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    Pio Pio 8

    4.0 (2.7k reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
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    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Quarter of Juanita's Chicken
    Jessica G.

    Everything tasted so fresh! The server and hostess were very kind. The place is huge so you most likely won't need to wait to be sat. I can't wait to come back

    Whole Juanita's Chicken
    Sylvia T.

    This place is ginormousssss. Tons of seating and relatively empty when I went at 6pm on a Tuesday. Good and pretty fast service. My favorite dish was probably the calamari with the green sauce. Juanita chicken was good but it wasn't like crazyyyy juicy. With the green sauce was good. Lomo saltado was good! Honestly better than expected the steak was pretty tender not dry. And it wasn't too salty. Fried rice was meh. Salad was also meh. The yuca fires were soooo dry but maybe that's yuca. The sauce was good tho and plantains and fries were good.

    Barnie J.

    We came for lunch after volunteering for 9/11 Day at the Intrepid, and our group of 11 was treated wonderfully. I called just 15 minutes ahead to reserve a table, and the lady who answered was so accommodating. When we arrived, she greeted us warmly and had everything ready to go. Our waiter, Caesar, was pure joy! His personality lit up the table, funny, attentive, and completely on point managing such a large group. We ordered three Matadors to share, which included whole rotisserie chickens, rice, beans, tostones (we swapped one order for sweet plantains), fries with sausages (salchipapa), and avocado salad. It's my favorite, and it was just as delicious as always. We left full, happy, and already talking about coming back. A perfect meal to cap off a meaningful day. Looking forward to next year!

    Arroz Chaufa
    Jasmin G.

    I was excited to finally try Pio Pio. This location has a nice ambiance and tons of seating downstairs. The service is incredibly quick - we were greeted, order placed and food served within a 20 minute span. The sangria was so yummy! Both the red and white were great. A bit on the sweeter side though. The juanita's chicken + green sauce was a delicious combo. That dish, along with the arroz chaufa were our favorites. The arroz chaufa almost had a hibachi flavor to it, which we loved! The portions were MASSIVE - for however many dishes you plan to order, I'd reduce it by one to accommodate the portions (especially if you won't be able to take leftovers).

    Tallarin la Costa
    Zoe D.

    Tonight was my third time coming to this restaurant, and it's always just as good as the first time! Upon entering the restaurant, you're greeted right away by the front of house staff, and I've never experienced a wait- we're always seated right away. I've also made a point to order a different thing each of the three times I've been. The food also always arrives quickly, and the staff is extremely attentive and helpful. To start, I'd definitely recommend the avocado salad. The portion is big enough to be shared amongst a group of 3-4 people. We also got the tostones to share, which comes with a garlic sauce that compliments it perfectly. Another thing at Pio Pio that you absolutely cannot miss is their sangria. Like the salad, a pitcher of sangria is large enough to serve 3-4 people. It's absolutely delicious and doesn't taste like alcohol- but I will warn you, it is pretty strong. They don't have too many vegetarian options, but there are some things. Since I eat fish and shellfish, that increases the options slightly, but it's definitely a good place for those who do eat meat. For the arroz chaufa, it comes with chicken by default, but they can remove it upon request to make the dish vegetarian. This is a great restaurant that I've had nothing but good experiences in. I'd absolutely recommend!

    Nadia M.

    Got a seat immediately without a reservation, waiter was well informed. Limited vegetarian options but I was able to get the fettuccine with veggies instead of seafood. Portions are big, esp the sides so consider sharing. Drinks were nice and strong

    Pisco Sour
    Jonathan B.

    I guess I'm a little shocked by their overall rating. The aesthetics of this location are amazing really nine days spot . They are known for their chicken so I got a half chicken and tostones. The food came incredibly fast, almost too fast but no complaints about it. I had a pisco sour which was pretty good. Now the service is where they lose their stars. Once the food came I asked for condiments and their Peruvian beer-- it till then about 20 minutes to give me both which was longer than it took the food to come. They weren't very attentive to my table and the oddest part about the whole interaction was when I asked for the check he announced the total amount before giving it to me, which the heck does that? He may as well have done it on a megaphone -- very weird and not sure if I'll be here again.

    Matador Combo
    Rosemond S.

    My family came here on a Friday night to celebrate a birthday and had a great time. We made a reservation and were seated promptly downstairs. The decor is simplistic and beautiful. The food was reasonably priced and we were able to order a platter with a few extras. The red sangria was one of the best I've ever had. The service was great and the waiters were enthusiastic to sing happy birthday.

    Ashley J.

    Scrumptious ! We didn't have a reservation but we were seated immediately, this location has a lot of seating and it's spacious. I ordered the steak with veggies, it was over the top I loved the seasoning so much! Ceviche was also delicious. Definitely coming back to this location!

    Calamari
    Betty G.

    This chicken is sooooooo deelish! Went for 33rd wedding anniversary and was not disappointed. Calamari was perfect. I had avocado salad with my chicken and hubby had rice and beans. We had the perfect sangria. The service was impeccable. Not overbearing but attentive. I wish there was a location in Brooklyn but this is chicken I will travel for. Too full for dessert.

    Prianka S.

    Great Peruvian option in the city. Loved the ceviche and rotisserie chicken and cocktails were great too. The ice cream was great but the alfajores could have been better.

    Ceviche, yucca, Inca Kola

    This is the best Peruvian food I've had, the ceviche was delicious, satisfying and the fried yucca was crunchy. I had Inca Kola for the first time and it was great, tastes like cream soda. The service was good and the ambiance of the restaurant was nice. Prices are reasonable for what you get.

    Whole Juanita's Chicken
    Ben M.

    Really hyped, and with a lot of reviews, the expectations were high. What was good? When for starters the chicken was indeed quite good. But in the context of other Peruvian chicken I've had in the past, it was not extraordinary. Yes the skin was crispy and the meat was juicy. The arroz chaufa hit all the savory notes that I was looking for too. The sangria didn't disappoint either. What was bad? Overall, not too much other than the sporadic and slightly chaotic service. Not necessarily any marks against Pio Pio for this, I think it was just a busy night. The main issue I had was the frozen chicken used in the arroz chaufa. In a restaurant that is known for its chicken, you wouldn't think they would cheap out on it at any point. But, this was simply not the case. It was dry, chewy, and clearly not as fresh as their rotisserie chicken. It didn't scare me off entirely from going back, but I was disappointed to say the least. Most people have extremely low bars for chicken as a meat they would spend money on at a restaurant. Don't give people a reason to complain I just don't get it. Looking back on it, I would have said something or sent the dish back, not because I'm an asshole, but because I know they can do better.

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    Ask the Community - Pio Pio 8

    What amount do people typically spend at this restaurant?

    We stay about two hours. Most people probably 60-90 minutes

    Do they have vegan options besides the avocado salad?

    Where can you make a reservation?

    They do not - you have to go in and put yourself on the waitlist

    What vegan options are available here?

    There are plenty of vegetarian options, I am Not aware if they use butter in their cooking. This… Read more

    What is the green sauce exactly?

    They told me that it was made from mayonnaise, jalapeños, and basil.

    Do you need reservations?

    They only take reservations for parties over 6

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