La Perla Chicago

4.2

33 Reviews

$31 to $50

Latin American

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 10 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for groups
Neighbourhood gem
Great for creative cocktails

Nestled in the vibrant heart of Lakeview East, La Perla Chicago, Restaurant & Lounge offers a unique blend of tradition and innovation. Under the culinary direction of Chef Edwin, we celebrate the finest ingredients and creative flair to bring you a sophisticated dining experience.

Our Grilled Seafood Platter is a must-try, embodying the essence of our fusion menu, designed to tantalize the palate and captivate the senses. The elegant ambiance at La Perla is perfect for any occasion, from a delightful happy hour to a memorable night out. Located just down the street from Wrigley Field, La Perla is the ideal spot to start or end your exploration of Chicago.

The atmosphere at La Perla is both chic and welcoming, with special features like our cozy lounge, perfect for an intimate gathering or a relaxing evening under the lights and disco balls. Join us at La Perla, where culinary excellence meets the vibrant spirit of Chicago.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Latin American, Tapas / Small Plates, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu 3:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–1:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–7:00 pm
Phone number
(312) 955-0556
Website
http://laperla-chicago.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
3168 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60657-4437
Area
Lake View
Cross Street
Clark and Belmont
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
The Belmont Red Line Station is right around the corner, and the 77, 22, 8, 151, and 156 bus lines are all within a 2 minute walk of the restaurant.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Pearls & Pancakes: St. Patrick's Day Brunch
USD 10.00 - USD 50.00 per person
Prepaid
16 Mar 2025 only
Join us for a fabulous St. Patrick’s Day Drag Brunch! Enjoy fierce performances, delicious brunch bites, and a shamrockin’ good time with your favorite queens!
Pearls & Pancakes: St. Patrick's Weekend Brunch
USD 10.00 - USD 50.00 per person
Prepaid
16 Mar 2025 only
12:30 pm
Join us for a fabulous St. Patrick’s Day Drag Brunch! Enjoy fierce performances, delicious brunch bites, and a shamrockin’ good time with your favorite queens!

Shrimp and Octopus CevicheUSD 24.00
Shrimp, octopus, red onion, avocado and cilantro served with plantain chips
Peruvian CevicheUSD 24.00
Halibut fish, grape tomatoes, lime, onions, and cilantro served with plantain chips
GuacamoleUSD 16.00
Avocado, tomato, onion, cilantro and lime served with plantain chips. Your choice of regular or spicy
- Regular
- Spicy
Tuna TartareUSD 24.00
Yellowfin tuna, red onion, cucumber, avocado and microgreens served with plantain chips
Crispy Fried CalamariUSD 20.00
Fried calamari served with marinara or cocktail sauce
- Marinara Sauce
- Cocktail Sauce
Grilled Seafood PlatterUSD 30.00
Grilled calamari, octopus and shrimp, served with spring mix and balsamic vinaigrette

Small Plates

Trio of EmpanadasUSD 18.00
Served with chipotle mayo sauce
- Beef
- Roasted Sweet Corn
- Shrimp
Trio of TacosUSD 21.00
You choose three tacos; served with cilantro and onion
- Steak
- Chicken
- Shrimp
- Veggie
Shrimp DijonUSD 22.00
Garlic bread crumbs, paprika and white wine sauce
Champagne ScallopsUSD 22.00
Cape Cod Jumbo Sea Scallops, Azafran Risotto and champagne butter sauce
Stuffed ClamsUSD 22.00
Clams stuffed with shrimp, mushrooms, onions and bread crumbs. Served with dijon sauce, white wine, and lemon.

Soups

Seafood SoupUSD 24.00
Shrimp, octopus, scallops, clams and mussels with vegetables and red sauce
Minestrone SoupUSD 12.00
White cabbage, onions, carrots, potatoes and zucchini
Chicken Noodle SoupUSD 12.00
Chicken, noodle, carrots, potatoes, zucchini and onions
Beef SoupUSD 16.00
Beef, white cabbage, onions, carrots, potatoes and zucchini

Salads

Berry Prawn AvoUSD 21.00
Grilled tiger prawns, baby arugula, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and berry vinaigrette dressing
Roasted Beet SaladUSD 19.00
Organic baby arugula, candied oranges, roasted beets, goat cheese and vinaigrette dressing
Seafood SaladUSD 26.00
Sepia, calamari, shrimp, octopus, green olives, carrots, celery, white vinegar, olive oil and lemon
Chicken Caesar SaladUSD 21.00
Chicken, croutons, romaine lettuce, and parmesan. Your choice of original or creamy caesar dressing
- Original Caesar
- Creamy Caesar

Sandwiches

Salmon BurgerUSD 20.00
Salmon patty served with lettuce, tomato, onion, and shrimp sauce on a white bun served with house fries
Grilled Chicken SandwichUSD 18.00
Chicken, tomato, lettuce, mozzarella cheese with pesto sauce, served with spring mix and house potatoes
Steak SandwichUSD 20.00
Steak, pesto mayo, panini bread, onion, mushroom, tomato, melted mozzarella and spring mix lettuce
Chicken Parm SandwichUSD 18.00
Chicken, marinara sauce, and melted mozzarella on focaccia bread
Grilled Vegetable SandwichUSD 16.00
Zucchini, yellow squash, eggplant, bell pepper and light pesto sauce

Mains

Delmonico SteakUSD 44.00
Ribeye steak, finger potatoes, oyster mushrooms
- Rare
- Medium Rare
- Medium
- Medium Well
- Well Done
Grilled OctopusUSD 38.00
Chef's special sauce, served with wild rice, lemon, salted cherry tomatoes, onion, potatoes and spinach
Chilean SeabassUSD 46.00
Sautéed seabass filet, roasted pine nuts, garlic mashed potatoes, oyster mushrooms and lemon sauce
Argentinian ChurrascoUSD 34.00
48-hour marinated skirt steak, finger potatoes, oyster mushrooms and chimichurri sauce
Shrimp Alfredo PastaUSD 24.00
Cream based alfredo sauce with shrimp, served with broccoli and asparagus
Seafood PastaUSD 36.00
Linguini pasta with shrimp, calamari, clams, mussels and your choice of red or white sauce (feeds two)
- Red Sauce
- White Sauce
Vodka PastaUSD 24.00
Homemade rigatoni, vodka sauce and parmesan cheese (your choice of Chicken or Shrimp)
- Chicken
- Shrimp

Chicken Wings

Chicken WingsUSD 13.00
6 pieces, served with celery, carrots, and ranch
- Garlic Pepper
- Chipotle Mango BBQ
- Honey BBQ
- Mild Buffalo
- Medium Buffalo
- Hot Buffalo

Kids Menu

Chicken FingersUSD 12.00
Mini PizzaUSD 12.00
- Cheese Pizza
- Pepperoni Pizza
Mozzarella SticksUSD 12.00
SlidersUSD 12.00

Sides

Oyster MushroomsUSD 9.00
Mashed PotatoesUSD 7.00
Malanga Chips & PlantainsUSD 7.00
Chicken FingersUSD 9.00
Toasted Crostini BreadUSD 4.00
Fried ZucchiniUSD 6.00
Fried MushroomsUSD 6.00

What 33 people are saying

La Perla Chicago reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.3Service
4Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Chicago / Illinois
Latin American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

La Perla Chicago offers a delightful mix of Latin and Peruvian cuisine with "authentic" flavors and "outstanding" service. Diners rave about the "amazing" empanadas, skirt steak, and seafood dishes. While some note occasional service delays, the "friendly" staff and "generous portions" create an inviting atmosphere. A must-visit for a unique dining experience!

33 Reviews

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!
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!
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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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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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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FAQs

La Perla Chicago offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 955-0556.

La Perla Chicago is rated 4.2 stars by 33 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

15 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 10 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

3168 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60657-4437

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Clark and Belmont
Area
Lake View
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu 3:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–1:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–7:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Latin American, Tapas / Small Plates, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
The Belmont Red Line Station is right around the corner, and the 77, 22, 8, 151, and 156 bus lines are all within a 2 minute walk of the restaurant.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://laperla-chicago.com/
Phone number
(312) 955-0556

La Perla Chicago

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Pearls & Pancakes: St. Patrick's Day Brunch

Pearls & Pancakes: St. Patrick's Weekend Brunch

Appetizers

Shrimp and Octopus CevicheUSD 24.00

Peruvian CevicheUSD 24.00

GuacamoleUSD 16.00

Tuna TartareUSD 24.00

Crispy Fried CalamariUSD 20.00

Grilled Seafood PlatterUSD 30.00

Small Plates

Trio of EmpanadasUSD 18.00

Trio of TacosUSD 21.00

Shrimp DijonUSD 22.00

Champagne ScallopsUSD 22.00

Stuffed ClamsUSD 22.00

Soups

Seafood SoupUSD 24.00

Minestrone SoupUSD 12.00

Chicken Noodle SoupUSD 12.00

Beef SoupUSD 16.00

Salads

Berry Prawn AvoUSD 21.00

Roasted Beet SaladUSD 19.00

Seafood SaladUSD 26.00

Chicken Caesar SaladUSD 21.00

Sandwiches

Salmon BurgerUSD 20.00

Grilled Chicken SandwichUSD 18.00

Steak SandwichUSD 20.00

Chicken Parm SandwichUSD 18.00

Grilled Vegetable SandwichUSD 16.00

Mains

Delmonico SteakUSD 44.00

Grilled OctopusUSD 38.00

Chilean SeabassUSD 46.00

Argentinian ChurrascoUSD 34.00

Shrimp Alfredo PastaUSD 24.00

Seafood PastaUSD 36.00

Vodka PastaUSD 24.00

Chicken Wings

Chicken WingsUSD 13.00

Kids Menu

Chicken FingersUSD 12.00

Mini PizzaUSD 12.00

Mozzarella SticksUSD 12.00

SlidersUSD 12.00

Sides

Oyster MushroomsUSD 9.00

Mashed PotatoesUSD 7.00

Malanga Chips & PlantainsUSD 7.00

Chicken FingersUSD 9.00

Toasted Crostini BreadUSD 4.00

Fried ZucchiniUSD 6.00

Fried MushroomsUSD 6.00

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