- AMAZING - reservations made online, we were seated…read morepromptly, service was excellent, staff was friendly and helpful - super trendy up scale Peruvian dining, very aesthetic and great for dinner 1. Arroz con Mariscos 5/5 - deep flavors, generously portion of octupus, so filling I loved this! 2. Papitas Tanta 4/5 - super crisp and soft inside - sauce tastes similar to egg yolk super creamy 3. Anticucho (grilled skewer, lomito) 5/5 - soooo delicious, fatty and great char - comes with potatoes too 4. Pulpo Anticuchero 5/5 - Absolutely delicious, the sauce and avocado was the perfect pairing - octopus was cooked perfectly 5. Empanada Trio 4/5 - perfect way to sample the different flavors - my favorite of the three was chicken - super crisp, very doughy and heavy

Came here for brunch with the girls and really liked it. I brought one of my friends who's Peruvian…read moreand she loved it too, so that was a good sign lol. I got the French toast and it was sooo good. Definitely sweet, but the berries helped balance it out and I ate basically all of it. The restaurant itself is really colorful and welcoming, and just has a fun vibe for brunch. Would definitely come back, especially for the French toast.

Cabra was stop #2 on our seven-restaurant Chicago food tour, and somehow we went from one gorgeous…read morerestaurant straight into another. The rooftop setting is beautiful and the city views are AMAZING. Definitely one of those spaces where you immediately want to look around before you even look at the menu. Service was great, and the food was intriguing & creative. Avocado Dip seemed simple but couldn't stop eating it, and loved the Tuna Tataki and Chicken Thighs. I had the Cabra Cooler - a rotating frozen drink. It was purple and made with Ube - so delicious and fun!

Went here for dinner during a 12 hr stent in Chicago. As much as I love trying all the things and…read moreall the places, my next trip to Chicago will include a visit to Cabra. In fact!, Im strongly considering a trip to Chicago just to get back to Cabra. I wanted to try so many things but only decided on 3: tuna tataki, shrimp ceviche, and chicken thighs. Ah-mazing! Service was great. Food as phenomenal. Ambiance was just what I was looking for: clearly the place to be, gorg loc!

some of the best sit down local I've ever eaten. the owner is a sweet man and was so nice to usread more

Let me start off by saying that the Tamales were not that good. They were out of this world good…read more I will go out on a limb and say they are the very best I've ever had. Prior to seeing this establishment on DDD I had no idea what Peruvian food was. Boy am I glad I found out. On the outside this is a very unassuming place in a rather rundown strip mall. But I was taught not to judge a book by its cover. When we went in there I think we were expecting something that would have been some cheap rubbery junk. Man were we surprised when we had a 5 star dinner in a 2 star atmosphere. I was hooked after that. I totally loved it and have been a semi regular since what I believe was 2015. We go here from Wheeling. The only improvement I can suggest is to open one in the Northern burns so you can have more of my money.

Peruvian food can be very very good, and D'Candela was fantastic. The Lomo Saltado was very good…read more We've had it a few places and D'Candela's is as good or better. The Aji de Gallina (from the menu: "Chicken in walnut sauce. Served with potato, boiled egg and white rice") was incredibly good, although it didn't taste like walnuts to me. Doesn't matter, I'd get it again. Service was great, our server was very nice and attentive. We went at a random time so we were the only people there. Music was not loud or non-existent (thank you). Hoping to go back again soon!

Beware! They double charge tip and then pretend to not have a clue why that happened. Save yourself…read morethe headache and go to another Peruvian restaurant . Mediocre Food and Service. Do BETTER AND STOP STEALING

First time trying it out. The food was delicious! Good seasoning and the steak was the see and…read morejuicy sound recommend:)

Lugar perfecto para comer, celebrar fiestas de todo tipo, buena atencion, servicio, ambiente,…read more decoracion, los mejores amfitriones Glenda y Carlos, Gracias! ​

¡Este restaurante es un nuevo lugar favorito porque hay un gerente general (Juan Carlos) y una…read moreservidora (Lauren) muyyy amable. El ambiente fue muy agradable y sostenible. El servicio fue muy rapido y positivo con requestas cariñas tambien! このレストランは、私のお気に入りになりました。ゼネラルマネージャー「フアン・カルロス」とサーバー「ローレン」ってめっちゃ優しいでした！その空気も優しくと持続可能でした！サービスは非常に迅速でいいで、要望にも親切にレクエストをしてくれました！ This restaurant has become a new favorite spot thanks to the general manager (Juan Carlos) and a server (Lauren), who were both incredibly friendly. The atmosphere was very pleasant and sustainable. The service was fast and upbeat, and they were very accommodating with our requests! 5 Stars! ¡5 Estrellas! 五のスター！

Incredible food ignore the bad reviews, great service and incredible food. Highly recommendread more

Everything was great! Food, service, ambiance…read more Took my son and his girlfriend there for his birthday. We all loved it and definitely coming back. Don't miss this gem!!

Dined here with the hubby during Valentine's Day weekend. They had a special Valentine's menu…read morecurated for guests to order from. I was so excited for this meal cause Amaru has been on my list for so long! Piononos: They had me at chorizo stuffed plantains. A nice latin twist from the usual bacon wrapped dates. Highly recommend! Pulpo gallego: I don't think I've ever had octopus with beans before but it surprisingly paired very well together. Love me a nice charred octopus and this one was delish. Cuban oxtail: I still dream about this unique pasta dish!!! Great flavor. Wish there were more agnolotti because I had a lot of oxtail meat leftover by the end of the meal. Lomo steak: Such a pretty delicious dish! 5/5 stars all around! Highly recommend to share. Guava cheescake: I LOVE anything guava. The cut and presentation of the dessert gets a 5/5 for me. The slice was as long as the plate! Great way to end the meal. Overall, everything was great - the service, food, vibes, etc. I would love to dine here again :)

We were staying at the Kimpton Gray and grabbed dinner at Boleo on the 15th floor. Beautiful…read moreatmosphere with great live music. They have lots of vegetarian and pescatarian options. We had the vegetable saltado (made w shiitake mushrooms, tomatoes, peppers, scallions, sesame seeds, cilantro, bok choy), vegetarian empanadas, and Patagonian King salmon, and yucca fries. The empanadas and yucca fries were the star of the meal.

Cool covered rooftop. They sometimes have live music which was nice. Got pretty busy and loud…read more.. could barely hear the server. Everything we tried was good but not great. I think it is a bit overpriced overall. The lomo saltado was my least favorite. Heavier on the soy sauce taste than typical lomo saltado. The guacamole needed a little more salt/flavor. For dessert we got the mango cake. It was meh. Would not order it again. Everything was just forgettable.

We finally stopped in to try their food and were pleasantly surprised, but probably shouldn't have…read moreexpected less based on the reviews. We tried: - Biscuits and Gravy - Plato Paisa Everything was flavorful and to me, the beans in the Plato Paisa were standout. The chorizo in the biscuits and gravy was slightly sweet, but that didn't detract. I will note that in the morning there is only one gentleman manning the counter and the dining area, so if it's a busy it may take a little longer but not too much.

Following our wonderful lunch, we returned with a party of six to try Lanzaga's dinner service…read more Happily, it was every bit as good if not better! We started with ceviche and empanadas before moving onto our entrees. Four of our group were head-over-heels in love with the Brazilian fish stew. I had the very flavorful stuffed yellow pepper while our sixth diner smiled all the way through her walleye pike. Service by Caesar was gracious. Lanzaga's BYOB which we really liked.

We're from out of town but my daughter had been to this restaurant before and insisted we go there…read more The food was delicious and reasonably priced. We had anticuchos, papa rellenano, Aji De Gallina, arroz chaufa with mariscos, and another seafood rice dish that I can't remember the name. Everything was so good. We have loved dessert but they didn't have any that day.

I've been craving Peruvian food for a while. I'm from the DC area, where places like Sardi's serve…read morecharbroiled chicken with those amazing green and yellow sauces. I was hoping to find something similar here in Chicago, but since that doesn't really exist, I searched for authentic Peruvian cuisine instead, and that's how I found this spot. I came on a weeknight to treat myself to dinner. I'll be honest: the place looked a bit sketchy from the outside. I even walked past it at first because there were only two people inside, and the restaurant looked pretty empty and uninviting. But since I had already driven nearly 30 minutes, I decided to give it a try, and I'm glad I did! I was greeted and seated right away and given time to look over the menu. The ceviche de pescado came out quickly, super fresh, and in a huge portion: honestly one of the largest ceviche dishes I've ever seen at a restaurant. I also ordered lomo saltado, one of the staples. It came with a generous serving of rice and beef. I do wish it had more fries, but that's an easy fix at home. The sauce was exactly what I expected: rich and flavorful. Service was good, especially for a small, family-owned restaurant. My only complaint was the water: When I asked for regular water, it tasted like it came straight from an unfiltered faucet, so I wasn't a fan of that. The good news is that they are BYOB! Overall, despite the first impression from the outside, the food was delicious and worth the trip.