Enjoyed a delicious dinner with a large party of friends here. They were pretty slow and seemed to be very short staffed so though service was friendly, it was kind of slow. Our drinks and meals all came out at different times which was slightly awkward. But once things were received, every bite was worth it! I was a little annoyed at having to crack a crab that was already in my soup, but everything tasted delicious so it didn't matter. The Peruvian cocktails are the cherry on top. I hope they will be able to get more experienced staff in to increase their business. read more

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The ambience was beautiful. The music playing was also very nice. The food though was an acquired taste. We've been to several Peruvian restaurants and eaten there. The taste of the food here was so different. Also, the wait for food was long. The guy serving us did try his best, it was obvious. It just didn't meet our expectations. read more

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Stumbled in here on a random Monday night and was not disappointed! Marinated beef hearts were great as well as the ceviche! I had never had a pisco sour but am happy to say that now I have had several! Great bartender and food! read more

I have never had a worse dining experience in my life. The food was awful!! I got my meal 30 mins late as well my friend was served pork when she ordered chicken meanwhile we were not given silverware or napkins. Everyone else around us was given glass glasses and we were served with plastic. Meanwhile my other friends ordered tacos and they were made completely wrong and we ordered apps and they did not come out till after our meal! Do not go here !!!! read more

Honestly don't know how this place isn't busy. Food was amazing ! And the drinks were so pretty and delicious !!! Strong for the price definitely returning read more

Chacra- pisco bar Peruvian Cuisine - steak lomo saltado Chicharron Con Yuca - Peruvian Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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I've come here a couple of times for a drink and a bite, and have been super happy with the quality of the food, drinks, and service. This time I went with the blackberry pisco sour and the lomo saltado empanada sampler, both of which were absolutely perfect. And a side of plantains was the ideal not-quite-dessert! I have no complaints whatsoever. read more

Chacra- pisco bar Peruvian Cuisine - Lomo saltado empanada sampler - Peruvian Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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The food is good, the service/management terrible. They take reservations but do not honor them. I requested a table away from the door, they gave me the table in front of the door. Drink order arrived wrong, server brought food then literally disappeared. Another server who took our payment stood at the register making calls on her cell phone and needed 2 guys from the kitchen to come out and help her process the credit card order. Two years ago this had a fine dining vibe, but now it gets a bar crowd. And like I said, the food was delicious but I won't be back. read more

Chacra is one of the go-to nightlife locations in Downtown New Haven. I had the pleasure of working with Chacra to host a community event here and they did not disappoint! The food was amazing, the manager, Walter, was extremely easy to work with and all the staff members were super accommodating and helped bring our vision to life! They have an incredible outdoor dining space, complete with a covered outdoor patio and very spacious back yard area with an outdoor bar. They also have fire pits, equipment for outdoor music, and ample seating options. Can't wait to go back! read more

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An impromptu visit to a new spot we had not seen since our visit last year, and it did not disappoint! We are fans of Peruvian food, and we have a couple of favorites back in Los Angeles. However, the places we often visit do not have a bar like this, with reasonably priced well drinks that were absolutely done right and tasted so good, it left me wanting more. Now, add in the cuisine, good conversation, very friendly and attentive staff, and you have a recipe for success! We started out with the papas huacaina which were just ok, followed it up with the Classico ceviche, which was full of a lime flavor balanced just right and complimented with the sweetness from the plantains. And finally, the Lomo Saltado - just wow!! Each meal kept improving on the prior dish and the lomo saltado was probably the best we ever had! Highly recommend this place, and I'm almost positive that once you try it you will become instant fans too! A great meal for two on a date night with several dishes and several drinks for a reasonable $100. Will definitely be back. Gracias!! read more

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Chacra is an authentic Peruvian restaurant and Pisco bar that opened in New Haven, Connecticut in September 2022. It was founded by restaurateur Walter "Jefferson" Vera. A presence in the New Haven food scene for 20 years, Vera began as a server before rising the ranks to become a restaurant manager. For a number of years, he was the manager at nearby Pacifico (a popular Latin-American fusion restaurant) and later Barcelona Wine Bar. Chacra is the first venture where Vera is the owner and proprietor. It also has the distinction of being the only Peruvian restaurant in downtown New Haven. The menu features classic Peruvian dishes, including nine types of ceviche. The bar menu places emphasis on pisco: a type of brandy that's native to the winemaking regions of Peru and Chile. I was recently invited to Chacra to attend an exclusive tasting event for local foodie influencers. This was my first visit to Chacra as well as my first time sampling authentic Peruvian cuisine. I was not at all familiar with pisco, so everyone recommended that I order a classic "Pisco Sour" (pisco, fresh lime juice, jarabe de goma, egg whites, angostura bitters). The sourness was balanced out by the sweet, fruity notes; I really enjoyed every sip. For food, the group was treated to a variety of different plates such as "Papas a la Huancaina", "Lomo Saltado Empanadas", "Clasico Ceviche", and "Chicharron con Yuca". Everything was so delicious! For a second cocktail, I opted for the "Barbuja" (pisco, fresh lime juice, passion fruit, jarabe de goma, prosecco dropped). This was a nice change from my previous cocktail. For dessert, the group was served sweet treats such as "De La Selva", "Helado Lucuma" and "Arroz con Leche". Helpful staff, beautiful plate presentation, and a phenomenal feast!! Everyone was so full by the end. I look forward to returning with my family! Thank you to Chacra for the wonderful experience! read more

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It's okay. Went there with my colleagues and my partner. It wasn't busy, but the service took a while to get to us. Additionally, my coworker asked for the Machu Pichu (a Peruvian beverage) and the waiter brought a pisco sour. Apparently, the restaurant doesn't offer a the beverage that was ordered. It offered authentic Peruvian food but not the greatest. The seafood didn't taste fresh. Quite unfortunate. The food was edible. The space is well decorated and cute at night. read more

I had high hopes when my husband made reservations at Chacra Pisco Bar for Valentine's Day. However, the experience got off to a rocky start when the person seating us barely acknowledged us. I just gave my name and he stared at his tablet in silence before I prompted that we were likely first on the list. In a standoffish tone he replied "I know" and led us to a cramped table in the very back, right by the bathroom and high traffic bar area. Once we got our actual waiter, the service greatly improved. He warmly presented us the Valentine's Day menu and let us know we could also order from the regular menu. The drinks from the cocktail-savvy bartender were excellent - her virgin Mojitos and Moscow Mules were perfectly balanced. The food was hit or miss. The empanadas with the creamy dipping sauce were sublime. My husband loved his lomo saltado. My salmon la haucaina was unfortunately overly salty, so I could only manage a small bite. However, the side of quinoa, potatoes, spinach and tomatoes was fantastic. Dessert is where things totally fell apart. The flan tasted so off that I immediately spit it out. My tres leches cake could have doubled as a hockey puck - when I tapped it with my spoon, it made a hard thud against the plate. It was dry and flavorless inside. I had to chase my first bite with water. We informed our apologetic waiter about the tres leches. He went to the same person who sat us about our concern, and he brushed it off. he asked for a suggestion from another coworker, and she suggested to offer us another dessert. Unfortunately, with our experience with both desserts we just named that it was just feedback and we were OK with the check. I am still happy that they at least tried to make that right buy us. So in summary - inconsistent service, drinks and empanadas were excellent, some dishes shone while others disappointed, and desserts were downright inedible. I wanted to love Chacra for Valentine's Day but the uneven execution means I likely won't return. read more

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There is a 10 minute grace period I called got there 5 minutes late. The guy at the door said, here is your seat, it's all I have! I said we have reservations. He said, well you are late! I was in shock. They sat us near the door the person behind us chair bumped into ours. Very disappointed. I told the same guy we are leaving. He didn't care. They should remember that Valentine's Day is 1 day. Word of mouth goes far. Good luck with your business. read more

We made reservations for 6 early on a Wednesday night. We sat outside on the covered patio which was nice. Service was great. We ordered a round of drinks - I had the pisojito which was delicious. Never had Pisco before! Appetizers included the empanadas flight. Food was plentiful and enough for leftovers the next day. read more

Ate here last night. Piscojito drink was good although they were out of my first choice of dragon, fruit flavor, and I ended up with mango flavor, the grilled octopus appetizer was good, but way smaller than shown on their menu (IPhoto is thumb size or bigger and I got the pinky size order). Calamari frito was done nicely. My Entree was the seafood Parihuella. There were several similar seafood dishes, but our waitress (from Honduras ) recommended this dish. This is one of my favorite type of dishes to get when I'm dining out. This was my first time at a "Peruvian" restaurant and this dish was quite bland. Since it was my first time at a Peruvian Restaurant,, somebody will have to tell me if that's what I should've expected, but I thought it would have some flavor, maybe some spice. Overall, we got the meals that we ordered. Waitress was nice enough but not very attentive. We waved at her for the bill and still waited long enough for me to go to the rest room and take a photo for the only other diners (group of 7 presumably Peruvian males) and still wait when I returned to the table. It was a nice twist on a mojito drink but nothing very exciting about the place. read more

First time I came I had the chicharrones with yucca and oyster chalacas. It was delicious! The chicharrones were crispy and tender and the oysters had a perfect balance of spice and acidity. I went tonight and the chalacas were still delicious but the chicharrones were chewy and full of fat. Not worth the $20 price. Service was still great though. The waitress was attentive and kept checking in on us. The ambiance is nice, it's a small space but still good music and nice decor. read more

Excellent Peruvian food! We got the special which allowed us to try multiple dishes. Lots of flavor. Inviting atmosphere with great interior decor. Lomo saltado was $30 the drinks were like $13+. The place seemed smaller than I imagined but it had a clash atmosphere. Food was full of flavor and attentive servers. read more

Chacra- pisco bar Peruvian Cuisine - Peruvian Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

I can't say that I have been to a Peruvian restaurant before or had Peruvian food & drinks before. But I can definitely say that I was not disappointed at all from my experience. The cocktails & appetizer I had were super tasty. I need to come back to try their entrees. While I hate downtown New Haven parking, it is worth it to check this place out. read more

Went here recently and am on the fence about giving it another try. The drinks were great, clearly made with fresh ingredients. I wouldn't have thought I could find a good Pisco sour in New Haven until I stopped here considering the lack of Peruvian food in the area. Now to the food. We ordered off the restaurant week menu and got anticucho and papas a la huancaina which both arrived lukewarm. Taste wise they were good so we weren't too bothered by that but it was a bit of a bummer. As an entree we ordered ceviche and pollo a la brasa, only one of our orders was correct. Instead of ceviche we got a lomo saltado but thought we may have misremembered the order since we were back and forth on those items and service was iffy so we just settled instead of flagging someone down. We had two servers the second was great but the first was apathetic. According to the check we did order the ceviche so that was another let down at the end. The pollo was dry which was a huge surprise considering what a big menu item that was and on the regular menu for the price 1/4 of dry chicken would not be worth it. Flavor wise it was good but the deeper into the chicken you ate the more bland and sad it became. I think the most disappointing part for me was the chaufa, it was flavorless and tasted old. The consistency was not right for freshly made rice unless they cook it to death. I wouldn't go so far as to say it was crunchy but it was getting there. The lomo was also fairly bland, ended up drenching it in aji. Overall for the cost of the meal we left disappointed but was impressed at the look of the restaurant its beautifully designed. Maybe we'll return if they have happy hour or something but this isn't gonna be a night out spot, I'll save my cash for a better experience. read more

This place was fabulous- the best meal my husband thinks he's had on our one week east coast visit. We happened to walk by and walk in - lucky us! Ximena was our waitress and when I'd asked what was good, she told me everything was good - and she was right! We had the best Peruvian food! From the drinks (notably the pisco sour) to the apps to the main meal and desserts. Call outs for the ceviche mixto, chaufa, and seafood linguine type dish. Of all the desserts the flan was everyone's favorite. read more

There are many interesting cocktails to choose from. I had the pisco sour and my husband had the piscojito. They were both quite good. The traditional Peruvian menu has many choices. The appetizers were the highlight. We had beef on skewers, a corn and Lima bean salad and some fried yucca. They are served with a spicy sauce and a creamy sauce for dipping. I had the traditional limos saltado for my entree and my husband had seafood stew. All was quite good. The wait staff is very friendly and helpful, especially if you are not familiar with Peruvian cuisine. This is a hidden secret right in the center of New Haven read more

Food was hot, delicious and presented well. Service was delightful. Ambiance was unique. I love the tree design in the center and you're able to watch the cooks a little. read more

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Stopped in for an espresso martini! Worth it! My friends and I ate elsewhere but wanted a nightcap cocktail. We stumbled on this place. We look forward to going there for dinner soon! All the food they brought out to other customers smelled and looked amazing! read more

Zagat style review guides: (1-30, 30 being highest) Food - 9 Decor / Ambience- 18 Service - 18 Cost: 23 Dined there on Saturday 5/20. The overwhelming impression I got from tis place was a sort of ennui. It is located in a busy area of restaurants and the guest i met there was concerned about getting in because it was commencement weekend. When i walked in there were no other diners a a few staff. The interior is a small, cozy area with an adjacent bar. There is an nice outdoor patio with plenty of tables, space and enclosed from surrounding environs. We sat outside hoping to have more space and quiet. We had both since in 2 hrs of time, no one else came to the place save a few folks who sat inside. The menu and cuisine appears to be fully authentic Peruvian fare, which apparently is heavily ceviche based. There is an online lunch menu but we were given a dinner one with significantly higher prices. My compadre had ceviche and I ad a hot dish. The food was unexceptional and not terribly tasty. It was also plater in both a fussy and kind of lazy way. The meat in my portion was more like a child's size and on the dry side. My dining friend got ceviche and while they didn't complain I wasn't hearing any compliments about it either. The service was generally attentive but this was unquestionable due to the fact the place was EMPTY. The waiter was a bit overly pushy on extras like drinks and desserts but pleasant enough. All told we split a bottle of still water and there was a "street corn" appetizer and with a tip the entire meal was about $40 each. Now were this NYC that kind of a lunch bill would be understandable (even for mediocre food) but for this one, much too high. My highest compliments were the patio, which was safe, welcoming and relaxing. I was told by the person I shared the meal with that the place which was the prior establishment would park the patio and it was bustling. Not on a nice Saturday in May during commencement. read more

Don't trust the sign outside. It does not reflect when happy hour exists inside. Margarita was good but 2x the suggested price. read more

Chacra- pisco bar Peruvian Cuisine - Peruvian Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

I initially had 4 stars it was a delivery first two pictures as from the delivery tried my friend pork belly and fried yuca. I had the mussels appetizer it was good. My friend told me about this place I am familiar with didn't realized they opened I knew they closed the restaurant that was here prior with her friend . Last Saturday February 11th we went there it's my friend who told me about this place for lunch. OH MY this is my first time of having Peruvian Food I ordered my own Pork Belly from the menu. I'm the picture from the menu down I was at the restaurant. We we first one's there for lunch and Dayana was a wonderful host. She's so sweet, very friendly pleasant to talk to very helpful with the menu because one person was sure what to get and she ask and then suggested the roasted chicken with salad and fries came with it. I definitely recommend this restaurant and will be back. Great food and atmosphere. Kudos to you Dayana They get 5 stars with the combibe read more

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Overall opinion is that this place is still figuring it out because it's new. Waited about 15-20 minutes at the door with three other parties as, what seemed like the owner, bussed tables in between bringing other tables their meals. Typically one is greeted and told what to expect...but we all just waited while everyone avoided eye contact and buzzed by. Drinks were good but the food was just ok honestly, and not quite worth the price for what was received. The waitress we had was very sweet but as I'm sure they're still learning, we were asked how things are going multiple times by several people but not a single plate was taken from our table to make room until the very end (as one example). Wanted to love it but may not be back. read more

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Came here for dinner for their pre fixe menu (not including drinks), ordered the empanada tasting, anticucho, ceviche, seco de res chiclayano, flan, arroz con leche, and two cocktails, pisco sour and one with strawberries and basil in it (cannot remember name). Initially asked if we wanted still or sparkling water, did not know we could just get tap, charged $8?! Which is crazy. The empanadas were disappointing, on the dry side, under-seasoned and only one flavor of empanadas. They were also tiny. Anticucho (veal heart skewers) were absolutely delicious. I would eat that again. Super tender and well seasoned. The ceviche was good, not blown away by it. The seco de res chiclayano was also absolutely amazing. Meat was extremely tender and the sauce it was stewed in was to die for. Only complaint was how little meat we got, just three little chunks. In general the portions seemed small for what we paid for. The flan was a bit curdled on the outside and slightly smoother in the center. The arroz con leche was delicious, creamy sweet, hint of cinnamon. Would come here again for cocktails, the pisco sour was great, light, semi sweet, little sour. The strawberry basil cocktail just needed less basil. Overall okay experience. I would give this another try outside of their pre fixe menu nights. read more

Chacra- pisco bar Peruvian Cuisine - Ceviche de Mariscos - Peruvian Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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We enjoyed eating here. We came during restaurant week so we ordered off that menu. We are eager to go back and try other things from the menu. The indoor decor is really great and there is a covered outdoor area which was nice. read more

The drinks were amazing and very well made. I wish I could say the same about the food. The ceviche was bland and super cold, didn't give me fresh ingredients taste. The steak dish was decent. Overall, their drinks are def worth it and I hope they improve the taste of their food. read more

Have been in New Haven for 8 years and have been waiting for a place like this! Quality authentic peruvian food and a great selection of Pisco cocktails. The service was great and very friendly. The food was delicious- the Causa Limenas with crab and the chicken soup were our favorites! Will be back on the reg!! read more

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We had an incredible experience. Started with Pisco Sours that tasted as if they were from Peru. We then had the original ceviche, tuna tiradito, and Peruvian street corn. The Peruvian corn was incredible, such a unique starchy (almost potato) texture. Finished it off with churros and house made ice cream. Highly recommend! read more

Chacra- pisco bar Peruvian Cuisine - Pisco Sour - Peruvian Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

For a Peruvian restaurant I was quite disappointed for how my meal came out. I ordered the Pariheulla and tallarin con mariscos, as well as the ceviche Classico. I'll start off with the good news.. some of the best ceviche you will get in downtown New Haven; it was fresh and had the right ratio of citrus and garlic, my only complaint was the portion was small given the price tag. Now for my entrees... both dishes severely lacked favor which was a major disappointment. My pariheulla was a seafood broth with no true flavor, to the point were i had to add salt for flavor (i was desperate). Not typical for a Peruvian restaurant. The other good thing is that they were open late. read more

Me and my friends visit chacra during restaurant week the food was amazing worth the wait because the place was busy, all the staff was attentive and accommodate all our requests. The lomo saltado and pollo a la brasa were the best, the piscos and piscojitos keep us there all night long after all a great experience. read more

A great addition to the downtown scene! Food and drinks are delicious and otherwise unique to this area. They also have no issue seating large parties. During restaurant week they had a plantain ice cream Sunday that changed the way I see ice cream. All of that being said, they are far too expensive for most college students and young professionals. If they added cheaper menu items or made their appetizers cheaper, it would be a home run. read more

Ate lunch and shared the steak and ceviche dishes. Great portions and fantastic flavors. Going back for dinner. The pisco sour was wonderful too! read more

I consider myself a "foodie". Thought I would give this restaurant a try. Especially since I love Peruvian food. The waiter assured me the food was acceptional. It was far from that ! The chaufa had no flavor, it was mushy! The chicken was dray, not much flavor. They charged $14 for a drink that was also not up to par. Try Mochica in Norwalk if you are looking for great Peruvian food! read more

Ceviche y chaufas were very good, causa limeña wasn't the best i've tried. Very pricey considering the portions are small.

Absolutely delicious food. We went last Wednesday, tried a variety of dishes. All were fantastic. Seafood was perfectly cooked. Beef hearts delicious. Sauces amazing. Pisco Sours delicious. Spread the word. This place is phenomenal. read more

My wife and I have been here often and everything have a great meal! Seafood is always cooked perfectly! Everyone is friendly and the drinks are unique and delicious. We park at Temple Street garage for $8.00 and its a short walk, I'm not driving around the block 10 times to save at a meter. Place is awesome! read more