Pearl's

Had a great time! We went for pizza and it was delicious the ambience was great. Beautiful place

Definitely a 4 star. The pizza while very good was not great, and so if you're known for pizza then it'd better be great to get a 5 star. That being said it's a nice little restaurant and my family had a wonderful time there. Pearl's is a small, narrow restaurant but it was warm and cozy and surprisingly didn't feel cramped. There's a short bar at the back of the restaurant and there's a few tables on the side walk out front, perfect seating on this cool fall night. I took note of the poor reviews about their service when looking up Pearls on Yelp, though I found them pleasant enough. Except for the dour looking fellow at the entrance, the staff was friendly and service came at a nice pace. We started off with some cocktails and Peroni, my wife found her glass of natural wine (air quotes and sarcasm) to taste "weird" and switched to purl pink marg. We got the half dozen oysters, Thai mussels and wood fired sardines. The oysters were small (west coast or Japanese, they didn't say) and fresh and delicious. It was served with the kim chee mignonette rather than classic, we're Asian so they guessed kim chee, I assume. I'd prefer the classic. The mussels were good too and the coconut lemongrass broth was savory and great for dipping the accompanying bread. Tinned sardines are a common in the land of small plates (Spain) and a comfort food in Portugal, but this isn't Spain so I was surprised it was on the menu and a bit intrigued. One bite and my hopes that this would be transformative were dashed. The green/pickled onions added a bit of novel flavor but the tinned sardines are much like sardines you get from Kroger. The four of us shared the No 1(margherita), the hellbabe, and the scream queen. These wood fired "artisan" pizzas are small to medium in size. Other than the margherita, these were not your classics but unlike a lot of "artisan" pizzas the flavors worked well and these were each very good in their own way. They weren't great because the crust was a little too chewy or rubbery. Their inflated prices also bring it down a notch, I'm embarrassed to say how much I paid for 3 pizzas, some drinks and a tin of sardines. Oh, wood fired tin of sardines. Plus they tack on that 20% gratuity that yelpers have criticized. I'm fine with it, but seriously for takeout. Rubbish. I really appreciated the owners response to customers questioning this practice, "gratuity is distributed among our employees on top of the livable wage..." Hahaha, right?! That's the whole reason for this uniquely American custom of tipping, because we are led to believe that you don't pay staff a livable wage and we have to augment their paltry salary. Anyway, nice cozy little pizza joint with pretty good pizza and cocktails.

Their bagels are excellent. I really enjoyed the Trout Bagel and next time I really want to try the brisket bagel -I hear that it is amazing as well!

First off I've never had their pizza so I can't talk too much about that buuuuut I'm here to talk about how amazing their bagels. These bagels are incredible! Run and go get some!

We stopped in for a breakfast bagel in the morning during our trip to Lexington. My boyfriend ordered the smoked trout bagel, and I ordered the bacon, egg, and cheese. The bagels were delicious, and they were the perfect start to our day. It gets very busy in the morning, so just be aware. The line is worth the wait!

Had breakfast here this morning while staying in downtown Lexington. The restaurant is small and very nicely decorated with plants and other fun stuff. There was one lady working this morning- she was friendly and helpful. There is both outdoor and indoor seating - we chose indoor because it was just noisy downtown traffic this morning.I had a sesame bagel with olive/herb cream cheese spread. My dining partner went for the BLT on a sesame bagel - it was huge and messy to eat; but, the bacon was out-of-this-world delicious.I'd definitely have breakfast here next time in town.

Pearls Pizza in Lexington, KY, is a hidden gem that has cracked the code on delivering an authentic Italian-style pizza experience. From the first bite, it's evident that their secret lies in the perfect balance of a thin, crispy crust and the finest, freshest ingredients. The Margherita pizza is a masterpiece of simplicity, allowing the quality of the tomato sauce and mozzarella to shine. The skilled pizzaiolos at Pearls have mastered the art of the wood-fired oven, imparting that unmistakable smoky flavor to every slice.What sets Pearls Pizza apart is not just the exceptional taste but also the commitment to preserving the essence of true Italian pizza-making traditions. The charming ambiance and attentive service only enhance the overall dining experience. If you're a pizza purist or someone seeking an authentic taste of Italy in Lexington, Pearls Pizza is where you'll discover a slice of perfection.

Cute place, friendly staff, yummy breakfast. Inside or patio seating. Appreciated the vegan cream cheese.

Beautiful restaurant. So cute inside and service was amazing. Bagels were unlike any I've had before - fresh, salty, airy dough. Went 4 times on my 2 day trip. Wish I had one near me!!

This place is so cute! Cocktails were great and pizza was amazing. Service was quick and friendly.