We went to Inka at 5th street station when the other restaurant we had planned to attend was closed. I got the mixed seafood seviche and plantains. My husband got steak with an egg, taco and plantains, a side salad and a Peruvian beer. Every thing was very tasty and delicious. The restaurant was cheerfully decorated and service was leisurely but friendly. It was a great find! read more

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The service was a little slow, but this is probably some of the best Peruvian food in VA. It's a cute and clean location with great window seating. read more

Pro: clean interior. Con: no street parking, price, waiter stare at you for a monetary tip at check out. Wanted to try this restaurant during to the many good reviews. This restaurant has no street or parking lot so you have to park in the parking garage which is 3 dollar per hour. The restaurant is a bit hard to find since it hidden and the store sign is a bit hard to find. Upon entering we were seated promptly with a window view of the street. For appetizer, we ordered the shrimp & Calamary and for the entree I had the Lomo saltado. The appetizer was good but the price was a bit high in my opinion. The entree came out looking appetizing but taste wise was a bit disappointing. The fries were bland and not crispy. The meat cube sauce was over seasoned and even mix with plain rice it still was over powering. Staff was not very attentive to our needs since they only check on us one time and it was toward the end when we were almost finished. Lastly, when paying for the check the waiter was using one of those hand held device to pay and when the screen as for a tip the waiter was just staring at you which is a bit read in my opinion. I had waiter look away when tip screen appear at other restaurants which is good manner. All in all, had an ok experience here but probably won't be back in the future. read more

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Excellent experience! I ate here with native Peruvian friends and they loved the food! The food was delicious! I had the Pescado a la chorrillana Grilled fish fillet in a red sauce with onions and tomatoes served with rice side. Perfectly seasoned and so healthy. My friends had the ceviche and said it was excellent. The staff was so helpful and friendly. The place was so modern and clean. The music was average loudness but on the slightly quiet side, and it made me want to dance. I am just visiting the area but when I am back in town, I will definitely return here! read more

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They really make you feel at home here. The service is so nice and friendly. The absolute star of the show is the seafood paella, my sister got it and I wish I did. That said my steak was also so delicious. read more

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Well decorated, nice ambiance. We dropped in to get some food to go, and opted for the chicken chaufa. Unfortunately it was kind of a miss. It was bland, and not very much food. Our order came out quickly though, and service was friendly. I may try again for dine in at some point since I'm a big fan of Peruvian food generally-- maybe I just ordered the wrong thing here. read more

My partner and I had lunch here and were greatly pleased. The food was to die for, he had the All-Three Chaufa and I had the Linguini Verde con Bistec. Both had serving sizes that were more than enough for the both of us. Not only that, but it was truly incredible. Personally, mine had the best pesto I've ever had (sorry Grandma)! We also had the Jack and Coke and also the Passion Sour. The drinks were well made and came out quickly. Our only complaint was that our server, whom we did not get the name of unfortunately, was very slow to come back after our meal and give us our check. The restaurant only had two other small tables and as a service industry worker myself I would've totally understood if they were busy. We ended up having to go to her while she was sitting at a table and ask for the check. Otherwise she was very sweet. All in all I would 100% recommend this spot and would totally come back. read more

Inka Peruvian Grill - Jack and Coke Passion Sour - Peruvian Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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Located in a bustling part of town adjacent to the UVA campus. Passing through Charlottesville leaving Richmond and a soccer tournament. Actually excited enough to make reservations to be sure we ate here, as perhaps surprisingly, we are quite familiar with Peruvian food. It's even a more casual spot, brown laminate tables, than expected but really is fine. Ordered Pisco Sours, a primary drink from Peru and not something common in the States. Sadly after ordering we were informed they were out of Pisco. So we went with other drinks. Unfortunately they didn't arrive until we'll after dinner was served. In fact, the ceviche mixto appetizer came out with dinner. So we received all food at once but no drinks. The food is good. The service is uneven. Look, it's a casual restaurant so service is what it is, but this will quickly go to $30 per head before tip so some level of expectation is warranted. Ceviche mixto is tasty. Calamari, shrimp, clams and more. Lomo Saltado is delicious as well. The fries were stale though. Not freshly cooked. I'd still go but lower my expectations. We skipped dessert for fear of getting trapped waits again for another 15 minutes to order. read more

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I heard great reviews about this place from some friends and decided to visit before graduating. The food was amazing and it wasn't as heavy as I expected given the amount. The sauce was creamy and delicious. I came here with a couple of friends and we all enjoyed our meal! read more

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I got the classic ceviche, a tangy fish filled dish. The cuts of fish were quite large, but the marinade was salty and delicious. Could definitely taste a lot of onion and lemon. The hominy corn was a pleasant surprise, and was my first time trying it! This place is definitely on the pricey side, but worth a try. Although I came in a large group, the waiter was extremely accommodating and split everyone's bill. Great service and good food! read more

Inka Peruvian Grill - Ceviche de Pescado - Peruvian Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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Their chicken is delicious. If I live by them I would go ones a week but unfortunately I leave on a different state. The service was fantastic with very friendly people. The Ambiance needs a little change so it feels warm. It was a little to plane. read more

Food was excellent. I had a pisco sour and aji dr gallina. Both were great and the service was outstanding . I highly recommend .

We were in town touring UVA and had our first meal in C-ville after checking in the Graduate Hilton hotel near the campus. This restaurant was about 2-min walk from our hotel, so super convenient as we didn't want to drive. We ordered three of their signature entries (Tacu Tacu Con Lomo, the Peruvian style paella and Lomo Saltado) and a traditional ceviche to share. All were delicious. We were a bit surprised by the quality of Peruvian food in such a simple restaurant. Definitely highly recommended, we will definitely come back. read more

My go-to restaurant on the corner! Honestly don't think you can go wrong ordering here - everything is delicious! I've been here countless times and loved every single dish I tried. The fried yucca appetizer reminded me of fried mantou with condensed milk which was very interesting. My theory is that it has something to do with the dipping sauce? The arroz con Mariscos is delicious. I especially loved the pickled onions. I've ordered the tacu tacu con Lomo and it's very consistent in taste and quality. The meat is nice and tender and I love the sauce. It's my go to dish here. The service is good and you're seated as soon as you walk in. Not sure why this place isn't more popular since the food is amazing. read more

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We ordered take out and it was very good! The linguine verde con bistec was delicious! It's a pesto sauce with a large piece of beef-the portion was also a great size. The Tacu Tacu Con Lomo was also very good, the beef was very tender and the sauce was delicious. Can't wait to return! read more

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I'm not Peruvian but this placed tasted pretty authentic to me! We ordered the yucca croquettes, seafood pella, and of course the classic Peruvian chicken. I wasn't a huge fan of the croquettes although it seemed well made, it just wasn't for me personally. The pella and chicken were amazing though! Full of flavors! I saw some other reviews about the pricing and it was probably on the pricier end but probably on par with other places given the current inflation prices. Also, I want to point out for some reason there was a lot of smoke coming out of the kitchen into the dining area. Not really sure what's going on there but would definitely come back again to try some of their other dishes! read more

The food here is incredibly fresh and flavorful although I'd go for the drinks alone. I love that they serve complimentary maíz cancha with your meal. read more

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The food is so expensive, the quality is mid, the server didn't speak english well and didn't understand what i asked of him. Lastly the quality of food for the price is just not worth it read more

Amazing food. I had a shrimp bisque that had crab meat, rice, corn, & potatoes. Amazing service. My waitress was kind & quick. The ambiance was calm & the music that was playing was Hispanic music, as it should be. I would definitely try the restaurant again. read more

My friend wanna try raw fish and beef heart. We got them both! Tasty and plenty. They also have this interesting fried corn. read more

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The food is awesome! The location is convenient. Relaxed, casual. English wasn't the waiter's native tongue, but he was eager to please and we managed to communicate well enough. read more

Came here for restaurant week and it was the best $35 I could've spent on! Ordered the ceviche pescado as my first dish and the fish was so flavorful and tender. For my main meal ordered the Lomito Andino! The risotto was perfectly cooked and very flavorful! And the filet minon was cooked nicely - it was medium rare as I requested. The huacaina sauce was bold! Then for my dessert I had the alfajores - the shortbread was done so well and the flavor of the dulce in between was rich and so tasty. On top of this, presentation on these beautiful plates was 10/10. And service was top notch! read more

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If you've got a friend visiting cville and you want to take them out to eat, this is one of those places. Steak linguini was great. I mean there's nothing more to say besides that it was really good linguini. Pasta cooked well and steak was decent. Only complaint is that my steak was a bit over cooked and I think the dish would be a lot better if there was some to go with the steak such as aji verde. Unique and adventurous is the only way I can describe the causa de pollo. It's a cold dish with creamy potato and chicken. I wasn't a big fan of it, but mainly because I don't think it's really for my palette. If you're feeling adventurous and have 10$ to spare, I encourage you get this dish and try it out. read more

Inka Peruvian Grill - Causa de Pollo - Peruvian Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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FABULOUS food!!! The food was incredible, the service was excellent and we will be back! Ambience was great, also. read more

Terrific food though the ambiance felt a little cold. We had the lomo saltado, a whole chicken with sides, and tacu tacu con mariscos. I felt that the lomo saltado should have had more tender steak but everything else was really delicious! Our family will definitely be back! read more

Our party of four were really looking forward to having dinner here. Although we were not disappointed, it was not as good as we had anticipated & hoped for. For appetizers, we ordered the Anticuchos - it was tough & chewy. We also had an order of yucca croquettes ( meh ) that was served with a cheese sauce (could be spicier ) and Ceviche Mixto. This was yummy! A really nice serving of a mix of mussel, squid , shrimps & fish tossed in a refreshing lime dressing , red onions & cilantro. The only thing I would change is that the seafood ought to have been in bite size pieces. For entrees, we had 2 meat dishes , Lomo Saltado & Tacu Tacu con Lomo, both very good but very similar tasting. We also had Chicharron de Pescado & Jalea de Mariscos. Both also very good ! I mean who doesn't like fried fish/ seafood. They were lightly fried and seasoned perfectly. Both servings were quite hefty too! For dessert, we had flan - so yummy! And passion fruit mousse- this was one of the best I've had The staff are very nice , attentive but unobtrusive. read more

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I love their Risotto with salmon and with steak. Everything is well seasoned. Their Peruvian chicken is cooked really well, and is very soft and tender. Their ceviche tastes very fresh. Service is fast and the ambiance is very modern. read more

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Amazing food and ambience. Worth every dollar and still not as high as other restaurants in the big cities. Come visit! read more

Inka Peruvian Grill - Outstanding food. Flavorful and tasty. Highly recommended! - Peruvian Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

I'd consider it probably one of the higher quality restaurants on the corner. Whenever I bring guests here, we like to start off with the Anticucho appetizer. The veal is tender and juicy and the hollandaise pairs greatly with the potatoes. Just wish they added more veal cuts because it was really good. My friend also ordered the Octopus Anticuchero. I don't like this as much as the veal. The sauce that came with it was a little too sweet and didn't seem to pair well with the octopus or the potatoes. The octopus was a little too charred for my taste. Nicely chewy and not too rubbery. This time for the entre, I ordered the ceviche mixto. I think it was the right liminess. I think the proportions of onions to seafood was a little extreme. Portion a little too small that I would have had to eat another appetizer in order to get full. Overall, staff was wonderful. Polite, kind, and great people. Dining experience is always great that it's become one of my go to spots to bring visitors in town to. read more

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Found this place in yelp and decided to stop by. Quiet Tuesday night but food is amazing. Grilled octopus is wonderful and pescado a lo macho are delicious and big portion. read more

Inka Peruvian Grill - Pescado a lo Macho - Peruvian Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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Food was good enough. However, their honesty is lacking. When I checked my credit card statement they added more tip than what I left. If you're going to eat here, keep your receipt so it matches what they actually charge you. I disputed my charge and my credit card company refunded the difference. needless to say, I won't be eating here again. read more

Delicious foods. We ordered Arisco con Marisco, tuna appetizer, and yucca. The southern flavored drinks were a little too sweet. But overall, the food quality was very high. read more

Inka Peruvian Grill - Peruvian Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

Went here for a quick dinner while on a long weekend trip. The service was extremely friendly. We were going to order to go since we had our beloved pup with us and they didn't have outdoor seating but they allowed us inside with our furry friend (maybe because the place was empty). The ambiance as far as the establishment was good, it was relaxing, nothing too fancy nor too run of the mill fast food place. We ordered the octopus which was very tasty, with crunchy on the outside soft inside potatoes, and a delicious chimichurri sauce, my only critique would be that if they had added a little sea salt to the potatoes it would have made the dish absolutely perfect. We also ordered the shrimp appetizer and it was just delicious. The combination of different flavors around your palate like the mashed potatoes with the tomatoes and onions pico was delicious. Their rotisserie chicken was the traditional Peruvian rotisserie chicken which is simple yet tasty. We had a side of tostones with fried yuca. To my surprise both were served with shredded cheese on top which I never had. We had to ask for it without cheese. The tostones were were great, my husband being puerta Rican and a great critique for tostones. The yuca needed to be a little more crispy fried. Overall a great dinner and would go back and try something else from their menu. read more

Wow! Such great food and amazing costumer service. Loved this place and all that came with it.

I was totally overtaken by the variety and taste of the Peruvian food can be found at the Inka Grill! The Inka Grill is a far cry from what I had come to expect from Peruvian restaurants, previously I had only found places that focused on the wonderful Peruvian roasted chicken and a few authentic sides. If that is what you are looking for you can find it at the Inka Grill, but if you want to delve into a bigger variety of Peruvian cuisine this is your place. I did not think to take pictures until we had started eating so please do not judge the presentation of the dishes from my pics. We started with the Octupus Anticuchero, the delicately sliced Octupus with the Aji panca and garlic vinegar sauce was wonderful. Between the thee of us it was more than enough. We all had different dishes, Ceviche de Pescado Inti with it's yellow pepper cream with citrus juices was amazing as was the Leche de tigre ceviche was to die for. Their use of authentic Aji Amarillo peppers really highlighted their foods, delicious. The Tacu tacu con lomo with its soft pieces of steak sautéed with onions, cilantro, tomatoes covered in an oriental sauce introduced us to the Asian influences in Peruvian food. We all shared our dishes as the diversity and depth of the flavors were very interesting and tasty. I've not been to many restaurants that everyone talked about following the meal. It was so delightful that we ordered more the next day through Uber Eats. Our stay in Charlottesville was short, I hope they bring one to the Raleigh Durham area soon or else I'll be making more trips to Charlottesville. Thank you for great service and an amazing meal! read more

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Can't say enough good things about INKA. Make no mistake, this is not fusion. If you e never experienced Nikkei food, please co aider this place. The lomo soltado, chaufas and huacaina dishes are a must-try. Great staff and beautiful inside. We've never been less than satisfied. read more

This is a lot pricier than the surrounding restaurants, but the food is much more upscale. Just something to be aware of before you get seated and have sticker shock. Recommendations: risotto, lomo saltado read more

The food wasn't a meal, it was an EXPERIENCE. The interior was a VIBE. The service was also very nice, the food was very tasty. One of the first times in a while where I remember finishing my entire meal. 10/10, would recommend to anyone anytime. read more

This restaurant is a gem. The food is fantastic. We had pescado a lo macho and aji de gallina. If you love seafood, order the "pescado a lo macho". It's not just a grilled filet of fish, but it also comes with some calamari rings, octopus bites, a few mussels and some shrimp. The creamy fish sauce is delicious. The fish comes with steamed rice in the side. I mixed it into the fish sauce. The aji de gallina came with a nice creamy sauce and steamed white rice. A very tasteful plate as well. A fantastic dinner experience. read more

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The food was wonderful. The service is polite and friendly if it is a bit slow. Attractive restaurant. Prices very reasonable for quality and serving size. The sweet tea was an unexpected delight! read more

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