Highly recommend Icaru if you are in New Haven. We stopped here on our 3.5 month road trip and it was 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. read more

I've been coming here for over 2 years. 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. read more

Ordered three types of empanadas: pollo de aji, ground beef, and roast chicken. I give them a solid "C." Dough was overly sweet. Fillings were at best "meh." The empanadas were large and underwhelming. There is a lot of variety in empanadas across Latin America, but these were just middling at best and completely lacking in flavor. The ground beef had a good amount of underwhelming filling. However, the two with chicken in them were more dough than anything else and pretty insipid. read more

Just what I needed after a long study week. The lomo Saltado was so flavorful, and very filling. The sauce was the perfect amount of savory, not too salty. Service was quick and the server was very friendly. read more

Icaru - Lomo Saltado - Peruvian Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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Finally tying this spot after a long wait! So delicious! The lunch menu is an excellent value so this may become my go-to lunch spot! I had the Red Noodles with beef with a chicken noodle soup. Both were tasty and the portion size will give me a second lunch. For my drink I got the maracuya which was fun but tasted (and looked ) like an adult Capri Sun. I think I will stick to the soda next time as this wasn't worth my $1.50. The lady there was nice and offered great recommendations and it felt like a friendly neighborhood spot. read more

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Not sure how they got such high ratings. I was underwhelmed big time. Ordered their steak. What got was beef fried rice for $19, there were small pieces of beef of different level of toughness. Seafood dish was so-so also. The salad was good and big. Variety of sauces was good. Bottled beer was brought on a half filled jar and no bottle. The server had little idea out the menu. It is OK for takeout for some dishes possibly, but not for a sit down dinner. read more

I can't turn down a good Peruvian restaurant. This is a small place with good ratings. I came in and sat right down. I asked for a recommendation. The guy at the register said the Chaufa de pollo. Exactly what I wanted. I sat at the window and watched the traffic and people while I waited. I could hear them cooking in the back. The food arrived and boy, did it look good. This was a good as I've had. A big plate of fried rice and chicken. The spicy sauce was a nice touch. I was hungry, and this filled me up. The place was very nice. The music was good for this place. I will be back. read more

Icaru - Inside - Peruvian Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Phenomenonal Peruvian food. They nail every dish and sauce. Sweet staff who hustles. Casual table service, always packed at mealtime. They're very popular and it's small, so plan accordingly. read more

The lomo saltado was so delicious and unlike anything I had before! We also had the papa rellena, which was fine but not my personal preference. The service was very nice and she explained some of the menu items to us. The inside is quite small but they offer takeout as well. read more

Icaru - Lomo Saltado - Peruvian Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

On the one hand nobody really expects to find a Peruvian place in New Haven, and on the other hand it could just be the perfect hidden little gem. Icaru ended up being somewhere in the middle. I ended up getting the limo saltado which was made with a big bold flavor. Normally I would be all over this except the steak was cooked so it was super tough to chew. The fries were also stacked on the bottom and more like cut up potatoes rather than actual fries. I would have liked them to be more incorporated While the service was wonderful, the price for the lomo saltado seemed steep given the quantity of beef and the poor cook read more

Truly delicious! The green sauce is amazing and pairs well with everything! The fried snapper was cooked perfectly and fresh! I reordered it to go another night during the week and it was just as amazing! The service is good and the ambiance is very relaxed! Can't wait to go back! read more

It was like being back in Perú! Me and my friends shared ceviche and papa relleno. The fish was sooo fresh and just the perfect amount of citrus. My only complaint is that there was way too much red onion. I had to work my way around them. I had the seafood chaufa and loved it. One of my friends had the chicken chaufa and another had the chicken and rice. We all looooved our meals. I can't wait to be back. Absolutely the best Peruvian I have had in southern CT! read more

Chicken, beans, fries and sauces are insane. Servers are friendly and very attentive.

I ordered a few things from here to give it a try. I am not hating on this restaurant I'm adding my point of view. I love Peruvian food specifically their ceviche mixto. for the price I think it was extremely poorly served. It had one shrimp, four pieces of fish, four small scallops one piece of a small crab that had nothing in it. The other dishes were fairly served. Got two empanadas and the lettuce that accompanied them had brown spots. Maybe when it's not take out it's served better! read more

the worst peruvian restaurante in my life I visit a lot states Florida New York Texas California some in Connecticut but today aroud 11 am the tamales cold inside ,the jalea no fish ,the ceviche 2 pound of onios two litle pieces Of tilapia lot of pota and my fish no taste three pieces Of yuca litle salsa criolla I paid 100 dollar for terrible food read more

Lomo Saltado and Pollo a la Brasa were legitimately terrific (the plantains were unbelievable). Very nice staff. Excited to go back and try the whole menu. read more

This is my second time having lunch at Icaru, both times for professional reasons (lunch meetings). The food is excellent, authentic, and generous in its portions. The menu is tasty and interesting and represents Peruvian traditions well. The service is welcoming, bilingual (Spanish and English), and more than ready to accommodate special requests without delay. Icarus is becoming my go-to place for lunch during work days. Its prices are better than most places around downtown, and its food is better than most of them. read more

Love their lomo saltado!! Super nice and friendly service every time I go. Best Peruvian spot in New Haven! read more

Icaru - Lomo Saltado and Chaufa de Pollo - Peruvian Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Peruvian food unparalleled in this area! My partner is from Lima, and together we have sampled Peruvian fare all over the tri-state area in search of that perfect bite. By chance today, after a shopping trip in New Haven, Yelp guided us to this little gem on Elm Street. Pictured are the three dishes we tried: papa a la huancaína, pollada, and the star of the day, ceviche mixto! All three were delicious, but the sumptuous tangy marinade on the ceviche was amazing! There is ample street parking. GO! read more

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Met someone coming from the train here for a casual work-related lunch. Sleepy at weekday lunchtime which was too bad because the lunch specials are great. Chicken soup was delicious, quarter chicken w fries was exactly that. They bring all the sauces which are key. Friendly folks, too. read more

Was looking for some Thai food. We've tried other places but nothing had been as good as a place we used to go to. This place might be my new favorite. The people are so friendly and the food is delicious. Fantastic flavor! We will definitely be back! read more

The BEST empanadas around!! I love this restaurant and the staff that work here. Everyone is very kind and welcoming. I will definitely be returning for more! read more

Really good lomo saltado, have gotten multiple times. The meat and sauce are so good, I always find myself about to lick the plate clean. My Peruvian family approves. read more

Icaru - Lomo Saltado - Peruvian Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

This place was delicious! I still think about that brown sauce. The place is small but comforting. Anything you'll get will definitely be good. read more

Food was delicious and service was great! Small little hole in the wall that will not disappoint.

Outstanding food in the heart of New Haven. It's a small, clean place with huge portion sizes. The service was attentive and the staff were friendly and helpful in explaining the different dishes. I had the lomo saltado (classic Peruvian stir-fried beef dish with fries) and my dining partner had a Peruvian rotisserie chicken sandwich. The food is flavorful and an assortment of sauces were provided to add different flavor profiles - spicy, sweet, tangy, etc. We sampled some sauces, which tasted great, but the food was well-seasoned, so we did not need to add any sauces. We both left happy and full. On another date, I also ordered an arroz con mariscos (rice with seafood). There was many pieces of seafood (mussels, crab, shrimp, squid) and it reminded me of the times I had paella in Spain. Icaru is an excellent addition to the New Haven food scene and is a must try for people interested in exploring the diversity of dining in New Haven! read more

I ordered half chicken with fries and salad. The chicken was rubbery and lacked flavor. It had a hint of some thinking but not good. The fries need to be cooked longer and have some salt added. I also had the fried chicken. Better in taste but not sure of the meat. Looked crazy and fried too hard. The empanadas was really good. I spent $40. Bucks and only took a few bites. Very disappointing. read more

Icaru - Fried chicken - Peruvian Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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This place is amazing! A gem of authentic Peruvian food. The ceviche mixto is outstanding, and the lomo salteado is also fantastic. I go to every Peruvian restaurant I find, and I have to say the best ones I've tried are in Miami. ICARU is as good as the best I have tried. Also very friendly staff. Great job! read more

The food was absolutely incredible! I had the fillet mignon with onions and fries Jose was kind and gave great recommendations. I loved the atmosphere and wonderful service too! I am definitely coming back here with more friends next time. This is by far my favorite place I've eaten at in the North East. read more

Service was ok , not a big fan of the owner my daughter waved at him 4 times and he chose to ignore her wouldn't go back , also the food was fair not the best , incase of an emergency i might buy again read more

Excellent food, friendly staff, recommend going with a group and trying a mix of their menu

Hasta ahora es el mejor Ceviche mixto - peruano que he degustado en Connecticut, Puedo dar fe que es de Categoría A . También podemos agregar las 3 B ( bueno, bonito y barato) . Está a pocas calles de IKEA ( 4 minutos). read more

Unbelievable lomo saltado. Lomo saltado is my favorite dish of all time and I've had it from probably about 30 different peruvian restaurants. I'm going to be honest and say that the lomo from this place is one of the best I've ever had. The steak is not over cooked like most, the soy flavor is just right, the steak portion is good (although I would never complain about getting extra steak) and the overall portion is a good size. A+++ job Icaru kitchen staff, don't change a thing! read more

Every single item I tried is delicious!! I order almost every week and I am never disappointed!!

Great food and service, large plates, real Peru food. The juice tastes nice. Love the empanadas. The beef tastes delicious

Delicious food, friendly vibe, great service. Whatever you order, add the chicha morada.

Good Food - period. Friendly staff ands good service. I have been back already and same good experience.

I've lived in new haven for 8 years and usually I go to Norwalk/ Stamford if I want good lomo, sooo happy I have found this place lomo saltado is amazing ! Great service very friendly as well ! Will be there often :) read more

Excellent food and very hospitable staff. I recommend Icaru without hesitation. The ceviche is outstanding!