La Perla Peruvian Cuisine

3.7 (25)

$30 and under

Peruvian

522 Seventh Street, Santa Rosa, CA 95401

About this restaurant

La Perla Peruvian Cuisine is located in the Santa Rosa neighborhood of San Francisco. La Perla takes classic Peruvian recipes and cooking techniques and brings it to the modern table with flair and finesse. The plates are delicious, every bit as good as one might expect in a fine dining or high-end American steak house. The food at La Perla will be simultaneously familiar and new to many patrons. Under the appetizer section, it has beef empanadas with raisins aji panca and batija olives. There is a dedicated ceviche menu with several different varieties. The can't-miss dinner option is the arroz con Mariscos, which is a Peruvian-style paella with calamari, bay scallops, shrimp, clams, mussels and salsa.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Peruvian, South American, Latin American
Hours of operation
Dinner: Tuesday - Friday 5:00pm - 9:00pm, Saturday 3:00pm - 9:00pm, Sunday 12:00pm-4:00pm
Website
http://www.laperlasr.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Edwin Martinez Jimenez
Catering
Catering Available
Private party facilities
La Perla Peruvian Cuisine in Santa Rosa welcomes your private event. We can accommodate parties up to 50 for wedding rehearsals, birthday dinners and other private events. Let us make your event unforgettable.

Location
522 Seventh Street, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Neighborhood
Santa Rosa
Cross street
B Street / Mendocino Ave
Parking details
For added convenience, there’s both street and garage parking available. There is a public parking garage across the street. Also, you can park for 90 minutes free at the Santa Rosa Mall that is located one block away from us between Seventh Street and B Street.
Additional
Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Anticuchos$10.00
Beef heart, aji panca glaze, yuca, huacatay
Empanadas$8.00
Beef picadillo, aji Amarillo cream, botija olive, hardboiled egg, salsa criolla
Papa a la Huacayna$8.00
Potato, Huancayna, butter lettuce, botija olive, hardboiled egg, parsley
Papa Reliena$12.00
Beef picadillo, botija olive, hardboiled egg, green onion, huancayna, salsa criolla
Jalea Mixta$16.00
Crispy fried calamari, scallop, shrimp, white fish, yuca, salsa criolla, black mint tarter sauce
Choros a la Chalaca$10.00
Steamed mussels, salsa chalaca, aji amarillo, (served chilled)

Ceviche

A flavorful balance between, the freshest seafood, Sea salt, Peruvian chilies, and lime juice

Ceviche Perla$13.00
White fish, cilantro, red onion, rocoto, lime, sea salt
Ceviche Mixto$15.00
White fish, shrimp, calamari, scallop, cilantro, red onion, lime sea salt, rocoto
Ceviche Mango Ginger$13.00
Shrimp, mango sauce, ginger, cilantro, sea salt, red onion, rocoto
Ceviche Menta Negra$16.00
Local Oyster, scallop, calamari, black mint, Rocoto, red onion, sea salt, lime
Ceviche Sampler$24.00
A sampler of all four Ceviche's

Causa

Yellow Potato Puree infused with Lime and Peruvina Aji Amarillo

Causita Aria$12.00
White fish ceviche, sweet potato chips, huancayna sauce, cilantro, red onion
Causa Limena$12.00
Seasoned chicken, avocado, butter lettuce, rocoto aioli
Causa Perla$12.00
Panko crusted shrimp, avocado, butter lettuce, rocoto aioli

Salads

Mango Salad$12.00
Butter Lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, mango dressing, and crispy shrimp
Dino Kale Salad$12.00
Kale, cherry tomato, cucumbers, Quinoa, lemon cumin, Avocado

Sandwich

Served with fries or green salad

Pan con Lomo$13.00
Sauteed steak strips, onion, tomato, soy sauce
Pan con Chicharon$12.00
Crispy fried pork, sweet potato, salsa criolla
Pan con Pollo$10.00
Rotisserie chicken, tomato, butter lettuce, rocoto aioli

Entrees

Lomo Saltado$16.00
Sauteed skirt steak strips, onion, tomato, cilantro, French fries, soy sauce, red wine vinegar, jasmine rice
Aji de Gallina$14.00
Pulled chicken stew, aji Amarillo cream, botija olive boiled egg, potato, parsley
Tacu Tacu al Lomo$13.00
Tacu Tacu, Fried egg, Salsa criolla, sweet plantains, and sauteed skirt strips, soy sauce
Arroz Chaufa$12.00
Stir fried rice, chicken, sausage, egg, green onion, soy sauce, rocoto salsa
Pollo a la Brasa$12.00
Quarter rotisserie chicken, hand cut fries, salad and aji huacatay aioli

Reviews

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3.7

(25)

3.9Food
3.7Service
3.2Ambience
3.7Value

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25 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco1 review
3.0
Dined on February 15, 2016
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
The civic he was great. Rest of food was just okay. Better Peruvian food at Sazon.
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas5 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 14, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The empanadas were very tasty and so was the sangria. Prices were very reasonable too. There was not a huge menu but what they did have was delicious. The presentation was also very appealing. We were not rushed, which was nice, and things were made when just as we ordered them and were not sitting under heat lamps. Overall a great experience and looking forward to going again. I would not recommend for smaller children unless they are adventurous eaters. Great as a date night spot though!
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Anne
San Francisco24 reviews
2.0
Dined on February 14, 2016
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
The restaurant is plain and simple, rather a large space, with louder music playing and a television although this is not a sports bar (why? In a restaurant?). They have some good things going: cloth napkins and a very nice waiter and the ceviche is delicious but my partner and I did not enjoy the main courses: I had a soap de mariscos and he had a lamb shank that literally fell off the bone and was served as a stew. The soap de mariscos was altogether without anything to commend it and the lamb shank was overcooked. But the ceviche just cannot be beat - wonderful!
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willy
San Francisco3 reviews
3.0
Dined on January 17, 2016
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
5 staffers, intermittently watching TV, appearing confused art times, though pleasant. Our waiter was a norteno and was massively unfamiliar with the cuisine. I was more familiar with some of the ceviches, which by the way were totally on the mark. Peruvian cuisine is unique and a competent restaurant is a gem There is another one in Santa Rosa but the food is not as good as this place. Too bad about the service. I hope they can retain the chef. I am not sure how long this place can last unless they hire some attuned people . And get rid of the TV. Or hide it. I could do take and hear a TV.
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t6362b
San Francisco98 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 17, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Wonderful experience . Fun time . Food was great. Never had this type of cuisine . The pulled chicken stew was vibrant with new spices. The sweet potato and plantain chips were fun appetizers as was the empanadas . They need some kind of sauce or chutney to dip in though. One thing they were out of that sounded yummy was the sweet fried plantains. We had a neat drink the pisco sour that reminded me of a peruvian margarita with an egg white froth on top. Cant wait to have another or two next time. The house desert was sooo yummy words can not describe. One of the best things to top off an excellent meal. Cant wait to try more things soon.
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markf
San Francisco8 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 16, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We loved the delicious Peruvian flavors and textures. The service was very friendly and conscientious. We look forward to are return visit.
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Ceder
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on January 1, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was very delicious! Wait person excellent! Vey clean, would go back for sure.
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Spike
San Francisco1 review
4.0
Dined on December 5, 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
The dishes we ordered were excellent and well prepared. I enjoyed the interesting combinations of ingredients. I had Aji de Gallina....a lovely, creamy melding of various flavors. My partner ordered Beef Steak Brasa style...also quite good with a bright and slightly zingy sauce. For dessert, we shared a Peruvian style flan which had a nice flavor, but the texture seemed heavy and a bit grainy compared to traditional flan. Service was excellent. Our waiter seemed a bit diffident, but he was attentive and explained the ingredients and preparation of the various dishes when asked. We enjoyed the cuisine and will definitely return and bring friends. The experience might have been a bit more authentic if the space and ambiance were not quite so early "warehouse". I realize it's a trendy style, but the large open space did nothing to give me the feeling of dining in a native Peruvian atmosphere. We are early diners and therefore the restaurant was not full when we arrived. However, I can tell that the large space with concrete walls and high ceilings could be "acoustically alive" when there are many diners. Otherwise, a pleasurable dining experience.
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Williepanda
Boise4 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 18, 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I am Peruvian raised, authentic food from Peru served here. So glad we found La Perla! We ordered a variety of dishes so that my husband could appreciate the differences and it was great!
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Sallycmc Gold
San Francisco33 reviews
2.0
Dined on November 8, 2015
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
I was really wanting to like this place. However like other diners mentioned, the service was slow and disorganized. We waited over 15 minutes for water and it took over 30 minutes for the waiter to let us know the starter we ordered was gone. He suggested the empanadas and we waited another 20 minutes. There were people who had arrived after us and got their meals much faster but they had a different waiter. The food was good but my meal arrived lukewarm. Not sure if the problem was the kitchen or an inexperienced waiter but we won't be back.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Peruvian, South American, Latin American
Hours of operation
Dinner: Tuesday - Friday 5:00pm - 9:00pm, Saturday 3:00pm - 9:00pm, Sunday 12:00pm-4:00pm
Website
http://www.laperlasr.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Edwin Martinez Jimenez
Catering
Catering Available
Private party facilities
La Perla Peruvian Cuisine in Santa Rosa welcomes your private event. We can accommodate parties up to 50 for wedding rehearsals, birthday dinners and other private events. Let us make your event unforgettable.

Location
522 Seventh Street, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Neighborhood
Santa Rosa
Cross street
B Street / Mendocino Ave
Parking details
For added convenience, there’s both street and garage parking available. There is a public parking garage across the street. Also, you can park for 90 minutes free at the Santa Rosa Mall that is located one block away from us between Seventh Street and B Street.
Additional
Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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La Perla Peruvian Cuisine

About this restaurant

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Menu

Appetizer

Anticuchos$10.00

Empanadas$8.00

Papa a la Huacayna$8.00

Papa Reliena$12.00

Jalea Mixta$16.00

Choros a la Chalaca$10.00

Ceviche

Ceviche Perla$13.00

Ceviche Mixto$15.00

Ceviche Mango Ginger$13.00

Ceviche Menta Negra$16.00

Ceviche Sampler$24.00

Causa

Causita Aria$12.00

Causa Limena$12.00

Causa Perla$12.00

Salads

Mango Salad$12.00

Dino Kale Salad$12.00

Sandwich

Pan con Lomo$13.00

Pan con Chicharon$12.00

Pan con Pollo$10.00

Entrees

Lomo Saltado$16.00

Aji de Gallina$14.00

Tacu Tacu al Lomo$13.00

Arroz Chaufa$12.00

Pollo a la Brasa$12.00

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