Perche No Pasta & Vino

Great place for birthday celebration!

by Kathy Braden at Citysearch

My adult children and I had a splendid time at Perche No celebrating my 61st birthday. I had the tomato ravioli with portabella mushroom filling and argula salad. My daughter and I are both vegetarians and appreciated how many great choices there were on the menu for non-meaters. Lilly was genuinely hospitable, the service great, and the little birthday greeting and mousse a real treat.

Wonderful birthday celebration!!

by LisaJ42 at Citysearch

We held my boyfriend's 50th birthday party at Perche No, as he has always loved their authentic Italian cuisine. I'd been there once before (at their newer Stone Way location), but wasn't sure what to expect from a dinner for nearly 20 people.

Lily, who owns Perche No with her husband, David, could not possibly have been more accommodating and helpful as we planned this event. She was very easy to reach by phone and email, and accommodated changes very easily. She emailed me a suggested menu, and it was perfect, just as it was! (I've listed it below) She arranged for us to use the large downstairs room, as we were planning around 20 people.

When I arrived about half an hour before our party was to start, Lily had gone all out....linen tablecloth on the large, long table (several tables pushed together), fresh roses in the center, and two birthday signs, one personalized with my boyfriend's name and his 50th birthday. What a beautiful presentation!!

Ivo, our waiter, was incredibly attentive and helpful. As the plates were served family style, he made efforts to serve my boyfriend's parents first, and before he took what looked like empty serving dishes away, he made sure that every bit of food was served, so we didn't miss anything. The food just kept coming, and it was all just beyond delicious.

At the end, David, the Head Chef and co-owner, came out and gave my boyfriend a glass of 1927 sherry (from the year David was born, supposedly, although I don't believe it!), which he enjoyed enormously.

I can't recommend Perche No highly enough, whether it's for an intimate dinner for two or a party of 20! Lily and David and their staff do so much to make everyone feel at home - as if such wonderful food could come out of our kitchens!!

Thank you so much for a wonderful time!!

Menu:

Appetizers

Antipasti Misti

Our famous Chef Special selection from the antipasto bar

Italiana Salad

Fresh mixed greens with Italian dressing

Pizza Margherita

Fresh mozzarella cheese, marinara and fresh basil

Main Course

Fettuccine alla Perche No

Prawns, fresh basil, cream and parmesan cheese

Fiore Pomodori

Tomato pasta, hand pull chicken, mushroom, garlic, onion, rosemary and parmesan cheese

Rigatoni Forno

Baked in meat sauce, mozzarella and parmesan cheese

Tortellini with Gorgonzola

Handmade cheese tortellini tossed in a gorgonzola and walnut cream sauce

Pollo Marsala

Fresh chicken breast with marsala wine

Dessert

Tiramisu

Cioccolata Mousse

Italiano Gelato

Wines

Pinot Grigio Zenato

Montepulciano Badia Alle Corti'07

Great service...wonderfully different cuisine!!

by Marisol514 at Citysearch

Our 31st anniversary dinner here was very memorable. We wanted to try a new restaurant with creative dishes.... not your typical Italian which is o'k for us former New Yorkers. Appetizer Risotto with python, hot salad with pine nuts and cheese, main dishes Ostrich and lamb and a "chocolate lasagna" desert..No pasta but layered crispy wafer with whipped cream and chocolate sauce..amazingly light but satisfying.. It was all sooo good!!!!! There were many other typical choices but I'm glad we went for the wild side...these are on the specials you can request.

You "wow'ed us Lily!!

by Natalie Barnes at Citysearch

This was quite a surprise to all of us. The food, service, and personal flair is hard to come by these days in such a big restuarant.

Lily wanted us to try family style and "trust her" choices. ?Guess what....we were wow'ed by the food! Everytime we said we were full, the plate was always empty.

Homemade pasta, authentic Italian food, wine from her friends in Italy.....just to name a few.

I am ready to bring my friends to the cooking classes offered and back to dinner. Thank you Lily and gang!

The most hospitable Italian restaurant!

by Irena Waiss at Citysearch

Thankyou David & Lily for you're hospitality, company & fantastic Italian cuisine. Never have we had such welcoming into your family life! Your attention to detail in companionship to feast was beyond our dreams. We will make Perche' No Pasta & Vino our new favorite gathering place for special dinners!

A happy one from Salerno------Irena W.