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Cuzco

Cuzco

4 London Bridge Street, London I-SE1 9SG, United Kingdom

Drinks • Spanish • American • Peruvian


"Does it have the flair and presentation of Ceviche in Soho? No. Does it come with a 45-minute wait for a tiny table in a crowded space with £9 pisco sours? Nope. At Tito's, I can sit down immediately at whichever table I choose—any table! Does it boast the pretentiousness of Lima, with its thick tiradito sauce, lengthy explanations of the chilies used, or a menu featuring only 4 or 5 dishes, all served in mouse-sized portions? Absolutely not. This place is completely unpretentious. The portions here are about three times the size of what you'd find at Lima or Ceviche (especially Lima). The fish is as fresh as the Aji Rocoto they chop into my ceviche, and the anticuchos were so good, I just couldn’t stop devouring them. And let’s talk about prices. It’s easy to spend £70 at Ceviche and even more at Lima. Here, I can enjoy a fantastic meal and a bottle of Cruzqueña for just about £17. That’s enough to easily feed two people, though I’m not a fan of sharing my Peruvian food, even though it is meant to be shared. I really enjoy this restaurant. The food is great, the portions are generous, the atmosphere is relaxed, and the staff is knowledgeable without being intrusive. I wouldn’t take a date here if I wanted to impress her, but I’d definitely bring my girlfriend here if I wanted her to be happy—and you should too. In fact, I think I’ll do just that. See you at Tito’s, my friends!"

Sabor Peruano

Sabor Peruano

United Kingdom, SE1 6SF, Southwark

Fish • American • Peruvian • Cocktail


"Amazing!!! I am Peruvian, and this place reminds me of the restaurants I used to go to with my family when I was young! I've been a few times so far, including once with a large group of people, and we've always been easily accommodated and treated with smiles. Here are my reviews of some of the dishes: Lomo Saltado (beef stir-fry with chips): This is probably my favorite Peruvian dish ever; it's my go-to comfort food. The flavors are excellent. The dish is very generous, and I was able to happily enjoy my leftovers the next day! Anticuchos (beef heart): My boyfriend tried this dish for the first time ever, and he really enjoyed it! It might make some people a bit squeamish, but it's honestly a delicious dish that goes excellently with some boiled potatoes. Ají de gallina (spiced/creamy chicken) Another one of my comfort foods, this was delicious and was a VERY generous portion. Excellent to have half in the restaurant and use the rest the next day for sandwich filling! Yuca a la huancaína (fried cassava): Delicious. Perfectly fried yuca with some dipping sauce. I only wish there had been more! Ají sauce (green, spicy sauce): I didn't have any of this, as I am horrid with spicy sauces, BUT my Indian and Persian friends who came fell in love with this sauce so much that they requested to take some back with them after our meal! My one critique thus far is with the drinks: I haven't been able to try their chicha morada yet, so I'm not sure if it's homemade or from a mix or from a bottle, and when we ordered Inka Cola, we were given Andina Cola (really similar, but technically not the same). Small points to mention, but important to know regardless! I will say that our fruit drinks were freshly made and very good! Everyone who works here has been really lovely and friendly, and every time I've been there, Peruvians have been eating there. If that's not a glowing review to try it for authentic Peruvian food, I don't know what is! I honestly can't wait to go again and have other dishes on the menu!"