"Exceptional Flavors and Even Better Service!" We had an…read moreincredible dining experience here from start to finish. The food was absolutely outstanding--the Ceviche was incredibly fresh with the perfect citrus zing, and the Lomo Saltado was tender, smoky, and seasoned to perfection. Every dish felt authentic and made with high-quality ingredients. What truly set the night apart, however, was the service. The staff was attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely friendly without being intrusive. They offered great recommendations on the menu made sure every detail of our meal was perfect. It's rare to find a place that nails both.

The food here was wonderful! The presentation was also exquisite! The waitress was so helpful in…read moreexplains the different dishes. My only fear is that not enough people are going to find this location as it is off the beaten path. I will definitely be back!

I did not expect to find this gem out in Suffolk County, but what a blessing to have Picchu in…read moreSelden. Service was excellent. The waiter was very welcoming and clarified with another coworker for things we asked but he wasn't sure about. I came here with a friend and got the papa a la huancaina, fried yucca, tacu tacu, and a ceviche. For dessert, we had flan. The whole meal was delicious from starters, to mains, to the dessert. The dining space had plenty of tables with lots of seating and a shared parking lot with the stores in the strip mall. Can't wait to go back to Picchu!

The Honey has been interested in this venue for awhile. We decided to have Sunday dinner (4/19/26)…read morehere. Located in a strip mall the place may be small in square footage but big on ambiance. We arrived about 6pm and were lucky enough to score a two seat table. It was almost filled to capacity with lots of diners enjoying their meals. With great Latin music playing and laid back vibe, I was looking forward to a great meal. John our server was polite and efficient. We started off with traditional Peruvian golden lager, Cusquena. Crisp and delicious! Two ceviche appetizers and two steak entrees. We're ceviche lovers and throughly enjoyed those dishes. The Honey enjoyed his Lomo Saltado. The traditional Peruvian stir fry dish. Strips of beef sirloin, red peppers, onions and tomatoes. Served with French fries and white rice. My Tacu Tacu Steak with rice and beans was a hit, and miss. The steak was tough and the rice and beans, really "starchy". It's hard to explain they tasted heavy and sticky. The portions are generous so I had leftovers for home. Surprisingly, the dish tasted better the next day. The menu highlights their Happy Hour and Wine Down Wednesdays. We're looking forward to returning for one or both :) of those! For some warm vibes, good service and fresh food this place is worth a visit. Thank me later.....

We had a party at El Matador last night. From start to finish it was perfect. Emily, is fabulous…read more She is so accommodating and easy to work with. Treats you like family. Love her! The room was set up upon arrival. All we needed to do is decorate and enjoy. Lots of my guests told to me today how friendly and personable the waitstaff were to our little guests. They were very attentive and consistently were on top of things. If you haven't tried their sangria, you need to. It was great. Everyone loved the food and made it a point to tell me. For reference: Appetizers were empanadas, chicharrones, and quesadillas. Entrees were Carne Asada with pico de gallo, chicken and chorizo, chicken franchise, white rice, vegetables, stuffed plantain and salad. Dessert Tres leches We love coming here for dinner, so we will visit again. Last night was extra special thanks to the Team at El Matador.

We tried El Matador for takeout and ordered by phone. Everything was ready when I arrived, which…read moremade pickup quick and easy. The beef and potato empanadas were very good, and the paella was tasty and loaded with clams, mussels, chicken, and chorizo. My only disappointment was that there wasn't a single shrimp or any calamari in the paella, which I was expecting. Overall, the food was flavorful and we enjoyed our meal.

This is not our first time at Jalea so the ratings are based on the consistency we have experienced…read morein the food, service, and vibe. Today My husband and I decided to dine here during the Nor'Easter so we were the only couple in the restaurant. Everything was absolutely delicious. We got the special of the day which was a goat dish with rice and beans. I ordered the Jalea and Chaufan with chicken. Again delicious.. The servings were plenty and we are taking some home. I look forward to returning again.

I ordered a sopa à la minuta, called and when i arrived, the restaurant was empty. I kept saying…read more"hola". But no one would come out. I waited 4 minutes. Then i opened the kitchen door and said "buenas tardes" still no one said anything. Then a lady came out and I told her I had been waiting 5 minutes. She said went back to the kitchen and another guy came out and handed my soup. Soup was good but they should be aware of customers walking in.

The best ceviche so far , good to dine in during the week cocktails are good too service was good…read morealso

The restaurant is established in a old building but the inside is very nice,…read moremagnificentlyincorporating Peruvian art and culture. The menu has lots of authentic traditional Peruvian dishes, all with their real name, the explained in details what they are made of. We started with a pitcher of chicha morada, very interesting drink, made out of Peruvian purple corn. We got complementary bread with yummy green sauce. For entree I got try the sudado de pescado, a lovely steamed fish filet, cooked perfectly in delicious onion tomato based broth. Loved it with rice. The arroz de mariscos was an excellent seafood Paella. All seafood items in the dish were beautifully cooked. Paella rice was very complementary to the dish. Our server was amazing, did his best to explain everything in English. Check on us multiple times. Food was served in a quick time. Overall it was a wholesome Peruvian dining experience.

Unbelievable! The food was absolutely fantastic and very flavorful. Our server Pablo was amazing…read more and gave us great recommendations. If you're looking for something new definitely check this place out.

The food is fantastic. Service is always quick no matter how busy they are. Drinks are strong…read more Their green sauce is the best I've ever had. The portions are huge!! I throughly enjoy coming here each and every time. Good for any occasion. Quick bite after work? This is the place. Nice dinner with family? This is the place! First date? This is the place. They need to open another location in Suffolk asap

We came for dinner on Sunday and ordered the Piqueo platter (shrimp, beef, anticuchos/cow heart,…read moretripe, and huancaína sauce), the filete de pescado platter, and the ceviche mixto. Everything was delicious! The service provided by our server was great, and the food arrived within 10 minutes of ordering, which was impressive. They also had nice music playing for Sunday dinner. My only slight disappointment was that the kids' drinks don't come with the little rubber duckies anymore, my kids used to love that detail! Overall, a great meal. ¡Vinimos a cenar el domingo y pedimos el plato Piqueo (camarones, carne, anticuchos, mondongo/pancita y salsa huancaína), el plato de filete de pescado y el ceviche mixto! Todo estuvo delicioso. El servicio de nuestra mesera fue excelente y la comida llegó en unos 10 minutos después de pedir, lo cual fue genial. También tenían buena música para la cena del domingo. Mi única pequeña decepción fue que las bebidas de los niños ya no vienen con el patito de goma; a mis hijos les encantaba ese detalle. En general, ¡una excelente cena!

Great food. Great service. We had the opportunity to bring our family from out of town to…read moreexperience our favorite Peruvian restaurant. Ceviche, Pollo Parrilla, Lomo Saltado, Chicharron de Pollo, Ronda Marina and of course, Pisco Sours were all delicious.

Highly recommend Icaru if you are in New Haven. We stopped here on our 3.5 month road trip and it…read morewas easily one of our favorite places we ate at. I love peruvian, particularly Saltado but I don't eat beef anymore so I went with the pollo saltado and let me say it was better than 95 percent of saltados I have had including the lomos. I didn't miss the beef! The chicken was juicy and tender the fries were deliciously soaked in the most amazing sauce. It was drinkable that sauce. The creamy green sauce was a great addition to the dish but it was so good on its own. The portion size was enormous! Easily had three meals out of it. My spouse had the pollo chaufa and we both thought it was one of the best chicken fried rice type dishes ever. The fried nuts (seeds?) they provide complimentary were sooo addictive. It was hard not to keep eating them. Finally the service was really excellent. The woman who waited on us could not have been kinder and more friendly. 10/10 all around great food and service.

I've been coming here for over 2 years…read more A few weeks back, I ordered a chicharon sandwich over the phone as I have dozens of times. Not 3 min after I place the order, I have a work call that's an emergency so I call icaru (again, not even 5 minutes later) and the young lady on the phone tells me I HAVE TO PICK UP MY ORDER OR I WILL BE BANNED FROM ORDERING OVER THE PHONE. Apparently they have a 2 strike policy (understandably) but I don't recall a first time happening. The young lady was very quick with it too. Told her I have a work emergency and she said ok, sorry I can't help you and then proceeded to ban me. Didn't even let me talk to a manager or something. I' will bring my roughly $2000 a year to a different Peruvian place. I'm from Arequipa man. Just awful way to talk to customers! Unfortunately the food is great. I JUST CANT ORDER IT, EVEN THOUGH IVE TRIED.

Costa Peru has been bookmarked in my Yelp list for a while, and on my birthday, my mom asked where…read moreI wanted to go for dinner. Milford's restaurant week was happening, and Costa Peru was on my list, so I decided to go there. My family ordered seafood, while I went with the Peruvian Chicken Wings topped with Peruvian Barbecue sauce, Ceviche Chicken Wings, and Lomo Salado. I was particularly curious about the Ceviche wings because I'd never heard of them before. The ceviche sauce is inspired by Aji Limo Ceviche, a lively Peruvian dish featuring fresh, raw white fish like sea bass or flounder "cooked" in lime juice, seasoned with citrusy, spicy Aji Limo peppers, red onions, and cilantro. It's usually served with sweet potato, corn, and leche de tigre (tiger's milk), offering a tart, spicy, and refreshing flavor. The Ceviche wings were fantastic. They had a bright citrus kick, and I could taste all the distinct flavors, including the spices and chilies. They really hit the spot. The barbecue wings were just as enjoyable, with a sweet yet tangy sauce and perfectly seasoned chicken. The Lomo Salado was also a hit; the rice was fluffy and full of flavor, and the tender Lomo meat practically melted in my mouth. For dessert, I ordered the flan. It was my first time trying it, and I was curious about the taste. Honestly, I didn't care much for the texture, but I'm glad I gave it a shot. My son picked the Passion Fruit Cheesecake, which was pretty good. It's not something I'd order again, but I'm glad I tried it. The service was excellent, and I'm definitely looking forward to returning and trying more dishes from the menu.

Absolutely delicious, and definitely my new favorite place here! Tried the spiked chicha morada…read more(homemade purple corn juice?!, w vodka), and monster chufa , w rotisserie chicken. I love this bc it seems like the Peruvian version of Korean Army Stew . Really delicious fried rice/fries - very crispy/not oily; really perfectly roasted/seasoned roast chicken! Really friendly, helpful server; dying to try the gelato balls for dessert!