Perly’s brings the spirit of a classic Jewish deli to life in Richmond, offering a warm and memorable dining experience at 111 E Grace St, VA 23219.
Set inside a funky, retro-inspired eatery filled with old photos and historic charm, this beloved restaurant combines nostalgia with creativity to serve Jewish deli bites and dinners that feel both comforting and distinctive.
Whether you are stopping in for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner, Perly’s delivers the kind of food and atmosphere that turns an ordinary meal into something worth looking forward to. Its reputation for fast service, thoughtful hospitality, and a menu full of crowd-pleasing favorites makes it a standout choice for locals and visitors alike.
The menu is designed to satisfy a wide range of tastes, from comfort food and quick bites to small plates, desserts, and signature local specialties. Guests can enjoy a strong selection of beer, cocktails, coffee, tea, and spirits, along with a lively bar on site that adds to the restaurant’s inviting energy.
Perly’s is especially valued for its great beer selection, great cocktails, great coffee, great dessert, and great tea selection, making it just as appealing for a relaxed solo meal as it is for a casual gathering with friends or family.
With options for dine-in, delivery, takeaway, kerbside pickup, on-site services, and catering, the restaurant offers convenience without losing the quality and character that keep customers coming back. It is a place where classic flavors, generous portions, and a welcoming setting come together to create a dependable and satisfying experience.
Perly’s also stands out for accessibility and customer care, with wheelchair-accessible entrance, seating, and toilet facilities that help make the restaurant comfortable and inclusive for more guests. The atmosphere is casual, cozy, historic, and trendy all at once, giving diners a space that feels both relaxed and full of personality.
With a strong 4.70-star rating from 3,691 reviews, it is clear that customers appreciate not only the food, but also the consistency and quality behind every visit. Reservations are accepted, though there is usually a wait, a sign of how popular and well-regarded the restaurant has become.
For those looking for a Jewish restaurant that offers great taste, reliable service, and a genuinely inviting experience, Perly’s is a destination that delivers on every level.
Popular Items
Frequently ordered and highly recommended items at Perly's
Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
Photos
A glimpse of our restaurant experience
Food & Drinks
stuffed with beef, served in a sweet tomato sauce with raisin
sliced red onion, hard boiled egg, sliced radish, toasted deli bread
filled with chopped corned beef, kishka, & sauerkraut, served w/ honey mustard, schmaltz & amba sauce
dressed with apricot apple sauce and chive sour cream
potato and duck pierogies served in a hearty sauteed mushroom and onion sauce, topped with chive sour cream
perly's fries topped with havarti & dill cheese, pastrami, russian dressing, chopped pickled peppers & onions, pickled jalapenos
broccoli & potato, cheese sauce with dill
challah, turkey, mayo, beef bacon, lettuce, tomato, cheddar, served cold
toasted pumpernickel bread, lentil hummus, & a salad of tomato, red onion, cucumber, mixed lettuces, carrot tapenade
sliced tongue, sliced beef brisket, zucchini pickle, havarti dill, yellow mustard, cherry peppers, sub roll
hamburger topped with pastrami, grilled onion, russian dressing, swiss, & sliced dill pickle on marble rye
turkey, creamy slaw, russian dressing, swiss, served hot on toasted rye
corned beef, russian dressing, swiss, kraut, served hot on toasted rye
open faced, toasted rye, hot pastrami, pickled red cabbage, brown deli mustard, schmear of chopped chicken liver, smoked beef sausage & sliced red onion
toasted challah w/ shredded lettuce, bread & butter pickled cauliflower, chicken schnitzel and skhug chili pepper sauce
our version of a "crabcake" sandwich, griddled smoked whitefish cake, topped w/ white anchovies, lettuce, tomato, red onion & tartar sauce on a toasted kummelweck roll
warm roast beef, horseradish sauce, pickled peppers and onions, melted provolone, lettuce and tomato, toasted sub roll
perly's dill & caper tuna salad piled high with tomato, red onion, melted provolone cheese, served open faced on a sesame bagel
one pound sandwich with pastrami, swiss, and spicy mustard served hot on rye
matzoh ball, herbs, chicken, vegetables, schmaltz
matzoh ball, herbs, chicken, vegetables, schmaltz
delicious beets prepared into a revolving soup that's good to eat
delicious beets prepared into a revolving soup that's good to eat
farro, quinoa, bulgur, marinated vegetables, romaine, filed greens, chick pea croutons, tahini green goddess dressing
chopped romaine, red onion, smoked bluefish, deli croutons, smoked parmesan, caesar dressing
served with choice of bread, lettuce, tomato, sliced red onion, radish & potato chips
served with choice of bread, lettuce, tomato, sliced red onion, radish & potato chips
served with choice of bread, lettuce, tomato, sliced red onion, radish & potato chips
served with choice of bread, lettuce, tomato, sliced red onion, radish & potato chips
choose 3 from the list: egg salad, tuna salad, chicken salad, whitefish salad. served with choice of bread, lettuce, tomato, sliced red onion, radish & potato chips
w/ fruit topping
Hear from our valued guests
If you like Jewish Delis/Food you are a in for a treat! 🤤 The food at Perly’s is exceptional, the service and the ambience follow suit, there aren’t a lot of places as good as this one. 💯 sure we will be back on our next trip to Richmond! Highly recommend it this place it is simply fenomenal ⭐️🔝👏🏻
Fantastic from start to finish. Restaurant was easy walking distance from our hotel (Linden Row). Promptly seated, menus were already on clean table when we were seated. Ordering was easy as I had checked out menus online and I can never resist a Reuben. Perly's was one of the best I've had. My Reuben came w/fries and my husband ordered a Sub Snyderman with potato salad. All aspects were perfect and portion size was significant so we had leftovers for lunch the next day. The Reuben was delicious, not greasy, with good amount of meat, kraut and sauce. Fries were AMAZING and pickle was nice & crisp. Dillon was a polite and helpful server. Fun atmosphere. Highly recommend.
An excellent meal with great customer service! A friend was in from out of town so I took her to Perly's and we got a full spread with enough for three meals. The meat knish with mustard and a sweet beet and cabbage salad is one of the best things there. The vegetarian knish is excellent but has a milder flavor with a thick sauce. The Shapiro Schnitzel sandwich was 11/10. The Benny Goodman was so crunchy! The dill hollandaise was amazing on the smoked salmon. We would eat everything again. But we would also like to try everything we saw our neighboring booths eat too lol.
We are new to the area and were so happy to find a Jewish Deli! The only hard part was deciding what to order. However, we were also able to order things to take with us! The food was absolutely delicious, the service was great, and the atmosphere was fun! Looking forward to our next visit.
I went to Perly's on the suggestion of one of my friends and man it was amazing. I tried four different dishes and all were spectacular. The Benny Goodman was amazing and pretty unique in terms of a unique eggs Benedict. The vegetable knish had a delicious sauce that accompanied it. The matzo ball soup tasted just like it came out of a grandmother's kitchen. The chocolate babka was served warm and not too sweet. I will definitely be back.
If you love an authentic deli, and NYC is too far away, then get over to Perly's in Richmond, VA! This is the real deal. You want some nice matzo ball soup? Sit. Sit. It is among the best you've ever had. And whitefish salad on an everything bagel? What's not to like? And, how about a nice potato latke? We've got sour cream and applesauce to go with it. 5 Stars. And we will be back!
We were so impressed with the food here! And even with a long wait time for a table—it’s so worth it. 🙌 I never had experienced authentic delicatessen before but we ordered out of our comfort zone and were not disappointed! Fantastic food, drinks, and pastries!👌 Food order: Schnitzel Perlstein ~ fried veal, eggs, trout salad topped Drink order: BLOODY MIRIAM ~ beet juice Bloody Mary Wait times can be very long but it means it’s really GOOD! 🥒🍳🥐
Perly's Jewish Delicatessen in Richmond, VA - definitely worth the stop! The food is so fresh and the atmosphere fun. Reuben & Jewbano sandwiches (the rye bread was so good!), Borscht & Matzoh Ball soups (warm & hearty!), authentic deli pickles, and some garlic dill fries! One very full and happy family, here!
People go to Perlys for sandwiches (which are also delicious btw) I go for breakfast! Love the beef bacon and beef sausage options 😋 and they have the best latkes I've ever had from a restaurant. Meal pictured is "The schonner" coffee included w/homemade bagel.
My husband has made an excellent choice for our travel break, finding a fantastic eatery that's been a local favorite since 1961. The place holds a special charm, and its authenticity is unmistakable. The nostalgia it sparks is powerful, bringing tears to my husband's eyes as childhood memories flood back. To all food enthusiasts, we highly recommend this place; it's an experience worth every penny.
Common questions about Perly's
Perly's is located at 111 E Grace St, Richmond, VA 23219, VA 23219, United States.
You can reach Perly's by calling +1 804-912-1560.
Perly's has a rating of 4.7 out of 5 based on 3691 customer reviews.
Perly's features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Perly's features the following service options: Kerbside pickup, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in, Delivery.
Perly's features the following highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great coffee, Great dessert, Great tea selection, Serves local specialty.
Perly's features the following popular for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
Perly's features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Comfort food, Quick bite, Small plates, Spirits, Vegan options, Vegetarian options, Wine.
Perly's features the following dining options: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Counter service, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Perly's features the following amenities: Bar on site, Restroom.
Perly's features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Historic, Trendy.
Perly's features the following crowd: Family friendly, Groups, Tourists, University students.
Perly's features the following planning: Usually a wait, Accepts reservations.
Perly's features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards.
Perly's features the following children: Good for kids, High chairs.
Perly's features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Paid street parking, Somewhat difficult to find a space.
Business Features
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