Been here twice for dinner, and were impressed on both occasions with the food and service. Stylish yet relaxed vibe, the downstairs bar area is glitzier, upstairs more casual with more space. South American sharing style dishes, the artichoke, kingfish wing and empanadas were outstanding. The only possible improvement would be to serve the steak on a warm plate so that it’s still hot when served. Drinks list was compact, wines were mostly Australian and Argentinian/Chilean. We had a gorgeous bottle of Malbec.
Cynthia Ma · 2022-10-16
Dined here an had the following dishes:
- Pan con Mantiquilla Ahumada; light and crunchy parsley focaccia with smoked butter
- Tortitas de Garbanzos; soft and fluffy mashed chickpea cube, topped with smoked garlic yoghurt and quinoa
- Anticucho de Langostino; large tiger prawn lightly grilled on a skewer with some spicy ‘nduja salsa on shiso leaf. Prawn was sweet with a firm texture, fresh and tasty
- Deep fried white bait with chili mayo (special menu); crispy and salty, the mayo added some creamy texture and the lime helped cut through the greasiness; quite addictive to snack on
- Empanada de Maíz; flaky pastry filled with corn, feta, capsicum and basil served with a side of salsa chimichurri; nice savory and herby flavour
- Empanada de Cerdo; tender and moist pulled pork shoulder encased in a flaky pastry. The salsa pebre added an extra depth of flavour; very tasty
- Anticucho de Pechuga; grilled chicken breast skewer was flavourful with the sticky garlic salsa and the burst of tangy and citrus flavour from the biquinho peppers. Meat was tender but a little too charred
- Bife de Chorizo – Southern Ranges grass fed sirloin steak was tender but slightly overcooked approaching medium. Not much flavour from the grill, felt like it was missing something even with the chimichurri salsa
- Alcachofas de Jerusalen; Jerusalem artichoke cooked three ways: braised, smoked and fried, served with a light mild sunflower seed vinaigrette. Smoked artichoke was burnt for the most part, fried crisp was tasty but quite heavy after a bit. Favourite was the braised artichoke, smooth and soft; very palatable
- Chocolate mousse was not too sweet and the passionfruit curd added a refreshing tart element to the dessert. Smoked white chocolate tasted interesting with a slight savoriness
Overall it was a pretty good meal; empanadas and the artichoke dish were the highlight, a bit of a miss for the steak, especially for the price. Service was great.
Barry · 2022-09-25
Perfect experience for my partner and my first date night since covid - wowsers…food was exceptional, pricing/portion size masterful ( which shows just how on point these guys are IMO) We indulged in cocktails as well and the flavour balance and presentation was also excellent. Customer service, attentive without being ott.
Since my experience, I have recommended this place to four couples in the few days post dining in.
10 stars out of 5
( I have no affiliation with this restaurant-my partner is a chef and I’m also heavily involved in hospo )
Nicole Kindred · 2021-11-13
First time going to a Peruvian restaurant and we had a great experience.
We ordered a set menu and all the dishes were delicious! They came in in small portions and it was good because we could eat everything without being too full.
The steak and the empanadas were my favourites certainly.
The staff were very friendly and attentive. They kept refilling our drinks and changing our cutleries and plates.
If you never tried any Peruvian dishes, this restaurant is worth a visit.
Yos William · 2020-02-27
3.8. We had the set menu here for our group Xmas celebration. First offering was a platter of meats, pickled vegetables and Peruvian flatbread. Next up was ceviche with corn and a hint of chilli. Slow roasted pork with orange and empanadas and a nice tomato salsa followed. That was our highlight dish of the night. We loved it. Next course was BBQ steak with chimichurri sauce. BBQ chicken with spicy sauce came next. There were sides as well. Lightly roasted sweet potato with yoghurt and a mixed salad. Dessert was doughnuts with cinnamon honey and chocolate dipping sauce. The decor here is lovely. Stylish with good lighting. The courtyard out the back looked very enticing too. Service was good overall. The staff were pleasant and efficient. The set menu at $55 is good value. It’s not fine dining. It’s more comfort food but it’s good. Nice place. I’d go back for the empanadas.
Two Sheds · 2018-12-20