Menu to Taste

Pineapple and Pearls

Contemporary American · Washington D.C. · Michelin One Star · Chef Aaron Silverman

Awarded one Michelin star, Pineapple and Pearls in Washington, D.C., is a contemporary American restaurant from chef Aaron Silverman. The restaurant offers a multi-course tasting menu featuring playful dishes such as caviar-stuffed beggar's purses served alongside bedazzled handcuffs.

715 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003, Washington D.C.

  • 1 Michelin Star
  • Outstanding Service Finalist
  • La Liste Top 1000 (Score: 90.5)

Menu

Tasting Menu

  • Five-Course Bar Tasting Menu (350) — Four-course menu with choices for each course, plus surprise gifts throughout the evening. Cocktails and wines a la carte. Price increases to $360 May 1, 2026.
  • 9-Course Tasting Menu (350)

Dishes

  • Caviar Course — Premium roe presentation
  • Caviar Sundae — Black kaluga caviar on rye tartlets - playful opening course
  • Grand Dessert — Elaborate pastry finale
  • Marco's Gnocchi — With Italian truffles and parmesan cream
  • Pecorino Cake — With pesto ice creams
  • Tender Wagyu — With cornbread takoyaki and crispy collard greens
  • Wagyu Cheeseburger To-Go — Party favor with all fixings plus pink cassette with Spotify playlist
  • Lamb Loin — With black forest cake and cherries
  • Duck Course — Multi-preparation poultry
  • Truffle Pasta — Seasonal black or white truffle

Wines

  • Champagne Selection — Premium bubbles, included in experience

Cocktails

  • Welcome Cocktail — House creation to start the evening

The Experience

A theatrical room built around the chef's counter. The meal is structured around a tasting menu and a wine pairing. A good fit for celebrations.

Phone: +1 202-595-7375

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