I entheusiastically recommend Ayahuasca on 46 North Main, a block off Washington where you can park easily in the city parking in the back, where SoNo Cinema was years ago. The food is well presented (usually brought to your table by Raul, the chef/owner), delicious, very reasonable and eclectic. The arepas are amazing, the paella is good, as is the ceviche, tacos, stews and more. Unfortunately the place is struggling admits Raul, who bought the restaurant from the former owner. Raul is Ecuadorian and now his server is Alvaro, a polite, very personable fellow who just turned 21 the night I ate there. I was there for dinner with friends the previous Friday and went back for Thursday, all evening, tapas happy hour which was extensive and excellent; but don't just go for the inexpensive tapas which (will set you back a whole $20), go for a great date night any time, the menu is amazing. You will be happy you went! Please go, I selfishly want them to thrive but as they deserve to. Like them on instagram and you will get a free shot of tequila. See less -- at Ayahuasca Peruvian Kitchen. https://www.instagram.com/ayahuasca.norwalk?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== read more

Ayahuasca Peruvian Kitchen - Peruvian Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

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Great location in the heart of South Norwalk Plenty of street parking, as well as a parking lot behind the building a 4-5 minute walk. I was pleasantly surprised with how affordable this food is! Lots of tapas available and decent sizes. I would even say even al the tapas are a tad bigger than other tapas places. If you do decide to give this place a try, I definitely recommend the Ceviche, fresh and perfect for the summer. They also have a variety of empanadas ham and cheese, chorizo, beef...etc. Make sure to pair it with a pineapple mojito. YUM! Great service. Very clean and we even had a chance to meet the chef. read more

Ayahuasca Peruvian Kitchen - Peruvian Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

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What a gem! The owner is so sweet and wholesome. He threw in a piece of homemade tres leches cake on the house and it was delicious! We got the pollo asado and bistec encebollado. Both were large plates and delicious. The ambiance is vibey too. One recommendation would be to turn the music down a little. Check it out, there are a lot of Peruvian places in the area but I'd recommend this location if you're looking for something more datey. read more

Ayahuasca Peruvian Kitchen - Tres Leches - Peruvian Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

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We decided to try lunch at this Peruvian restaurant. Food was pretty good. My wife had the chicken stir fried dish and I had the Milanese chicken dish. We also tried the chicken empanadas which were very good. Shocked they didn't have any diet drinks and the empanadas were good but not worth the steep price for only one? Come on. The good thing is they have buy 10 for $17.50 now that's a good deal. Bathroom was clean and the restaurant is pretty spacious. There's street parking in the front of the restaurant. Customer service was great. They didn't have yuca fries but they substituted my dish with plantains. Yes we recommend you try it and we'll come back. read more

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Great service, good happy hour, big portion on food. Server recommendations were great and loved everything we ordered read more

Ayahuasca Peruvian Kitchen - Carne Asada Very big portion and great flavor - Peruvian Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

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I wanted to love this place sooooo bad. But also, to be fair we only had tapas and drinks. So lets start off with I didn't order any of the entrees because we wanted jalea and they dont have it on their menu. I wanted chicha but didnt see it on their menu and didn't bother asking. We walked in for happy hour after a visit to the aquarium down the block. It had just opened so it was empty but it filled up by the time we left. The drinks were strong and amazing, they tasted fresh & the bartender was so sweet and checked in with us multiple times. I think I only had two drinks and FELT them. I got the passion fruit Mojito and our friend got a pisco sour. Everything was great and fresh. The tapas were well portioned and flavorful. My biggest disappointment was the ceviche. I've had Peruvian ceviche before and this was underwhelming. The ceviche sauce tasted like a combo of Tostitos salsa with fresh onions & tomatoes. The empanadas were great and reminded me of puerto rican pastelios. The cool touch was the branding with the flavor of them, we got chorizo, beef & chicken they were all good but my fave was the chicken. We also got the arepas which I didn't care too much for. The chicharron de pollo was my favorite part. The chicken was juicy and crispy. The decor inside is really colorful and unique. Overall, I felt like it was an elevated Peruvian fusion restaurant that lacks a certain authenticity but has amazing drinks, service & ambience. read more

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I'll be honest, when we decided to Peruvian food with a group of 13, 5 of which are children, we had a certain type of restaurant and price point in mind. With not a lot of time to choose, we called Ayahuasca in Norwalk. They had space for us so we went. We were pleasantly greeted and sat. The decor is modern, sophisticated, with ethnic touches. So here's when the honesty comes in, it isn't cheap! It was definitely Downtown Norwalk, nice restaurant pricing. We normally have no problem with this and enjoy finer meals, but with the group we were with, I wish we checked the menu first...$$. There is a very limited kids menu so some of the children ordered off the adult menu. With all of that said, the food and service were AMAZING! It was well worth the price point. Drinks were on point, appetizers were creative, authentic and tastes so good- a favorite being the mussels and the yucca fries! Trust me! My paella appeared smaller than I've seen but with the amount of apps were ordered, it was just right. The tiger shrimp on top were soft and sweet. Absolutely incredible! I can't wait to go back... with my husband (leaving my kids at home). It is a lovely place for a date night! The owners were personable and chatted with us a bit and made sure everyone was happy. They have another location in New Canaan! Check out my Instagram foodie account @datenightcraves read more

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Great spot in the heart of sono! I typically go during lunch, they have a great lunch menu with a bunch of options to choose from and the portions size are more than enough. The empanadas are really good too, my favorites are beef and spicy pork. Service is always great. If you ever have a chance to pop in you won't regret it. read more

I did not like the food at all. The drink was ok. The service was good but not great.

Discovered this gem after a visit to the nearby Maritime Aquarium. What a great find! The restaurant is fairly small and has a small bar, but it is nicely decorated (see the pics!) and the ambiance is casual and friendly. We started out with beef empanadas which were lightly dressed with an onion and vinegar dressing. Both were delicious. We then moved on to our main dish of Lomo Saltado. I had never had this before but understand it is a Peruvian favorite. That too was delicious! It was served nice and hot one bite convinced me that this was somewhere I was going to come back to! Enjoy the pics! read more

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Stopped in for dinner - I had bistec encebollado. Great service, great food, great ambiance. Def will be back. read more

Ayahuasca Peruvian Kitchen - Peruvian Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

Had lunch for $12. Lomo Saltado. Damn good . $12 is extremely fair for the quality of food. It was a reasonable portion but delicious. Very good. Let's help out small businesses. I'll be back ! read more

Being Peruvian I always look for Peruvian restaurant. Found this place and aside from it not serving alcohol the food was delicious. Give it a try you won't be disappointed. read more

Ayahuasca Peruvian Kitchen - Pescado a lo macho - Peruvian Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

Great food, drinks and service. The paella, empanadas, and lomo saltado were all delicious. The ayahuasca drink was also tasty. Highly recommend! read more

We've ordered several times an assorted 10 pack of empanadas. Delicious. My favorite is spinach & cheese. Chicken, beef and the other fillings are also excellent. Presented in a pizza style box with the type of filling stamped on it for a superior presentation. Great to bring to a party! read more

Located in SONO this was a fun find. Very authentic menu and feel to the restaurant. They mean business with their cocktails! I had a caipirinha drink first and had to trade with my dining partner and take his Ayahuasca cocktail because it was so strong. I also had their version of sangria and it was also very strong and really felt like a ton of red wine with oranges mixed in (no complaints here!). I loved that the bartender came over and asked us how we liked the drinks. For a starter, I went with the Chicharron sliders which had a nice kick of spice. The menu isn't huge but everything sounded so good - it was hard to decide! For our main dishes, we tried the arroz chaufa which was huge (so much rice!) and very nice with the fried egg on top. I could have gone with a bit more spice here. The other dish we tried was arroz con mariscos and this was also a huge portion with an array of seafood flavors going on. The rice in this dish had more flavor than the chicken dish. Both were super filling and delicious. Price-wise, not bad at all for the area, quality of food and portions. I was surprised at how quiet the restaurant was on a busy Friday night in the area- people are definitely missing out by not giving it a try! read more

Ayahuasca Peruvian Kitchen - Delicious pork sliders - Peruvian Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

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We chose to celebrate our 39th anniversary here. Ordered the paella and rotisserie chicken. Absolutely delicious. Sangria too! Service timely and friendly. Love the ambiance. We will return! read more

Ayahuasca Peruvian Kitchen - The bar area - Peruvian Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

I love this place so much. The lomo salta do and chaufa are amazing, the cocktails are great, and the owner and bartender are the sweetest. Don't get thrown off if it looks quiet, the food is excellent and it's a great family meal to stay in or take out! read more

Just went here over weekend. Good date spot. No liquor license which was fine for us. Food was phenomenal quick service but... they were also quick to get us out of there with food still on our plates and water/soda still in our glasses. They tried twice. So that was a bit off putting. But overall it was pretty delicious. read more

Ayahuasca Peruvian Kitchen - a plate of food - Peruvian Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

Great atmosphere. The ambience is amazing especially on Thursday. They have life music. This is my first time here and I'm definitely coming back. read more

Ceviche Mixto surprised me how good it was! Wait staff and chef were also very kind and attentive. Great music and the bar has a very good look! read more

Food is ok but prices are on the expensive side and the portions are small. Server was attentive. read more

A wonderful place to eat after a visit to the Norwalk Maritime Aquarium. A short walk from the aquarium. Very pleasant atmosphere and staff, and the food was excellent. There were 10 adults and 2 toddlers in our group, a we ordered various meals. Everyone thought their meals were great. Excellent paella in particular. We'll be back, next time we're in the area. read more

Awesome food and the owner is amazing ! They will have their full opening in the next few weeks, can't wait to see the expanded food menu read more

Just a heads up. This place has changed owners, no liquor license, menu does not match website, and they didn't mention a thing when I made reservation. read more

Delicious and authentic Peruvian food and drinks. Staff was very welcoming and helpful with recommending drinks and food - I will be back!! Highly recommend the pisco sour drink with the passion fruit flavor read more

Ayahuasca Peruvian Kitchen - Menu- entrees, kids, side dishes and desserts - Peruvian Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

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It was salsa night and they had reverse happy hour. The music was great vibes and the drink/food specials were a night treat. My boyfriend and I both had a pork arepa which melted in our mouths and we also shared the lomo saltado which was very flavorful. Both our servers were very attentive even though it was pretty busy inside. We'd definitely good back! read more

Food was the best I've tried in SoNO so far having moved here a year ago. This food was so fresh and delicious and flavorful. The owners are so nice and the restaurant is clean. Definitely a must visit!! read more

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If you want Peruvian food this is absolutely the best and the prices are great, inexpensive good service. I highly recommended this place

I came in with a bike, they graciously let me leave it in the back of the restaurant. Food was great at a solid price, staff was courteous and helpful when I forgot my credit card (I punched in the numbers instead) read more

This place is awesome. The quality of the food is great and super tasty. If you're a happy hour person, then this is your spot. Drinks are affordable and actually have alcohol in them compared to some other places. When you're in SONO and needing a place to eat, check this place out. read more

Great food. Excellent prices. Nice ambiance. Not sure why people are complaining about liquor license as they had a full bar. We really enjoyed our visit to this restaurant. read more

This might just be the most delicious Peruvian place in Fairfield County that I've ever been too! it's the best food, atmosphere, music and the vibe here in SoNo is on point. read more

Delicious food and amazing mojitos and sangria. Highly recommend! Must come back for happy hour!

Fantastic ceviche mixto and the pollo Al carbon was also very good. Tried some of my wife's lomo saltado and it was tasty. Highly recommend this place! read more

First time coming here. Raul and his niece are very good people. The food is really good. They just switched out the cook. I'll be back with friends! read more

Very good food and our waiter was very kind! Would definitely return. Nice spot in Norwalk.

Food was really good and the atmosphere was really nice. Only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is bc it didn't have any alcoholic beverages not sure if that was stated otherwise but it is BYOB. read more

Excellent service, great food very nice very clean. Highly recommended, Loved it would come back

My girlfriend and I come here all the time! This place has amazing food and drinks AND the staff is amazing. I personally always get the Lomo Saltado and the Ayahuasca Sour, my girlfriend loves the chicken and the paloma. Everyone definitely needs to come try this place! read more