Mixed opinions. Cocktails were decent but bar was extremely limited. For example, I wanted a gin martini and they basically told me they couldn't make one. I appreciated the honesty but for a restaurant to not have a full bar program is surprising. The food was decent. Some dishes are excellent (the ceviche, for instance) and others (the chicken, calamari, and beef) were just okay. It was just a bit too monotone for me. Service was nice and the pacing of the dishes was good. I appreciated that they brought out a couple items at a time. The set menu (at £45) is an excellent value and we all left stuffed. The ambiance inside is nice - it feels decently upscale but not at all stuffy. I did find that the toilets were a bit dingy however. I was surprised that there was a massive downstairs area - it's huge inside. Overall we had a nice team event here and I would possibly return. Good spot for a large group. read more

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Good gf food options! I really enjoyed the pancakes with bacon for brunch. I was dining by myself but the food still took almost 40 minutes with no apologies from the service staff. I would return but with caution for time. read more

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Fantastic flavours but service really struggles here when it's busy as we experienced a few Sundays ago for brunch. It took a server a while to come to our table and even then basic requests such as tap water kept having to get repeated. Anyway onto the food: I got the braised aubergine, quinoa tacu tacu patty and crumbled feta to start. Simply phenomenal textures and flavour combinations, with a mole-like sauce on the aubergine and the slight crunch of the patty blending well. The feta really was the icing on the cake. I also ordered the corn tamal, kale pesto and cancha corn but the waiter got the wrong order and brought me the pork tamale instead. Anyway this was soon rectified by another waitress (who couldn't seem to distinguish between veg and vegan but no matter!) and my meal arrived readily. Again it was a phenomenal mix of flavours! My companions got the black rice and mango salad and that earned my high praise. My husband got the avocado pancakes and I even raved about them: they were sweet and fluffy and tasted nothing like avo. It's not the cheapest brunch but not the most expensive. I would return here just know you're not going to get the best service. read more

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Fresh and tasty. Our group had mostly small plates and literally everything was delicious. Big tables so good for a group or 1-1.

Good but very expensive for what it is. For Peruvian you have to do the ceviche - if not 2. CEVICHE DE ATÚN & CEVICHE DE LUBINA were light and fresh. The flavors were a great opener to our meal, but the portion was so small. Yes it's small pates, but didn't realize it would be small ROI. PULPO A LA PARRILLA was kind of unmemorable. Didn't feel like we would've wanted much more. But again, expensive for the portion. This was the highlight and such a surprise. But again, sized as the same portion as most cafes serving a carrot cake, felt a bit ripped off. PASTEL DE CHOCLO. Nice and sweet, and a good change of flavor and texture from the earlier options. Do the Pisco Cocktails - and yes, go Large! read more

I would give Andina 10 stars if it were possible! I utilized my "Find Me GFree" app as we did not have a booking and just parted ways with friends, and Andina was at the top of the list. We walked in without a booking and were seated immediately. We ordered the classic pisco sours which were just like the ones my Chilean roommate's mother would make for us. I upgraded sizes to "The Cathedral" and it was so worth it. We ordered a few plates each then carried on to try each other's. I let our server know of my gluten allergy and Alejandros said "We do not have any gluten in our kitchen" MUSIC TO MY EARS! I ordered the grilled octopus, chips (fries), and a chicken thigh dish with sweet potatoes. Everything was so fresh, flavorful, and marvelous. For dessert I ordered a passion fruit mousse with black quinoa crumble and winter berries coulis and wow, it was insanely amazing. The bill did not break the bank and the food was WELL worth it. read more

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What a delight! I was visiting London on my holidays and we made the trip out to Shoreditch for the evening to dine at Andina. When we first walked in we went straight to the bar to order a Pisco sour, because that's what you do when at a Peruvian restaurant, right? Right! We were then seated and our drinks were brought to our table. And to my surprise they even brought a dairy-free menu to the table. That was definitely a wow moment. Okay so let's get to the good stuff.... DRINKS: The pisco sours were a very nice touch for a little treat before we ordered the food we had the Malbec, I will insert a photo. This was the most smooth, full bodied wine, it even had sediment in the bottom. That's when you know it's delicious. FOOD: I took pics of most of what I ate so please see photos. Menu was all shareable plates and in my opinion this is the best style! You get to have a taste of everything and the experience is elongated so you can spend more time with your loved ones enjoying your night! Sea-bass: so yummy, touch of lime. Would order that again Chicken Wings: they were great, especially since they were so filling. Jerusalem artichokes: kind-of a disappointment. They looked beautiful, but I wouldn't order this again. It is served cold and kind-of had a bland taste. Aubergine with tofu: this was one of my favourites next to the octopus but I'll get to that next. The aubergine had a beautiful sauce and topped with tofu. This was the dairy-free version. I think the tofu was just for garnish since the dairy version came with goat cheese so it made it look similar. Octopus: I think we ordered this 3 or 4 more times after the first one. It was so meaty as juicy! Next time I am in London i will definitely go back here just for the octopus! Grilled to perfection. Delicious. It was definitely our tables favourite! AMBIENCE: rustic, fun, cultured. Dark but tastefully lit. DATE WORTHY?: absolutely 10/10 date worthy. Easily a place to impress a date or to bring your significant other for date night. Even a great place to go with friends in a group since it is all shareables. Overall, rate this style 10/10. Love he laid back atmosphere but still sense to outstanding professionalism of the staff. Would absolutely go back to try it again. Thanks Andina for the great time! Dairy-free Em xo read more

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Good old-fashioned Peruvian food with a modern, and dare I say, deliciously-healthy twist. The prices may be a little steep for some people looking for a simple breakfast or brunch, but the quality is worth it, and really, check out the area this place is in. It's like the up-and-coming Arts District of London. It is usually packed, but if there aren't too many in your group, you may be able to snag a table downstairs. Now, down to the food. Their brunch items are super popular here, and with good reason. The fare is heavy in South American favorites like purple corn, quinoa, sweet potato, exotic fruits, cassava, and other such healthy-for-you starchy goodness. Their Sweet Potato Pancakes with Spiced Chancaca Honey, Coconut Whipped Cream, Seasonal Fruit, and Dried Physalis is a decadent way to start your day while still feeling like you're doing something good for your body. Sort of. The rest of their menu items vary from the sweet to the savory, light to the hearty, and everything in between. They also make superfood smoothies and juices in house, and while not cheap, you may be able to use one as a quick meal replacement that may keep you satiated for a few hours. And if you love starting your day with booze, they offer some high-quality options of that, too. read more

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This was excellent. I had the white fish ceviche and the grilled octopus. Delicious. Place can get busy so make a reservation.

You know a place is worth a review and raving review when you come back for breakfast two days in a row. I've had Peruvian food, but nothing quite like Andinas'. Unfortunately, I am only able to review on the breakfast as I didn't have enough time to eat lunch, dinner or their weekend brunch menu (my only complaint is that I wish they provided this menu all days of the week-sad I only stumbled on this on weekday and left before weekend). For beverages: -Fuerza: a must order hot drink!! Made with quinoa, Apple, cinnamon, milk and moca, this milky creamy latte consistency of a drink gave me the feels. -Hot Emoliente: another must order hot drink. If you're not feeling anything milky, I suggest ordering this. Barley, linseed, alfalfa and quince. Can't get anymore healthy than this. Weekday breakfast items: -pudding de Maiz (corn soufflé with slice of bacon, smeared avocado purée with the perfect poached egg) -sweet potato pancakes: I mean ,come on!! So good -chia seed pudding. Holy moly. Will blow your mind away With a cookbook of their own, you know that Andina doesn't mess around. Get your tushy over here NOW. read more

It is an amazing restaurant. We went to the one in Shoreditch, the service was fantastic. The food is perfect on time. We got the ceviche with avocado, really good! But the best part is the dessert the picarones OMG! Please try then, they don't look as the taste, definitely it is a must to try it. read more

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Such a good twist on the taps that you're used to. The ceviche is amazing, and everything else has really intricate flavors. Make sure you reserve a table, it's a pain to get a table. Also, watch out when sharing - some dishes are impossible to share with more than two people. Also, if you are really hungry, be prepared to quickly spend at least 30£ a person (hence only 4 stars) :) read more

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What a lively place for a fun, delicious meal of tapas and drinks. My best advice: Order everything! The plates are small, shareable, and arrive quickly. If you want to cheap out on wine... go for the second cheapest option (options subject to change). Our waitress called us out for it and said the cheapest option was really no good. I don't know why they serve it then... it was only a 2 £ difference. The lower floor is a bit more intimate and the top floor looks more like an authentic South American kitchen. We got coupons for free drinks at any Andina location afterwards, so maybe ask your server about that at the end of the meal if you had a great time and plan on returning. Can't recommend it enough! read more

When The Smoking Goat announced an hour and a half wait, we turned around and decided to try Andina across the street. It was fairly full, but luckily they had some space in the back room upstairs, the "music room," that can be reserved for private parties. The four of us shared a large table with another group, and started off the evening the right way, with pisco sours. I haven't been to Peru, but I have had some incredible pisco sours in Berkeley with a friend in the know, and the ones at Andina were as good as those--maybe even better! Certain people in our party were turned off by the raw egg yolks, but once they tasted the smooth and foamy cocktail, they were converted. We decided to share small plates of just about everything on the menu: chicken wings, spicy yellowfin tuna ceviche with black quinoa and pickled pineapple, salmon tiradito, tamales, Peruvian corn cake with avocado and creamy sauce, Panca marinated fillet steak, braised eggplant, grilled octopus... and just about everything was wonderful. I would order each dish a second time, except for the eggplant (which looked so promising with its quinoa patty and crumbled feta, but tasted flat) and the octopus (which always seems like a marvelous idea but usually disappoints outside of Greece). The crunchy corn we munched on while going through our first round of drinks (because you can't just have one pisco sour) were unnecessary, too. Flavorful at first bite, they soon got boring and we ate them only because they were there before the rest, and because we were hungry. (Think lackluster Corn Nuts.) Our waitress, who had a warm and welcoming demeanor, smiled knowingly when we ordered the second round. Of course we couldn't just have one. We might have had three, had we gone with a third round of small plates, but alas--we felt full. Though I still want to try the Thai place across the street, I'm glad it was full that night. Otherwise I wouldn't have added this amazing Peruvian place to my list of favorite restaurants in London. read more

I've been excited to come here because of all the great reviews! We finally made the trip and were surprisingly seated right away. There are two floors, a very relaxing yet romantic atmosphere, and dim lighting with a rustic vibe. Service started off average then turned out to be awful. My niece asked the waitress to take back the shrimp because she tasted it and found it tasteless and hard to eat. You literally get little pieces of the shell left over in your mouth which is why I said it's hard to eat. The waitress asked if she liked it to which my niece replied "no" but wasn't offered anything to replace it. We just found that weird because if you know your customer is unhappy with what they received, typically the waiter is supposed to ask them if they would like to order anything else. To drink I got an Americano coffee which was your average American cup of coffee. But anyways, to eat I also got the shrimp which I also found tasteless but as I was starving I ate them anyway. I also got the torrejas de plátano which was so good! Whatever the cream stuff was it came with was super satisfying and really complimented the plátano. The last thing I got was the tacu tacu which is basically braised eggplant but OMG it was the best eggplant I've ever tasted! My niece also got this and she's not a fan of eggplant but found this dish very delicious. Lastly, my niece got the chips (fries) with huancaina sauce which was nothing special, just average. For dessert we got the doughnuts which were god awful! A manager came by and asked if everything was ok and my niece asked if there was supposed to be a filling inside which he replied "no" to. She asked this because the doughnuts were definitely undercooked. There was clearly raw batter inside so the manager apologized and took it away. Apart from the manager coming around from table to table to ask how everything was going, the waitress never asked how we were doing or if I wanted another coffee. Our major problem here was that my niece ate two pieces of shrimp yet was charged for it and when she asked the waitress about this she's like how it was halfway eaten which it wasn't. However, the doughnuts we ordered (which were actually halfway eaten) we weren't charged for so I don't really understand her logic. We didn't want to argue she argued to pay for this. When the bill finally came the shrimp was off of it, so, again, I don't understand why they were going to make her pay if the second time around the shrimp wasn't on the bill. I also don't see the point in the waitress asking if she liked the shrimp if she wasn't going to do anything about it -- makes no sense! Also, as a manager, when there's a customer complaint they typically come back around more than once but after that initial visit, he didn't check on us nor did he seem to care that our experience wasn't a good one. I'm really not a complainer but coming as a visitor from one developed country to another, you expect a certain level of service which definitely was not fulfilled at Aldina. We travelled 30 minutes by bus in the pouring rain to get here because of all the great reviews but unfortunately we didn't have the same positive experience the majority has seemed to have had here. I typically never rate this low but after the treatment we received, I couldn't give a good rating, regardless of the fact overall I enjoyed my food. I just wish that establishments could understand that service is just as important as the food being served and can make or break a situation. There are times I can recall where I've been to a restaurant where I didn't necessarily enjoy the food but gave a good rating because of the amazing service and actually went back to try something different on the menu. This goes to show that as a consumer we don't just pay for food but service as well. Time to step it up! read more

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They have lovely food here. I was a big fan of the ceviche and the scallops. Very yummy. I'm also a fan of how beautiful it is- they do a wonderful job of presenting the food. I'd say it wasn't tooooo classy that they let us wait around for a while before taking our order and then reminding us that we needed to leave within 2 hours a few times... but hey, the food was lovely and beautiful, and we had a nice time. Their drinks are great too! I'd come again and just make sure to yell when I want to order. ;) read more

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Finally made it to Andina! I took my lovely mum here after a harried redeye arrival from Heathrow (is there any other form?) and it really hit the spot for a leisurely cafe breakfast. After several cups of their own special Peruvian blend coffee (JOLT!), a bowl of quinoa porridge with fresh fruit syrups/summer fruits, and some sourdough toast with avocado and scrambled eggs we were fighting fit to take on the day. Quite delightful, actually. The service was great on a morning midweek. They have a lot more seating downstairs so if the top looks jammed, don't fret...do see the host. They also do a lot of things to takeaway including fresh squeezed juices. See the bar and get yours to go if in a rush. Andina -- now added to my Shoreditch breakfast options! Peruvian-style. read more

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So far, I'm only qualified to review the breakfast, but it was so good, I'm going to go ahead anyway. We have a company team meeting every Thursday morning, and our default venue is always The Breakfast Club by Hoxton Square. I've been trying to get my colleagues to move around a bit more, although other places have been poor in comparison (barring Dishoom, which is excellent). Having tried Andina last week, it is now in my top three, and if it is this consistent on future visits, could even claim #1. Their 'full english' equivalent is some kind of pork belly offering, perfectly fried eggs, grilled tomatoes, lovely thin mushrooms (not the soggy English breakfast style) topped off with a side serving of avocado on sourdough toast. Mmmmmm. Their fresh juice and smoothy selection is also excellent. Just don't make the mistake my colleague made of ordering the quinoa porridge - she ended up being very jealous. So a great breakfast overall. I plan to go back for lunch or dinner soon. read more

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In love with this place. I have come here for brunch, lunch and dinner several times, always with a new friend. And I leave happy every time! Recently for brunch we tried the Huevos Q'apachana, two poached eggs, spicy potato puree, spinach, chestnut mushrooms, Huancaina sauce. This is the perfect brunch dish. The puree is silky smooth, and the mushrooms are delicious. I am obsessed with Huancaina sauce after my travels in Peru. And Andina has Huancaina sauce in dishes all over the menu...they get it. I tried the Chicharron Sandwich - confit pork belly, soft bun, camote ketchup. Absolute comfort food. The pork belly was so tender, and the camote ketchup delicious. My friend really enjoyed the Picante de Huevos, as recommended by our waiter. This did not disappoint, especially with a tamal! From the lunch/dinner menu, I cannot recommend the corn cake & avocado enough - I could eat this every day. Once you taste it, you will know why. It is difficult to fault any dish on Andina's menu. Each one has different textures, and loads of flavour. Great cocktails and smoothies. Get a pisco sour! The only negative thing I have to say is that the chefs LOVE to top every dish with a mountain of raw red onion, which I really dislike so have to take off every time. I must try to remember to ask the waiter to exclude the mountain next time. read more

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- went there for breakfast at a Sunday morning (breakfast even until 4 pm if I remember well) - reservation recommended (very popular); however, if you are lucky there are free seats at the bar/kitchen (which is also very interesting) - offers a big variety of smoothies and fruit drinks - Peruvian breakfast and quinoa porridge were very tasty Conclusion: I would definitively come back to enjoy the Peruvian food again! Not only for breakfast! read more

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Preface: I was staying down the street and passed this a few times before venturing in, I don't have any special craving for Peruvian food, and I've been trained not to expect anything gourmet / crafty from it. Not that I have any hatred for it, I just don't seek it out. Anyhoo, credit must be given to the inviting look of the place thru the windows for convincing me to give this place a try. The interior is indeed cozy, clean, modern / rustic (the look of all the new architecture in Shoreditch, but lighter and less assuming), just had a good vibe overall. Staff was friendly and welcoming too. Well I'm so glad I stopped in - not once, but twice. It just became my go-to place when I wanted local lunch. Had the Green bean mixed salad both days. It's hard to find a good salad anywhere, and this one was simple, light and satisfying. When you can integrate radicchio and make it taste great, you get props from me. On one day I had the Quinoa Burger (w/ Kiwi Yogurt and Chili Mayo), and it was fine. It didn't really hold together as a patty, but it all tasted good. They get points for at least attempting a burger made out of Quinoa. The next day I had the Trout skewers in rocoto pepper, which was super-tasty. Fish was cooked perfectly. I really enjoyed the place overall, the finest lunch dining I had in London, and I was in town for two weeks. read more

Andina - Trout skewers in rocoto pepper: super-tasty. The greens (whatever they were?) were a pleasant surprise. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - London, XGL

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I went here for brunch on a Sunday afternoon. The restaurant is located in the heart of Shoreditch. The decor outside and inside the place are very nicely decorated. Everything is based on a Peruvian theme, and it's got a very happy and festive vibe which I love! I ordered the Huevos Q'apachana. It comes with two poached eggs on top of a bed of delicious potato purée, with spinach and mushrooms. The portion is not big, but it was enough for me. I also had a Fuerza, which is a hot drink with quinoa, cinnamon, apple, milk, and maca. It's a great drink for a cold day, but it was a bit too sweet for my liking. The staff are very friendly, and the service was quite speedy. I would highly recommend Andina to anyone looking for a weekend brunch spot. read more

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On the recommendation of a friend, we stopped by here for dinner on the way back from Greenwich. The staff was friendly, service was fast, the food was a delicious change from the South American dishes that we've seen elsewhere, and the prices are reasonable. A good value for tasty food and great service. read more

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The vibes here are SO fun! The upstairs is a buzzing kitchen prep feel while the downstairs is a more relaxed intimate atmosphere. We ordered 8 different tapas & everything was delicious. We started with three different types of ceviche - the house ceviche was my favorite. Then we moved onto Pork Belly bites which were mouth watering and finally rounded it off with the corn cake and the roasted octopus. The different flavors were incredible. Must try the Pisco sour! You'll be drinking them all night. read more

I've been to Andina a couple of times, for both breakfast and to pop in quick for dessert/a drink. My first brunch was good (and I thought a better dining experience than their sister restaurant Ceviche in Soho) but this past visit and dessert was truly delicious. For a drink, my girlfriend and I decided to go non alcoholic and both had Fuerza a mix of quinoa, apple, cinnamon, milk, maca. The server warned us ahead of time that the drink is quite thick and can be a 'meal' in and of itself. It was really delicious (if you dont' like your drinks too sweet) and part of me wanted to grab the recipe to have something healthy to warm up next to a fire with! For dessert, the Picarones Doughnuts which came with icecream and two dips. I can't recommend this highly enough - if you like melt in your mouth donuts - this is the place to go and the meal to try. I keep dreaming about these and can't wait to bring friends in town visiting when I show them around Shoreditch. The only con both times has been the service - both times i've been here I've found the hostess' to be quite abrupt - I'm sure it is difficult to figure out seating (especially for walk-ins) but both times I haven't felt quite welcomed upon arrival. That being said, once seated the servers have always been very friendly! read more

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We dropped in unplanned for a late lunch. Great vibe, nice to sit at counter and watch chefs at work in open kitchen. We both had the Chicharron sandwich - confit of pork belly in a soft bun with a capote ketchup. We started with Taco Taco Quechua - braised aubergine, quinoa,taco taco, quest fresco. Both wonderful. Very friendly Spanish speaking team. read more

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This place has been on my brunch hitlist for a while now, and after last weekend I can happily nail my colours to the Andina fan bandwagon! I'd booked ahead on a Saturday at midday and it was a good job I did, as both the ground level and brightly lit lower level were heaving with hungry hipsters. We were seated downstairs by the friendly front of house, and our waiter immediately struck up some friendly banter which happily continued through the meal without feeling forced. He was particularly amused (as was I) with how quickly we both dysoned our food - it arrived at superspeed so we'd only been there about half an hour and already finished eating! Food envy struck at the Full Peruvian breakfast my mate devoured, though my tastebuds were firing in all the right places with the poached egg and corn cake, served with avo, onion and some lovely spicy salsa and huancaina sauce. Mmm a really great blend of flavours altogether and over far too soon - I could have had another right after it. Luckily they weren't in a hurry to get rid of us, so we happily lingered to enjoy the lively music and some fresh juices (I had the ekeko mix of carrot, melon, maca and ginger and felt great!) followed by coffees. I'm not sure if it all stemmed from the friendly service but there is a real warm, happy feel to the place. The only reason it loses a star is being quite pricey for what it is, but much like others in the ever-popular Shoreditch brunch line-up, it frankly doesn't need to give a damn. It might be a good thing actually, else I'd be here for brekkie every day! Bonus toilet tip: yep the sink area is unisex, but the individual cubicles do have Ms and Fs on, which not everyone seemed to have spotted... read more

Andina - corn cake & avocado eggs - i should've ordered two... - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - London, XGL

Apparently Peruvian restaurants are the latest craze and I can't wait to come back for a proper meal - actually coming here for a birthday dinner on Friday, so won't have to wait long. Today I settled for a freshly squeezed fruit juice - just couldn't resist the temptation when I spotted the bar section next to the main restaurant. The juice was lovely and fresh but tasted mainly of orange juice, none of the more exotic ingredients. OK, that was then and this is now. I tried cerviche a couple of times before but didn't think much of it ... several variations of this raw fish delicacy featured on the set menu (£30 pp) we mmm'd and aaah'd our way through on Friday. It is difficult to agree on a favourite when every single dish is yet another taste sensation. The chicken and lamb skewers were almost boring as they resembled food we recognised - mind you, like everything else they came with the most interesting sauces and were just simply delicious, anything but regular! The food alone deserves more than five stars. Unfortunately, the experience was spoilt by the sheer speed at which the dishes were delivered to our table. Food this good really shouldn't be rushed! read more

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Quinoa overload! Delicious, fresh and there's no possible way you could leave Andina without feeling full. I had the corn cake and urubamba smoothie which were both tasty with unusual flavours. Atmosphere was relaxed and staff were attentive and friendly. The only reason I didn't give Andina a 5 was because some of the flavours were overpowered by the quinoa (especially in the smoothie which was thick enough to be a meal). read more

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Really good food. Was recommended by a colleague, her suggestion of going to Andina's did not disappoint. Food was great, pisco sours were alcoholic, atmosphere loud and service decent. I actually took someone here, thought I'd impress them, granted it was an expensive night, but food was worth it. Funny story, I asked for the bill, went to the loo and when I got back my date had paid for the whole thing!?!? Felt like I owed her one, sure I've paid it all back by now with food and wine. Anyway...I've just gone on and written a mini story/essay. 8/10 for ceviche. There are two other places for ceviche nearby (kinda), one called 'ceviche' in old st and another in Kingly Court (can't remember the name of this place, also not actually that close). Andina beats them on the quality of food imho, but can seem a bit pricy. read more

Wow, where do I start. First of all, I didn't make reservations. It was my birthday, and the first restaurant my friend, grandmother and I visited had a 1.5 hr wait, so after some searching, we stumbled on Andina. The hostess and manager worked with us and we were able to get a table. My waiter was really friendly, and when another waiter found out that it was my birthday, he really went above and beyond. He got me a spicy drink on the house, and had the entire restaurant sing happy birthday to me! Certainly as night to remember read more

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Had dinner here on "National Pisco Day". My girlfriend is actually Peruvian, and we have been to every Peruvian restaurant in London. However, this is the one that we have come back to and it is because she says its exciting modern takes on Peruvian food but still sticks to the foundations of traditional Peruvian cusine. The Cerviches are the trademark dishes here and there is a great selection of different seafoods to go for which makes it more interesting than the boring standard white fish cerviches you get in other Peruvian places. I think the best dishes here are the Anticuchos and the Chicken skewers. They have been marinated and grilled so well that you can really taste the flavours blend with the soft meat in your mouth Atmosphere is great! Good music (the owner has his own Peruvian record label) and amazing jazzy art on the walls I have not given this 5 stars as I dont think the drinks are that good and are just gimmicky. They flavour the piscos but its just a different syrup that they add each time. They also did nothing for "National Pisco day" at all!...so they slearly concentrate on their food Awesome and unique place however! read more

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Noticing this is a 4 star rated restaurant and reading great reviews from Yelpers whom I have great respect for, I was very disappointed with my experience. My dining partner had booked a table for the two of us. When I arrived, given it was a Thursday night, this was a wise move as the place was packed. A little too snug on the table spacing but for hip trendy Shoreditch, I don't think many mind. The dish I wanted was not available so opted for the pan fried secreto iberico and whilst this was to be found under the 'Street Food' section of the menu, it was reasonably priced at £13 so expected, if not a larger serving of the meat then at least reasonable additional food items on the plate. It was essentially a small cut of pork with a smear of cauliflower puree. The pork was average, some chewing required but the plate was scrapped clean just because of hunger. I feel the waitress could have provided some insight into the portion sizes and maybe recommendations of e.g. people tend to order X plates, etc. With wine and much catch up talk, we were informed it was nearly 9pm (we didn't ask for the time) and that the next booking would be arriving soon. We were not told that there was a turnaround time on the tables. This is something I actively avoid in restaurants as their goal is clearly about how many people can be served rather than the experience and maybe repeat custom. With that, no dessert was ordered and we left with me being pretty hungry given the portion size. We departed having paid our £60 bill (1 bottle of wine 2 'mains' and a shared starter) very disappointed and not intending to return. read more

Went here for brunch on a weekend. Do make a reservation as they get quite busy. Ordered the sweet potato pancakes and the huevos Q'apachana. Both the dishes were delicious! Couldn't leave without trying the popular pisco sour - lived up to its expectation! Could down half a dozen of those! Too bad it was only noon, too early to be drinking? ;-) read more

This food is sneak-attack spicy... even the dishes which didn't sound like they would be hot were inedible by my palette. My spice-loving boyfriend could handle the heat, but he can also survive eating a ghost pepper. While there are plenty of veg options and the dishes looked pretty, even the chips had a spicy sauce so I basically watched my boyfriend eat then went home and made dinner for myself. Also, the surrounding tables were seated after us and were finished eating by time we started to receive our food, so all in all, a very "meh" experience. read more

As others have noted, this restaurants proximity to the Ace Hotel makes it an attractive destination for visitors to London. I highly recommend starting off with a cocktail, and the one to get is the Pisco sour. The other highlight of the evening was the grilled octopus which is one of the best dishes I've had as of late. The other items we ordered were the steak, the sea bass ceviche, and the chullo salad. I would pass on the steak next time, but the ceviche was quite good. Excellent, friendly service made this a place to come back to next time we're in town. read more

Dinner was just not very good. Consistently bland and boring despite ambitious descriptions. Artichoke Tamal was terrible - vinegary, canned-tasting, stringy artichoke in very little masa The Bistec Escabochado was good - but maybe 3 oz total. It was very mild-flavored beef, with a slightly vinegary salsa that worked, but wasn't exciting. The Cherna, or chili-marinated Stone Bass was also nicely cooked, but I drenched each bite in the sauce to get a hint of heat. We were going to order the Chullo Salad, until we saw it arrive at the seat next to us - it looked like plain wedges of beets and orange. Instead, we got the Causa Huanuco. While it tasted decent, and the dry powdered beets were fun to scrape off the plate, I wondered "Why is it cold? Why are the beets crunchy? Where's the seaweed? What is this other green stuff?" I checked the menu/placemat - it was a flavorless avocado crema. The Jocote, whipped up quickly in a blender, was nicely frothy with egg white, with a light gin flavor. Like the food, it wasn't particularly strong or complex. Unlike the food, it was tasty. £25 each later, we left hungry. read more

The food was decent but the service and environment was stressful! The waiter forced us to order an extra tapas dish. I ordered fried plantains and shrimp but had to order a third dish so I ordered the chips. My friend ordered pork belly and plaintains. As suspected, I was full after the two dishes and felt stuffed with a bit of the chips. They also rushed us out of the restaurant. Overall, I wouldn't come back due to the stressful service. read more

Andina - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - London, XGL

Restaurant with ingredients of top quality and great preparations. Service is very careful and friendly as well. It is pretty pricey but it is something you should expect given that there aren't many Peruvian restaurants around. read more

Andina - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - London, XGL

All I can say I am craving a trip back to London for this place! Excellent Peruvian good -- creative, well thought of, HEALTHY and most importantly, SO SO SO GOOD. All these superfoods we know of have taken a new identity and have become cooler and tastier than ever. The ceviche selection was five stars, the corn bread was AMAZING, as all our orders were!! We were able to try one of their limited desserts - a deeply satisfying bowl of legit dulce de leche with other yummy things added to it. MY GOD DID I FINISH THAT BOWL AND GOT SO SUGAR HIGH!! WORTH IT. Anyway, bottomline: I LOVE THIS PLACE. read more