La Perla di Pompano

One of the best Italian restaurants in a town with many good ones. Very authenic and fresh with reasonable prices. Deserts are homemade and delicious. The staff is very personable and friendly. *****

Went here in November. There were 4 of us. The waiter Bill came over to us and introduced himself and asked us what kind of wine we would like. We told him we didn't know as we just sat down. He came back and asked us again what kind of wine we liked. He was pushy with selling wine. My friend told him that he should tell us the specials first so we can pair the wine with the food of our choice. The waiter replied that this was his first week on the job and then said he has been a waiter for 40 years. He walked away and never came back to our table. Needless to say that the owner took our orders. I am speaking solely on what I ordered and ate. I ordered the Caesar salad with anchovies. The dressing was not homemade and I don't think it was even Caesar dressing. Awful! The lettuce was all the soft leaves with hardly any hearts. I ordered the veal chop which was good but not great. The temperature was a perfect medium which is what I requested. The waiter kinda put a bad taste in my mouth

No other Italian restaurant will ever compare. AUTHENTIC! The service was impeccable, yet comfortable. Wine selection was awesome. Home made bread and desserts. Holy Cannoli! Our Italian server was very knowledgeable. So many southern regional options. Lobster ravioli, chicken with an amazing sauce Florentine. Our kids were with us and asked for a few things not mentioned on the menu and the waiter made them feel so special by giving them exactly what they wanted. Even slicing and serving their chocolate cake for them at the table. We almost passed the place up, it's so tiny, but how lucky we were to find it. Coming from Cleveland very close to Little Italy, I don't think I will ever find anything close to home like this place. We had no reservation but the owner quickly came and set up a table for 5 of us. We could tell his restaurant is his pride and joy