Wow! Such great food and amazing costumer service. Loved this place and all that came with it.

The food wasn't a meal, it was an EXPERIENCE. The interior was a VIBE. The service was also very nice, the food was very tasty. One of the first times in a while where I remember finishing my entire meal. 10/10, would recommend to anyone anytime. read more

Amazing food , fresh ingredients. We really enjoyed our meal from start to finish. Don't be fooled by the appearance, it's definitely a must try read more

Peruvian food is some of the best in the world and the food here is upholds that reputation. Service was excellent - friendly and quick. We felt like we had travelled back to Peru! read more

3.5 good to me. Weirdly enough, we were the second and last table on a Saturday for dinner. So on this quiet evening, we ordered a bottle of wine off their list, which they didn't have in stock so they suggested another. When we wanted a 2nd bottle of wine, they must have been out again and we got the wrong bottle. Appetizers were decent, the ceviche mixto tasted good, but should have been cut up in smaller pieces than whole pieces. The anticucho was a little chewy and the portion smaller than we all expected. And the yucca was good, thick, filling pieces. For our entrees, my tuca tuca con lomo was very good and probably my favorite. The Jalea de mariscos and chicharron de pescado look and taste like the same dish- it's not a mistake. Portions were plentiful, we had plenty left over that heated up nicely in our air fryer. lastly, for dessert, the flan and passion fruit mousse were great endings to our meal- except I think they were suppose to be removed from the serving cup that they came in! read more

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I come here often for a nice dinner and every time it is delicious! My favorite is the tacu tacu con lomo, the meat in it is super tender in flavorful. The drinks here are also really nice and not too pricey. The service is pretty decent as well. read more

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We ate at inka Peruvian for restaurant week. All dishes were great. Ceviche, seafood roll, steak all tasty with interesting/attractive presentation. Definitely recommend checking them out! read more

The food is wonderful, however this business does not have enough help. There were 6 of us who arrived at 5:30 on a Saturday. As the restaurant began to fill up we had longer to wait for our food. There were only two servers and a bartender who was doing double duty making drinks and waiting on tables. The three of them did an incredible job managing a room full of people. We ordered dishes that were new to us. Everything was fresh and tasty and the desserts were yummy. It gets 4 1/2 stars instead of 5 for being under staffed. I will try it again in a weekday when it isn't so noisy and crowded. read more

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Walking in, Inka has beautiful decor that's clean and simplistic. Their menu is vast, and I decided on the 1/2 chicken which came with two sides for around $10. Rice was fresh, beans were surprisingly delicious, and the chicken was alright. The chicken was a bit dry and bland on the inside and was subpar. You definitely get a bang for your buck with their delicious food, and I'm very excited to come back and see what else they offer read more

Inka Peruvian Grill - Half 1/2 chicken with Rice and Beans - Peruvian Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

Delicious food and friendly servers. The Frijol con seco and Tacu tacu con lomo are both excellent.

Ordered as takeout. Ever since visiting Peru, my spouse and I have been in love with Peruvian food and Pisco sours. Since we got this as a delivery order we went with the Lomo Saltado And a chicken curry dish. The Lomo was pretty good, But it felt like they tried to re-create the Peruvian spices using soy sauce. That's not a bad way to go but it just wasn't authentic. However, it was delicious and I stuffed my face. I don't have a picture because I ate it like a person starving. read more

I was blown away by the food at this restaurant! I'm dying to come back next time to try out other items on the menu. Everything was seasoned so well and tasted fresh, especially the ceviche. The steak was tender and juicy and the Arroz con Mariscos was so decadent and mouth watering. I enjoyed their use of red onion in all the dishes to balance them out. Plus their plating is beautiful!! read more

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Service and ambiance are good. The food is amazing. The steaks are perfectly cooked. I would highly recommend this place.

We just got this place for takeout. We paid $70 plus tip for paltry portions and for fishy off-putting flavor. Two of our four dishes were seafood but you could only tell because they placed one mussel in the corner of the box with a lump of rice. It was difficult to discern any visible seafood. This place is a joke. I was excited to try authentic Peruvian food but literally....run (don't walk) to ANYWHERE else. This is a waste of time, money, and attention. The best dish was the house salad...it was much larger than any of the entrees. Just keep in mind it doesn't come with any dressing. With such tiny proteinless portions, the salad seemed large and luscious, but it was just cucumber, iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, and beans with no dressing. It sounds minimal, but it was the best thing we ate. read more

Inka Peruvian Grill - Peruvian Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

I had Pisco Sours in Lima and loved them. Stopped in here with friend and tried one. Delicious. We stayed for dinner. It was wonderful. I had steak and risotto plus a side of plantains. My friend had a fish filet with mussels and shrimp plus rice. We loved every bite and had plenty to take home. I'll be back anytime I get to Charlottesville. Yum read more

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Okay food. I ordered takeout from Inka Peruvian Grill and tried the pescado a la masco, fried plantains, and yucca. The fish in my entree was not particularly fresh which was not surprising, but the accompanying sauce was quite bland. The plantains were sweet and piping hot. The yucca was mashed inside the outer coating which was an interesting texture, but it was still a bland selection. Overall, I would not recommend Inka Peruvian Grill and I will not be ordering from them again. read more

HORROROSO/HORRIBLE. Worst experience I have ever had. The staff never speaks to you. They are not friendly. They just look at their cell phone the entire time. The Peruvian food was horrible. I am Peruvian and know True Peruvian food. Portions are small. Price is high. Taste is bland. Antichcho was thin and one skewer, not three. It is summer and the restaurant was hot. Two groups walked in and left because of the hot restaurant. The Ceviche was watery. I have never had ceviche drenched in white liquid. There was no pepper in it. Had to get up and ask for separate pepper. Since the weren't attentive. Don't waste your hard earned money, go to another Peruvian restaurant. I was embarrassed to eat this meal from my own culture. This is NOT TRUE Peruvian meal read more

Wow! What a great addition to Charlottesville cuisine. It is my first experience with Peruvian food and I am pleased. Every thing I have tried has been delicious. If you are a seafood lover you will be especially happy. Staff attentive, friendly and helpful. Decor delightful with a pleasant outdoor area when weather allows. I find myself there about once a week. read more

Food was delicious, service was noticeably lackadaisical. Would get takeout but won't go back for dine-in

I can go on and on about how amazing the food at this restaurant is. My niece and I tried two different dishes and we both loved them. If you're ever in Charlottesville, you should absolutely give it a try! read more

Inka Peruvian Grill - Lomo saltado - Peruvian Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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This was my favorite restaurant while visiting UVA! Most dishes are in the high teens. My favorite dish was the Pescado a lo Macho. The fish filet was lightly fried and so fresh. The creamy seafood sauce was amazing with lots of seafood! The Passion Fruit Mousse had just the right balance of sweet, tart and creamy. We went back a second time the next day! The ambiance was modern and comfortable. Highly recommend! read more

Food was great. Service was quick. Portions are authentic and beautifully presented. Ambiance is confusing but we're not here to eat ambiance you cry babies. read more

Visiting Charlottesville and found a Peruvian place! So happy because Peruvian food is the bomb! So, this place has great-tasting food. Only negatives are price for the portion (it was $50 for two entrees) and it was like a lunch portion. Service was also slow and they didn't check on us during the meal. And this was at 3 pm when things were really slow. Now, having said that about the prices you can't beat 1/4 chicken + 2 sides for $7. However, the chicken is one tiny menu item when you're talking Peruvian food. There are so many delicious things to try. I wish these places would have a tasting menu for all the people out there who don't know what to order. Tip: you can't go wrong with Lomo Saltado, a good Chaufa (stir fry) or Ceviche. read more

Expansive cocktail, appetizer, and entree menu. Everything I've tasted is delicious. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating on a cute patio. read more

Inka Peruvian Grill - Steak Risotto Huancaina con Lomo Saltado - Peruvian Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

This was my first visit today and it was so good! The steak melts in your mouth and everything was delicious. I will definitely come back and bring friends! read more

This place is horrible. My family and I came here as we all are Peruvians to have some native food to be shown white washed meals with all presentation no flavor. Ceviche was made with no flavor. The portions were extremely small, with the fish cut into micro pieces instead of solid cubes. The potato's were undercooked. How is that even possible. The service was negative to anyone who isn't a white person. Ironic as they are Hispanic. The actual place is nice but the waitresses carry an attitude and you have to ask them to come for anything. It feels like I was being the waiter serving myself. Please don't come here and waste your time. Make it at home. read more

Food was very good Service was a little slow, but food quality made up for it Would recommend to try it read more

Excellent cuisine. Very well presented. Friendly service. Had the "Peruvian paella"--really tasty. Wife had 1/4 grilled chicken with salad and cooked vegies, and really liked it. read more

The food was excellent. I enjoyed it. It was a slow night. We should have had great service but the waitress was inside talking to another staff member. It was hard to get her attention. That's why you got 4 stars and not 5. I will go back I hope it was just a one time event. read more

*5th St Location* Everything here is so delicious. The best pisco sour I've ever had, fantastic tartar & ceviches, and our kids devour the Lomo Saltado. Hidden gem. read more

The food had a funny taste, maybe I just don't like Peruvian food, it was my first time, but it seemed really heavy in onions and had canned? stewed tomatoes. Atmosphere was good, but food seemed cheap and boring. I choked it down, paid, and left. read more

Excellent food and friendly service. Thanks Diego! Peruvian paella and limo saltada were delicious.

Started off with the papa a la huancaina - boiled potatoes in a yellow Peruvian sauce. Very good. And, a Pisco Sour cocktail (was topped with cinnamon). The waitress was very helpful in making suggestions. I ordered the chicken chaufa (fried rice) and it was magnificent. My son had the Limo Saltado. He ate every bite. My husband had a fish fillet with a yellow creamy seafood sauce. He loved it. read more

Excellent food, everyone enjoyed their meal. The grilled octopus was out of this world!

The food is delicious and different from what is available in Charlottesville. Simply some of the best we have had in our 10 years here. Some worry once it gets known it will get too busy-it's that goodPork belly buns and Chicharron de pescado stand out, but all are special. read more

I REALLY wanted to enjoy this restaurant. We've ordered twice from here now and both times were just disappointed. The lack of spices, dry chicken, and overall lack of flavor and quality just turned us off. We may try for a third round as I know they've been trying to just get going so mistakes have been made but so far it's just not the delicious go to place I was hoping for. read more

As a Peruvian myself, I was impressed to find this gem in Charlottesville. We ordered the fried seafood platter and ceviche; both were healthy portions with the fresh, bold flavors I expect of Peruvian food! Please support this business! read more

Didn't realize this amazing place was hiding in the corner of 5th Street station. Really good selection, amazing food and nice atmosphere. Happily surprised to have a new go to! read more

Inka Peruvian Grill - Peruvian Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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This place blew me out the water with the quality of the food and how worth it is. This is one of my favorite restaurants in Charlottesville by a mile. The ceviche tastes fresh 99% of the time (had maybe one incident but other than that it was always good), and the anticucho is amazing. read more

Delicious drinks. Tasty ceviche. Friendly staff. We're coming back each week to try a new pisco based beverage off the menu and a variation on the ceviche !Highly recommend. read more