Lively Sunday evening atmosphere with couples and families enjoying the Peruvian fare. I sat at the bar where the bartender whipped up a sour concoction which did not disappoint. Many fish options. I asked the bartender to recommend. The impressively big fish soup with linguine that turned up was excellent. read more

First time trying Peruvian and wow!! So delicious. I got the classic and well loved Pollo Saltado and I honestly had no notes. Huge portions also Cons: The restaurant was super loud and the service didn't go beyond just getting the job done. Overall great spot and I'd definitely go again. read more

Acuario - Peruvian Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

Great Peruvian joint, right here in Downtown Stamford. The vibe is great and the food is delicious. This was my second visit to the restaurant and we ordered the Ceviche Sampler to start with. The sampler has a variety of Shrimp and Fish Ceviche and all were really good. The Sampler is actually good for 4-5 people as the quantity is pretty generous. Talking about generosity, when our main dishes arrived, there was no way each dish is for one person. The portions are simply huge! We ordered the Lomo and Pollo Saltado and just to mix it in we also ordered the Chicken Chaufa. If I was to pick one dish from them all I would certainly go with the Chaufa as the taste and the way the spices are mixed in with the rice and chicken, it was very tasty. I do need to mention how good their Aji is. Spicy and perfect to go with the bread and the rice. read more

Acuario - Ceviche - Peruvian Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

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Tried a Peruvian restaurant for the first time. I ordered the ceviche and a pisco drink. The drink was really good and refreshing. The ceviche is made in-house; I'm not exactly sure how it's supposed to taste, but it wasn't really my favorite. The server was friendly and attentive. I sat at the bar, and the place seemed very busy. It's a little on the expensive side, but overall it had a nice atmosphere. read more

Acuario - Ceviche Acuario - Peruvian Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

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This was my backup for the Acuario's in Port Chester when they closed many years ago. It's not as good as the original but a nice memory of the past. BB read more

I ordered the Peruvian-Style Seafood Fried Rice which was a large portion! It was so delicious and well-seasoned with plenty of seafood! We also ordered the Peruvian-Style Rotisserie Chicken, which was so juicy, tender and flavorful. I selected the salad and fries as my sides, and that homemade salad dressing was phenomenal. Their Aji sauce is probably the best I've ever had in my life. If they sold it in a bottle, I would buy it all the time! I also had an espresso martini, which the bartender executed perfectly! The staff was attentive, and the restaurant is spacious enough to accommodate many guests comfortably. There were a few birthday's celebrations going on and the staff came out to sing quite a few times. I highly recommend Acuario Stamford. read more

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Best Aji sauce in the area, by a mile. I could drink it, it's that's good. Food is solid, seasoned well. Love getting the Saltado, and their apps are pretty good as well. I don't eat seafood so I can't comment on that, but overall the menu is diverse and well done. The restaurant itself is pretty cool, and has a fun vibe if you're looking for a nice night out with friends. read more

As many times as I've been here I never thought to write a review. Well that changes today! Decor Clean, dim, fairly small/intimate. It's not so small that you can't move around but during peak hours you may be shoulder to shoulder with another party. BUT if you get there at a decent time you should be good with space. Service Everyone is friendly, attentive, and very accommodating. No complaints here. Food No exaggeration, but I can't remember a time when I had a bad order or something that I wouldn't order again. Here are some of my favorite items: Chaufa - fried rice with your choice of protein. Anything from chicken, pork, fish, and steak. They have it all...and it's all good! Fish Chunks - lightly fried, crispy, seasoned perfectly! Lomos - if you're looking for a hearty meal that will either put you to bed (IMMEDIATELY!) or provide you with a leftover meal for the next day...this is it. I highly recommend upgrading to the Cadillac Lomo which uses filet cuts of steak *chefs kiss* Half or Whole Chicken - if you're looking for something simple. Perfectly seasoned, crispy where it needs to be, and not a dry piece to be found! I'll get that with a side of veggies (which are banging) and I'm straight. Pisco Sour - let me say that the sangrias are good but the Pisco Sour is my 100% go to. I can't even really describe it but trust me...it's good! That's all for my recommendations but honestly I don't think you can make a bad pick even if you don't choose something I detailed above. Also, if you decide to dine in they bring you the warm toasted bread with that Aji Sauce that might as well be liquid gold! Misc. Acuario is consistent with great service and an Aji sauce that will change your life. Until next time... read more

Acuario - Chicharron de Pescado (Fish Fritters) - Peruvian Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

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Best tallarine verdes I've ever had! Very good and authentic Peruvian food. They're normally packed, so get there sooner than you plan to. Would definitely recommend. read more

"Some lunches surprise you. Others quietly raise your standards." We came to Acuario for Restaurant Week, and it felt like one of those rare moments where value and quality meet without compromise. For starters, we had the tostones and the Papa Yuca appetizer. The tostones were crisp and golden with a soft center, paired with salsa criolla and garlic sauce that added brightness and depth. The Papa Yuca was comforting and rich, coated in a creamy sauce that felt balanced rather than heavy. Both dishes tasted intentional, not like scaled back lunch specials. They also brought complimentary bread with aji verde, and that sauce deserves its own recognition. Fresh, herb forward, and slightly spicy, it was incredibly addictive and elevated everything it touched. For the main, we ordered the lomo saltado, and it easily stood out. The beef was tender, the onions and tomatoes were sautéed just right, and the sauce carried bold flavor without overwhelming the plate. The fries held their texture under the sauce, and the rice brought everything together. It may honestly be the best lomo saltado in Stamford. Service was warm and attentive. Even during Restaurant Week, we never felt rushed. Staff checked in thoughtfully and kept the experience smooth from start to finish. The ambiance added to the experience. The space feels welcoming and lively without being chaotic. It has a comfortable neighborhood energy, the kind of place where you can enjoy a relaxed lunch but still feel like you are somewhere special. Acuario delivered on food, service, and atmosphere. Five stars without hesitation. read more

Acuario - Papa a la Huancaina (Left), Tostones Appetizer (Right) - Peruvian Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

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I have been here on several occasions. Today we came for Happy Hour. Acuario has a great Happy Hour menu with a lot of choices. The warm bread with the green sauce is complimentary. We ordered the chicken wings, lomo Saltado and the chaufa carne. The wings were okay, just fried hard and served with blue cheese on the side. I was expecting some type of sauce but it was plain. The lomo saltado was really good and the portion size was enough to share. The same with the chaufa carne, seasoned well and plentiful. There were a lot of choices for the drinks. We ordered the Sangria and Margarita. The sangria was great, wasn't too sweet and had a nice punch to it. The margarita was pretty good too, a nice blend and not too sour. Acuario is definitely an affordable Happy Hour with a great selection. read more

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The Lomo Saltado was bussin ya dig. The portion is plentiful, and you actually get more than what you pay for. It's very fresh and I love the long grain rice. The atmosphere is nice and clean and it's like you're at a Fiesta while waiting for your food. yummy for my finicky tummy. The server was very pleasant as well, that placed my order. read more

Acuario - Lomo Saltado - Peruvian Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

Great ceviche options and fantastic pisco sours! The ambiance is small and inviting, and the seafood and flavors seemed super fresh and diverse. Not to drag other restaurants but I've had many a bad lomo saltado in my day, and I'm excited to try theirs next and compare. Will be back soon for sure. read more

What bland horrible food! No salt and no flavor at all. Terrible service, and the tip is already included in the bill. Never again!

La más asquerosa y cara comida Que me Allan servido no sabor y la forma que la sirven como si fuera para jornaleros un pollo entero con olor a pollo vivo una ensalada de vegetales hervidos sin sabor y dos aguas $80 dólares se pasaron de mi parte ese lugar para mi mo existe read more

Service. Service. Service is terrible. Absolutely terrible. The waitresses are just unhappy. They don't like people. Does the restaurant manager beat them in the back? They have the worst attitudes. The food was good and could have been great, but completely overshadowed by the horrible, HORRIBLE service. AND they charge you auto gratuity of 15%. So there is ZERO incentive to do better. Don't waste your money there. There's another Peruvian restaurant right across the street. read more

Service ambiance food was great went for restaurant week and it was a good choice to celebrate my friends birthday definitely will go again read more

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Never had a bad experience here ever. Food and service is always amazing and I have a toddler. The staff is always patient and so nice. I love the beef lomo and bisted a lo pobre. read more

This place delivers outstanding results. Employees offered kind help. The food preparation shows consideration. I was happy with my choice to visit. Every aspect of our time here was rewarding. read more

This has to be my favorite peruvian spot in town. The portions are generous and delicious. The ceviche de camarones is my go-to every time and it does fill me up. They also have the best happy hour food selection. The drinks are tasty as well. Service is great and the ambiance is either dress up or down so it's flexible. read more

Great place, we came here in the summer months, great place to enjoy a meal. Will say the Lomo is ok but the service is great! read more

Acuario - Peruvian Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

Excellent food. Period. Tasty, delicious, healthy seafood dishes. Great flavors and an explosion of colors. Kind and courteous waiters. read more

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Came here with family looking for something a bit different. This is the local Peruvian restaurant and we had high hopes. The lomo saltado was a good 3 star, but the meat was skinny strips of beef that were not soft but instead hard and chewy. The noodles were fair as the fried rice. Good and quick service and decent ambiance. It's tough because we're spoiled with really great Peruvian back home like Cuscos or Omeli kitchen. read more

The overall ambiance of the restaurant is a calm slow environment where you can get drinks and the bar and there is a fish tank in the front. I love lomos saltado and this place has a pretty good one, but there may be a little too much soy sauce, I've tried the calamari, and it is pretty crispy and a little chewy but it is? delicious, the service depends on if the day is busy or not sometimes they can take your order and give your food in like 10-15 minutes and sometimes they could give it to you in about 20-25. read more

Favorite peruvian restaurant in Stamford! The portions are big and the food is delicious! If you order their chicken you MUST have it with their green sauce! Their ceviche has a refreshing burst of citrus and seafood goodness, perfectly balanced. read more

I have had this place bookmarked for quite some time and we finally stopped in to give them a try. The restaurant has a rather large bar area with plenty of stools. I saw them advertise a happy hour but I did not get any information about it. They have what seemed like two other areas to dine at, we were seated at a table overlooking the window in the front. Drinks and our order were taken quickly. We started off with the Chicharron de Pescado. Unfortunately, it was a little bit underwhelming. Whenever you say Chicharron you expect the sun to be crunchy and this was not. It was ok but definitely not crunchy at all. For our entrees we had the Ceviche Acuario, Churrasco a la Parrilla and a Pargo Entero Frito ( Fried Red Snapper). The Ceviche was really good. The serving size was enormous, I could not finish it all. It was very acidic and spicy which was just like I like it. My son had the Churrasco which he found to be good. It was served with rice and tostones ( plantains with a very garlicky spicy sauce). My girlfriend had the fried red snapper and she said it was delicious. For dessert we had the tiramisù, it was just ok, not a fan. This place has an extensive menu and we will definitely be back to try some other items. read more

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So in regard to the food, there is no place for anything less than 4 stars. If you like Peruvian cuisine, this place is hard to beat. Not defending the service as we all have our own experiences however I've always had good service. Here we go again: - consistently flavorful and fresh ceviche (fish) that balances heat and tang. It's one of the best I've tasted here, outside of the US, anywhere. - huacaina (spelling?) is well seasoned with a creamy heat you expect. Potatoes and yuca always fresh. - fried fish, well done! Not too crispy, fish is the star, not the batter. A return is always planned to this spot. Worth my 30 minutes drive! read more

Acuario - Fried fish and grilled snapper - Peruvian Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

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I was recently invited to this restaurant by my friend and the food here is so out this world that I just had to take the time out to leave a review! I started off with a Blueberry Basil margarita, hands down the most unique margarita I've had and I love that it was refreshing! They are very generous with their cocktails here, they're not weak at all and not too strong and taste amazing! I had their rotisserie chicken, tostones and yucca frita. I am beyond picky with tostones & yucca frita and these were perfectly done, not dry and had a lot of flavor! The meat of the Lomo Saltado was always beautifully done with perfect flavors, the French Fries and rice were just right! My friends shared a spread of paella, fish, and seafood. To this all I can say, there were no leftovers!!! I can't wait to return here! read more

Acuario - Peruvian Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

Fui por primera vez al restaurante acuario y pz la verdad me encanto con la sazón realmente peruana Y el servicio el 100% no están preguntando a cada rato todo esta bien por aquí aunque sé que lo dicen por educación pero no me gusta que me interrumpan Especialmente si estoy comiendo ni de qué hablar del ambiente es muy agradable higiénico y sobre muy creativo gracias por la atención al 100% se los recomiendo read more

Great restaurant. I ordered the paella, I believe and it had great flavors. I had them make it spicy and the flavors were enriching. I would recommend and would eat here again. read more

Acuario - Paella Pollo - Peruvian Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

The food is amazing, the service is great, everything is good!!! A MUST try for everyone. I just wish they had more Peruvian desserts. The presentation is good, ambience, staff and their Maracuya sour is delicious! read more

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Excellent food! Fish a lo macho excellent sauce, calamari, fish, crabs, mussels absolutely delicious! Parrilla churrasco was seasoned to perfection. I had a grilled chicken with veggies. I had three sauces I could slurp with a straw they were so yummy! The sangria was delicious and fruity! read more

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Location:parking easy and walking distance from a lot of shops, restaurants and movies. Food: 4.5 stars (fantastic) Price : mid price entrees from $20-40 or go during restaurant week for $29 with app and entrée Service: 4 stars we were greeted quick and they waitress took our order. Food came really fast. The waitress did check in on us. Then we waited a while after they took our finished plates for a bill. Atmosphere: 4 stars nice decor and music and outdoor dinning available. read more

Acuario - Bistek Frito - Peruvian Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

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Place was packed! Usually a great sign. It was. Waited a bit for a table but to be expected. Host and service was top notch - very attentive and polite. QR code menu was a bit hard to navigate - although it had a ton of great options - but it doesn't include sides so don't try to find them just ask the waiter/waitress. Overall loved the food. Washed the some of the saltiness from the bistec down with a Pisco pitcher. The ceviche was on point - tried that as well. Highly recommend. This place is popular because of the vibe and the food - easy to see now. We were sat in the back porch area by the parking lot and it wasn't the true Acquario experience. Inside is fun - great music - more of a vibe but outside was just a bit dirty back there. Make sure to sit inside! Would come back hands down. read more

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Not sure what the other reviewers experienced, and not going to downplay how they were made to feel but we were promptly greeted and orders taken. The food came out hot and delicious! Would definitely eat here again! read more

Acuario - Lomo Saltado fries on the side - Peruvian Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

I brought the stewed fish. The majority of the dish was white rice. Only received 2 pieces of small fish and three large pieces of yuca. Clearly, not enough fish for the $24! Staff was not overly friendly either. -Can't recommend. read more

Acuario - Peruvian Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

It was me and my three year old granddaughter. I ordered the Cadillac, which is Lomo Saltado with the best quality of beef. She loved it, I loved it! It was exquisite!!! Cooked to perfection: beef, onions, tomatoes, rice and fries! read more

Acuario - The "Cadillac" which is the name they gave the well know peruvian Lomo Saltado. It was exquisite!! That's all to say! - Peruvian Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

First of all, we are two senior citizens American white we walked into the restaurant we felt like we were not wanted the bartenders. The waitresses looked at us like we didn't belong here. Second of all we had one drink and everything we ordered with her Everything we ordered they told us they didn't have it, they had four different types of menus. We did not fit they made us fell it was time for use to leave. Turn off go there they do not welcome people like us. read more

Ordered recently. Food wildly exceeded expectations. Ceviche is bomb. Will DEFINITELY order again.

Tried the chaufa, lomo saltado, anticuchos de corazon (beef heart), pollo alla brasa and classic ceviche. The standouts for me were the ceviche and the anticuchos. The leche de tigre for the ceviche was spot on, made with good fish stock and scraps of meat. I ordered an extra cup of "juice" and was glad I did. Plenty of salt, acid and heat! Really good! The anticuchos marinade was fantastic, really deep flavors. Everything else was really good that I had, as good as I've had in most of my other favorite Peruvian places. Service was fine, I was here for the food though. read more