My husband and I shared the Truffle Yuca Fries and Paella, which were delicious and satisfying. The ambiance of the restaurant is very pleasant, nicely decorated. The staff is very attentive and you'll be welcomed with smiles all around. We stopped on the way back from Taliesin East to Madison on our vacation/work trip. Unfortunately, we don't get food like this at home in Southern California. read more

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Went there for restaurant week tonight. Looks like they are still working out the kinks at the new place. Waited for an hour before getting served. Luckily we weren't in a my hurry and had a good chat with our dinner mates. The food is authentically Peruvian so that's very good. I had the ceviche, steak bites and flan combination. My dinner companion had the potatoes, seafood mix, cookies combination. We thought the be dishes were all flavorful and good. One thing we noted is the amount of potatoes on each of our main dish. It was more than the meat portion. We could do with less potatoes. Still a place I would recommend. Not that these are the restaurant week's menu. Will return to try their regular menu. read more

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Ive been wanting to try Amar Peru so I was happy to see the restaurant on the Restaurant Week list and made a dinner reservation. The restaurant has a nice interior and ambiance. We decided to do the $50 menu and ordered the ceviche, yuca, lomo andino, paella, and cinco leches. The orders came out at a good pace, although the restaurant was packed. Everything tasted pretty good, the lomo was okay. One thing that could have been better was the temperature of some of the food. The yuca and lomo was lukewarm. I would definitely like to try their regularly menu next time read more

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I stopped by for lunch on a week day. Lunch menu prices were reasonable. Chaufa was my favorite item. Fried rice was flavorful, though slightly salty for me. Chicken had decent flavor. Fried plantain was way too ripe though. read more

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The best Peruvian food in Madison. The sauces are very delicate and flavorful. Well planned menu. I had two appetizers. Causa and empanadas. The service is fantastic. If you are not familiar with Peruvian cuisine, be curious and try it. read more

Amar Peru - Causa trio and beef empanada. - Peruvian Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Found this place on Yelp listed as Amar Peru but its name is Pikkoto. So it can be confusing. One thing is very clear however! It's fantastic. We've eaten a many Peruvian restaurants in the area and further. This is our new favorite. From the complimentary small portion of Aguadito soup (so good we ordered a big container to go), to the Chaufa Pork, Rotisserie Chicken with Cilantro Rice and the Pisco Sour - everything was fabulously full of flavor. Super friendly and welcoming as well. read more

We came here for the first time on our anniversary, very risky! So glad we did. Absolutely delicious food, I had the seafood paella sort of dish. It was fantastic, everything is SO flavorful and the drinks were also delicious with a great presentation. Full bar. So impressed with the food and beautiful ambiance. The service was also fantastic. Recommending it to all my friends. read more

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A little overpriced for how much protein there is, maybe lunch menu is more worth it. Perhaps the reason why not many people were dining. Unsteady use of salt, but otherwise great food. read more

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Simply the best food in Madison. Forget burgers try their creole bowl or tropical, all complete with amazing made plantains, the way they should be. As a latina, this is by far the best food I had since moving to Madison. Seems like cooked by my grandma back home. Brings me joy. Brings me almost to the kitchen to salute the chef. Will come back as often as possible. Oh and decor and service are outstanding! Love them here. read more

I had a business lunch recently at Amar Peru and was delighted by the service, decor, and menu. The presentation of each dish was as good as a restaurant twice the price. read more

As Peruvian I can tell you this restaurant is the best in the area. Flavors are authentic, each visit is a wonderful experience. You won't be disappointed. read more

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The best Peruvian food in Madison! We visited for the first time this week. It was so good, we went back the next day for dinner. The whole experience was exceptional. We had the ceviche mixto, truffle yuca fries, lomo saltado, and the mariscada. And for dessert, they had a special and we also had the flan. Everything was so delicious. We look forward to returning soon. read more

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Excellent lomo. No papa a la huancaina but they do have the sauce to put on the lomo. Friendly staff and a clean restaurant with tasty food. Oh, and prices are very reasonable. I enjoyed. read more

I went to AmarPeru for lunch today with a friend. We tried the Limo Saltado and Aji de Gallina, both were delicious. The beef was incredibly tender, served on a bed of fries. The chicken was also tender and well spiced. The service was great and we loved the little bowl of fried plantain and corn kernels to start the meal. read more

Absolutely delicious, friendly service. 5 stars and two big thumbs up. Nice decor, family owned, everything was perfect. And even the teenage kids loved it. Will be returning. read more

I went with two sons to celebrate a birthday. Food was delicious. Service was very attentive. We ordered a chicken dish, a pork dish, and paella. All three came with rice which was flavored wonderfully. In fact, I thought the rice was the best part of all the fabulous dishes--they all tasted different and was a party in my mouth. I will be back next time I am in town. read more

This place truly is a gem in Middleton. I've been a fan of Pikkito since they opened and opted to go out here with some girlfriends. The ambience here is just lovely, you feel transported to another world with beautiful photos and artwork from Peru. It is also done tastefully so it makes for a very nice upscale dining experience. The dishes were GORGEOUS, every single one was artfully presented with lots of color and texture and the flavors were just as good as everything looked. So many unique but approachable flavors. We tried a lot: ceviche mixta had so many layers of flavor, the cold potato appetizer with chicken salad was so pretty and delicious, the octopus was fantastic. We tried a slow roasted beef and the seafood paella, both delicious. The tres leches was amazing, light and airy and not too sticky sweet. Prices were good for the quality and portions. We talked to the owner who said she wanted to be able to share the culture and food of Peru with people here and it truly was such a wonderful experience. Can't wait to come back. read more

love love love!!! Really great food great food preparation and service. Will come back for more. read more

Amar Peru - Peruvian Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Delicious, fresh and filling. Went to this place for lunch looking for Amar Peru, on Junction Rd, but the door said Pikkito. No matter, the food was great and so was the service. They offer free soup to begin, which was a yummy green broth soup with tender meat and potatoes. I tried the Chaufa which were small pork medallions with a nice crusty outside but super tender insides served with excellent fried rice and plantains plus some yogurt / cilantro sauce on the side. Delicious! At the end, we got complementary cookies too! Good spot. Recommend. read more

Excellent food. If you never had Peruvian food you are missing out. This was great. Simple wonderful flavors. My wife had the arrow con pollo and I had their take on paella. Both we great. Cocktails (pisco sour) we super good. Go here next time you think Outback is a good option. It's tucked away next to Gloria's on Junction. read more

Amazing food, drinks and hospitality. My wife and I tried this newly opened hidden gem for the first time and everything was top notch. The place is thoughtfully built. Love the decorations which reflect Peruvian culture and region. Every dish and drink we tried were well presented and bursted with flavors. Will be going back to this place when we're in the area. read more

The food and service at Amar Peru is top-notch! The staff is friendly, attentive, and goes above and beyond to ensure a memorable dining experience. The delicious food, impeccable service, and charming ambiance made for a memorable experience. read more

The food is amazing. This was our first time dining in a Peruvian restaurant. Each person in our party had a different meal and all were exceptional. Interior of the restaurant was well decorated. It was a little hard to spot from the outside. Will return when back in town! read more

Exelente servicio por parte de todo el personal Muy rico sus platos muy play el lugar read more

So so good! Every piece of their dishes are carefully seasoned and placed! I was so delighted with the stacked Yuca Trufa Fries and my Vegi bowl was simply amazing! I don't know what the rice was seasoned with but it was a chefs kiss. Absolutely worth a visit (: read more

Delicious, well-prepared food, and unique, interesting menu. The decor in restaurant is really nice and also interesting; it makes for a cool date night or just nice place to savor a good meal and drink or two. Our service was excellent as well. We'll definitely be back soon to try new (for us) Peruvian dishes! read more

Amarperu has set a new standard for new international restaurants by offering unique, interesting options for a wonderfully delicious dinner you can enjoy with friends. They are tucked away off Junction Rd, across from Eno Vino on the west side of Madison, and are well worth a visit. Their Peruvian menu offers a variety of delicious choices. The fried yucca, cerviche, paella, and vegetarian option were more than satisfying and pleasing. Their drink menu includes wines and also classic drinks, like the pisca sour, that are perfect compliments to a meal. All in all Amarperu is a great way to expand your tastebuds and come away hoping you will be able to return for another trip to Peru! read more

This was our first experience with Peruvian food but it won't be the last!!! The food was plated well and tasted GREAT. The portion sizes were good. Everyone with me ordered something different (SECO NORTEÑO, CHAUFA and MARISCADA) and all were pleased with their food, saying they would order it again. After our meal we indulged in dessert (CREMA VOLTEADA and PISCO TRES LECHES). The sweetness of these desserts was perfect. We highly recommend Amar Peru. read more

Great food and great service! Interesting menu and both my wife and I loved our food. I did a pork dish served over fried rice and my wife did a chicken dish over rice that was gluten and egg free. Will definitely be back! The Peruvian beers were a bit expensive at $8 but tasty. read more

The food here is amazing! My friend and I had the truffle yuca fries and the anticucho--both very delicious! The meat was cooked perfectly and was very flavorful. Amar Peru is easily one of our top favorite restaurants in Madison! read more

Just ate at Amar Peru. Lovely ambience in the restaurant itself. Beautiful decorations. Excellent meal. Our waiter was wonderful and very gracious about me attempting to speak Spanish. The food we had was great. I strongly recommend this restaurant to anyone else. I give it 5 stars read more

I don't even know where to start! First off, I moved in from NJ recently and been asking locals around for a Peruvian restaurant nearby in Madison, and multiple people have told me about Amar Peru! Well today was the day I took them up on that, and it was by far one of my best decisions since coming to town! 10/10 recommendation through & through. The second I walked in, I was pleasantly surprised by the decor and energy leading to where you normally wait to get seated, and since we came early in the afternoon, we were able to seated rather quickly. Ambience was great and the attention to detail was well executed from decor, to silver and plate ware. Our drinks were extremely fresh and made me feel like I was on an island, the mango margarita had a grip on me and I couldn't stop smiling. At this point I'm so exited for my food, and as it arrived I was taken back by the amount of flavor per bite of our appetizer the Trio De Causas Amarperu! Didn't even have my main course out yet and I wanted to order another! Delish! Then our main course arrived Lomo Saltado and Chaufa and I knew I had to take some pictures, because this was going to get review-worthy. Quality and explosive flavor in EVERY bite of food, and sip of our drinks, and excellent attitude and hospitality from our host. Not to mention a last minute dessert! I am not a fan of Flan, nor cheesecake because of the textures, however the flan served to us was truely an experience worth having! They were even able to turn me into a fan of flan by the end of my stay. All in all, I couldn't have been more pleased from today's experience and I can't wait to come back! Thank you! read more

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Excellent meal! The food was outstanding and the experience was really lovely; great service, relaxing and lovely space. I also really appreciate that they take reservations (unlike many local restaurants these days). Try it! read more

Food was amazing and service was excellent. A little known place that needs discovery.

Enchanting and exotic ambiance, it takes you to an actual different country. Friendly and elegant atmosphere and top-notch service. They patiently explain the ingredients and the culture and why the tastes feels like it. The most delicious Peruvian flavor ever tasted, if you have been to Peru and know its flavor you are certainly going to feel it here just as if you were in Peru. read more