| ambiance |
98.17999839782715% positive |
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The atmosphere along with the customer service was very pleasant we all had a great dining exprience. ”
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The decor is truly stunning with odd juxtopisitions. ”
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It is reer that I have experienced a restaurant this much fun and loose with some of the most novel amazing food. ”
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The atmosphere was cozy and warm and allowed us to unwind for the evening. ”
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Then i came over Lima's Taste, a cozy peruvian restaurant in the west village. ”
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Even though the restaurant is cozy, I think it seats a little over 50 people, it is elegant. ”
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The food and drinks more then made up for a relaxing night at a cozy restaurant. ”
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went to this cozy peruvian restaurant last Friday with some doubts before reading the mixed reviews, but my experience was excellent. ”
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Everytime single time I go I always have a great time- the ambience is beautiful, the service is perfect, and the food is amazing. ”
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The atmosphere was romantic, the service was good. ”
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couldn't have been more impressed - the food is divine, the owners are great, and the ambience is inviting. ”
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| dessert |
100.0% positive |
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the waiters were not at all friendly and they brought us the check without even asking for it and we couldn't get desert or more piscos. ”
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You have to order their desserts. ”
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The drinks were great, and everything, from the starters thru dessert, beat my expectations. ”
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| drinks |
98.33000183105469% positive |
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The mix ceviche and the filet mignon were so tasty, the drinks (pisco sour) were ok. ”
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On to the mains: we had the sudado (steamed fish in beer), totally flavorful, tho they sure are proud of it at $28 bones. ”
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Where should I start pleasant and friendly environment as you walk in, the ceviche bar is amazing not only they have a great variety of ceviche is also the best ceviche we ever had it's clearly the best compared to any other. ”
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My friends and I consider this place to be a kind of tribute to peruvian cuisine anywhere with it's flavorful ceviche bar and delicious main dishes like lomo saltado and picante. ”
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Friendly, helpful service, if you don't know what to try she'll recommend something amazing and get you the right wine to go with it. ”
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Good wine portions - you get a lot for what you pay for. ”
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If you're in the mood for Peruvian food, I recommend Mancora much better -drinks are fabulous and the food is delicious. ”
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corn and yams is a meal itself, and if you are feeling adventurous try the grilled cow's heart it is a real treat, for main course we had sudado ( fish steam in beer and spices),very flavorful, lomo saltado and paella which was excellent ”
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The food and drinks more then made up for a relaxing night at a cozy restaurant. ”
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The wine list is impressive, the food authentic and sensational. ”
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The drinks pisco sours and sangria are also amazing we definitely coming back without a doubt and if you havent been there yet you should we highly recommended. ”
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The drinks were great, and everything, from the starters thru dessert, beat my expectations. ”
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| food quality |
87.03000068664551% positive |
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Peruvian, and I have to say the food is not that great. ”
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On to the mains: we had the sudado (steamed fish in beer), totally flavorful, tho they sure are proud of it at $28 bones. ”
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Incredible service and flavorful dishes ”
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My table also ordered the Ceviche Mixto--shrimp, squid, baby octopus and fish--truly delicious and refreshing. ”
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The food was superb! ”
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The service was slow, but, we were out enjoying our dinner, our company, and talking over delicious food - who want's to be rushed when you are enjoying yourself. ”
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The wine list is impressive, the food authentic and sensational. ”
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am half Peruvian and can tell you this is the best Peruvian food I have ever eaten in America. ”
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Amazing food and great people ”
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The best authentic peruvian food I've ever had the best in the city hands down! ”
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My friends and I consider this place to be a kind of tribute to peruvian cuisine anywhere with it's flavorful ceviche bar and delicious main dishes like lomo saltado and picante. ”
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went there twice, I had the worst service and the food is always have no flavor whatsoever, I don't know how this place is on business, advice for the owner change all the waiters and hire a new chef if you want to be on business for long ”
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Simply put, great food in desirable serving sizes and sangria that kicks your ass the moment you stand up! ”
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This place was really just ok - went on a wed night it was fairly empty and they seated at the worst table inside - the food was mediocre - you can definitely find somewhere better to spend your money. ”
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Excellent food, uniquely different to other cuisines. ”
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After some good food and spotty service, my friends and I were surprised to get a bill that had a 20% tip included post-tax. ”
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Had the escaveche (fish) and the sauce was very good. ”
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have no idea what I ate but it was some of the most absolutely delicious food I've ever eaten. ”
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Great Peruvian food! ”
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If you're in the mood for Peruvian food, I recommend Mancora much better -drinks are fabulous and the food is delicious. ”
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As a main course, I ordered Aji de Pollo: even is a different style than the original one (no steamed potato) the dish was excellent. ”
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The ceviches of tuna and of grilled shrimp/scallops were outstanding, and creative too as you couldn't easily find these varieties on a menu in Peru. ”
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The ceviche is fresh and of good quality. ”
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shrimp on a stick which came with a great sauce that we really enjoyed. ”
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went there hoping to find a good taste of Peruvian food and friendly people. ”
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The mix ceviche and the filet mignon were so tasty, the drinks (pisco sour) were ok. ”
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This is the best food in the city. ”
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corn and yams is a meal itself, and if you are feeling adventurous try the grilled cow's heart it is a real treat, for main course we had sudado ( fish steam in beer and spices),very flavorful, lomo saltado and paella which was excellent ”
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great dish for a july afternoon. ”
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The service is terrible and teh food is at best passable if you are starving. ”
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The ceviche is fresh, spicy, and utterly foodgasmic. ”
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Apart from the mediocre meal, the service was indifferent at best with a bored wait staff and a bill that took almost thirty minutes to get. ”
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The restaurant is really nice, and the food is delicious! ”
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Then we tried the Creamy salmon with rice that was amazing! ”
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My wife and her friend had the lomo saltado (they really did use filet in this dish) and a picante de mariscos which was excellent. ”
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We then shared a papa rellena which was fantastic, not greasy and full of flavorful meat. ”
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We had a dinner on a Saturday night, the food was excellent. ”
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I'm from Peru and I have tried almost every peruvian restaurant in New York and I have to say that Lima's Taste offers authentic Peruvian Cuisine. ”
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went there with some friends for a cocktail and appetizer and wound up trying so many wonderful dishes. ”
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However, I've heard that their chicken are good too. ”
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While we quite enjoyed Peruvian food in Peru we were very disappointed by Lima's Taste. ”
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Everytime single time I go I always have a great time- the ambience is beautiful, the service is perfect, and the food is amazing. ”
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service was wonderful as the waitress explained all the dishes to us. ”
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Apart from the ceviche and the pisco sour which were quite good, the main dishes were mediocre and the lamb I ordered had so much pepper my taste buds went completely numb. ”
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The creamy yellow pepper sauce that smothers the chicken is unique and superb. ”
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The food itself was excellent, but unfortunately, the rest of the experience was so bad I coulnd't recommend it to anyone. ”
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Peruvian food is the best on earth, but here it is made even better. ”
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That is a good sign that the food is good. ”
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The Yuca to accompany it is so delicious and sweet. ”
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If you want real authentic, savory peruvian dishes this is where you should go! ”
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Their lomo salteado is amazing if you still have any room for food left. ”
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had recently returned from a trip to Peru and was craving the native food when a neighbor recommended Lima's Taste. ”
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When they came as apetizers I stared at my pals gross display of attacking the dishes like an eskimo harpooning fish in the springtime. ”
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we were just looking for a small dish or two so we did the mussells lima and wow what a great dish. ”
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Peruvian food is cool. ”
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The main dishes are decent, but you will be happier with the peruvian apps and ceviche dishes. ”
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On top of the good service, the food was excellent! ”
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the sangria was very tasty and pretty strong (so be careful!) ”
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The seafood was very fresh. ”
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And most certainly, order a pitcher of the tasty Sangria. ”
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Bad place, service is very bad, they make you feel that they are doing you a favor for eating there, the food is over priced, over $20. ”
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If you love to eat good food, with amazing flavours then you should definetly eat here. ”
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delicious food all the time ”
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Overall is the most delicious Peruvian authentic food we ever had everything is so yummy and well decorated. ”
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will certainly return and gladly pay full price for such good food and sincere service! ”
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The food and drinks more then made up for a relaxing night at a cozy restaurant. ”
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The ceviche was especially excellent- most notably the spicy tuna and the mixto appetizers- and the escaviche and lamb stew entrees were both impressive. ”
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The seafood ceviche was delicious but too picante for my friends. ”
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Amazing food,very reasonabled priced. ”
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The chicken and the accompanying sauce were great. ”
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the food was surprisingly good and the prices were quite reasonable for such fresh seafood. ”
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recommend this place to anyone who is looking for delicious Peruvian cuisine. ”
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It is reer that I have experienced a restaurant this much fun and loose with some of the most novel amazing food. ”
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Reasonable prices and GREAT food. ”
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couldn't have been more impressed - the food is divine, the owners are great, and the ambience is inviting. ”
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went to Lima's expecting something like rice and beans, but was pleasently surprised with the great food. ”
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So far there has not been a day where the food wasn't amazing. ”
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It's a croweded little place, with not a lot to move around, but with excellent food, friendly service (which accounted for one of my family members' significant food allergy), and above-average sangria, I will be back again. ”
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| menu variety |
96.00000381469727% positive |
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The service was very good, the waitress kindly answered all our questions about the menu. ”
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Our server was quite knowledgeable of the menu and the service was prompt. ”
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Where should I start pleasant and friendly environment as you walk in, the ceviche bar is amazing not only they have a great variety of ceviche is also the best ceviche we ever had it's clearly the best compared to any other. ”
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The ceviches of tuna and of grilled shrimp/scallops were outstanding, and creative too as you couldn't easily find these varieties on a menu in Peru. ”
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can wait to return to try the rest of the menu and the friendly service will be an added bonus. ”
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| overall |
100.0% positive |
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great place for a date (dark, Spanish vibe), children (saw lots of little ones chowing down) and groups (great Sangria pitchers and small plates.) ”
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| return potential |
93.33000183105469% positive |
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strongly recommend this place and I definitely will come back. ”
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will certainly return and gladly pay full price for such good food and sincere service! ”
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And as much as I love my sangria, it's not enough to make me go back there ever again. ”
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can wait to return to try the rest of the menu and the friendly service will be an added bonus. ”
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It's a croweded little place, with not a lot to move around, but with excellent food, friendly service (which accounted for one of my family members' significant food allergy), and above-average sangria, I will be back again. ”
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| service |
59.21999931335449% positive |
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However, that's not the worst part it was the horrible service we had. ”
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(The service was slow all night long.) ”
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Unfortunately, service was slow and when our server noticed we had not received our entree he comp'ed us two delightful margaritas - AND charged us only for appetizers , thereby cutting our bill in half. ”
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My experience has always been pretty good with the wait staff, they are not exceptional but they are more than adequate. ”
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After some good food and spotty service, my friends and I were surprised to get a bill that had a 20% tip included post-tax. ”
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was greeted with a smile at the door and the waiter went out of his way to find the perfect seating arrangements in an already packed resturaunt. ”
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can wait to return to try the rest of the menu and the friendly service will be an added bonus. ”
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There are too many other good restaurants to waste your money on such lousy service. ”
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Amazing food and great people ”
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Everyone on staff was nasty to everyone. ”
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Where should I start pleasant and friendly environment as you walk in, the ceviche bar is amazing not only they have a great variety of ceviche is also the best ceviche we ever had it's clearly the best compared to any other. ”
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the waiters were not at all friendly and they brought us the check without even asking for it and we couldn't get desert or more piscos. ”
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Many reviews speak of lousy service and an overcrowded room and they are right. ”
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First of all, I am not exaggerating when I say that the entire staff here are so incredibly rude, to the point of being shocking. ”
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service was wonderful as the waitress explained all the dishes to us. ”
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The atmosphere was romantic, the service was good. ”
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The service was slow, but, we were out enjoying our dinner, our company, and talking over delicious food - who want's to be rushed when you are enjoying yourself. ”
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On top of the good service, the food was excellent! ”
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The place is a little chaotic but the staff rolled wioth it and kept the service at an O.K. level. ”
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But the service was horrible. ”
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went there twice, I had the worst service and the food is always have no flavor whatsoever, I don't know how this place is on business, advice for the owner change all the waiters and hire a new chef if you want to be on business for long ”
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Incredible service and flavorful dishes ”
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Friendly, helpful service, if you don't know what to try she'll recommend something amazing and get you the right wine to go with it. ”
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Bad place, service is very bad, they make you feel that they are doing you a favor for eating there, the food is over priced, over $20. ”
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Horrible service, lots of mice in the restaurant ”
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The service is terrible and teh food is at best passable if you are starving. ”
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Anfortunately the service was awful. ”
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The service was almost perfect, even though the place was extremely busy. ”
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The service is very friendly makes you feel like home along with good looking waiters is a plus GREAT SERVICE. ”
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The waiter was very rude and not willing to make you feel welcome. ”
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The atmosphere along with the customer service was very pleasant we all had a great dining exprience. ”
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The service was very good, the waitress kindly answered all our questions about the menu. ”
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The waiter was awful and couldn't wait to get rid of us he basically kicked us out by bringing the check while I was still eating. ”
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It's a croweded little place, with not a lot to move around, but with excellent food, friendly service (which accounted for one of my family members' significant food allergy), and above-average sangria, I will be back again. ”
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Our server was quite knowledgeable of the menu and the service was prompt. ”
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Apart from the mediocre meal, the service was indifferent at best with a bored wait staff and a bill that took almost thirty minutes to get. ”
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Even though the restaurant is cozy, I think it seats a little over 50 people, it is elegant. ”
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went there hoping to find a good taste of Peruvian food and friendly people. ”
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Everytime single time I go I always have a great time- the ambience is beautiful, the service is perfect, and the food is amazing. ”
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The service is not that bad and they deal with a large "international" clientele. ”
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the only drawback was slow service but then again, there was only one waiter for the whole restaurant until around 10pm. ”
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As a Peruvian I will say we are a warm beatiful people but when it comes to eating in restaurants we are a little difficult and I understand how the wait staff might have had a few off moments. ”
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will certainly return and gladly pay full price for such good food and sincere service! ”
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| value |
65.14999866485596% positive |
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Reasonable prices and GREAT food. ”
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The owner seems to be hovering around in an effort to salvage the situation but we won't be dining in this expensive pepper-galore restaurant. ”
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There are too many other good restaurants to waste your money on such lousy service. ”
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The Ceviches were really excellent with a side of huge steam corn. ”
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Bad place, service is very bad, they make you feel that they are doing you a favor for eating there, the food is over priced, over $20. ”
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the food was surprisingly good and the prices were quite reasonable for such fresh seafood. ”
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Good wine portions - you get a lot for what you pay for. ”
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was packed the night we went , but they come quickly with Pisco Sour while we wait, wich was great , it was worth the wait. ”
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Halloween night I wanted to watch the parade remnants at a restaurant with a huge window on Christopher Street. ”
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This place was really just ok - went on a wed night it was fairly empty and they seated at the worst table inside - the food was mediocre - you can definitely find somewhere better to spend your money. ”
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will certainly return and gladly pay full price for such good food and sincere service! ”
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| wait time |
25.0% positive |
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Unfortunately, service was slow and when our server noticed we had not received our entree he comp'ed us two delightful margaritas - AND charged us only for appetizers , thereby cutting our bill in half. ”
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went there twice, I had the worst service and the food is always have no flavor whatsoever, I don't know how this place is on business, advice for the owner change all the waiters and hire a new chef if you want to be on business for long ”
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(The service was slow all night long.) ”
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Apart from the mediocre meal, the service was indifferent at best with a bored wait staff and a bill that took almost thirty minutes to get. ”
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The service was slow, but, we were out enjoying our dinner, our company, and talking over delicious food - who want's to be rushed when you are enjoying yourself. ”
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the only drawback was slow service but then again, there was only one waiter for the whole restaurant until around 10pm. ”
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