We are New York’s hidden Italian gem — inviting you to slow down, savour, and discover the warmth of a true Italian home.
Tucked away in the heart of the Upper West Side, La Perla Nascosta—Italian for “The Hidden Pearl”—captures the timeless beauty and rich flavours of Northern Italy.
Whether you’re sharing a bottle of wine with friends or enjoying a romantic evening for two, every visit feels like coming home. Benvenuti — welcome to the hidden pearl of New York.
STARTERS
FRIED CALAMARI
$18Served with marinara sauce
FRIED ZUCCHINI
$14Lightly breaded zucchini served with marinara sauce
MEATBALL PARMIGANA
$16In tomato sauce topped with mozzarella cheese.
BAKED CARCIOFI
$18Artichokes, garlic, capers, olives, sprinkle of bread crumb and warm goat cheese in garlic white wine sauce
MUSSELS & CLAMS
$21Sautéed with white wine, garlic, cherry tomatoes, onions
BAKED CLAMS & SHRIMP
$22Sprinkle of bread crumbs in garlic white wine lemon
PRIMO PIATTO
PENNE ALLA VODKA
$21Cream & tomato sauce with a dash of vodka Chicken/Shrimp 26/28
LINGUINE FRUTTI DI MARE
$30Clams, mussels, shrimp and calamari in garlic white wine sauce/ fradiavolo
CHEESE RAVIOLI
$23In parmesan butter sage sauce
SPINACH RAVIOLI
$26Zucchini, asparagus, mushrooms in cherry tomato sauce
LINGUINE VONGOLE
$27Baby manilla clams in garlic white wine sauce/ fradiavolo
LASAGNA
$24Bolognese sauce, ricotta, mozzarella & parmesan cheese
Some treasures aren’t meant to be found — they’re meant to be tasted.
– La Perla Nascosta