We came here as a group of 10 on a Sunday evening and had a fantastic experience. My partner and I shared: - Alitas de Pollo (nice balance of dry and saucy, slightly spicy wings) - Ceviche Carretillero (my least favourite dish of the night as it was a little too sour, and the fried calamari was an interesting topping admist this raw dish. The sweet potatoes surprisingly worked well though) - Parihuela (not as well-rounded as a French bouillabaisse, but still delicious with a variety of seafood) - Chicha Morada (delicious purple corn drink) Portions were pretty large, so I'd recommend ordering family style to try a few different dishes. Food was not a 5/5 for me, but service was above and beyond. Upon arrival, we had given the staff a cake to serve after our meal for a friend's birthday. We had the candles in our bag, and were planning on pulling them out when we were done our entrees. The owner, assuming that we hadn't brought our own candles, went out and bought candles for the cake during our meal. We were stunned when we found out! They then portioned out the cake perfectly after we sang happy birthday. We also didn't realise we had stayed 30 minutes past their 9pm closing time, and they never nudged us to leave. It seemed like it was the owner and his father running the restaurant, and I felt very well taken care of. I'm already looking forward to returning to Pisac in the near future. read more

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Came here with some friends after a trip to Peru. The food definitely brought us back, especially the chicha morada! I had to lomo saltado which was pretty good and the beef was very tender. The desserts of the day were lucuma crème brulee and lucuma cheesecake. I found the chocolate in the cheesecake to be a bit overpowering to the lucuma taste. The flavour of creme brûlée was really really good! read more

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This place really blew me away. I LOVED EVERYTHING about my experience here. Set in Old Cabbage Town, Pisac is right off the streetcar line, so it's really easy to access via Public Transit. We did not have a reservation, but we're still able to be seated on the patio. To drink, I had the Passion Fruit Juice- which was perfect and came garnished with mint, pomegranate perils and a dried blood orange slice. It was so good and I could tell the extremely high quality of this drink was an indicator of the stellar meal to follow. For a starter we had the Causa De Atún. It was so subtle and mild- a very satisfying dish. For an entree, I was so blown away by the Ají de Apollo. Ah, this was a dish for the ages- SO Delicious! The garlic rice was quite possibly the BEST rice I'd ever had- so subtly flavored and the perfect complement to the chicken. The pulled chicken was tender and drenched in a creamy sauce with almonds and hard boiled eggs. It was in my top 10 favorite meals of all time. I loved everything about this dish and I just wish I didn't have to leave so much behind since we were traveling through. The atmosphere of the patio was sophisticated. The interior decor is modern and elegant and the patio was an extension of that. As for service I really have to give it up to the team here- from what I could tell the evening we dined here, it was a 2 man operation. The chef and the gentleman running the orders. Let me tell you, they did a phenomenal job and were so attentive and friendly. You could tell they were pouring everything they had into giving an excellent experience. You really got the vibe that this was their passion. The whole experience was sublime and this is a worthwhile endeavor for them- I loved this restaurant! The only issue I would point out is that this Yelp listing cites the restaurant's address as 16 Dupont Street. This is not accurate. We went to that address (there was a vacant spot) and had to track down the actual address at 195 Carlton Street. I'm so glad we followed through and made it to the correct address after the wild goose chase. It was worth the effort! read more

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Cute little spot with a patio close to Allan Gardens. The staff were very friendly and the food was even better. We got the ceviche Classico, seco de Cordero (braised lamb shank), and a dulce de leche dessert. We got the ceviche medium, but I asked for the spicy sauce on the side. Next time I would ask for spicy. It was really tasty and added a nice little kick to it. The braised lamb shank was fall off the bone tender and the rice and beans with it were so good. The dessert was something they had just made and it was pretty heavy with layers of Dulce de leche between shortbread, but it was well worth it. I would come back and try more dishes next time. read more

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It's open on Tuesday, despite the posted hours. Excellent food. We each had a pisco sour. Then we shared a causa de atun. Then we shared a duck/risotto dish. It was amazing. The owner/server was the best. read more

Pisac Peruvian Bistro - Pisco sour - Peruvian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I find it so hard to believe I have not left a review for this place. MY GO TO! I take everyone here if they are visiting Toronto or if we are celebrating an occasion. I ate here once when they were at another location and completely fell in love. To my shock, one day I went there again and it was gone. I felt all the blood leave my body! NOOO how could this be. Then the ceviche gods smiled upon me and said don't worry silly child - they relocated! PHEW .... as I ran over breathlessly to the new location and it was probably the best thing that happened to them. They are no longer the new kid on the block and finally have the space to truly serve their customers how they always intended to. If you want quality and flavours - you will be meet with this consistently. Here is my all start line up I ALWAYS get and if I miss out on one, I always do regret it. 1. Ceviche Mixto - as the name says it is a bit of everything but make sure you ask for the the corn thingy that goes with it. Sometimes they don't always bring it out automatically but are happy to do so when asked. 2. Calamares Fritos - I noticed the portions for these have fluctuated with each visit but quality remains same. Must do! 3. Arroz con Mariscos - ok now listen carefully ... you mix all 3 of these and enjoy! It is the trifecta that has sent me to heaven and back!!! Other notable mentions is the braised lamb shank. Tried the stew - not a fan not because it was a bad dish ... but because if I ordered this I would miss out on the other way superior dishes and this one left me wanting more instead. I have also tried their brunch menu, I think pretty much everything on that menu and it's all system go for that too. Staff are always really helpful and it has become my spot! In fact, I might just go pay them a visit this weekend. It has been a while. read more

Been hearing a lot of buzz around Pisac. Tried it for dinner and thought it was pretty good. We got: - Ceviche Mixto: Good level of spur, generous amount of seafood. - Choros a la Chalaca: Never had this dish before and thought it was interesting. Steamed mussels were good quality. - Lomo Saltado: A tad too chewy and salty for my taste, even by lomo saltado standards. - Arroz Negro: A but heavy on the risotto and light on the seafood. But loved the squid ink. - Tres Leches: Star of the meal. Decadently milky and smooth. Place is narrow but we'll laid out. Service is quick and friendly. Prices are what prices are these days. An ok stop if you want some Peruvian fare. read more

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Amazing Peruvian food - from appetizer to dessert was impeccable. Highly recommended! Servers are friendly and willing to provide more info about the food. Attentive and friendly throughout the meal. The seat is not the most comfortable especially the booth side is almost the same height as the table. read more

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What an experience! The trifecta was perfect: great service, fantastic food and ambiance. I ordered the chicken dish and it was phenomenal! The passion fruit pisco sour was a delicious complement to the meal. Although they were closing, they let us talk for a while and did not rush us out, which sets them apart from other restaurants. I will be back for more authentic Peruvian dishes! read more

Pisac Peruvian Bistro - Simply amazing chicken dish - Peruvian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Walked in without a reservation on a weekday night and was given the option of patio seating which we gladly took. We had the pork tamales that was on special, Jalea de Mariscos (deep fried seafood) and the Parihuela (seafood stew). The pork tamales was unfortunately underwhelming, as we had expected some pork in the middle but was only able to find one piece after digging around. I did like the pickled onions on top as it gave it some interest. The Jalea de Mariscos was good, as I've never had whole mussels deep fried before. We asked for some extra tartar sauce to pair with the dish, as that was the main source of flavor. The Parihuela was good as a tomato stew, but was missing the depth of flavor I would expect for the amount of seafood in the dish. Overall okay. read more

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I was able to snag an early same day reservation. The place is somewhat similar as the last place that occupied this space in terms of setup. There is minimal seating space and the menu is limited which is fine. We ordered the following Octopus Ceviche (Tiradito de pulpo) Potato with eggs (Papa a la Huancaina) Whole chicken a la brasa (comes with the side of fries, yucca fries and rice) The wine list is OK the beer list was limited to one. The apps were nothing to write home about. I recently had a very good ceviche which packed a flavor punch. The chicken redeemed the meal here for moi. Nice moist chicken and a nice flavor punch. My dinning friend rates the flock chicken highly found this to be better. The sides were OK IMO though unseasoned. (dips helped) Priced reasonably IMO for a whole chicken with 3 sides as I have had it way worse for a lot more at restaurant in a hotel that covers all seasons :) Service is OK (kind of off-putting initially as the manager/owner was unpleasant IME)I might revisit to try the chicken again. read more

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Amazing food. Very interesting taste mixed or spice, freshness, sweet, sour. Feel like being in the tropical, smelling the sea, feeling the breeze while emerged in the warm and rich spices. Very nice little spot. The people here are very nice and vibrant. Service is awesome. Nothing pretentious but quite tentative. read more

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I read about this restaurant online long before Covid and bookmarked it, hoping to check it out soon. My friend and I picked this place to eat and catch up. I was so excited to reconnect with my friend after three years and check off one of the restaurants on my bucket list! I made the reservation in advance online, so that there'll be a guaranteed spot for us for a Sunday afternoon. When I showed up, the restaurant was just opening up for the day, so I was the only person inside. I looked at the menu while waiting for my friend. When my friend showed up, we talked and placed our orders. She ordered Alitas de Pollo (one pound of spicy Peruvian style chicken wings, aji panca, and aji limo maple sauce). I ordered Chupe de Camarones (Peruvian style shrimp bisque, aji mirasol, aji panca, choclo, egg, potato, and rice). My order came in a large hot bowl- the smell of spices and seafood made me even hungrier! There was a generous amount of succulent and large shrimps, chewy rice and soft potatoes, all in lightly spicy broth. The flavours were well-balanced and every bite was such a joy! My friend also said that she enjoyed her meal- the chicken wings were well-seasoned and lightly spicy. Our server was friendly and attentive. During our meal, he came by to check-in on us a few times. During this time, the place filled up pretty fast- there were already two families and two other groups of friends sitting around us! We had a great time slowly enjoying our meal while having a good conversation that lasted almost three hours. I loved the relaxed vibe, friendly and attentive service, and generous portion sizes of dishes. If you're looking for a food adventure, come to this place! Your taste buds will thank you! Extra info: -Reservation for a group of up to 4 people on Fridays and Saturdays, there is a $20 deposit/person -The restaurant is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays read more

Loved the yucca "fries". Also got the Parihuela (seafood soup). Definitely had a few chili pastes in there, and maybe achiote, though I didn't taste the chicha or lime juice. Flavour could have been more complex. Would've enjoyed more onion in the soup (no veggies at all), so I added red onion and heirloom tomato. It was decent. The seafood was fresh. It came in a plastic container that I'm pretty sure is NOT for boiling hot soup but nut butters, etc. They defo need some sustainable packaging and one that doesn't half melt when trying to get the soup out. I'd like to see a soup with yucca in it, too! read more

Pisac Peruvian Bistro - Parihuela (w onion + tomato added at home) - Peruvian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I can't over exaggerate the flavor experience you will have here. Embrace a new culture and food. We have been back multiple times and planning on going back this week. I could sit here and wax lyrical about the service, the food, the elevated cocktails, the ambience. You are here to know if it's worth trying something different. The answer is yes, I'm trying to get through the whole menu. Highly recommend anything from the grill. There is nowhere else that has these unique flavors and style. My favorite restaurant in Toronto. Enjoy. read more

The food was pretty good, I love seafood so their menu definitely appealed to me. We got the octopus which was my favourite, their ceviche tasted good but could have had more protein, their yuca fries were yum and we got their sweet and sour wings which I'm not sure if I'd order again but for a one time thing-we thought they were a fine appetizer read more

Pisac Peruvian Bistro - Peruvian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This is a true gem in the neighborhood. It's a tiny restaurant that has a max. capacity of 16-20 diners. There was only one server and one bartender so patience is required. 3 fussy diners out to celebrate a duo birthday. We all loved our drinks and food. Drinks: - Pisco sour classic (they'd run out of passionfruit) 5/5 - Spicy pineapple cocktail (specials of the day) 4/5 - Rhubarb honey sour (specials of the day) 5/5 Food: Apps - Pulpo Anticuchero (grilled octopus tentacles) 5/5 perfectly cooked & seasoned well - Anticuchos de Corazón (beef heart medallions) 4/5 - Choros a la Chalaca (steamed mussels w salsa) 5/5 a nice cold dish Ceviches - Ceviche Carretillero 5/5 Unexpectedly, the fried calamari really worked - Ceviche Mixto 4/5 the extra seafood like shrimp and mussels didn't add anything to the dish Main - Arroz Con Mariscos (rice with seafood) 5/5 very flavorful sauce We will definitely order from here soon and it will be worth revisiting. The washrooms need a little upkeeping but it wasn't horrific. read more

If you love Peruvian food you MUST try this place! Incredible! This small yet cozy restaurant is just off Dupont St & Avenue Rd. We called to see if they had any openings and to our surprise we were able to get in within 20 minutes given we were out before 7:30pm as they had prior reservations. Excellent service, amazing food and large portions! This place is truly a gem and we will definitely be returning when back in Toronto. Only street parking available so give yourself time and be sure to bring your appetite:) read more

Completely incredible, had to book restaurant with a $20 reservation fee only for weekends, however you get it back [credited back on your card] once you arrived at the restaurant, but if you skip out, they won't give you a refund. In today's environment, that is very fair charge. When arrived, I noticed the place is small and cozy, and only one server available, he also acts as a bartender too. So expect a slightly slower/hectic service coming from him. Had the no-alcoholic drink which is made with purple corn, pineapples and different spices, it was so tasty! I wish they sell it in a bottle, would totally get some to drink at home. The food came and it was fantastic, the Ceviche was big in portion, and meaty, one of the best ones I ever had. Then the cow heart was so yummy, I was a little worried about it, but it tasted just like beef! Then we also ordered the squid ink rice, a bit on the salty side, but loads of seafood, and shrimps. All and all, my friends and I had a great time there, and I am returning again on Friday for a birthday meet up. Looking forward to trying more menu items!! read more

Me and my partner had our eyes on this restaurant before it even opened. We waited a whole 3 months to be able to eat here and it DID NOT DISAPPOINT. The ceviche carretillero and mixto were a 5/5. As a Peruvian, I value homemade-style dishes true to their origins. Pisac was able to take me back home with a few scoops of ceviche! The "Seco de Cabrito" was exceptional. This plate is from my hometown and I was delighted to find a restaurant that can pull off such authentic dish. All the plates had generous portions and the drinks were very good. I recommend trying the Chicha Morada Pisco Sour and the Pismojito. I have been to almost every Peruvian and Peruvian-fusion restaurant around and I cook a lot of these plates at home. I am comfortable to say that all Peruvian restaurants in the GTA are truly great, however, Pisac takes the cake! read more

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I was supposed to go for tacos and margs next door but they were having technical difficulties. I loveee Peruvian food so this was a great find! New restaurant in the neighbourhood, small patio but cozy looking place when indoor dining commences. Service was lovely, super polite and kind. Having the cancha was a lovely and warm touch of authenticity. Lomo saltado was alright, I would have preferred leas soya sauce and the beef steak fries that it should come with. I would give it a 3.5/5 The ceviche was perfect! It took me back to Chicama where I are it every day. Very enjoyable and the aji was lovely. 5/5 Beef empanada was a generous portion with a side salad (had to pack it up). 4/5 As for drinks, we got a white sangria which was beautifully done with gooseberries, grapefruit and berries. The pisco sour was solid, probably the best pisco I've had in the city. Great find with no regrets! read more

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Good food, large portions. We ordered ceviche and two mains (secundos) but would have been plenty full with an app, a ceviche and a main! The arroz con mariscos was really yummy especially and the highlight for me. Lots of great fresh seafood. I knocked off two stars for the following reasons: 1/ the service was just bad. I feel a bit bad saying it because I think one waiter was managing the entire restaurant- but as a patron, that still impacts my dining experience. Slow, inattentive- i.e. no one checked in on us, they forgot to bring cutlery, no one asked to replenish drink order, no explanation of the menu. Took forever to have order taken and get the check. Basically felt like fast food service if even that good! 2/ I had to chase them to have my $40 deposit refunded, and it took several days. Taking a non refundable deposit on a reservation is one thing, but not remembering to refund it immediately or have it taken off the bill (as it says on the website) is unacceptable. If I hadn't said anything I don't think they would have issued the refund at all. Be vigilant! read more

Would come back here in a heartbeat!! We came and tried a couple appies: beef heart medallions (5/5), steamed mussels with lime salsa (3.5/5), and their complimentary Peruvian corn was really interesting! We also had a couple of their drinks with pisco and their traditional Peruvian fruit, I can't remember them much. But I do want to try their pisco sour next time and definitely their Peruvian main dishes/seafood. read more

This place is so good. I had a mojito and a sangria. The location is a bit unexpected. The server was so honest. We almost ordered too much food and he was like - you might be too full. The ambiance is lovely. It's pretty intimate but it was these soaring ceilings over the main dining. I can't remember if they had outdoor seating. Everything we had was good. read more

My husband and I had a really lovely meal here tonight while in town visiting family. We have never had Peruvian food but it was right in the neighborhood so we decided to try it. We had stellar passionfruit margaritas, the classic ceviche as a shared appetizer, and then he had the duck on a kind of risotto-like base while I had the shrimp bisque. They also brought these crunchy roasted corn kernels which taste like popcorn and were delicious, new favourite bar snack. Overall the flavors are interesting but still comforting even if you're not familiar with them, and we enjoyed that things were a variety of spice levels and not one-note. Portions are large, and the staff were super nice and attentive. We will absolutely come back when we're next in town. read more

on the spur of the moment, and without checking any reviews on Yelp or TripAdvisor, a friend and I decided to eat here. I had Peruvian rice w a variety of seafood, all perfectly cooked and absolutely delicious. My friend enjoyed her half chicken and yucca fries immensely. The waiter was very friendly and helpful. The food came quickly. The only issue was the air conditioning was not working WELL...and we'd just chosen not to eat at another restaurant because their A/C was broken...temperature was close to 30C outside; we were practising our intermediate level Spanish with each other during our meal and as we got hotter, our vocabulary decreased lol. I hope they get more business (it was a Tuesday night...so quiet) since our meals were truly delicious read more

Great food and service. I would definitely recommend it. The ambiance is calm and relaxing.

If you like Peruvian food you are going to love this place. The atmosphere, music, plate presentation were also great. We tried the ceviche carretillero, choros a la chalaca, anticuchos, jalea de mariscos and the ceviche clásico. All of them were great. We also had chicha morada, which is made from scratch and it tastes delicious. Portion size is standard to generous. We will definitely become regulars here. A round of applause! read more

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Went here on a Wednesday night. The restaurant is in a very cute and quiet neughborhood. We got there at around 630 and the whole place got filled up quickly. It's a small restaurant with ~10 tables. We started wt the classic ceviche which is mahi mahi fish marinated in lemon juice. It was very refreshing. The fish was fresh and the citrusy flavor enhanced the freshness of the fish. We got two entrees to share. One was lomo saltado which was a stir fry of steaks with onions, tomatoes and fries in a soy glazed sauce. It was good but a little salty. Our second entree was arroz con mariscos which was a Peruvian version of Spanish paella. It was a rice dish cooked with seafood and spices. The seafood was fresh and the portion was very generous. Overall, good flavor but once again a bit too salty. We got flan as a dessert and it was amazing. The texture was thick and there was a hint of orange flavor. We both got a Peruvian non-alcoholic drink call chicha morada. It was sweet and tart with a hint of cinnamon. Very refreshing. Overall, I'd highly recommend this place. It would have been a 5 stars if the entrees were not too salty. read more

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Quite a special meal. Gorgeously intense flavors and contrasts, pleasant and knowledgeable staff, and a cute small dining space. Strongly recommend you get a reservation. read more

This is a hidden gem. Absolutely delicious Peruvian foods, rich, fresh flavours. So far I've enjoyed an incredible seafood stew, lamb cutlets with red wine reduction and Peruvian purple potatoes and an amazing multi layered caramel and cream pastry. I will be returning often to try so much more from their menu. They even have yucca fries for folks hailing from central and South America. Service is warm and friendly. The restaurant is small enough to also make it a great date night location. read more

A very safe dining experience Food was SO tasty I'm definitely coming back with friends to show off my Peruvian food read more

Pisac Peruvian Bistro - Delicious pulpo anticuchero - Peruvian Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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My friend and I stopped by Pisac, Very chill atmosphere and the service is great !! I ordered the anticucho de lomo and my friend lomo saltado the food was so good very fresh and the pisco sours never miss!! read more

Good foot and good service, but the portions were too small for the price and the taste could have been better

The food tasted amazing! I ordered the pulled chicken/almond with the classic Peruvian corn beverage. Love the location because it's in a calm neighbourhood (The Annex), which is more suitable for me cause I don't like going to restaurants in loud bustling downtown Toronto read more

I would definitely come back , the food is very tasty and of great quality. The only reason I'm giving four stars is because I felt both the ceviches and the oysters tasted very similar, I wish they had more unique flavors. But overall, this is a great place to eat! read more

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This is an absolutely amazing restaurant. We just moved into the area and wanted to try it. The ceviche is fantastic. We had 2 different ones and both excellent. The pulled chicken was delicious as was the steak. Service and staff were top notch. This will become a regular hangout. read more

We really enjoyed the excellent ceviche mixto, the perfect dish in the summer. I prepaid and picked up the food at curbside. We will definitely order from Pisac again! read more

We came back this week after a great experience last week, it did not disappoint. The seco was authentic and delicious, very Criollo. My husband loves a good ceviche, and he was very pleased both times, fish is fresh and clean. The papa huancaina and chorros ala chalaca are both very tasty. read more

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Wonderful authentic food. It may seem a bit expensive, but many of the main dishes are enough for two meals. The takeout service is efficient and friendly and the food is piping hot. read more