one or he didn't know what to say, any how it went back to kitchen .that is all i experience last light... read more

A little disappointed as we had high expectations. Service was great. Our server was attentive and took care of us during the entirety of the meal, but the disappointment came from the food themselves. We ordered: - French onion soup - wayyyy too salty. There is really no hint of onion taste in the soup as it was overcome by the amount of salt in the soup. - New York steak, 10 oz with peppercorn sauce. This is a $65 steak but it tasted like I could have spent less than half the price for better steak. :(. - Truffle fries - this was good. But I didn't come to a French restaurant to have fries. - Espresso martini - no hint of alcohol at all. - wine - just ok. The food was meh for us and maybe it's an off day. read more

Was here for an event. The drinks were phenomenal. I got the drink with black charcoal which was quite pretty and savory. Also got a drink with foam and that was a bit floral and balanced. I enjoyed both. For appetizers, we tried the truffle arancini 4/5. Crispy, warm, umami goodness but not the best I've had. The caviar service was my fave. 5/5. Great quality and matching it with the warm blini was smart move. The duck liver pate was also irresistible. 5/5. Very well balanced and not too heavy, somehow. The brioche in particular carried the bites. For the main, we had a seafood tower which had probably one of the best crab legs I've ever had. 6/5. They were just so fresh and with a hint of sea sweetness. Absolutely divine. The veggie sides it came with were actually also surprisingly spectacular. 5/5. It was just steamed potatoes and carrots but they were so flavorful on their own and the quality of the produce shined through. It was flavorful and likely blanched very well. For dessert, the chocolate truffle was perfection in a bite. 5/5. Crunchy, thin layer of dark chocolate and inside is a soft melt in your mouth truffle. The lemon meringue bites were nothing special, but they were still good. 4/5. The small apple pie burnt fritters were great too. 4/5. I loved the texture and the level of sweetness, which was indeed super sweet but some of the bitterness from toasting balanced it out. Service was great and attentive and the place reminded me of a small restaurant in Paris. Cute. I'd likely come back to try more of the menu. read more

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Was excited to try Perle as I've been looking for a good French bistro nearby. Reservations were made fairly easily but noticed time slots do fill up quickly. Arrived a few minutes before opening and there were already people waiting to enter. We were seated in a booth towards the bar which was nice but do wish they spaced the tables apart a bit as getting in/out was a bit challenging to ensure you don't knock over anyone's drink. Started off the meal with both the steak tartare, escargot and the French onion soup. Probably the best French onion soup I've had in a long time but a bit pricey in my opinion. I find this to be too salty at most places but found it perfect here at Perle. The steak tartare was ok but wished they provided more of the baguette. The escargots were disappointing as it wasn't very flavorful. Had to add a few slices of their baguette in order to mop up the garlic butter sauce (iirc it was an extra $2 for 5 small slices). Ordered the steak frites and the truffle pasta as our mains. Loved the fries but the steak was rather bland and should've ordered a side of bernaise. The truffle pasta was good in my opinion but priced a tad bit high at $55. The side of mushrooms were good. Ended the meal with the chocolate soufflé which was ok but prefer the ones served at Alexanders. Actually enjoyed the ice cream more than the soufflé. Service was attentive but like others do have mixed feelings about the extra 4% being tacked onto the bill. Not sure if I'll be back anytime soon as there were only a few items I really enjoyed. read more

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Perle has an amazing charm to it. My partner and I love to cook so we try to expirence as much as we can in the find dining world. Perle also has a Michelin star, and her and I always try to expand our experiences in food to learn and take it into the kitchen with us when we cook. The environment is relaxing, classy, and a little tight, but you get lost in the food and the service. From what I gathered, they are French fine dining restaurants, and it really had that vibe in ambiance and decor. The service was amazing, Ruben was our server and was very prompt in taking care of us. Then we had Hazel and Jorge, who came and cleaned up and checked in. I greatly appreciate how attentive they were. They also had amazing suggestions for the dishes we were asking about. Each course was very delicious, but we did have ideas as we enjoyed the characteristics of what we ate. The mushroom escargot was very good with the pesto. We got hits of citrus, and it would have really come. Through with a little more. The French onion soup... was perfect... the duck Cobb salad was light and harty but needed a little more dressing, and we drizzled some pepper on it. I had the Branzino et Ratatouille, and it was fantastic. The Ratatouille complemented the flavor of Branzino and the crisp on the Branzino. My partner got the Steak Fritas, the fries were perfect, and the steak had a nice char around it and good flavors. My partner ordered the steak med rare, and I thought it was pretty delicious, but it did have more of a rare texture to it. The sauce was pretty delicious when paired. For dessert, I got the lemon custard with white chocolate, and my partner got the chocolate cake. Both were amazing ways to end the evening, along with my birthday sweet bread. I enjoyed my dining experience overall and would definitely be back to enjoy more of the menu. read more

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Service was very good but too much honest that's expected for the high price tag. I can for dine LA and was able to try a variety of dishes. The restaurant is quite small and there is a main area with tables and a back area with a bar. Starting with the drinks: The margarita was tangy and refreshing. The cosmopolitan was fruity and bright. Appetizers: The salade was decent but I wasn't really a fan. I could barely taste the vinaigrette and there was not much bacon. The escargot was not very flavorful and the sauce was not either. Main: I got the branzino et ratatouille and this was my favorite dish. The ratatouille was flavorful and worked extremely well with the fish. The texture of the branzino was perfect. The outside was crispy while the inside was so soft like butter. It tasted really light and I really enjoyed it. Desserts: I got the Tarte au citron and in my opinion, it is way to tart and sweet. It tastes very acidic in an off putting way like biting into a lemon. I was expecting a refreshing citrusy taste but it was overly sour and intensely sweet at the same time. The Chocolat pot de creme was my favorite of the desserts. The texture was fluffy and the dark chocolate was not too sweet. read more

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5 stars for our service: Odin took really good care of us. He had great energy and made our experience amazing 5 stars for our drinks: cocktails were perfectly balanced. the drinks were strong but didn't taste like it 4 stars in the end because we had to wait outside to be seated even though we had a reservation. the food was good but wasn't blown away. i've had better for the same price tag. if we come back it's for the service and cocktails. read more

Perle Restaurant - New American Near Me - Pasadena, California

Although I had high expectations for this place, I will say that they do make good solid French food. It was quite a drive, but walking over to building felt homey. I really like how the outside area was set up. Interior was simply well designed. The dim lights really set the mood and I really like how there were candles around. It was an intimate vibe with good talk. Service was excellent and quick. Every time I finish my glass of wine, they would immediately pour me another one, then other one. I was kinda buzzed to be honest, lol. By the way corkage fee was only 30$, so of course I brought a large Cadmus bottle. Starting off with the onion soup, I will rate it a 5/5. It's not that salty, yet very flavorful. I can also taste that hint flavoring of beef broth which added a nice umami effect. The cheese on top was delicious! The cherry tomato salad was underwhelming. The orange sauce on the bottom was bland to me. Presentation is nice though, I rate it a 2/5. Coq Au Vin (braised chicken) tasted good, 4/5. It was satisfying pulling the soft chicken apart from the bone. Very easy to chew and tender. The chicken melted in my mouth. The bacon bits that came with it added a nice salty finish. Lastly, the Branzino et Ratatouille (sea bass) is also a 4/5. It wasn't fishy, but a little salty. The sweet cherry sauce underneath it helped. The skin is crispy too. Had a nice crunch like a chip. The whole experience was fun with some of the dishes being memorable and others not. Portion size was small, but the flavors were all there. It's solid and for sure top tier. It's worth to try. Gotta come back to try the other dishes. read more

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I'm going to start by saying that my palete doesn't favor French cuisine so I've accounted and adjusted this review to consider this. It was my wife's idea to come here. We came to Perle for the Christmas Eve dinner. It was a family dinner with my family (4 of us). The ambiance is very nice with our waiter, also a sommelier, very attentively helping us. The service gets 5 stars. L'Aperitif (first course) was Amuse- Bouche, and quite tasty. But it didn't really rock my socks which I would imagine is important to set the tone of the meal. All-in-all, I'd say that it was OK. Next came the Salade de Crabe, or as we say here in the US, a "crab salad". It was adorned nicely with 2 small pieces of lettuce and some Kaluga caviar. Honestly, it tasted a bit straight from the supermarket deli counter. Following this was the Soupe de Potiron, or butternut squash soup. This was probably my favorite course of the evening, with a mild curry flavor which was a really nice touch. Definitely well prepared and well thought out, but all of us felt that the floating marshmallow, while a creative touch, was a bit too strong for the combination. I think the whole table agreed that this was their favorite course. The next course was Sole Farcie which smelled bad when it arrived. I took two bites and pushed the plate aside. My nephew took a tiny nibble and also pushed his plate aside. My wife ate half of hers, and my very active 12yr old son ate the entire thing which doesn't surprise me as he would eat our dining table if he was hungry enough. My wife asked for the leftovers to go, which our dog thoroughly enjoyed that night after my wife carefully picked the bones out of it. This course was perhaps the one that fell on its face and is the main reason for the low overall score in this review. The main course was the Bouef Bourguignon and I'd give it a decent rating. I've had worse, but I've also had better at a mid tier family restaurant in the San Fernando Valley. The Chocolate Souffle dessert was quite good as well and helped prop up the overall score. Honestly, it was "Meh" at best. I had taken the boys to lunch at the local country club earlier that day where the food was multitudes better, with equally good service, and at 20% of the cost. I don't plan to return. read more

Amazing service by Odon, our waiter. Every and each food item that we ordered was delicious and very authentic. We had a wonderful experience and will definitely back again read more

Perle Restaurant - Apple Tarte Tatin - New American Near Me - Pasadena, California

Mario is such an all star. I love him, he is the most sweet and attentive and just genuine person . I am so grateful he helped us out, and I want to be his friend lol seriously made our time even that much better I really really enjoyed his company and everything just thank you so much Mario!! The food here is to die for, as my other reviews say literally everything is amazing here even the water lol I love their brunch menu it's very different from the dinner menu and their French toast, Madeline's, really stood out . I had never had those before and they are the best I've ever had and for sure in the best in Pasadena. Highly recommend their brunch and dinner love Perle, awesome location, super clean and amazing team working . Top notch for sure :) **highly recommend you come with an appetite so you can try a bunch of stuff** read more

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We walked in on a Friday early evening with no reservation. The host accommodated us with two seats at the bar in the back, which we were very happy about given how busy they were and the fact that it was fully booked online. I was very excited and hyped after reading all the great reviews. We ordered: - Escargot: 4/5. Great flavor, and they had already removed the shells. Wish it came with bread, though. - French onion soup: 4/5. Again, pretty good, but I've definitely had better. - Coq au Vin: 3/5. Maybe I'm biased, but it's not as decadent as some other places I've been to, and it's nothing to write home about. The mushrooms in there were my favorite because they soaked up all the flavors. - Dover Sole Meunière: 2/5. This was disappointing for $80. The fish was slightly dry and bland. It barely had any flavors other than bits of lemon on top, which made for a very sour bite. Drinks: They only offer beer and wine, so their cocktails are mostly soju/sake-based. - PASSION FRUIT DAIQUIRI: 5/5. So refreshing and tasty. Highly recommended! - ALSACE SPRITZ: 4/5. Pretty decent as well. Service: I have to say that although the food was subpar and not what I had expected, the service was excellent! From the host and waitstaff to the bartender who took care of us throughout the night, everyone was so welcoming, warm, and made us feel very special. I could be tempted to come back and try the tasting menu because I do like the atmosphere and appreciate the service. read more

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Made an indoor reservation for 5:45pm on a Saturday and got seated right away when we got there. Food: Ordered the following: 1. Steak tartare 2. Escargot 3. Truffle pasta 4. Coq au vin Steak tartare: really good! Very flavorful and delightful! Highly recommend and probably the best dish out of everything we ordered! Escargot: very flavorful as well and pairs great with the baguette but wouldn't say it's surprising in any way. Truffle pasta: the portion is definitely on the smaller side but love the truffle flavor! If you like truffle this is a must! Coq au vin: surprisingly the mushrooms in there are amazingly good because of the sauce! The onions are slightly caramelized and good as well! The chicken leg itself is slightly dry on the inside so recommend if you dip it in the sauce for more flavor. Service: Great service! Note that an additional 4% is already added to your check to support the operations of the restaurant. Ambience: there are both indoor and outdoor seating and there is a bar toward the back of the restaurant. Great ambience overall! read more

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Had some high hopes for the restaurant but fell short in my opinion. Ambiance was nothing special when sitting outside. Service was good and attentive. Food overall was just ok. Definitely was not worth the price. The only items I would order again if I went back would be the escargot, basque tart, and soufflé. The dish I was most looking forward to was the coq a vin. And that dish sadly was the most disappointing. Super dry and overcooked. Even the pork belly in the dish was severely overcooked. The truffle pasta was cooked perfectly but tasted mostly of oil that overpowered the truffle and even the parmesan cheese. Mussels would have been good but sadly some of them were pretty gritty on the inside. read more

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WOW. I can't believe I'm just now discovering this restaurant after all these years! I really don't know what to say other than the food is EXCELLENT and the service is very attentive. My only advice would be if ordering the caviar, order the 1oz serving since I thought the 1/2 oz was not enough (although I can put down some caviar). I will DEFINITELY be returning! read more

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Blessed to have outdoor fine dining seating in Pasadena! Came by for brunch, and their menu is limited but still has some great things to offer. Really enjoyed their eggs since I was looking for some thing that wasn't as dense but still filling. Probably my favorite item on the menu were the madeleines. They're tiny and bite-size but they hit the spot when it comes to light and airy sweets. I'll have to come back during dinner time since there's a full menu. Most of the dishes were very egg heavy given brunch time. The servers were really kind in suggesting specialties and recommendations for appetizers. The Bloody Mary went very well with the oysters. read more

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We went to see a Sondheim musical at the Pasadena Playhouse on a Sunday and my husband found Perle (named after the Michelin- trained Chef Yasharian's daughter) and it was a gem! The menu is reminiscent of what you would find in French restaurants but more importantly, Perle captured the taste and the ambiance. Here are tips and helpful info: 1. Parking - came for 5:30 Sunday dinner and no street parking so used public parking a block away on Union Street - $10 2. Reservation - decided same day to come so no indoor reservations but found a 5:30 outdoor reservation. It was cold (right after CA winter storms) but took a chance and the patio heaters helped. Bar dining also available so check out their website 3. Service - everyone (front staff, guy who sat us down- manager?, wait staff) was super friendly 4. Food and drinks - here we go... Drinks Alsace Spritz - reminded me of its Italian twin, Aperol Spritz (perfect accompaniment to a cream- rich meal), acted as good palate cleanser for me French 1975 (special menu)- identical to Tom Collins using champagne instead of soda water (lemony and refreshing) Starters Escargot (6 pieces) - in its shell which is a rarity and perfectly well seasoned Served with a side order of the perfect baguette and butter sprinkled with salt and pepper Pate de canard - since the California law banning foie gras in 2004, this is as close as we can to fg and it was the perfect bite French Onion soups - gooey fromage and cooked to perfection Main entree Steak with frites - my hubby said it was ok for he asked for medium rare and cooked medium but he finished to the last bite and of course we were both admiring and enjoying then perfectly cooked pomme frites Moules en frites - tried it first in Belgium and Paris 20 years ago so I order it when I see on the menu. This version was way better than the ones I had in Europe so kudos to the chef Tip- On second thought, I would have ordered a salad instead of the French Onion soup before the moules (served with broth :)) but my eyes were hungrier than my tummy Chocolate soufflé - takes 20 minutes to make so keep in mind to place your order early so no need to wait after meal. This was served with homemade French vanilla ice cream (wow) NOTE: Tasting/ Pre Fixe menu was available but we decided to order ala carte for all our favorites were on that menu and so glad we did The Chef trained with Daniel Boulud and Gordon Ramsay before opening Perle in March 2020 - the fact that it survived the pandemic is a miracle. Nous serons de retour! read more

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We went here for our anniversary dinner. We were looking for a tasting menu and eager to try Perle. If you are looking for higher end fine dining experience this is not that place. The ambience seems very theme park upscale dining. We did the tasting menu and added on the truffle pasta dish. It was not worth $50 for both plates. It was so rich and creamy it needed an additional flavor to make it truly satisfying. There was also an arugula/spring mix salad with quail eggs and duck. It came to the able like something you would get at a cafeteria. What we throughly enjoyed was the lemon curd desert. The flavor explodes in your mouth and leaves you craving the next bite. This was by far a big highlight of the meal, followed by the soft shell crab and a lobster dish. Overall the food wasn't bad, it wasn't anything to write home about. For as expensive as it was, it was a shame I had to leave two dishes almost completely on my plate. For the price we have had better fine dining experiences. read more

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I've been wanting to go to this restaurant for while and I finally got to. It's located in Old Town Pasadena. ::Drinks:: We got the cocktail of the day. It was refreshing but the alcohol was lacking. The drink had a lot of ice. ::Food:: The truffle pasta was delicious but the portion was very small. I asked for medium-well but I got medium rare. There was still blood in the meat. It was also very chewy and tough. For $60 I was expecting the quality to be better. The sauce was good though. We both liked the truffle fries. ::Customer Service:: It was subpar. Our server forgot two things we asked for and it took a while to process our bill. There was also a delay with our cocktails. Overall, a bit disappointing based on the great reviews and price. I was hoping for great food and service. ::Dessert:: I liked the Creme Brûlée but we were not a fan of the fruity pebble cereal taste. That's what the flavor reminded me of. ::Tip:: Make a reservation ::M's Notes:: -Indoor and outdoor seating -Parking; Street, Lot, and Garage read more

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We reserved a spot at the bar via Resy. It's a small place and tables are close together. We really enjoyed our spot at the bar. If you're a party of two, I highly recommend this option. Jesus and the other staff at the bar took great care of us. Jesus took great care in explaining the menu, answering our questions and making recommendations. On to the food! We ordered: 1926 Cocktail. Light and refreshing. I wanted to try a drink that featured Lillet. A bottle of Gael Petite. A light red wine. Baguette and butter. OMG! It's not to be missed! Escargot. Buttery. Garlicky. Oh. So. Good. All for me! My husband does not like to partake! Oh well, his loss. French Onion Soup. So warming on that cold and rainy Saturday night. Steak frites. Medium rare. To share. It comes with ketchup. Order mayonnaise. Their mayonnaise is so light and creamy. Chocolate soufflé. Warm, chocolatey and decadent. This was an enjoyable meal! I wouldn't mind repeating this meal again and again! read more

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