We went as a 10 people group without reservations. Everyone ordered different disks to share; every dish is super delicious! All of us are very happy and satisfied! Good services with relax ambiance ! Love it! read more

Pesca Peruvian Bistro - Peruvian Near Me - New Canaan, Connecticut

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I don't know how anyone can rate Pesca less than 5 stars. Staff is very attentive, food is always very tasty and authentic and it's nice to be in a restaurant where you can have a conversation with the people you came with. Still think the Margaritas are the best in town, they don't use any of the face syrup sweetener but switch it out with Agave and they are fantastic! read more

Pesca Peruvian Bistro - Grilled Flat Iron Steak a Lo Pobre Sweet Plantain - Peruvian Near Me - New Canaan, Connecticut

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My review is based on takeout. Was in town and wanted to check this place out. The restaurant is very clean! It's beautiful and the staff were very friendly. I ordered the spicy pork and pineapple empanadas- I personally didn't enjoy them. I didn't find them spicy, and I did not see or taste any pineapple. They were cooked perfectly.  Would definitely try another flavor next time. Also ordered the Lomo Saltado - sauteed sliced beef, onions, peppers, fresh tomatoes, scallions, home fries, and white rice with choclo. I asked for the French fries to be separate, and they were kind enough to do so. They were so good! Not your average French fry. Definitely house made and really good flavor. The steak was delicious! Loved that they gave a side of juice to add to the fries and meat. The vegetables added a nice and fresh touch. Would definitely love to come and eat in the restaurant. read more

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We wanted to try something a little bit different and I was so glad we did. The restaurant is definitely a hidden gem. If you walk in from the main door; you will have to go down a set of stairs to get to the dining area. They have a large full bar/dining area as well as an outdoor and indoor dining area. As soon as we got I. We were able to pick the table we wanted. The service was quick and efficient. For starters we had the pork belly sliders which were delicious. My girlfriend had the crispy skin while I did not. For our meal I had the pork Osso Bucco and my girlfriend had the arroz con pato (rice with duck). Both of our meals were cooked perfectly. It was so packed with flavor and the portions were rather large, enough for lunch the next day. For dessert we had the flan which was ok. We definitely enjoyed our dining experience and will go back to try other items on the menu. read more

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The lomo was incredibly delicious, full of flavor, and cooked just right. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a great meal.

The food is excellent! The services were great I love the atmosphere, I'll definitely come back. read more

Pesca Peruvian Bistro - Peruvian Near Me - New Canaan, Connecticut

A real gem of a restaurant in New Canaan, CT!! The food was excellent, the cocktails were great, and the waitstaff was wonderful!! I am a "foodie", and I highly recommend Pesca!! read more

It was very hard to find. We must have passed it 3 times before we spotted it. Parking is tough. But we eventually found a spot. The servers were very friendly and knowledgeable. I was a little bummed that something I saw on the online menu was not available anymore. Especially since it was my birthday dinner with my friends. I settled for chaufa de pollo (i asked for no pork) Our food was very good. I would go back in the area. My friends loved trying something new. read more

Met some friends for lunch - my first time here and can't wait to go back. Food was fantastic - service was great too the server really helped with the orders as we were unfamiliar with Peruvian food read more

absolutely fantastic. i've been wanting to come here for a long time, came here tonight with my wife and our younger son. great pisco sour to start and we had their baked oysters to start, delicious. we had quinoa crusted tuna which was cooked perfect medium rare, beautiful presentation delicious sauce and perfectly cooked sweet potatoes. our son had the lomo saltado which was awesome. great place. the manager is from ecuador, chef is peruvian, setting is very nice too. absolutely love this place. my only quibble is that the flame presentation on the oysters creates an unappetizing smell - it's like they're using sterno, some lighter fluid that burns for a lot longer than a liquor and smells like nail polish which is very unappetizing. we took the oysters off that plate and then asked the waiters to take the flaming plate away. read more

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We were seated almost immediately after we arrived. Our waiter was super knowledgeable especially about ingredients in each of our orders given that we had a couple of allergies at our party of 3. The food is super delicious. Very well seasoned. The ceviche was especially fresh and light. I definitely recommend. The bathrooms are ADA and family accommodating. If you have a stroller or wheelchair, the downstairs entrance is preferable as the other entrance has stairs. read more

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Absolutely magnificent experience. The owner was over the top friendly and sincere. The outside seating was comfortable and pleasant. The presentation of all dishes was equal to any 5 star NYC restaurant. .....and the food was fresh and absolutely superb. Lots of different spices that went perfectly with all dishes. We started with two different empanadas that were each cooked perfectly and delicious. We had shrimp skewers, duck and yellowfin tuna entrees. All were equally to NYC 5 star restaurants as far as taste and presentation goes. This is must go restaurant and one we will most definitely return to. Oh, and the prices were extremely reasonable as well. A 5 star experience all the way. read more

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The food at Pesca was delicious! We started off with guacamole that came with plantain chips and a shrimp dish I can't remember the name of. The guac was fresh and the shrimp was in this super tasty broth. We then got the lomo saltado, seco de carne and Paella De Mariscos. I only tried the lomo saltado and seco de carne but wow did they not disappoint. Both dishes were super flavorful but I think I liked the seco de carne more as it had a richer deeper flavor than the lomo saltado. I also have to say that the peppers in the lomo saltado threw me off a little as it was something I'm not used to seeing in that particular dish. The ambiance of the restaurant was hard to judge as it was my group of 3 and 2 other tables of 2 during the day time. It was definitely quiet (haha) but the aesthetics were pretty normal. Didn't seem dirty or stuffy but had more of a fresh clean feel. Location is a little strange being right when you walk through the front door you need to walk down a flight of stairs to the restaurant but not much of a bother. Staff was nice and well informed on the dishes and what was inside of them. My bf is allergic to dairy so it was great that the waiter knew which dishes did and didn't have dairy in them. Overall was a very pleasant experience and would definitely come back. read more

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The food was great, the service even better. The ambiance is really fun and comfortable. Great for a date night or friends or couples

What a lovely place . It's like a hidden gem where you need to go down the stairs and you find this beautiful restaurant. It's vary spacious indoors with also a nice seating area outdoors as well. The color scheme, decoration is lovely! Our waiter was very nice. The menu was labeled with what can contain Gluten, Dairy, Shellfish or Nuts. We didn't start with any apps because we wanted to make room for the main dish to come. I wasn't sure if they served bread or Peruvian maíz before hand while waiting for the food.. but I guess not because none was served. We were hoping since the toasted corn is the best to have while waiting ! I ordered Flat Iron A Lo Pobre which tasted very good. Basically has a bit of everything and you can't go wrong with it. The steak was tender and seasoned well. Los plátanos were perfect. Nice and sweet! My dad ordered the Parihuela Soup which had a nice variety of seafood and side of pita bread to dip it into. It was lunch time and there was another family dining in besides us but we heard wonderful things of and it was highly recommended! Everything was delicious and I'd recommend it as well! read more

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Staff is friendly, food is always delicious, and the cocktails are balanced and well-made. We love this place!

This place was so good! Wilson was our everything lol. My best friend and I went out for lunch this was a great choice for lunch. We ordered camarones Al ajillo, mashed potatoes, rice and beans , maduros, mussels, spinach and broccoli rabe , all great! Dessert , tres leches of course and crème brûlée . We were very pleased with the service , food, and ambiance here. We had the entire place to ourselves which was great . We will def be returning. read more

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Had the most wonderful meal at Pesca Peruvian Bistro this evening. The food was amazing and original. Yum!!! The service was so charming. So happy this excellent restaurant is so close at hand. Don't miss it. read more

Casual dining experience with good food and excellent service. Reasonable pricing. Highly recommend the steamed mussels and burgers. read more

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This restaurant had a nice casual vibe to it. Staffers were friendly. Enjoyed patio seating. My mojitos were just right. I was with a party of 5 and we ordered a few appetizers -- everything was outstanding. The Boliyucas (crispy fried stuffed yucca fritters with manchego cheese and Ocopa sauce and Huancaina) were excellent--a bit smaller than a donut hole but a warm, savory treat. Next time I know to get more than one order as it seemed everyone at the table wanted a few more. For my entree I had a salmon burger. No dry puck here. Deliciously tender salmon patty topped with flavorful guacamole. Brioche bun elevates the dish. Empanadas $12.00 Fried Calamari $17.00 Boliyucas $10.00 Inca Astek Ceviche $22.00 Salmon Burger $18.00 Lomo Saltado $25.00 Ceviche Nikkei $22.00 Pesquero $22.00 read more

Pesca Peruvian Bistro - SALMON BURGER: Pan-seared salmon & tuna burger, diced guac, shishitos, tomato, greens, yuca fries, Huancaina sauce - Peruvian Near Me - New Canaan, Connecticut

Tonight, we ordered delivery from PPB using a third party app. All I can say is, I cannot wait to visit in person. We're still eating while I write this review, but I needed to spread the news. The octopus app is as amazing as everyone says. Octopus became one of the ubiquitous apps over the last several years. Many restaurants serve it, but few do it well. As an octopus lover, I actually developed ennui and gave up on ordering it for a bit. But PPB's octopus is tender and delicious. For a very reasonable price, you will receive a large tentacle with garnish rather than garnish with some tentacle clippings. I am also enjoying the ceviche that we ordered, and I want to try them all eventually. The seafood is fresh, and the flavors are bright. Pesca Peruvian Bistro is spectacular. Give it a go immediately! read more

Warm fireplace, perfectly crispy thick cut French fries, light and fluffy inside. Cold balanced cocktails, acidic and spicy ceviche with fresh seafood. Tender char grilled octopus with chorizo and peppers. Moist roasted chicken with deeply delicious reduction. Also Chaufa, cold beer, smiles. Would have been 5.0 if bread was perfect...will return ! read more

The food was delicious. From trying a burger to a milanesa to the tofu lomo saltado. Each of us really enjoyed our meals! I found two things odd: 1) We originally wanted to try Pesca because we were craving Jalea (Peruvian fried seafood dish). When I didn't see it on the menu, I asked our server if they had it and she said she didn't know of a dish called Jalea. I thought that was odd since I've never been to a Peruvian restaurant that didn't have it. 2) Our bill included a "temporary inflation surcharge" of 5%. Is this isolated to Connecticut? It was my first time seeing this ever on a bill. Ambiance and service, OK. The four stars are mainly for the food. At the end of the day that's what mostly matters, right? Food was great. Pricey, yes but good. read more

Love this place! What a refreshing find in a town full of over priced mediocrity. Who new you could find amazing food at a decent price in NC read more

Pesca is an outstanding restaurant with authentic Peruvian food plus gracious service. Our group of 5 had many great dishes: the most outstanding for me was QUINOA CRUSTED YELLOW FIN TUNA with roasted sweet potato, sauteed spinach, white shrimp spring roll, Capón street, soy vinaigrette. A generous portion of perfect tuna was enhanced by the crunch quinoa crust and the flavors of the accompanying vegetable and their sauce.The ceviches were great, but the Ceviche Quinoa Tarter, while generous amounts of exquisite tuna, needed some lime juice (which we finally requested) to spice up its great natural flavors. Everyone loved their individual dishes, especially the spicier salmon and shrimp ceviche and the other main dishes and soup. Pisco sours were authentic and excellent, but the flan was disappointingly bland and perhaps too firm, not custardy. The ambiance is quite pleasant and casual and the service was excellent. We highly recommend this basement find and look forward to an early return.. read more

Food was delicious, service was excellent, lovely ambiance, very good value. We were a table of 10 and it was a perfect place for a large group. They even provided separate checks with ease. Can't wait to return. read more

Peruvian food is delicious, and the sauce that comes with the bread before the meal is amazing. I highly recommend it.

My husband and I visited Pesca on a Friday date night. While there is not a lot of on-street parking, there is a lot down the side street with ample spaces. It was a lovely crowd with 6 women celebrating a friend's birthday, some families there, a few couples ~ the restaurant was probably 3/4 full. (I have to admit I was a little concerned when, right next to the door to the restaurant, was a sign asking parents to mind their unruly children...but everyone behaved while we were there ) We sat at the bar and had great service. I got the pisco sour that was as delicious as it was beautiful. I also had a cusquena that had a lot of flavor and was a great compliment to my dinner. We took the bartender's recommendations & we were not disappointed. We started with a muscle appetizer whose light cream broth with the most delicious soft pieces of garlic I scooped up with my spoon like a soup. I had the ceviche that had a side order of salty chips that were like the more delicious, more robust cousin of a regular chip. My husband had the cod in a light cream sauce and a side pyramid of rice. Highly recommend. Enjoy! read more

Pesca Peruvian Bistro - Pisco Sour - Peruvian Near Me - New Canaan, Connecticut

A friend and I came by for lunch one day while around the area. We couldn't find the entrance at first but then we did and realized we basically had the place to ourselves. We both ordered from the prix fixe lunch, had a side of tostones, a coke, a cocktail called dark and stormy and for dessert tres leches cake. Our server was Luis and he took great care of us. He saw we had a toddler with us and he was kind enough to accommodate with the food and seating so if anyone else did come in we didn't disturb them. It seems they included the tip on the bill so you only have to add an additional tip if you chose to. It's a cute little spot and I'm glad we were able to check it out. read more

Tired of the same old "American" menu? Enjoy sitting outside when the weather is nice? Food is legit Peruvian, but who cares if it is good? Back patio with some ceviche and a cocktail is a nice way to end the day. Service is on point, noise level is good for conversation; Pesca is definitely a place that is on my New Canaan rotation! read more

Went Saturday night, this place is a hidden gem. Staff is so attentive and the food is amazing. Drinks are delicious, we got the Paloma's and they were fantastic. read more

I've heard mixed views on this place and it honestly exceeded my expectations. I enjoyed the food, the drinks, and the atmosphere. The outdoor dining area is bright, vibrant, and inviting and the service was quick and friendly! I love the little corn nuts, bread, and sauce they give as a complimentary starter. As for food, I got the grilled flat iron steak a lo pobre (angus beef, white rice, avocado, plantains, black beans, a fried egg, and chimichurri). This dish was amazing, the flavors worked so well together, steak was cooked perfectly, and it was so filling! My friend got the paella which had a great flavor and was loaded with seafood! This place is definitely a must-try if you want a great atmosphere and great flavors! read more

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very disappointed, had a sea food fried rice- rice was not well cooked and only have 3 shrimp, 2 very small scallops, very tinny calamari like 2 I found. also my wife had the cod a lo macho and was very salty with uncooked white rice and salty veggies. nice place but the food sucks this time. read more

What a find! This was our first time there. I had a really good red sangria and my husband had the Cabernet. We shared the fried calamari as an appetizer. It was crispy and very tender. The sauce was tasty. My husband had tuna for his entree. He asked for rare and it was perfectly cooked. There were vegetables on the side which were great. I had the paella that had a great amount of seafood and rice. It was delicious. read more

Slower service but great food and nice waitstaff. Sometimes good food just takes a little longer.

This was my first time trying Peruvian food so can't say how it compares to other Peruvian restaurants. My party got a few things that we each sampled and I didn't care for some dishes (like the empanadas) however I really liked the octopus appetizer and LOVED the paella. I would go back just for the paella. Service was good as well. Just be aware the restaurant is on the lower level of a building- I got lost looking for the entrance because it's one small door leading to a staircase and you can easily walk by and miss it! There is also a back door around the corner. Peruvian Paella read more

Worst service ever picked up takeout and made me wait 25 minutes for food. Then the bag they gave me ripped because it wasn't packed right then Argued it was my fault. read more

Pesca Peruvian Bistro - Tried to act as if it was my fault - Peruvian Near Me - New Canaan, Connecticut

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So many things went wrong, it's hard to pick out the biggest gaffe. Among them, I was done with my meal about ten minutes before my niece and sister got theirs. My father ordered the Chaufa and got the Paella instead. The Pisco sours tasted like something other than a Pisco sour. We ordered two of them and both showed up with different levels in the glasses. We asked for more bread and never got it. We asked for salt with the margaritas and got a small dab of salt across the entire rim. All in all, I don't recommend this place. Update: my brother's seco had a broken piece of plastic stick in it. Almost forgot about that bit. read more

Loved this place but none of the dishes taste the same. The salmon is bad now and the last burger I ordered was served on an English muffin and soaking wet. I bet the chef changed and it really is a shame because it was soooo good. read more

My friend and I enjoyed our lunch very much! Many great choices on the menu. We enjoyed a chicken lunch special snd loved our meal. The food is flavorful and nicely presented. Reasonable pricing snd a lovely atmosphere! read more