very, very, very odd. the pizza was really odd tasting. though as odd as it was the flavors melded together pretty well. place is disorganized but oh well, it happens. pizza was odd, very odd. read more

Delicious! Delightful service as well. Everything thing from our apps to drinks to pizza... we enjoyed it all. 4 pizzas. I had the puttanesca, superb. read more

I'm a fan of cracker crust pizza, which is a rare find. They make a sensational one. I had the Putanesca. Really good. I adored the format. Sat on the street, drank wine, met other travelers. It was delicious fun. read more

We ordered takeout here two nights in a row, the pizzas were that good. We tried several combos, the salame crudo was everyone's favorite. Reminded us of pizzas enjoyed in Roma and Napoli. Counter service was friendly, prices reasonable. Godere! read more

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I forgot to yelp once I had the pizza in front of me because it's that good! We ordered the 4 cheese and margherita pizzas. Perfect for 3 people. The 4 cheese has a strong smoky Gouda taste to it - so make sure you like Gouda before ordering this plate. read more

Very impressed with the pizza, the staff and the speed of service. I ordered a small "Sofia" and within 5 minutes and €10 I was out the door with my pizza. Highly, highly recommend! read more

La Perla - The "Sofia" - Italian Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

Finally getting to my overseas reviews since I've been living here! La Perla, you deserve to be first. I love you and have been sadly a returning customer 5 times in a month. This place is tucked in the Jordaan and JUST as good as the real deal in Italy. My favorite is just the OG Margherita but I don't think you can go wrong. read more

We were a late walk in on a Thursday night and sat at the bar. My husband I ordered 2 pizzas: calabrese di spilinga (we love 'nduja) and salsiccia fresca. Both were amazing with good topping/cheese/sauce to crust ratio and the texture of the crust was perfect. The restaurant is small so I'd recommend reservations. We didn't order the tiramisu for dessert because we were full but it looks delicious - and the slice is huge too. read more

Chose to eat in at this cute place, rather than taking the pizza to go directly from the window across the street. The pizza was honestly better and more "authentic" than some I had in Rome. There was a mess-up that caused our order to take a long time, but the server was very apologetic. read more

When my husband, toddler and I stumbled upon this family friendly gem with food that looked too good to be true, we were over the moon. We know the drill when dining with kids, eat early with the littles and spare the crowd who want to linger over meals. So, at 6:00pm (I'd say quite early by any standards), we entered without a reservation and the spot half empty. The waitress explained that she would only have about 45 minutes to serve us before reservations needed to be honored, something we gladly agreed to as our average meal is usually under that, and we were all quite hungry. We were seated at the worst table for two, for our party of three, in the very back, by the trash and hall, where the waitstaff had piled their clothing for storage (which I politely asked if they would like to relocate) and still not a negative word from us. We quickly settled in and decided what to order. When the waitress came back 5 minutes later, as we tucked into our olives and water, she told us she had made a mistake and simply could not continue to serve us. I have dined at a lot of places, from high end, to low, humble to Michelin starred, and I have never, ever, been asked to leave an establishment after being seated and partially served. No pity for even a woman (eight months pregnant!!) who is clearly starving and happy to do what ever you require to get a simple pizza. I left fighting back tears of shock and anger. I hope the pizza is amazing to make up for the terrible, terrible, service and utter lack of respect they are able to show customers. read more

Excellent pizza. Good vibe. Tucked away in a tiny street in Jordaan. What's not to love.

La Perla used to be in a single crowded corner shop with a communal table. They bought out the corner shop across the street, which is now the restaurant proper, in a delectable corner of the Jordaan. Orders are placed, pizzas materialize, and are walked across the street. Literally. I do not know what they do when it rains. Mind you, it's a pizza place. It's just a pizza place. There are pizza places everywhere, many of whom make claims about authenticity, purity of ingredients, wood-firedness, and what not. Oh, and they messed up our order. I have to tell you how. The waiter came to take our order. We ordered a pizza for the wife, an appetizer for the toddler, and a pizza for me. The waiter confirms that I know that the appetizer is just appetizer-sized. I confirm that I do, saying it's only for the kid. The appetizer comes. The wife's pizza comes. We get them eating. The table seated after us gets their pizza. The table seated after them gets *their* pizzas. And so on. Our toddler is tired and getting increasingly restless, so my wife's wolfing hers down (while nodding appreciatively about the quality). The waitress (note, not waiter), who'd been there all along, comes around to inquire about our meal. It's great, except I'm still waiting for my pizza. Oh, I'm sure it's being prepared, she says. (I have a slice of my wife's excellent margherita and I can tell this will be worth the wait.) Eventually the toddler is very tired and asking to be taken home. The wife gets up to ask what's up with my pizza. What pizza? The one I ordered. What order? They have no record of a pizza for me. But we'll make sure yours is the next one out, they say. Okay, this is just a sad misunderstanding. What galls me is the waitress's response. "We didn't know you wanted a pizza", she says. "But I told you I was waiting for my pizza!", I say. To which she replies: "But I didn't take your order, how would I know what you ordered?" To which I think to myself, "Then why the heck did *you* come to check on us, when the waiter was standing by and would have immediately noticed the problem?" There's no apology, just aggression. So now I'm hungry and annoyed. The toddler and wife leave. My carciofo (tomato, buffalo mozzarella, artichokes, olives, capers, and garlic) arrives. And I'm here to tell you, La Perla, all is forgiven. I don't know if it's "authentic" pizza. It is surely criminal to remind readers that Italy is the land that produced Leonardo's machines, Michaelangelo's sculptures, Titian's paintings, Verdi's operas, and Ferrari's cars. I mean, it's just a pizza, right? Maybe even the crust wasn't perfect. You might have used a few more capers. Who knows. But on that evening, I had a taste of heaven. I giggled, I smiled, and I wanted to cry (and no, that wasn't the wine acting up). A month later, surrounded by some of the very best of US pizza, I still haven't forgotten the sensation of that dinner. So speak your order clearly and well. But if you don't, don't fret: it only enhances the experience. read more

As a real Italian, I confirm that this is the best pizza in town. I have tried many other places (and I keep trying!) but this is my favorite ever. Quite busy every day, sometimes we have to sit at the bar or wait for 40 minutes, but it is totally worth it and it became part of our weekly routine! You gotta try it! read more

I knew this would be a good choice after wandering the streets for two hours during "off" meal time and only saw three restaurants that were full. Not only is the pizza (mine was margherita) satisfying and the house red a great recommendation, the hospitality by owner was such a great surprise, especially for a solo traveler like myself. I highly recommend this little stop for a great lunch away from the more touristy places. read more

Pizza in Amsterdam? Sounds strange, but this restaurant was by far my favourite from my trip. The pizza and salads are amazing here. Don't be confused by the two locations on either side of the street; ones where they cook their pizzas and the others the actual restaurant. read more

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Good but I didn't feel it was much better than a lot of wood fired pizza restaurants I've been to. Service , atmosphere and prices all good. read more

Thank you Yelp, this was a great find. The pizza was very good quality, reasonable prices. Ended up eating outside on a bench. Nice in the summer for sure. They also own the restaurant across the street, but the quicker option was good for us. I had the one with the spicy salami, well done. read more

Amazing, divine, authentic pizza. Great people-watching location. And quintessential Dutch disinterested service. They don't mean to be rude - the staff all seem charming - but actually serving you feels a long way from a priority. read more

Great pizza. I come here every time I am in Amsterdam. Can't go wrong with any pizza you choose. They are all deliciously wood fired. Small place so try to come early. read more

La Perla - Amazing pizza. - Italian Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

Great italian food in the Jordaan. They're mostly known for their pizza. They're on one of the main streets through the Jordaan. They have an interesting layout in that their kitchen is across the street. The food especially the pizza is outstanding in quality and flavor. The only reason for four stars is the service is lacking. Aside from that enjoy! read more

Simply the best pizza I've had in Amsterdam. I've been a few times before and am rarely disappointed here, so when my parents were visiting I took them one Sunday night. The place was packed as usual when we arrived for our 8pm reservation (you definitely have to make a reservation for a weekend night) and they said people were still using our table but it should be ready soon. They got us some seats and a table outside where we could wait until our normal table was ready. It was a pleasant evening, so we ordered a drink and watched the busy Jordaan streets for about 10-15 minutes until our table was ready. After moving inside, our servers were quite attentive and took our order quickly. We started with the Caprese salad, which was amazing! Fresh basil and mozzarella with Roma tomatoes and this awesome olive oil...I am not a salad guy but I have dreams about this salad. Now for the pizza...we ordered two pizzas between the three of us as we had eaten a late lunch and weren't all that hungry. I would recommend 1 pizza per person of course, but if you aren't too hungry you could get by with sharing, as they are fairly large for one person. We got the finocchiona (salami, rocket, artichoke, mozzarella) and the prosciutto san daniele (ham, mozzarella, rocket, tomato) and both were excellent. The pizzas are thin and crispy, and they are packed with meat and toppings. Everything is fresh and the pizzas come straight to your table from the oven. My parents loved it! I highly recommend this place for a nice night out. Just to emphasize: if you're going on the weekend, call at least the day before and reserve a spot. If you don't mind sitting at a communal table (or standing) and if you're not drinking alcohol, you can go across the street to where the actual oven is--they have a small room where you can order at the counter and sit and wait. The pizza's the same quality, and the atmosphere is much more casual. read more

Don't know how many times i've been here. For Jordaan neighbors, this is one of the easiest access for a good Italian pizza. Although my Italian friends say there are better places in Ams, La Perla with its location, quality of food and price balance steps out in my list. read more

Best pizza in Amsterdam. Nothing left to say. Well maybe add that it's in a great part of the Jordaan, and there are several cool lil pubs in the neighborhood. read more

Recommended by Italians from my husband's work place, La Perla is touted to be the closest thing to an authentic Italian pizza in Amsterdam. And it did not disappoint. My friends and I grabbed a quick dinner - pizza and red wine, before heading to the Drag Queen Olympics last Friday. The service was great and the wine was perfectly complemented the pizza :) read more

n the heart of the Jordaan you'll find Amsterdam's Little Italy. For some excellent scoops of Italian ice cream I stop at Monte Pelmo (Tweede Anjeliersdwarsstraat). Cute Hostaria, one of my favourite Italian restaurants, is a couple of meters away. Walk to the Tweede Tuindwarsstraat and you'll find a highly popular pizzeria with an enormous wood-fuelled brick oven: La Perla. On the opposite side of the street La Perla also has a relaxed and a bit overlooked lunch spot for those in need of pasta and sandwiches. The array of pasta changes weekly, but the sandwich list at Caffè La Perla is the same the whole year through. Love that, since a month without my beloved baguette with mozzarella and finnocchiona cinta senese is a lost month. Picture chunks of genuine buffalo mozzarella from the Italian area of Campana, ultra thin slices of a refined salami seasoned with fennel seed and drops of the fruitiest olive oil. A combination that makes you go hmmm. read more

La Perla - Baguette with mozzarella and fennel seed salami of Caffe La Perla. - Italian Near Me - Amsterdam, New Hampshire

I consider myself educated in the ways of Pizza making. Having visited many of the highly acclaimed establishments around the globe. Being either in Italy, or NY, USA. This pizza place serves an excellent pizza. With imported unique ingredients. Everything from the dough, onto the saus is perfectly made. In other words; Well worth your time, if you find yourself remotely close. I tried a total of three pizzaes; all of them with they're own flare. My tip (Favorite): The Salame. However; tying two together at a time works very well for variation. So grab a mate with you. The restaurant itself, lies in a semi-quiet area. Decent amount of seating, as it extends across the street. They use a classical brick, wood fired owen. If you love Italian pizza, thin crust, .. Heck, if you love pizza. Spare the time to visit this place. read more

I loved this place so much that my husband and I went twice during our short stay in Amsterdam. The wine is solid, the charcuterie is great, and the pizzas are close to perfection. read more

Italian wood style pizza was once an obsession, but in the last 5-6 years so many wood fired pizza places have opened and over and over I have been disappointed. The crust isn't cooked right or is flavorless, there is way too much sauce, the toppings are terrible. These days I reluctantly go to wood fired Italian pizza places and I also reluctantly went to La Perla. After years of disappointment La Perla restored my faith and love for pizza. I got the sausage pizza and it was perfect. The crust had great flavor, wasn't soggy, the cheese was flavorful and there wasn't too much or too little, simply perfect. The night after we went I wanted to go back again. Could not recommend this place enough. Oh, one last note. I few reviewers were unhappy with the service. I thought it was quite good and attentive. read more

Great pizza. There are two locations across from each other. One is the takeaway and one is the restaurant. The restaurant gets extremely busy so make sure you make your reservations. Great mozzarella on all of the pizzas. We were a party of two and were satisfied with one pizza but if you are really hungry you could have a pizza for each person. Not a huge beer/cocktail menu but they definitely seemed to have some good options. read more

Really good pizza place in Amsterdam, ingredients are of high quality and it's properly cooked in a wood oven. The taste and consistency of the dough are not perfect, so it's not the best pizza one could find. Still among the best. read more

My absolute favourite pizza place, I come here every single Amsterdam trip (usually a few times a year). Located in the heart of Amsterdam on such a cute side street. I've eaten in and taken to go from the take out side across the street, but unfortunately riding a bicycle through Amsterdam with a pizza is not as easy as the natives make it look, so I usually always eat in. La Perla is always busy, so make sure to come early. The Calabrese pizza is not to be missed. read more

We made two visits to La Perla while in Amsterdam. The menu is very limited but everything this restaurant does, it does with excellence. We visited once very early in the day, and once in the thick of the evening Saturday rush. The wait staff was attentive and helpful. The pizza there is my idea of a perfection - thin crust, slightly scorched on the bottom, fresh mozzerella, basil leaves and just the right amount of sauce. Thin but substantial, never a soggy bite. Selection of beer and wine is great. My wife had Prosecco and I tried a few local beers, all quite good. The Orval was my favorite, far and away. Wish I could go there tonight, but it's quite the trip from Austin just for pizza... We'll have to visit again. read more

Such delicious fast wood fired oven! Every pizza I've ever tried has been delicious. Porchetta and margarita are my favs.

Best pizza in Amsterdam, you will meet here Italian people traveling around Europe eating and enjoying the buffalo pizza made based on original recipes. Usually I don't eat or order in pizza but I will always eat a pizza in la perla ! Pure ingredients, good wines and fresh salads, all what you need - but reserve your sports at least two weeks ahead ! read more

Couples night out for a quick and cheap dinner. What to eat where to go? Meat or pasta? Ohhhhhh Let's to Pizza. Where is the best traditional pizzeria close to Jordan? I think most of the locals will be able to answer you straight away what's the name of this place and indeed la pizzeria is a great place for an authentic Italian Pizza.. Pizza was tasty, thin, crispy, light with a great spicy tomato sauce and an amazing mozzarella. Seats and tables are not very comfortable and the staff were in a rush to serve us (probably because someone else had a reservation after us, but it was soooo obvious.). I will definitely go there again but probably only for take away. read more

I have been at La Perla many times and it's my favorite pizza place in Amsterdam. The spicy salami pizza is the dream. The 5 star review is for the quality food. Service is alright. The place is divided into two buildings which are opposite each other on the street (this is Amsterdam so it's about 10 meters between them). On one side - Where they make the pizza A few seats (about 10) and it's quite chill - have a pizza, read a magazine or order food for take away. They don't serve alcohol on this side and i don't think you can make a reservation. Other side - Restaurant Have a 'proper' meal out, and a glass of wine. This part is quite intimate. Remember to make a reservation if you want to go there in the weekend. read more

A small but excellent selection of Italian dishes and pizzas, in a cozy district away from the tourist hordes. Choose any of the pizzas with stracchino or the ravioli with goat cheese and you will not be disappointed. Top it with a delicate Italian-approved tiramisu. Must-try. read more

If you're stoned and starving, maybe. Otherwise, there are plenty of options that actually serve edible food.

OMG! best pizza I ever tasted haven't eaten pizza in Italy (yet) but my wife has and tells me that they still have first place. toppings where so fresh! we wanted to eat everyones pizza around us. we order the 4 cheese and was blown away! I miss them :( felt bad for the guy delivering pizza in the cold across the street in their other space but people got to have their pizza. its so good they could make the costumer to come get it! But don't do that or I will have to change my review. Miss your pizza bad! :( North end Boston I will be exploring your pizza spots looking for a competitor. Figs Pizza on Beacon street Boston MA. comes very close. read more

This is good pizza. I got the basic margarita and enjoyed it. The crust was crackly, crispy and the sauce was delicious. Would definitley go back here. read more