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    Desnuda

    3.9 (65 reviews)
    Open 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Cocktails
    Sara R.

    Great cocktails in the basement with an awesome vibe. It's a bit crowded and tight, and hard to get a seat so could be left with standing room only, but if you go into it expecting this then you can have a good time. We got lucky with two bar seats opening up when we entered and really enjoyed the evening.

    Amarillo Passion
    Nikki R.

    The food I had was delicious! I'll definitely be back for the Ceviche Desnuda - that was a highlight for me! The Amarillo Passion had the right balance of spice, sour, and sweet. The service was quick - I sat at the bar and the staff were attentive in putting my order in and the food came out within 10 minutes of ordering. I was a fan of the moody, European ambiance - I didn't get a chance to check out the downstairs area, so I will be back and will be ordering more ceviche and tasting the other bao bun options. Overall, it's a cute spot for a date, a solo bite, or apps with friends.

    Tres leches
    Rosa Y.

    We still really enjoy Desnuda, however updating the review for the service. As others have mentioned -- the service is very rushed and is often disruptive. Before you've sat down, they'll ask about water options. A minute later, about drink options. The check will come before you're ready for it. And the part that really got old quickly was when a server would come to take a dish away before you were finished with it. For us, there have been some nights where this has happened multiple times in an evening. It's not clear what the rush is, but it really takes away from the experience. In terms of food, in addition to the items mentioned in my previous review, we also like the Cod Miso, ceviche. Dragon's Kiss was a nice cocktail as well. We hope to be back soon, but hopefully service will be ironed out a little.

    Elotes!
    Pat M.

    My BF shared Desnuda with me so we decided to give it a try last night. Note that they open their reservations at 10am the day before so be ready to be online right on time to book your reservation. Personally, I was online at 10 am Friday morning and secured an 830 pm Saturday table for two. As for Desnuda, you walk into gorgeous decor with fabulous ambience. We were greeted by Antonio. I've known him from other spots in Back Bay and the South End. Needless to say we got a very warm welcome and immediately felt right at home. We were 20 minutes early so we started with drinks in the upstairs bar area then moved to our table by the window. In nicer weather i.e. open windows, that table is likely a prime spot. We ordered small plates and a large one. They bring dishes out as they're ready. Up first was the elote. Many places serve but this was definitely one of the better versions. Next up were the bao buns. My BF had the pork belly and I did the duck version. The duck was not on the menu that night. It was a special and absolutely fabulous. We then had the Lomo Saltado. It too was delicious especially the sauce. Will say that it was not that large a serving so you should consider that when ordering. Finally, the tres leches dessert was a great way to finish our Desnuda dining and was absolutely delicious. Afterwards, we made our way downstairs to the speakeasy in the lower level. By then it was just about 10 pm and there was lots of energy with a great vibe. Can see this getting even better as the night wears on. Look forward to our next dining experience at Desnuda.

    Churros
    Hursuong V.

    Drinks, vibes/interior, and food were all very excellent! - Drink: Exquisite. Only thing stopping me from getting more is not wanting to pay another $18. I got the Dragon one and it was chef's kiss, even though I originally wanted the matcha one (they ran out of one of the ingredients). - Food: I got the classic ceviche and the sauce had a multidimensional flavor profile that was perfect for the soft, bouncy bites of fish. The elote had a lovely char taste to it. The churros had a nice crunch with a suprise cream filling on the inside. I do agree the menu was a bit confusing since it was both Latin and Asian-inspired. - Interior: Very cool! The downstairs level is a little too dark to the point it was hard to see in the restroom. Overall great place for date night or a hang out with friends!!

    Ceviche clásico
    Cali O.

    I decided to come here for my birthday because I was in the mood for ceviche. Upon further delving into the menu, it was a bit odd. It felt a little disjointed because there were Peruvian items and Asian inspired items, but not much fusion so it seemed like an odd concept. We each had a cocktail and they were both delicious. I had the beet cocktail with spicy pisco and I would definitely try it again. My boyfriend had the yellow tequila passion fruit cocktail--another winner. The food was good, but also felt a bit chaotic because the dishes didn't relate to each other. We started with elotes (they kindly cut it off the cob) and the duck bao special. Elotes are always delicious and the baos were my least favorite thing we ate. We followed it with tacos de puerco and the classic ceviche. Both were good but not standout enough for me to tell anyone they must come here. Our server was great and at one point there was a small issue that I pointed out just to let them know, not to be a jerk. I work in hospitality and am grateful when people point things out in a kind way. Their service recovery is noteworthy. I didn't expect anything and the manager came over, comped the item and brought us a (delicious) complimentary tres leches cake. The restaurant is aesthetic. The service is solid. And the food does the job, but I doubt I'd come back.

    Jasmine J.

    Came to Desnuda for some bday cocktails and did not disappoint! They had a bunch of fun options for everyone. The interior is so beautiful and vibey which was perfect for a girls night out.

    Linh T.

    The food here is decent -- nothing that blew me away, but definitely enjoyable for a fun night out. The spot itself is super cute and trendy, though I will say the seating feels a bit cramped, so don't expect too much space if you're going with a bigger group. What really makes this place stand out, though, is the downstairs area. The vibe there is dark, moody, and a little sexy -- perfect for drinks with friends or date night.

    Sushi
    Fahim R.

    Overall a very nice ambiance, especially on a nice summer night with the large window open. Service was quick and the items come out quickly as well. Everything looks really nice, but nothing tasted great except the fried yuca. Everything just had a lot going on at the same time, and often overwhelmed by the heat.

    Churros
    Katelyn P.

    A great addition to South End! The food is solid, drinks are tasty, and the service was lovely. They can be almost too attentive, but I'd rather that than the alternative. Our server was incredibly friendly and gave great recommendations. Very chill, dimly lit atmosphere, and I appreciate that the music isn't too loud. The portions are a little small relative to the cost but pretty in line with anywhere else in the city. It was difficult to get a reservation but worth it! Will definitely be back.

    Aji de Castilla
    Harrison I.

    Desnuda is brand new and has had been busy every time we tried to go. We put in our names and waited nearly two hours for a table, but we're excited when we finally sat. It's a cool spot, a cute bar with a speakeasy type room in the basement. The drinks were very good for the most part. The wait staff were very, very, very attentive. You would take one sip of water and they would come over to fill your cup back up. They were constantly over our shoulders, but maybe that's just because it's new. The food was delicious, the chicken dish was so so good, but definitely very expensive for the portion sizes. Overall this place was good, not sure if we will be back, but definitely worth the try.

    Salmon tiradito
    Adi M.

    Amazing amazing restaurant!!! My favorite of my trip to Boston. Found it by chance while walking around and had a craving for ceviche. Firstly, the place is gorgeous. You can see they put a lot of work into every detail of the place. Even the bathroom was stunning. Perfect for drinks with friends or a date night. The waitstaff is super professional and the bartender is excellent. We ordered a bunch of plates and enjoyed every single one of them. We got the elites, acevichado roll, classic ceviche, and the salmon tiradito. The salmon was insane. The passionfruit dressing was tangy and sweet and a perfect addition to the salmon. The elote, had a bit too much mayo in my opinion, but presented beautifully and when you mix everything together came out really exceptional. The roll was unique with that leche de Tigre sauce, and the ceviche was traditional but done perfectly. I cannot rave enough about everything and I will definitely be back next time around!

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    First time. Everything was really good. Probably a bit more than a 4 star rating. Will for sure return.

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