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    Canggio Restaurant

    4.6 (179 reviews)
    ModeratePeruvian, Bars, American
    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Menu - main courses (May 2025)
    Claudia Z.

    If you're anywhere near Mohegan Sun & craving something truly unforgettable, do yourself a favor & check out Canggio Restaurant in Norwich. This hidden gem is serving up bold, vibrant Peruvian cuisine that will leave your taste buds doing a happy dance. I started off with a delicious papaya passionfruit jalapeño margarita. It was the perfect balance of tropical sweetness & just the right kick of heat. It's the kind of cocktail that makes you pause after the first sip and say, "Wow." Whenever I see ceviche on the menu, I almost always order it but especially at a Peruvian restaurant. This version featured Baramundi fish, lime juice, cilantro, onions, sweet potato chips, leche de tigre, rococo. There was a ton of fish, it was firm & super fresh, just the right amount of acidity, a little bite from the fresh red onion... put it all together on a warm sweet potato chip & it was the perfect bite! Note: The warm sweet potato chips were so awesome, we just had to have more! The chips were crunchy & slightly sweet, the perfect combo for the cool citrusy ceviche. On the recommendation of our lovely server, we then opted for the Spanish mussels with fresh herbs, tomato, onion, fennel, garlic, white wine & cream reduction, topped with toasted baguette slices. There were a good amount mussels nestled in a rich, creamy sauce that had us practically licking the bowl (no shame in our mussels game). By then, we were almost full but the next course was Pollo a la Brasa: family recipe for slow roasted chicken, fries, garden salad & aji verde. The chicken was tender, flavorful & perfectly charred - simple but perfectly executed. The sauce was a vibrant, herby green sauce that I would happily slather on everything. The ambiance is cozy yet contemporary, the service is attentive without being overbearing & every dish that came out of the kitchen had us planning our next visit before we even finished our meal. As a wife of an Army veteran, we were both touched by the missing man table - a table set in honor of fallen, missing or imprisoned military service members So if you are at Mohegan Sun & want to venture beyond the usual options, Canggio is 100% worth the short drive. Make a reservation, thank me later! Highly recommend.

    Ceviche
    Rich A.

    Canggio, located in a neighborhood in Norwich near Backus Hospital that's not usually known for modestly upscale dining options, is a cozy restaurant serving tasty, freshly made-to-order modern Japanese-inspired Peruvian cuisine served by friendly, helpful waitstaff. Inspired by the overwhelmingly positive Yelp reviews, my dining companion and I stopped into Canggio for dinner on a recent Saturday night before a show at the Mohegan Sun. The restaurant is located in a mostly residential neighborhood, so we were not entirely sure what to expect. It was a very positive sign that the restaurant was completely filled with a combination of folks grabbing dinner before heading over to the show and locals enjoying a tasty dinner out. Despite a packed house and being short a server, our server was very friendly and she took the time to offer some terrific suggestions for dinner. Even with an open kitchen and dining area (and a large table of 12-15 diners sitting at a table adjacent to us), the noise level in the restaurant was manageable and it was easy to converse with my dining companion without straining our voices. With so many appealing appetizer and entree options on the menu, my dining companion and I decided to split two appetizers and an entree. We shared the YuccaFrita ($12), a shareable portion of fried yucca served with shredded lettuce and a piquant Aji Verde sauce; the Ceviche($18), comprised of a shareable portion of white fish served in a sauce with lime cilantro, onions, celery, and salsa criolla, and topped with homemade potato chips; and the Aymara($30), a broiled Peruvian COFFEE-crusted (!) salmon filet and several pieces of broiled asparagus served atop a bed of spinach mashed potato. Everything we ordered was OUTSTANDING. It was obvious that all of our dishes were made with fresh, tasty ingredients and prepared with care and served quickly by the disciplined but friendly staff. We will DEFINITELY be back next time we're in the area. PRO TIP #1: Canggio doesn't have a private parking lot, but there is plenty of on-street parking off Lafayette Street. Leave your coins at home.. there are no parking meters. PRO TIP #2: Canggio has a full bar offering both Peruvian and mass-market brands of beer (bottle, can, and draft), wine, and cocktails PRO TIP #3: Reservations for Conggio are available on OpenTable.com.

    Trio Ceviche, papas a la HUANCAINA; and Causa lasas
    Janelly T.

    Last minute decision and we stopped by Canggio on Sunday evening. We didn't know how close to closing they were, and we felt bad so we wanted to leave. The staff insisted we stay and were extremely nice. The place got a nice update, it looks great. I love the colors and light all over. The food was great. We decided to try a few new things. We tried the trio with Ceviche, papa a la huancaina, la Causa Salad. We loved the shrimp fried rice and their Cuban. We will definitely be back with a group of friends.

    Jalea

    Such a warm cozy space to have dinner. Our server was so sweet and helped us make our choices. The food was off the charts and they even had my favorite Peruvian cookies. Everything is fresh! Can't wait to go back

    Canggio salad with ahi tuna.

    We celebrated a birthday and had a party of 8. Our server Jillian was amazing. Our waters never ran dry and she was checking regularly to make sure we had everything we needed. The food was amazing and everything brought to us was presented beautifully. We tried many of the apps and we all had different meals. Everything was hot when we got it and the flavors were amazing. I would strongly recommend this place if you're looking for something new to try. Our party had only good reviews.

    Chorrillana
    Young K.

    It was pretty late by the time my friends and I got here, so there weren't that many people in the restaurant. The waitress was the bartender, and she was very nice. I got the Sangria, it wasn't too sweet, and it had the perfect mix of fruit and wine flavor. Chicharron: The pork belly was really crisp and juicy. Yucca: Way better than fried baked potatoes. If you haven't tried yucca, I highly recommend to try this to ease into the main dish. Chorrillana: The octopus was cooked very well. It wasn't too chewy. However, I thought the portion was pretty small. I was not full. The sauce and everything were very delicious. Creme Brulee: It wasn't too sweet and very flavorful. I just wish there was more crisp on the caramelized sugar. There is only two parking spots in front of the restaurant, but there are more seats inside, so I suggest either getting lucky or find a parking spot somewhere else on the street.

    Picerenos
    Ethan R.

    Located in a relatively quiet area, this hidden gem suddenly pops out to you as you're driving by. Very relaxing & smooth ambiance as you walk in. Cute space with a lot of character and authenticity to give you a lovely Peruvian feel. Very kind, charming & attentive staff and also extremely helpful with navigating through their very authentic menu. And now... the food!! Empanadas Careful they're hot! Two standard size empanadas with a very rich & flavorful chicken tomato filling. Comes with two different dipping sauces. I'll leave it to you to decide which one you like best. I certainly enjoyed the green cilantro based on. Seco Was torn between the Seco & the Lomo for my entrée. Ultimately what sold it was that Seco is a traditional Peruvian stew and for me, stews in the Fall are the best. Served to you in a clay pot, you are suddenly taken by both the generous portion and the heavenly aroma of spices & flavors sizzling from the pot. Delicious pairings of herbs & spices with steak, rice, beans, red peppers & potatoes sitting in an exquisite and tasty broth. Picarones She had me at Donuts! But these were not just any mere donuts. Mini pumpkin & sweet potato donuts with a fruity orange spiced syrup. Pair that with a nice cup of hot coffee, and the feast ended at an extreme high. So if you're ever in the area and looking for an authentic Peruvian culinary experience, I highly recommend this wonderful little gem of a

    Special dessert made by the chef for us
    Doris T.

    This is a local restaurant for me. We have gone for dinner several times, and for brunch as well and breakfast.... When I tell you that this place is really a magical place...You have got to take my word for it. The owners are amazing... The food is fabulous and the drinks are great as well. We wanted to order a certain dessert, but unfortunately , they didn't have any more of that particular item... The chef prepared a special dessert for us on the house. The Churros...OMG, the chocolate cake, the molten cake, the cheesecake, truly spectacular. And I haven't even spoken about the meal....apps are great, calamari, wings, ceviche, empanada, I had a tuna app that was so fresh and delicious, and a goat cheese WALNUT salad that was GINORMOUS and so good. Hubby had the steak, another guest had the Paella that was phenomenal! Seriously do not sleep on Norwich, CT... this is a GREAT SPOT all around ... Sorry I didn't take pictures of the appetizers and the meal.... But this is a picture of the dessert that the chef made for us... And was on the house. A hidden gem.... DON'T MISS OUT!!!

    Peach Mimosa and Seafood Bloody Mary
    Toni J.

    What a hidden gem! Fabulous food, outstanding service, delicious drinks, and great atmosphere. Our first visit was for brunch on Father's Day. My husband and I ordered the Bloody Mary Del Mar. it was a perfectly mixed house made Bloody Mary mix topped with extremely fresh Oyster, shrimp and ceviche, meal in itself. My daughter chose a peach mimosa. I normally avoid these as they are generally overly sweet. This was not, it was delicious. For our entrees I chose the Peru Frittata. It was perfectly cooked an flavorful and large enough for me to enjoy the next day. My daughter chose eggs bene. The eggs were perfect and the sauce had just the right amount of lemon. The bread was crisp, not mushy. The guest of honor, my husband chose two eggs over easy over clam hash, with a side of spicy home fries. He said it was great. So glad we found Canngio. We are adding it to our list of go to spots.

    Poached eggs, bacon, toast, home fries

    This was our 2nd time for brunch on a Sunday. The food was excellent. The staff outstanding. The only complaint would be it was chilly inside today but the temps have been so low outside. Prices are very reasonable. Last time I got an omelet (you get to choose 4 fillings for the base price), my daughter go the stuffed French toast, and my son got the eggs and toast breakfast with home fries and bacon. This time I again got the omelet as it was exceptional. Daughter got the Benedict and son got the stuffed French toast. Everything was fantastic both times. Fresh and definitely all made in house. The wait staff is so attentive and warm and hospitable. We will continue to go again and again. I have been a couple of times for dinner as well. I always get the half a chicken. So delish!

    Chicken wings
    Lisa M.

    We stopped in for a late evening dinner and sat at the bar! Elena was most attentive and friendly! The place was small and inviting with a full open kitchen for customers to view! Surprisingly the kitchen wasn't noisy and the food was absolutely delicious! I love to enjoy octopus and I will state that this Peruvian octopus was the most tender I have ever had! I can't wait to return.

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    Excellently prepared food, super friendly staff! The steak was more tender than at most steak houses. Great flan too!

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