Best decision of my recent trip to Toronto was to visit El Inka. I came here on a Tuesday afternoon just around 1:30pm. The restaurant was not busy at all, which for me was perfect. I was dining solo, and just really wanted to experience some good Peruvian food that I haven't had in a long time. I ordered from the lunch menu and opted for two lunches - gluttonous I know - but I wanted to try the Ceviche de pescado and the Aji de Gallina. I asked about Chicha Morada to drink, but it hadn't been prepared yet, so I had maracuja juice (passion fruit). First of all, the ceviche was outstanding! It's a simple tilapia, but it was so perfectly prepared. I loved the little sweet potato garnish, and the tangy flavor was spot on. I felt like I was eating the ceviche I had back when I was in Peru. The server also brought a small dish of Peruvian corn (crunchy corn kernels) with my drink while I waited for the entrees to come out. These were perfect little snackers! The Aji de Gallina came next and it was also exactly like the homemade aji de gallina I had at the home I stayed at while in Peru. It was so reminiscent of homecooked food, and it was exactly what I wanted. Of course, I couldn't finish it all, and my server boxed it up for me to take home. Speaking of my server - a HUGE shout out to Alessandra who was so kind and friendly. Since the restaurant was relatively empty I had the opportunity to chat with her more than I might normally chat with a server. I ended up showing her photos from when I was in Peru and about being in Toronto for the day. I was just very excited to find authenitc Peruvian food since it's not something easily accessible here in my city. Alessandra was a delight, and she even sent me home with some extra Peruvian corn for a snack which I happily ate on my train ride home the next day. She definitely didn't have to do that! I really hope that I get a chance to visit this restaurant again! Also, as an American, the prices were really good. I spent only $34 USD for two entrees - so if in a normal situation when I wasn't over eating, I could easily have had a $18-20 lunch that was filling and delicious. read more

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El Inka Toronto was a wonderful experience. The food was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented, with a great mix of textures and bold Peruvian flavors. The drinks were also refreshing and nicely made. Service was friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere felt warm and relaxed. A great spot near Yonge and St. Clair for a memorable meal. read more

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Got the chance to try Peruvian food for the first time with my cousin. We first started off with chicha moradas. The drink was sweet, had the taste of cinnamon, and reminded me of kompot. I was also so surprised to find out that it was made from a special kind of corn because I would've never guessed. Overall, I thought the drink was very yummy and we each ended up ordering two of them. For the appetizer, we got the anticuchos. The meat was super tender and it was served with this sweet and creamy sauce. It was almost mustard like and it complimented the meat very well. For the main, I got the Tallarin Huancaina con Lomo, which is a fettuccine pasta made with huancaina cream, served with tomato's, red onions, gravy, and cilantro. The dish was nice and creamy, and I thought the tomato's and onions were a great addition, as they're not typically served in creamy Italian pastas. The meat was once again super tender :) The service was very quick, and the ambiance of the restaurant was very warm and friendly. I was at the restaurant at around 7:00 on a weekday and it wasn't too busy. Overall, I really enjoyed this restaurant and Peruvian food in general. I'll be looking to try more Peruvian and Latin American spots. read more

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Absolutely loved every dish I tried at this restaurant. We ordered the paella (Arroz con mariscos) and also from the waiter's recommendation, Ceviche tiradito. Our favourite of the night will have to be the ceviche tiradito with the thinly sliced tilapia and that citrus sauce. Also love the large cooked kernels of corn sprinkled in the dish which gives it the Peruvian twist. It was a semi busy weekday night when we dropped in but we didn't have to wait long to get a seat. Though I would imagine it's better to be safe and get a reservation here. Service is also great and the restaurant is spacious, warmly lit with this organic modern semi boho style. I would definitely recommend! read more

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Food pretty good, sat at the patio which was very hot (heat wave this week)... Apps very good: calamari, ceviche, porkbelly all excellent. Had the short rib which I can't remember the Spanish name (it's a Peruvian restaurant) and it was pretty good. Most people got the lomo salteado, which is tenderloin. It looked good and people said it was delicious. However Service is a 4. Perhaps because they were overwhelmed, but they brought the mains but no utensils... and drinks took forever read more

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Finally had a chance to come by after raving reviews from friends. Place is pretty upscale, lots of interesting decor around. Service was fast but most servers seems to prefer spanish over english. Tiradito ceviches - Beautiful presentation of the ceviche and the sauce is quite unique. Overall textures are really fun, but the sourness from the acid is not for me. Fun to try. Pulpo a la parrilla - Another very pretty dish. Portion size a little small for the $$$. Sauce was exceptional, octopus was seasoned well. Octopus was slightly overcooked as its texture was less rubbery and more mushy. Nice to try, would not get again. Quatro causas - An interesting dish that is mostly potato forward. Mash potato with 4 different sauce/flavours ontop. Sharing 1/4 of the cake make its a bit hard to determine the flavours, so I wish there was more sauce on top of the mash potatoes. Felt overprices, would not recommend. Ensalada el Inka - House salad was tasty. Avocado dressing was refreshing and seeds gave it a nice crunch. Portions abit small for price. Nice to try. Anticuchos - cooked through the protein, but wish there was more charred on the beef heart. The corn was hella good tho. Will give it another try. Tallarin a la huancaina con lomo saltado - One of my favourite dish, kinda like a peruvian twist on alfredo fettuccine pasta. Lomo saltado is extra, but the pasta was my favourite part. Would recommend. Seco a la nortena - Braised short ribs so that they are melty and juicy. Sauce was perfect combination of herbs, salt and creaminess. Sauce was incredible. Would recommend Overall, abit overpriced for the atmosphere, quantity and quality of food. Will reluctantly come back, maybe only for the pasta. Almost forgot the best part, we got a small dish of corn kernels to snack on. That was absolutely fun to eat, but did not get enough. read more

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This resto came HIGHLY approved by my peruvian friends. So because of their suggestion, one of our other buddies decided to host his bday dinner back in Feb. In terms of location it's located right above St Claire subway station. There is paid street and garage parking nearby for anyone wondering. The resto itself has an open kitchen connected with the dining area. Since we had like a dozen ppl, we ordered up a ton of dishes to share and try. The food was all extremely tasty, service was impeccable and the prices were also fair. For me personally, my top 3 (in no particular order) were: 1) Tallarin a la huancaina con lomo saltado 2) Inka creollo (sharing platter) 3) Pulpo a la parrilla Everyone came away agreeing that this is the best Peruvian food we've had in Toronto so far. A MUST return place for sure! read more

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Yum...yummy. Authentic Peruvian cuisine. Make sure to make reservations ahead. It's that good!... enjoy. Wonderful service and attention. Parking may not be accessible but plenty of parking access in the residential area. Worth the truble. read more

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Best Peruvian spot in the city. When we saw how extensive the menu was and how it was full of classic dishes, we got excited and ordered a bunch of stuff. - Arroz Con Mariscos: Standout dish. Really tasty paella, really generous amount of seafood. Literally every spoonful we had as we dug in was full of seafood and rice. Tremendously priced given the amount you get. - Ceviche Mixto: Great portion size with generous amounts of seafood. I'm used to my ceviche being more strongly citrusy, but this had a refreshing salt-of-the-sea taste. - Pulpo ala Parilla: Octopus was grilled and charred perfectly, texture was spingy without being rubbery. The side corn went perfectly with it. - Yuka ala Huanaina: Super creamy cassava fries which were oily or heavy. Also loved the side dipping sauce. - Maduros: Plantains fried perfectly as they were sweet without dripping in grease. A bit pricey for the size. - Maracuya Sour: They have an extensive cocktail menu. This one was more sweet than sour. Place is spacious and has a welcoming casual vibe. We were there during lunch but can see how this can turn into a lively party in the evenings. Service is friendly, kitchen is quick. Prices are reasonable. And given the breadth of their menu, there's something for everyone. Will definitely be back to try more! read more

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This is their second location in Canada (first one being in Burlington) and they offer authentic taste of Peruvian cuisine. They're right outside St. Clair subway station and easily accessible by public transportation. The staff are very nice and friendly and very helpful. The restaurant has a cozy and positive vibe, suitable for business outings, date nights or hangouts with friends. We ordered different appetizers to share; "Cuatro Causas", "Yuca a la huancaina", "Anticucho", "Causa Acevichada". This was undoubtedly the best ceviche I've had in my life! For entrees, we ordered "Fettuccini a la huancaina con lomo saltado", "Pescado a lo macho", "Seco a la norteña" and "Arroz de mariscos". Everything was fresh and very tasty. I would definitely recommend this place and would love to come back to try more of their menu items. read more

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First off the location can't be beat. The restaurant is right outside the St Claire Station on line 1. We got here during happy hour which runs till 6 pm and ordered quite a few items off the happy hour menu: chicken fried rice, pork belly, seafood platter and a 6 os steak dinner. We of course also ordered a few drinks. I had the sangria to start and it was so good that I didn't feel the need to switch to anything else. One of my friends had the pisco sour and she was quite happy with it and like me had 2 of them in the short 30 minute period we were there before happy hour ended. We were served Peruvian corn to start which if you haven't had it before is delicious and crunchy. The food came out quickly and was freshly made and hot. The pork belly and seafood platter were served with tasty sauces and a bowl of freshly chopped onions, spices and seasoning. We also ordered a steak dinner and shared everything family style. Be warned that everything on the seafood platter is fried so order something else if you're not a fan of fried foods. The pork belly starter and seafood platter were both accompanied by yucca fries which my group enjoyed. Our server was a wealth of information and very attentive. The ambience was warm and inviting and a welcome break with coworkers on a frigid winter evening when you want an after work drink but don't want to have to brave the elements. read more

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Excellent food, great ambience. Nice cocktails and decent wine. In an unexpected location but very worth visiting.

Todo muy bueno el ambiente el lugar los tragos y la comida seguro volvería fue una buena experiencia.. read more

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This Peruvian place opened a little while ago. Got to try it on a Sunday for lunch with a friend. Lovely decor. Friendly service. The food - Amazing! We had the Leche De Tigre - a ceviche of diced tilapia, lime juice, cilantro onions, choclo and cancha. Subtle cool taste. I liked it very much. Next we had Aji de Gallina which is a shredded chicken dish with aji amarillo sauce, Parmesan cheese, white rice, boiled egg and a black olive. The portion was small but the dish was rich and filling .. well because the aji amarillo sauce has a base of cream. We could not eat anything after that. I will be trying the rest of the menu slowly. It's fine dining so a tad expensive but so is every similar sit down place in the area. read more

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Delicious and bustling on an average night. Although I'd def seen better ceviche in Toronto thats more affordable with better portions.

Inca was such a memorable night for my partner and myself, dining there on a very special evening. Definitely a great vibe and welcome energy. Our Waiter and Hospitality Maestro, Felipe was a delight. Always there with a genuine smile, offering friendly and expert service as he helped guide us through the fantastic menu. His kindness, good spirit and generosity were from the heart and very much appreciated. From the moment we walked in, and had a conversation with our host about the brilliant sign for Inca that adorns the welcome lobby we were made to feel like we had been going there for years. Our food was outstanding, in flavour and presentation, making it a must for us to return and try other dishes.This is the first review of a restaurant, of any kind that we have written. That is a testament to the fine people at Inca who make you feel like you are spending time with old friends. Until next time. 'Lean ar aghaidh leis an Maith'. 'Continuar lo bueno'. 'Continue the Good' in Gaelic & Spanish. read more

Our family had a family reunion for Thanksgiving. We decided to to use the catering service from el Inka Toronto, we were very pleased for their customer service, their manager helped us deciding for the best menu for the occasion. The delivery service was on time and every food container appropriately packed and kept at the appropriate temperature. The menu included delicious peruvian dishes, such as ceviche, causa, lomo saltado, anticuchos, arroz con pollo, salchipapapas, and picarones. Thank you El Inka Toronto for contibuting to a wonderful family celebration with your fabulous food and service !!! read more

Finally got a chance to try this place out ... what a totally enjoyable evening ... lots of choice regarding food and what we ordered was very tasty ... ambiance and atmosphere was excellent ... servers very polite, attentive and helpful with explaining the various dishes ... would definitely come back again and bring friends along read more

Four of us had sinner last night at the recently opened Peruvian resto El Inka. It was a wonderful experience, with great food, a relaxed and fun atmosphere, and very nice ambiance. The place was packed so we were not surprised we had to wait a while for our food, but t was worth it. (Sorry no pics, but we were hungry,) We shared a tilapia ceviche as a appy, accompanied by excellent Pisco sours, a drink we have not had for years. Our main courses included to from the appy menu, veal hearts and quatro causas, a potato dish, plus a Peruvian style paella and a braised beef dish. We met Elliot, the owner, and assured him we would be back. read more

Great food, service excelent. Place is cozy and prices are not bad. I greatly recommend this restaurant!