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!

Had a fun date with my fiancé walking around West Hartford and shopping. We got hungry and were…read morelooking for a place to eat. We saw many restaurants we chose this one. We actually didn't know anything about and what they served. Inside was beautifully decorated and we were seated quickly. We looked at the menu and saw they served Peruvian food. We never had it. We started with the trio empanadas and each one was delicious. If I had to choose one I pick the chicken as the top empanada. I didn't know what to order for the entree and the waiter recommended the Seco De Tría and Lomo Saltado. One was a short rib and the other was a beef stir fry. Both were very delicious! The waiter was very attentive and friendly. I would definitely come back here again.

Cute interior but...Awful. Took forever to get table side…read moreservice and when server finally came to table, took for-ever for drinks and food to be served. Corn nuts for an appetizer?? Seafood entrees are piled with rice and not much seafood. Prices are ridiculous for the kind of food that they're serving. No, I don't recommend this place at this time. Hopefully they'll get it together.

We had the fish Cerviche which was excellent. Then we ordered the Pollo ala Brassa combo. The…read morerotisserie chicken had great flavor. It also came with chauffa, a Peruvian fried rice which was yummy. Also came with Salchipappa, a Peruvian dish of french fries and some sliced hot dogs which was also very good. As if there wasn't enough food they also brought some bean and a salad. Incredible value for a delicious meal.

Started with the anticucho (beef hearts) as recommended by Jake and perfectly paired with the cause…read morerellena (basically a cold potato salad) Jimmy served up delicious drinks behind the bar and I'm obsessed pisco (Peruvian brandy) Have to order the arroz con marisco (Peruvian paella) Best rice I've ever had! Has that local, family oriented vibe! Definitely check out this spot!

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.

Enjoyed a delicious dinner with a large party of friends here. They were pretty slow and seemed to…read morebe very short staffed so though service was friendly, it was kind of slow. Our drinks and meals all came out at different times which was slightly awkward. But once things were received, every bite was worth it! I was a little annoyed at having to crack a crab that was already in my soup, but everything tasted delicious so it didn't matter. The Peruvian cocktails are the cherry on top. I hope they will be able to get more experienced staff in to increase their business.

The ambience was beautiful. The music playing was also very nice. The food though was an acquired…read moretaste. We've been to several Peruvian restaurants and eaten there. The taste of the food here was so different. Also, the wait for food was long. The guy serving us did try his best, it was obvious. It just didn't meet our expectations.

I've had lomo saltado from here once before. It's been great both times but this time I got takeout…read morewhich resulted in the sauce spilling all over the bag (something to be mindful of!). I enjoyed the dish, and the takeout experience was pleasant but I did take a star off because there were no utensils in my bag even though I made that request when I called. I was picking up from an outdoor event and had to go back to grab some which was a bit annoying. I thought the taste of the dish was great. The steak was tender and I like my sauce on the sweeter side so I was happy. The rice wasn't nauseatingly fluffy which I was wearing of because I've been having that issue with a lot of places recently. I'd order takeout again but would just be mindful to check for everything before leaving.

The service was good, but as soon as you step into the restaurant theres a very strong smell of…read moremildew and that immediately threw me off but we were in a large group so we stayed. We ordered a bunch of food and it didn't take too long to come out, we had multiple rounds of drinks and the pacing on refills was also good. The main problem was the food. Most of the food was ok. I ordered lomo saltado a lo pobre and my husband ordered chupe de camarones. My dish was pretty good. The steak and eggs were over cooked unfortunately but again the meal was fine. My husband's chupe however was really not good. The shrimp was very overcooked, the broth was bland and oily and thin. He ate his egg and left the rest alone. All the dishes were pretty expensive so we asked to have our soup comped but we were told we could not because the waitress asked twice is everything was OK and my husband didn't say anything til the end (although I feel that if someone isn't touching their food it's usually a sign). Feels like a strange rule but i did honestly deduct 1 star because of this. The menu is large and expensive, so it does feel like a gamble if something is that bad but we still cant get 1 in 7 entrees comped. We are a peruvian family (6 adults) and we all felt similarly.

Piolin is probably my main go-to Peruvian restaurant. I love the calm atmosphere. It seems like…read moreeven when it's busy, patrons are calm and the flow is smooth. The food is amazing, specifically the Lomo Saltado. I'd like to say I get adventurous but honestly I usually stick to the Lomo. It never disappoints. The Chicha beverage is also my favorite. Refreshing and delicious. I doordashed a 32oz cup the other day with some food, and it was so great to open my fridge and enjoy it when I wanted it. Service can be a bit of a hit or miss, but staff is nice and do work hard.

I love coming to this location. This one is my favorite. I go to is the lomo saltado. The service…read moreis quick in the ambiance is small and intimate. Great authentic Peruvian food.

Pollo A La Brasa is still my GO-TO Peruvian restaurant. The ceviche is amazing and comparable to…read morewhat I've had in Peru. The service is quick and the place is huge with tons of tables, tvs and a bar area too.

Nice little place, modest accomodations, good food. Recommend the rotissery chicken, lomo saltado…read moreif your new to peruvian food. The variety is limited but nice to have this restaurant. I am peruvian and this is a good representation of our food. Give it a try! This review was stuck in my outbox. lol. I have been there a few more times. The place has grown and it is even better.

I love a good story and great food. This place has both…read more Went to hartford to try out a new place that was having a soft open. They didn't open, so the girlfriend and I needed to pull an audible. Went to the highest rated location near us, and found this place. First thing, this place is a night club. It's layout, the decor, the wait staff, the music playing, the metal detector in the front, and the dj stand. Everything about this place screams modern night club trying to get through covid. Thing is, this is a place that's making lemonade out of lemons. The staff are extremely friendly, the food service took a while but they kept the bread stocked. The breads this dense but soft inside. Kind of like a soft pretzel without the salt. When the food does come, it's awesome! Everything brought the flavor, nothing was under seasoned and the portions were large. Tacos were stacked with perfectly braised beef with ample toppings which all had a distinct and pronounced flavor. The chiveche was piled high with a limey, salty, savory bite. The fish was fresh, and the fried octopus was perfectly crisp and tender. The crepe was well executed, but it was kind of general. Bananas and Nutella, not much to say. I would've liked the bananas warmer, maybe a little burlee of sugar on the top of each to give it a sweet crisp? It was tasty, I just wanted a little more. Price was a little high, but the food coming out from the kitchen along with the portion makes it worth it. It does take a while, so be prepared for a wait. But now I can say that I had brunch at the night club, and that's a pretty awesome memory. That and the food is good, so if you want a funky place for great peruvian food, go hunt this place down!

I am trying Lucuma drink for the first time. Seems like Lucuma is a fruit common in Peru. Lucuma…read moredrink tasted like caramel. I loved it. Their chicha morada is also very flavorful. I went for a chaufa aeropuerto with beef. Seems like this is the favorite entree here. It was a combination of fried rice and chifa noodles. Fried plantains were nice and went well with the entree. Surprised to find that they had icy rolls in their menu.

We had a delightful lunch special there. Surprisingly good and affordable. The incredibly friendly…read morehostess does not speak much English and tried so hard to accommodate us. Apparently English speakers are not regularly coming through for lunch. We have an interest in visiting Peru someday so this was our chance to test the cuisine. Our lunches were excellent and the menu has so many fish and seafood options. Looks like a country for us to visit someday.

Food was absolutely delicious!!! It was a little different since the server (older woman I'm…read moreassuming an owner) didn't speak any English but we were able to work past it with our very limited Spanglish. The steak in the limo saltados was a bit tough but the flavor made up for it. I would definitely come back to try this place again but be better to communicate in Spanish.