Nope. Words cannot describe how underwhelming my experience at Ceviche. - As this is a review I guess I'll have to try. Ugg. How boring. How nothing. It's your typical over hyped soho mistake. I went there with a group of 6, booked a table in advance and was looking forward to a nice relaxed catch up and trying something a bit difference. The restaurant tries to be quirky - pictures of news readers in grey-scale on the bathrooms and nic-nacs over the walls. In reality, there's nothing new or particularly interesting about the decore. The restaurant itself is incredibly cramped. Considering you'll be ordering quite a few dishes they decided to ignore that practical point in order to fit a few more punters in. The waitress knocked over an entire bottle of beer over my table, food and phone. While I sympathize with her having to move in these cramped conditions - we didn't get a replacement drink or plate. The food - very expensive for what it is. The menu suggests you get 3-4 dishes per person. At £8 each - the average price of a standard meal - it's a pricey option. But on a night out with friends, treating yourself you could get over that. Well you could - but the food was possibly the blandest experience I've ever had. I did expect with such small dishes to be getting some big flavors. Alas no. The corn cake - bland and dry. The scallops were ruined with a sauce that just wasn't right. The textures didn't connect in any way. The salmon skewers were nice enough - but how wrong can you go with salmon on a stick? Nothing even seemed that fresh. Not to say it was processed but - bland. I did however enjoy a lovely lavender and blueberry cocktail which was the most interesting and tasty part of my experience. And for £8 that was pretty reasonable. I just - can't recommend this place. I had such a rubbish night - we all did. So bland, overpriced and boring. read more

Ceviche has long been on our list of restaurants in London to try, and this year's birthday dinner seemed like the perfect opportunity for it. We ordered the sea bass, seafood (octopus, mussels, prawns, etc), scallops, white quinoa salad, the chicken with mash, and sides of plantain chips. The sea bass, plantain chips, and the white quinoa were standouts for me, and husband really liked his chicken pie-ish dish as well. The scallops weren't as amazing as I'd hope (having it with the pomegranate seeds makes a huge difference), but it was fun trying something different. As for drinks, we didn't choose any of their famed cocktails since neither of us are huge fans of cocktails. Instead we opted for white wine from a limited selection, which paired all right with our mostly seafood meal. I love refreshing, spicy, citrus flavours, so I enjoyed all of my dishes, but I would probably scale back on the seafood next time since it was a bit TOO citrusy as a whole meal. Go with their suggestion of sharing each dish and getting some from each section of the menu. And if you're really up for dessert, maybe be more conservative when you choose your dishes to make sure you have room. We were too stuffed to consider dessert! And anyway, if you're still hungry, they let you know that you can order more as you go along. As other people have mentioned, the interior is quite tight, which makes it quite cosy, but also made me glad it was just my husband and me in the party. The music and chatter can get loud, as other reviewers have also said, and we were resorting to raised voices/shouting by the end of it after some wine. But you are still sitting quite close to each other so it's not so bad. I would definitely come back. It's not perfect, but we still enjoyed the meal and are curious for more. read more

Great looking bar/restaurant specializing in freshly made ceviche. The place isn't half as good as Desnuda in NYC. I was a bit let down. Anyway, it's worth a trip. Try the Pisco Sour if you've never experienced one. read more

Food - 5 stars Absolutely amazing Peruvian food. The sea bass ceviche was fresh with a great marinade. The grilled skewers and the hot dishes were equally good - definitely go for the beef. Seared outside and still rare inside, it was juicy beyond belief. The triple cooked chips were executed perfectly as well. On the skewer, try the chorizo and octopus one. So you might ask why 4 stars instead of 5 overall? The first reason is that it is really really noisy inside. The music is pumping out as though it a club, and the place is just enclosed and echo- ey. Not a place to go for a relaxing quiet meal. The second is that the tables are crammed to maximise revenue, so you're literally elbow to elbow with your fellow diners. The third is that they tack on a "discretionary" 12.5% service charge, which I am against in London. read more

Ceviche for Vegetarians? I was just as skeptical as you all, but the menu promised many liberal takes for the vegetarians on what is predominantly a fish based cuisine, so I had to try. Plus, it's in Soho - one of the most enchanting neighborhoods in London, so it is always worth the trip (provided you have reservations, otherwise plan to stand out in the cold for hours on end as your limbs suffer from frostbite). Once you have made it to a table in this tiny restaurant that is jam packed, reward yourself with the best pisco sour in London. Then, if you are vegetarian, like myself, proceed to order every vegetarian dish from the menu- its tapas size, so it will not go to waste (plus they are usually so tasty that your non-vegetarians, will want a taste to see how vegetarian "ceviche" could ever be considered amazing - and just like you, they will be a believer, too). Only reason it is a 4 star instead of 5 star, the last time I went, I didn't like the seasonal menu as much as the previous times I have been...otherwise it is a rock solid place in the heart of London. read more

I had a great time here! My boyfriend and I ended up here after had a rude experience at El Camion. Every time I've walked past Ceviche it was paaaacked, but we were in luck and were seated immediately! It was about 2pm on Saturday but it was a fairly full house. We were a little grumpy coming in, but our waitress was so friendly it cheered us up, as did the pisco sours which were delightful. I have only tried them once before so I'm no expert, but there was a nice egg white froth on top and just enough sour. Our waitress gave us some guidance on ordering, as far as sizes and types of dishes. The first dish was quinoa salad, it was the best quinoa I have ever had - topped with chopped tomatoes and onions on top of avocado it tasted like it was marinated with sugar and lime. I don't know how you make something so bland taste so good! And it's healthy! We also had the corn cake, duck with potatoes, pork belly and Don Ceviche. They were all really good, the duck and pork were fairly hearty for tapas style. The corn cake was good, nice and moist. I haven't seen many corn bread dishes in London and was happy to have it. The sea bass was thinly sliced (8 slices maybe) with a little chili and topped with onions, it had a little kick. The pork belly was served kind of mole style, which isn't my favorite, but my boyfriend loved it. The duck was fairly big, but nice and crispy skin with tender meat, we had a hard time finishing everything! The service throughout was great and we even received a Peruvian coin to bring back next time for a free pisco sour. I would love to go back but I think reservations are a good bet if you plan on going. read more

I wasn't even aware of the buzz around Ceviche when I went last night - we just needed somewhere to go quickly, and luckily were early enough to be sat outside to have a couple of dishes. First things first, the service is great - the host was friendly, helpful and personable. He kept an eye on us (when you're sitting outside, this is a huge plus) and chased up the dishes to make sure we got all of them as swiftly as possible. When it started to rain, he moved us inside for dessert, and the service at the bar was also excellent and attentive. Full marks. We had two glasses of the Malbec - I wish I'd known how infamous the Pisco Sours are! That said, the wine was wonderful, and I had to stop my companion from pilfering the very stylish glasses. To start, we shared the Cheese & Chard Tequenos. I've never had anything like them - very moreish, although quite rich so two each was enough, but I'd definitely recommend trying them. I had the Panza & Higo (Pork Belly) skewer and unfortunately, it was just alright. Quite tasteless and not particularly appetising. For me, the confit fig wasn't quite right with the pork, but I think that's just personal taste. It is worth mentioning however that I still ate it all! The dessert was the highlight - Chocolate Tart with sea salt, and pecan ice cream. I've recently discovered the delights of a good choco-salt combination (I know, I'm late to the party), so my expectations were high. This tart more than met them - beautifully rich, perfect portion size, right amount of salt. Wonderful. The restaurant is quite cramped, but that could be said of most of them in Soho. It wouldn't stop me going back for more (and I do really need to try that Pisco Sour). read more

Mediocre, borderline bland tasting ceviche. Good drinks and service. Delicious yucas. Lomo saltado was okay, but I was hoping for more of a plate-full of fries/steak rather than chunky potatoes and some thick pieces of meat (I prefer to mix it all up). The lomo saltado also wasn't served with rice. I don't think the aim was to be authentic, but a more dressed up version. Wish I had known this before. I won't come here again, it didn't quite hit the spot because of the lacking ceviche flavours, and the overall twist on Peruvian. I am still looking for a London spot to satiate my Peruvian cravings. read more

I've never tried Peruvian cuisine before so I'm intrigued as to what Ceviche has to offer. Ambiance: Busy for Sunday lunch but was seated immediately. Services: Good customer services Food: It was interesting and I'm glad I tried it. Unsure whether I ordered the right dishes as I was slightly confused with their menu Price: A little bit too pricey for the size. I think everyone should still give it a go to try the dishes. I'm glad I went for a meal there but I'm unsure whether I will return again. I went past another Peruvian restaurant near Charlotte street and they offer a completely different menu. Their menu looks more appealing than Ceviche read more

I went here in December, so my memory is a little fuzzy now, but here's what I remember: Really, really delicious fish tapas. It's all raw and marinated in spices, citrus juices, and olive oil. We got the sea bass. It was probably the best raw fish I've had in London. We also had some octopus, which was cooked just right. None of that rubbery nonsense. And the corn bread! We LOVED the corn bread. It was so, so good and the perfect compliment to the tons of seafood we were wolfing down. The plate sizes here are small. Everything is fresh and meticulously seasoned and prepared. You probably won't leave here feeling full. It's also quite pricy, but for its location, it's par for the course. I want to give it somewhere between 3 and 4 stars.. guess I'll round up :) read more

I've recently moved to London and was looking forward to new culinary adventures and exploring the London restaurant scene. From my time in Miami the one cuisine that I was truly missing was peruvian and specifically ceviche. Perhaps my expectations were too high, after all in the southern florida city by the city, ceviche is the ambrosia of the residents and there are a bevy of restaurants that offer a fantastic variety of ceviche cuisine. Unfortunately my experience at Ceviche was disappointing. I ordered the Don Ceviche, which is fresh sea bass in a tiger milk base. The first thing I noticed was that the plate was missing some key ingredients that I am used too in ceviche: choclo (corn), sweet potatoes or yams and lime juice. It also had WAY TOO MUCH spice caused by the chopped red chiles that was overwhelmingly scattered among the fish. Moreover, there was not really a wide selection of other ceviche platters, There were other peruvian dishes on the menu, but not much proper ceviche. To be fair, the quality of the sea bass was very good. Also, I ordered a side of fried yuca which was great. The staff and service was excellent as well. However, if you are going to name your restaurant Ceviche, then I assume that to be your star platter. Alas, my search for good ceviche in London continues, in the mean time if you have no clue about what ceviche is all about then I am sure you will find this venue acceptably adequate. read more

Small place, not a lot of tables so best to book. If you just show up there may be a waiting list. They'll take your phone number and call you when it's your turn. Compared to other ceviche/Peruvian places that may be a little fancy, it's rather street food here, with a lively casual, warm and festive ambience. Music was on the loud side but nothing unbearable - the acoustics aren't too bad. Service was pretty quick and friendly. Its one of these little soho places where you can have a nice meal in good atmosphere. Good and tasty food. Not to keen on the salads standing on potato mash. But the skewers, beef filet (amazing) and the seafood ceviche's were yummy. Overall great experience, recommend. read more

As you'd expect there are plenty of Ceviche options on the menu. Six in total, ranging from the traditional Don Ceviche (£8) of fresh sea bass in amarillo chilli tiger's milk, limo chilli and red onions to Asian inspired versions like Sakura Maru (£7) made up of tiradito of thinly sliced salmon in Nikkei tiger's milk made with satsumas, mirin, soy sauce and limo chilli. We had both and can highly recommend them! Light, fresh, zingy, delicious. The Chicken Tequenos (£4.50) - wanton fritters filled with Chifa style chicken and vegetables, which were full of flavour and nice and crispy. We also ordered a couple of dishes from the grilled skewers (anticuchos) section of the menu - Pulpo y Chorizo (Octopus and Chorizo) Skewers (£11), which was probably my favourite dish of the evening. Flame grilled chorizo, which is surely one of the tastiest things in the world and beautifully cooked, generously sized pieces of marinated and braised octopus. Stunning. The Alas eu Pauca (chicken wings) Skewers (£7) were very nice as well but I'm keen to try the Corazon Mio (beef heart) next time. We also had a couple of bigger dishes. Lomo Saltado (£13) Beef fillet, sliced flame cooked with red onions, tomatoes and chips and Amazonian Fish Patarascha (£12). The beef was as tender as you'd expect and the dish had a nice balance with the veg and crispy chips in a rich, smokey sauce. The fish was my least favourite dish, not because of the flavours but it felt a bit heavier and stodgier than the other dishes we ordered. read more

Yucca Frita with Huancaina sauce was super good.! Ceviche was delicious.! Causa was to die for.! And Arroz con Pato was amazing.! Their Pisco sour was super good and they have a Pisco drink with lavender that was just wow.! I will come back to this restaurant .!! read more

Had lunch here. Ambiance was very good, waiter was very polite and we got seated quickly. The Tequeños de Ají de Gallina are very good. The Cheese and Chard Tequeños were ok. The sauce that came with it was super good. We also had the Lemo Saltado, apparently the most favorite dish on the menu, and I understand. Amazing taste and the meat was incredibly tender. This you must definitely eat if you are here. The Hot Ceviche was not more than average. The fish was definitely fresh, but it didn't get me excited. Coffee was not too good, so I would skip that next time. The deserts looked amazing, but I have to watch my weight ;) Total cost for lunch for 2, only water, and 2 espresso was a little under £50,- so not a cheap place. I will go back and would recommend. read more

We always wanted to try out Ceviche since it's opened, and finally we did and the meal was pretty damn good! Although there were reviews about the service being under par, ours wasn't too bad so the experience wasn't ruined. Food wise, we had the raw sea bass, salmon and the kingfish. We were very impressed with the unique flavour of each ceviche dish! Those cucamelons were so interesting! They tasted a cross between cucumber and watermelon. For the hot dishes, we had the beef fillet and the grilled red mullet skewers and both dishes were banging! We had 4 cocktails: pisco sour (good), sol luz (good), an orange marmalade one (too bitter, not good) and a passion fruit one (good). Overall we like the whole meal and will definitely come back! read more

I echo some of the other reviews. You need to book. We sat at the bar and still got the 12.5% service charge. Tapas-size portions - reasonable quality. Very loud - exacerbated by suits shouting next to us alas! Very friendly service. Not so good for catching up with a friend as so loud. read more

Love peruvian food and this is one of the greatest games in town. Pisco sour, tequeños, ceviche, lomo saltado... What else you need in life? A bit on the expensive side for small portions, very busy/ popular, book ahead. read more

A favourite of many in London which now includes myself. For the quality of the food you get and the lack of good Peruvian restaurants in London it is most definitely worth the price. I went with some friends and we ordered a fair few plates all trying a bit of eachothers (not sure if this was the right etiquette but whatever). All the dishes I tried were extremely tasty I'd like to point out the octopus as my favourite. Lot's of variety on the menu so there's bound to be something you'd like to try. As others have said if you have an empty stomach this may be quite an expensive experience for you. The plates are small so I feel this place is more suited as a light lunch. (Me being a pig I "fueled up" with some 4 o'clock dessert later on in the day..) Service is fast but you don't feel rushed (A common flaw in "bar style" restaurants nowadays). Didn't order a cocktail but one of my friends did, seemed perfectly nice. I give it four stars because for the price and the experience there aren't many places in London where you can go to get "small plates" to such a high standard! read more

I have been to the restaurant twice. Both time had excellent experience. The restaurant was small but very well decorated. Good choice if music too. Dish potion is smalk. It's more like a tapas type of dish. We had don ceviche, pork ribs and steak beef. All of them are very well seasoned! Good place to hang out with friends. read more

This was a very tasty experience. I can't claim to be well versed in Peruvian food because I inevitably end up ordering the same thing no matter where I go and that's Lomo Saltado (or Saltado de pollo for those places that offer it). Ceviche was no different but I also had Chifa wings, which were also just the right level of spicy. The Lomo saltado was excellent and I devoured every bit of it. The only thing I don't like about this place is the tapas-sized portions. I have a thing against tapas-style restaurants. I find the idea of shared plates to be a rip-off and ultimately annoying for those of us with food allergies or specific tastes. Had I known it was tapas style I would've passed on it. Good thing I didn't know. But if that's your thing (or even if you can put up with it), this place is a home run. read more

As a Peruvian and a big fan of Peruvian gastronomy, I had anticipated more. My criticism can be parallel to other yelpers. The food is not for sharing because there is not enough food in a plate to share. The Don Ceviche and the Corazon were well made however, part of peruvian cuisine is the essence of being able to share a plate. The Chicha Morada was delicious, however I was dissapointed by the lack of Inka Cola in the menu (the most Peruvian drink you can get) Basically, you do not get enough food for your money. However, the inside atmosphere was quite nice. I felt it was a bit clustered plus there seemed to be too much staff running around. Definitely something that will be polished with time. The Lucuma ice cream was extraordinary though so I did not feel too cheated as I walked away from a ridiculously high bill at the end of the meal. If anyone wants more Peruvian food for less money, Tito's Peruvian Restaurant is classic. Better than Tierra Peru in my opinion. Either that, or make Ceviche at home which is the typical Peruvian strategy. Any food made at a restaurant can easily be duplicated at home with the right instruction and ingredients. read more

Had lunch here based off a recommendation from a friend. And also I was looking for some fish after all the pork knuckle I've been having in Germany. It's namesake, the ceviche, was very good and refreshing! Just the right amount of sour and the fish tasted fresh. The other dishes such as the beef pan was just alright. So I'd go here just for the fish and skip the meat next time. A fun place read more

I was almost denied the opportunity to taste the food from this exciting place. So many times I was denied entry either by reservation or by the door patrol. I almost gave up because I find it tedious to practically beg to get a table somewhere. It shouldn't be too hard, especially if we are talking early dinner on a weekday. Nor do I wait in lines to get into places like I was being asked to do when I went by as a 'walk in' in hoped of scoring a table or seat at the bar. There's a girl at the door holding a clip board like a club bouncer to check if you're on 'the list' and if you're not well a complete body block by said lady bouncer to stop you from even stepping through the door. And forget going to the bar for cocktails as people are sitting there to eat. So not a great place to meet friends for drinks which is a shame as they have an exciting cocktail list including a Passion fruit pisco martini and a selection of infused Piscos. But when you do finally get in... IF you ever get in... the food is delicious! The menu is varied, dived into types of dishes, all around tapas size so you can order a variety and try different flavours. A must is one of their ceviches a variety of fresh fish and/or seafood dishes prepared in a selection of sauces. I highly recommend the Don Ceviche which is probably the most classic. While they are known for their ceviche, the dish that blew me away was the Duck with Rice, a sort of crispy duck confit with a lightly spicy rice. Exceptional. They have made the most out of the limited small space making it simple and bright, though a very noisy place so don't come here for heart to corazon conversations. The Peruvian posters on the wall give a sort of reserved kitsch feel which seems to have become a cliche when it comes to Latin American decor. The service was friendly and helpful though food did take a while to be served. It is wonderful to see London, a city known for its diverse cultural cuisine finally embrace Latin American food. As until recently finding anything close to authentic Latin American food stopped at Tex-Mex and even that isn't all that grand. Yet slowly it is finding its way across the pond to us and a very good example is Ceviche. read more

Probably the best Peruvian restaurant in London. Get the Lomo Saltado (its an umami bomb) and the Jalea Steamed Buns. Needless to say all the ceviche's are good - and don't forget the pisco read more

Yea, it's that good. Wifey and I split 7 items, not a dud in the bunch. Only downside - noisy, like wanted some earplugs noisy....

Ceviche was absolutely delicious Peruvian food!! The menu is huge with great drinks as well!! Prices are good too! The dishes are small and made for sharing, so, I would say, order at least 6 per 2 persons! Also, if you are looking for a quite environment, do not go here, the noise level is pretty high, being a smal,l busy restaurant! I had just one drink and the noise was nothing to me!! hahaha! We will be going back soon!!! read more

This was one of my best experiences in dinning the food was fantastic but the service even better, what I would consider 5 stars. Rokas was our waiter, friendly, knowledgeable of the entire menu, made some lovely recommendation and attentive during the entire dinner experience. I will tell all my friends about it. He was excellent we will definitely be back. read more

Lunch @ Ceviche today after a Soho Curzon film. Pisco lovely. Ceviche and pulpo + chorizo skewers really good. Crab, guac, and potato solid. Can't remember ordering little egg roll like dish, but pleasant. Espresso a marvel. Very pleased that LatAm finally coming to LDN in a big way. read more

I had been monitoring this restaurant for some time, waiting for it to open. I lived in Peru for sometime and love Peruvian food. Unfortunately Ceviche left a dissapointing taste in my mouth, but only due to the price. Food was indeed lovely but I think you can not charge the prices for plates that are two or three bites... in my experience Peruvian food was never about that... read more

The service was mega slow... but i was touched that the GM called us after we had eaten there to apologise for this. The food is pretty good, but I wasn't blown away and the atmosphere seemed not nearly as cool as I'd thought it would be given all the hype about this place - if anything it seemed a bit like a chain restaurant (people packed in, cheap feel to the furnishing). Though it's not expensive, so maybe 'casual' was what they were going for. read more

Restaurant was really loud when we went at lunchtime. The service was ok. Food is very good but pricey. Would recommend the yuccas chips and the octopus & chorizo were great. read more

I really liked this place. the atmosphere is very friendly and still manages to be cool. Most of the plates that I had were excellent and they make an incredible Pisco Sour. read more

i liked this place, yes the portions are a little small and its by no means cheap. however the fish is very fresh, the dishes varied and interesting and the service excellent. cool setting and decent location in Soho. we popped in around 4pm which is probably why we got straight in. I think sitting up at the bar would be a good choice. i think if you went all out and had a lot of food then your wallet would curse you, but I think its worth a look. i'd go back. peace. read more

I've never been to Peru, so I have to just trust the restaurant to at least get close to authentic Peruvian dishes. This place is great to go to with a group of friends, the more the merrier but make sure to always book a table in advance as the buss on this place still hasn't died down and is always pretty busy. Everything I've eaten here has been delicious and made with lovely fresh ingredients, the portions are fair for the price and the cocktails are delicious. Go with an empty stomach, because there's a lot to chose from and you'll probably end up ordering the whole menu to share. read more

Super place. Great ambiance, cocktails, and food. I like everything about Ceviche - from the cool look through to friendly but not intrusive service - everything is done to a perfect level. And the wonderful food and cocktails. The portions are on the smallish side that require 3-4 dishes per person and it's all sharing style so best to go with a couple of people so you can try everything. And those pisco sours... I could drink those pisco sours all day.... I could use with one now. read more

Walked past and decided to give this place a shot. So glad we did! The scallop and avocado ceviche were excellent and so well balanced. The rotisserie chicken with Peruvian salsa was another hit as was the duck breast! Portions were slightly small but I suspect it is meant to be more of a tapas place. Great atmosphere and polite staff. read more

One of my favourite dishes is Ceviche, so you can imagine how excited I was to hear that this restaurant was opening. However I was really disappointed with the tiny portions, over-priced dishes and average food. I make better Ceviche at home for half the price. read more

Modern style. It's been awhile so I can't really recall the details except I left very impressed and happy :) I do remember it being slightly upmarket. read more

Yummmmy! Pisco sours are on point, ceviche is fantastic & the wait staff and ambience are incredible!