Ristorante La Perla

Spotlighting fresh, simple ingredients and authentic Italian cooking methods, Ristorante La Perla tastes like a trip to Tuscany. Think linguine vittorio (medallions of lobster sizzling in garlic, brandy, dry vermouth, shallots, herbs and spices and sun-dried tomatoes); ravioli della madre (soft pasta pillows stuffed with prime beef, veal and four specially selected cheeses, all topped with "renaissance sauce"); and gamberi parmigiana (jumbo shrimp baked with mozzarella and tomato sauce, served with a side of al-dente spaghetti). The smart wine list spotlights Italian varietals, and the fresh-made pastries and spumoni remind you that there's always room for dessert. METRO: Foggy Bottom.