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Pisco Peruvian Gastrobar - Lake Mary

4.3 (101 reviews)
Open • 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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Chloe T.

This weeks family dinner was at Pisco! We were excited to try it out because the reviews were great and who doesn't love Peruvian food with a twist?! We made a reservation for 5:30pm for our party of 5 on a Thursday night and were able to be seated right away. I was excited to see the inside because online photos looked great, and was pleasantly surprised with the decor. The space is laid out nicely and decorated well. Now let's talk food. Everyone in our group chose to do their magical dining offer, which was $40 per person. They offered several different options for appetizers, entrees, and desserts. 4/5 of us chose the beef empanadas and they were delicious. I personally had the pork bao buns and they were out of this world. For entrees, 2 had the pork belly dish, 2 the quinoa shrimp dish, and one salmon sushi (which did not say sushi on the menu). Everyone enjoyed their meal. The portions were good and everything was packed with flavor. For dessert, 3 of us had the Peruvian cookies and 2 the tiramisu. The dessert portions were generous and tasty as well. We had several cookies to bring home. The only reason I am rating Pisco a 4 and not a 5 is because of the service. Our waiter was very nice and did a great job. However, the food was very slow to come out, especially since only 5 tables in the restaurant were filled. We enjoyed the time with family but when you place your entire order at the beginning, 20-30 minutes between courses seems a bit much. I'd love to come back and try out the outdoor area!

Megan T.

Very nice restaurant! The servers were very welcoming and the food was delicious! I got short ribs and they were so tender and flavorful. Plating was beautiful for the dessert. I would definitely come back. It's a nice Lake Mary gem!

Chris A.

Magical Dining time in Orlando. Out of 180+ menus, Pisco Peruvian Gastobar made our top six. That is a hard feat to do, and we were very excited to jump in and see what awaited us. First of all, ambiance is spectacular. This place is simply, but effectively, done up from floor to ceiling with Peruvian vibes. When we learned that they are part of the Don Julio restaurant group, it all made sense. Their restaurants are always dressed to the nines. Very luxurious and fun. Their service was just as spectacular. Our guy was very attentive all night long, the bussers were very prompt and were checking in on us, too, and the manager himself came over and checked in with us, twice! We felt the love all night. Excellent service. As for the food, let's get into it. Apps Empanadas de Lomo Saltado (Golden empanadas filled with wok-fired beef tenderloin, red onions, scallions, and melted mozzarella; served with a garlic cilantro aioli). Nice little empanadas that were crisp and well-filled, and they came with a pungent aioli. I will say, I also had the chance to try the hummus and the ceviche, as well. Those two are better apps, if you're a couple trying to decide. I myself couldn't help myself and I got the updated app, the Ponle Corazón (peruvian street food icon, char-grilled beef hearts brushed with smoky anticuchera sauce; served with roasted Andean potatoes, choclo, and rocoto huacatay crema +$5). They're right. I've been to Peru, and beef heart was everywhere. It was so nice seeing this item as an option on a MDM menu. For only $5 more, I couldn't resist. This heart was so well-cooked. Tender, beautiful grill lines, slightly smokey from the glaze. And accompanied by that lovely crema and those huge, beautiful kernels of Peruvian corn. Loved this. Mains Causa Limeña (ají amarillo and lime potato purée with acevichada shredded chicken, charred avocado, and huancaína sauce, finished with botija olive mayo, anticuchera aioli, avocado mousseline, scallions, and soft-boiled quail egg). This was a fun dish. It's cold, with the chicken being very similar to chicken salad. The mash was very bright and flavorful, and with purple dots here, green dots there, and those luscious quail eggs, this one was a lot of fun. Quinoa Capón (Peruvian tri-colored quinoa and wok-sautéed fried rice with shrimp, mushrooms, snow peas, bean sprouts, red peppers, and scallions, garnished with wonton strips). Fried rice/quinoa with tons of veggies. Huge, plump shrimp, this dish was simple, but it was a winner. I loved it. I am just realizing, though, and I didn't get any wonton strip garnish, so just keep an eye on that. Desserts Alfajores (traditional Peruvian sandwich cookies filled with dulce de leche). These were incredible. Soft cookies made into a sandwich with a dulce de leche inside that wasn't just a sugar bomb. It had a deep, rich, caramelly flavor and texture. Really great cookies. Merengon (classic sponge cake soaked in a blend of three milks, topped with baked meringue, diplomat cream, red berries, and a mix berries reduction). A very good version of tres leches, and On Top was a crispy, soft and chewy meringue. I couldn't believe my taste buds. They took tres leches, and made it even better. A really fun way to end the meal. Overall, wow, this was the best Magical Dining meal I've had in years. I'm not kidding. The menu is so vast, I can see myself coming back very soon to try everything else.

Shilley T.

Do not be fooled.. ceviche is a filling dish! My friend and I had been eying this restaurant for quite some time and finally decided to check it out. The service was excellent, all the dishes were perfectly described and suggestions were made. We decided that we were going to try different appetizers based off the recommendations from our server. We obviously started with the ceviche. We opted for the El Trio so that we could try all 3 kinds of ceviche which came with tostones. My favorite was the ceviche de aji Amarillo. It was tasty, had octopus,shrimp and calamari. As mentioned, ceviche is quite filling and will creep up on you. Our second appetizer was the croquetas de aji de gallina and those were yummy as well. It's basically a cheese bread. We finished with the empanadas de lomo saltado which was served with a side of garlic aioli. I also ordered a pisco sour and loved it. My overall experience was great!

Caramel Cheesecake
Kapil D.

Pisco Peruvian is a hidden gem in a basic plaza in the middle of Lake Mary, Florida. My wife and I celebrated our 18th year anniversary with our whole family during a recent vacation but never got to have a one-on-one date of our own. We decided to have dinner and picked Pisco on the recommendation of other friends and the pictures looked good. I called them and made a reservation and told them the occasion and that I really wanted it to be special. Soon as you walk in the attention to detail is impressive. The colors, the textures, the lighting, and music are on full display but not in an overwhelming way...more in an immersive way that makes you feel like you've walked into a different atmosphere. Our server Luz was very present and helpful throughout the entire evening. She assisted in selecting dishes and was always just a step away when we needed something. Before the night started they give you a little cup filled with cooked corn kernels. If you know the super crunchy kernels at the bottom of popcorn bags, now imagine a cup of them! We also got some drinks, couple of cocktails and couple of glasses of wine, they weren't incredible but they were solid. The pour was very nice. For appetizers we got the croquettes and a side of tostones (fried plantains). The croquettes were awesome, crispy on the outside, crabcake like on the inside and the sauce was great! The tostones were really fresh and not oily at all. They were served with a cilantro sauce that was fantastic. For dinner we typically get two dishes we want and share them. My wife ordered one of the risotto dishes and I got the Tay Pa. The risotto was really good and creamy with shrimp and I think prongs. The Tay Pa stole the show. Imagine a large square iron dish with a mound of steak, chicken, shrimp, and pork belly with a bunch of vegetables like sprouts, onions, bell peppers, and garlic. The dish was super fresh with a very mild sauce but what made is awesome was that every single thing was cooked to it's own perfect level. Four kinds of meat all cooked perfectly, multiple kinds of veggies all cooked perfectly the rice was kinda basic but it didn't matter! For our anniversary they also gave us a complimentary caramel cheesecake that was also really good and let us taste their house cinnamon pisco...Fire! in a good way! During dinner, they also had a photographer walking around and taking pictures that are then printed and put in a nice case. Overall it was an amazing first experience and made our celebration that much better. We'll definitely be back!

Merengon
Eli N.

Pretty damn good. The seafood and ceviche portions run light so watch out for that if you come hungry. The desserts come in the same portion as the entrees! The vibe is cool. Chill, laid back. Best cocktail here is the Luna Andina. Make sure to get it with Vodka. The place doesn't look like much from the outside but once you inside the place transforms. Not 5 stars today but I'd recommend. I came back 5 minutes later to update this to a 5 only because the bartender had the decency to tell me that they already included 18% gratuity on the check. I have never been to a place where they have disclosed that, unless I personally double check the ticket to see what was charged.

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Shizelle N.

I stopped in here for a drink and snack. The empanadas were great and served with a garlic cilantro aoli were delicious! The drink I got was the Pretty & Pink and that too was delicious! The service at the bar was exceptional, bartender Alexis was friendly and attentive. The decor here was upscale and touches of Peru around the place.

Dulche de leche shortbread cookies
Arianne G.

We've been to every restaurant that has been in this location but we're in awe when we walked in. It's absolutely beautiful! We celebrated our 11 year anniversary here last night and so glad we did. They have these little stands next to the table that held our umbrella (because Florida) and my purse - genius! We loved the added touch of the photographer walking around to capture our special evening. They even put your picture in a frame & sell it for $20. Normally, we wouldn't consider it but it was a special occasion. HUGE props to our server Abby, she was just perfection. She was so sweet and very helpful in her descriptions and recommendations. The empanadas were incredible and that dipping sauce... drool. The little dulce de leche cookies were delicious too. At the end of the meal, the manager came over and offered us a shot of what I believe was cinnamon infused pisco. I think it put hair on my chest but was pretty tasty. Overall, a wonderful experience and we will definitely be back to try some other items.

Garden patio
Kelly W.

A friend and I went to Pisco Peruvian for dinner and had a wonderful experience. We sat on their garden patio which was decorated beautifully with greenery hanging from the ceiling and large ornate mirrors. We sat in a big round booth which was spacious and comfy. Service was wonderful, our server was friendly and answered all of our silly questions and didn't laugh at us when we butchered the words of the ingredients in dishes. She checked on us often and provided suggestions to make sure we got plates we would enjoy. The cocktail menu.....wow! It was so beautiful visually and the drinks came out looking just like the photos! They tasted great too! It's apparent that time and care went into every decision on this menu. As for food, we started with the croquettes. They came four to an order and it was the perfect amount of food to hold us over until our entrees came. Our entrees came out and we were both surprised by the portions! I got the Chaufa Charapa and it came in a beautiful stone bowl. The portion was huge, it just kept going and going! My friend got salmon and it was the biggest piece of salmon i've seen served at a restaurant. We both thoroughly enjoyed our meals and had leftovers to take home. Overall we were thoroughly impressed with all aspects of Pisco Peruvian and can't wait to return!

Beef dish
Jarrod S.

This is a hidden gem in Lake Mary that I would tell any local foodie to give a try. In an unassuming plaza we were super surprised upon the walk in. Great choice of starters and some well known Peruvian fare with some twists along the way. I went for the beef dish and it was delicious. Thanks to the team for the wonderful hospitality. Must give it a try!

Molly L.

The ambiance? 28 stars The service? 10000 stars The food? Innumerable stars We stopped here for a quick day date and my God, I cannot wait to come back. Our server, Mauricio, was so pleasant and fast. He had excellent customer service-- kind but not overbearing, really helpful, and had great recommendations. We got the seasonal Grinch cocktail-- watermelon, pineapple, Tito's, and passion fruit foam. It was delicious. I got the ribeye anticuchero with truffle fries. I have really never had a better steak in my life. So tender, PERFECTLY seasoned, and a great portion. Same for the fries. My husband got their poke bowl. He asked for cream cheese on the side and then realized the bowl had little fried balls of cream cheese which every single poke place should do always. It was such a great touch. For dessert, we got the chocolucuma, which had a brownie base but a Peruvian fruit (that tastes like coffee) encased in chocolate. While we were enjoying that, we chatted with the bartender who gave us tips on making foam at home and let us try some he had made. We left feeling full, slightly buzzed, and VERY well taken care of. We can't wait to come back!

Rissotto
Garrett R.

Delicious food, fun atmosphere and fine dining level service. Driving past this place during the day I would have never guessed how much of a gem this place is. Amazing food and will be coming back. Jonathan was our server and he was great!

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Christina H.

We recently celebrated a friend's birthday at Pisco Peruvian Gastrobar and had a great experience! Everything was amazing from the service, drinks, and food.. which I unfortunately forgot to take pictures of but I guess it was just that good The ambiance is really nice with both indoor and outdoor seating options. It is a little bit on the pricy side for sure so more of a special occasion spot. Everyone loved their appetizers, meals, and drinks.

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