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Downtown - Ristorante Per L'ora restaurant
6.3

Ristorante Per L'ora

  • Downtown
  • $$$
  • Upscale
  • Food
    great
  • Vibe
    great
  • Perks
    great

Food: Dishes fall flat on flavor

Ristorante Per L'ora's menu presents a few shining stars amidst a sea of mediocrity; the Orecchiette Birria and Earl Grey Panna Cotta are delightful blends of cultures and flavors, offering unexpected yet satisfying tastes. However, not all dishes achieve this level of intrigue. Many pieces, while innovative in theory, arrive underwhelming, flat, or worse—dry and stale. Diminishing portions further mar the dining experience, as does a discrepancy between dish price and quality.

  • Very Creative

    Unique menu items with fusion enhance a memorable dining experience.

  • Okay Taste

    Some dishes were tasty and satisfying, yet others lacked expected flavor.

  • Bad Value

    Extortionate parking and overpriced mains detract from the dining experience.

Top 3 dishes at Ristorante Per L'ora

  1. 1

    Earl Grey Panna Cotta 🏆

    Dessert and tea in one, perfectly sweet, creamy with crunchy rice.

    Earl Grey Panna Cotta dish
  2. 2

    Hamachi Crudo

    Fish is fresh, large, tender, and sauce makes it very refreshing.

    Hamachi Crudo dish
  3. 3

    Focaccia Bread

    Perfect crusty layer and soft, comforting inside with parmesan.

    Focaccia Bread dish

Vibe: Stunning ambiance makes waves

Against its culinary shortcomings, Ristorante Per L'ora's ambiance picks up the slack. The interior design exudes a chic and cozy charm that, quite effortlessly, enhances the dining experience. Its intimate and romantic setting earns a thumbs-up for date nights, as do the beautifully concocted signature cocktails and extensive wine list. The buzz is undeniable—every corner is a potential addition to Instagram feeds.

  • Great Ambiance

    Ambiance described as chic, cozy, stunning, enhancing dining experience.

Perks: Parking woes overshadow service

Parking introduces a sour note to the dining experience. The expensive valet parking, cash-only policy, and absence of adjacent alternatives turn many potential guests away. Unreasonably long waits despite reservations don't help its case. The restaurant oscillates between exceptionally efficient and annoyingly slow service. However, it is worth mentioning its aptitude in handling large groups unexpectedly well.

  • Great For Groups

    Able to beautifully handle a large holiday party for 175 people.

  • Okay Service

    Some found service exceptional, others experienced delays and slow service.

  • Hard To Reserve

    Delay despite reservation causing frustration and disrupted dining plans.