10/05/09

Horrible service, lots of mice in the restaurant

by NYUJOSE

I had dinner there on Oct. 1 and it was a big disappointment. No one greeted us, the host was playing a video game facing opposite the entrance. Most f the drinks on the menu were not available since the slush machine had been broken for a week. Really...

Then we saw a few mice crawling around the dining area, they were hard to see since the light were dim. When I alereted our waiter, he shrugged indicating that it happens at nighttime. The passionfruit dessert was rtoo swet and had to wait 5 minutes after it was brought to my table to get a spoon.

• Pros: tasty food
• Cons: mediocre service, mice crawling around restaurant

09/13/09

Outstanding

by the greek

Excellent food, uniquely different to other cuisines. We found the staff to be very curtious and friendly. 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. It was our second visit and will not be our last. Lima's Taste is a favorite for us.

• Pros: Authentic Peruvian cuisine

03/21/09

HORRENDOUS

by PaulaGreene

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. You can expect to be rushed out, only after being ignored and subjected to a "your lucky to be here" attitude. There's a guy [ with a rather disturbing Geri-Curl ] who stomps around loudly, like a zombie taking plates before asking, mumbling about the patrons and grabbing menus out of peoples hands. It was unbelievable, everyone was looking around at one another in disbelief. Everyone on staff was nasty to everyone. I thought perhaps we were taking part in a "Candid Camera" episode. You do not want to go here, especially when there are so many wonderful restaurants in Manhattan to choose from. If you are jonesing for paella, really great paella, go to Socaratt [spelling?] on 259 W19th and 7th Ave.

• Pros: Example: best croissants in town
• Cons: WORST SERVICE EVER/overpriced/low quality

01/20/09

Authentic Peruvian Food

by AngelMaiden

Yesterday, I had dinner with my best friend at Lima's Taste. She was coming from Ohio and I wanted to invite her to have some Peruvian food. 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.

First, we started with Ceviche Mixto that was very good even the portion was kind of small. Then we tried Papa Rellena and my friend was surprised for the flavor, she just loved it. 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. My friend ate Lomo Saltado that was amazing!!!! We had two Pisco Sours (were ok) and Alfajores as a dessert (10/10). The place is small but cozy and the service is average.

My friend has fallen in love with Peruvian Cuisine thanks to Lima's Taste.

• Pros: Food, Pisco Sour and Dessert.

01/20/09

Best Ceviche I tried!!!!!!

by Susantb

I went last Saturday to have some ceviche at this small restaurant with my husband. We had Pisco Sour that was ok and Fish and Salmon Ceviche. The Ceviches were really excellent with a side of huge steam corn. Then we tried the Creamy salmon with rice that was amazing!!!! The atmosphere was romantic, the service was good. I recommend the place.

• Pros: Ceviche, Seafood.

01/20/09

TAKE A PLANE TO LIMA TO EAT INSTEAD

by ALEXHAGIS124

ON 1/16/09 MY GIRLFRIEND AND MYSELF WENT HERE FOR OUR ANNIVERSARY.SHE IS FROM LIMA AND IM FROM IRELAND. FIRST I NOTICED HOW COLD IT WAS INSIDE EVEN THOUGH IT WAS 15 DEGREES OUTSIDE. WE WERE GREETED BY A NOT SO NICE WAITRESS.WE STARTED WITH 2 PISCOS

$10 EACH (OUCH).KEEP IN MIND I AM VERY FAMILIAR WITH SOUTH AMERICAN CUISINE FOR I AM A SOUS CHEF. NOW STILL COLD WE ORDERED SOME APPETIZERS. 1CEVICHE,1MUSSELS,1PAPAS ALA

HUAN.THE PAPAS WERE GOOD BUT THE OTHER 2 WERE HORRIBLE TO SAY THE LEAST.THE PLACE IS SMALL BUT I STILL HAVEN,T SEEN OUR WAITRESS FOR A HALF HOUR.HEY THERE SHE IS LETS GRAB HER BEFORE SHE GETS AWAY. WE ORDER PAELLA TO SPLIT. THIS IS WHAT WE GOT FOR A $26 PAELLA. A HANDFUL OF RICE ,2 MUSSELS, 1 SHRIMP ,1OCTOPUS LEG (I SWEAR) AND 2 SLIVERS OF SAUSAGE.IM STILL COLD SO I ORDER A PERUVIAN BEER TO WARM ME UP. (SIC) $7. AND MY BABY HAD ALFAJOR COOKIES.SO NOW TO THE CHECK.$101 PLUS TIP.AFTER AN ARGUMENT WITH MY GIRLFRIEND,(ON OUR ANNIVERSARY) ABOUT THE TIP I LEFT $24 SHE WANTED TO LEAVE $4.SO FOR MY ANNIVERSARY I GOT FOOD THAT SUCKED,A GENIE WAITRESS $20 PISCO,S AND A PAELLA FIT FOR A BIRD BATH AND AN ARGUMENT FROM MY BABY. SO THANKS FOR NOTHING LIMA TASTE. OH YEAH I GOT THE COLD SHOULDER IN BED THAT NIGHT TOO,NEXT TIME IM TAKING A PLANE TO LIMA TO EAT.

12/17/08

Glad I Came Here in the Pouring Rain

by dwong7178

Had plans to eat dinner here but since it started pouring, I almost decided not to go. Glad I didn't let the rain from changing my plans. Ceviche was very good as well as the papa rallena (sp?). Tried the cow heart skewers and they were tasty. Had the escaveche (fish) and the sauce was very good. Drinks were good as well (pisco sour and sangria). Service was a little on the slower side but maybe thats just the culture. The food and drinks more then made up for a relaxing night at a cozy restaurant.

• Pros: fresh ceviche, good pisco sour
• Cons: average service bordering on slow

12/14/08

Just Wonderful!!!!!

by bobmh

I went to this cozy peruvian restaurant last Friday with some doubts before reading the mixed reviews, but my experience was excellent. The food was superb! The mix ceviche and the filet mignon were so tasty, the drinks (pisco sour) were ok. The service was very good, the waitress kindly answered all our questions about the menu. I strongly recommend this place and I definitely will come back.

• Pros: Food.
• Cons: Music.

11/23/08

to forget

by arnonyc

We had a dinner on a Saturday night, the food was excellent.

But the service was horrible.

Waitstaff was in hurry to close the restaurant, they closed the coffee machine before we got the main course, and the waitress dropped the check (200$...) while she was having a conversation on her cell phone...

In those difficult time I think it's important to remember the restaurants who will survive are the ones who take care of their guests...

• Pros: food
• Cons: service

11/02/08

COZYY

by maryanmil

Lunch is served!

The service was almost perfect, even though the place was extremely busy. The drinks were great, and everything, from the starters thru dessert, beat my expectations.

-1 star for the somewhat the creamy fillet. Still tasty, but should have been warmer!