Just went for lunch today and tried Pio for the first time. I loved it! I had one of the lunch specials, the Pio con Quinoa, which consisted of 1/4 chicken with quinoa salad and included a choice of beverage (Jugo de Maracuya, Chicha Morada or pop) for $12 incl GST. The rotisserie chicken was so succulent and flavourful. The quinoa salad was amazing too. For a drink I had the Jugo de Maracuya which is basically passion fruit juice. My coworkers loved it too. They all raved about how well-seasoned and juicy the rotisserie chicken was. Very well-priced and good quality food. read more

My first time at Pio Peru - Loved it! The restaurant opened a little earlier than expected and already, we were the 2nd table of 4 in the restaurant. The restaurant was about 1/2 full when we left the restaurant after lunch. Our waitress came by and brought us our menus and also taste tests of their 2 juices they have in the restaurant. One is the Passionfruit and the other was the Purple Corn with lime juice and pineapple. We decided on the Purple Corn as it was so delicious, light and not at all sweet. It's called CHICHA MORADA on their menu. We ordered: ANTICUCHOS - "Super tender grilled Beef Heart skewers with crispy potatoes and Peruvian Black Mint sauce" (Huacatay). The most tender beef hearts I've ever eaten!! 2 skewers on a plate with the Huacatay sauce (green sauce). I love Huacatay sauce! PIO CON ARROZ - Roasted quarter chicken with yellow rice, comes with 2 sauces - Huacatay and Mayo sauce. PIO CON QUINOA - Same as above but with quinoa and bell peppers salad. I had this dish and it was delicious. The chicken meat was so tender and juicy. I love the sauces and they go so well with the chicken. Excellent wait service. Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Will be back! read more

I would have loved to have written a review but....................... A colleague and I walked in to Pio at 8:40 pm eager to get some chicken but were turned away and told that they were only doing take out orders and could not sit down and enjoy a meal. We even said we would order a lot of food and we would be great customers but, they were more interested in cleaning up and going home. We were both dressed in our work clothes, suits and even a tie, and did not look questionable in any way that should have triggered the refusal to be served. Closing time was posted as 9:00 pm but apparently it is 8:30 pm and not 9:00 as posted on the door and on line. read more

This place is awesome. Pio is a small family owned restaurant. The decor is great and the service is amazing. Our server was super friendly, teaching us how to order in Spanish and engaging in conversation. But the best part was the food! You cannot beat the value. read more

Pio Peruvian - Peruvian Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

It's a cold wintry fall afternoon. We've seen the place before but never had time to go in. This time we made time I'm really glad we did. We decided on the family PIO combo. This is a large whole roasted chicken with french fries made from real potatoes a large salad and sauces. The sauces are interesting one is mayonnaise-based and the other one is mint based. I don't like mayonnaise but the mayonnaise one was by far my favorite. We asked for them spicy and it worked out really well. For dessert we had Picarones which is a crispy sweet potato donut topped with a homemade sweet syrup and Crema Volteada a fairly standard flat topped with a caramel sauce. We loved the chicken french fries and salad we had for our main And it was great value at $25.00. The head chef (Mother of the family that owns the place) is one of the owners and clearly cooks with love. We will be back excellent quality food, great service all prepared and served with love. read more

Perfect simple supper. We walked 5 minutes from our hotel; were seated immediately & waitress was lovely. We enjoyed two recommended chicken dishes - one w light curry & rice and the other w a choice of several sauces w veggies. Fresh ingredients & home cooked simplicity that I was craving after a 10 hour flight. Nothing too fancy, just very delicious comfort food. The strip mall setting doesn't really do justice to the quality of the food. However, it was quiet, quick & uncrowded - we're glad we found a tasty restaurant that we'll return to again. read more

Pio Peruvian - Roasted chicken w choice of yummy sauces - Peruvian Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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I am adding Peruvian on my list of fave foods as of today! Cute little place, no frills, maybe a dozen or so tables. We had to wait at the front door to get a table at 330pm on a Sat afternoon but there was no way the smell of that food was going to send me back out the door. YUM! Do not come here if you are in a rush. I am not sure if the Peruvians work on a Mexican-styled schedule but you will wait for a server and for your food. When you get both, you will hopefully be as happy as we were! The server was friendly and knowledgeable of the menu. We had the Plantains and the feta cheese as an appy to share, ridiculously good. I appreciate when someone else preps the plantains as they are a pain to peel and cut even at their ripest. I had the chicken with sunshine rice. The rice is seasoned, has a yellowy tinge to it - it was exactly what I was hoping it to be - simple, Peruvian and tasty. The chicken was really good on its own, but I added a 99 cents hot sauce to my order and that made it even better. Hubby had the chicken too (you get a leg cut but you can have a half chicken for another $5 or so) and he had the fried yucca. Man, you would never know these were not french fries and how much healthier they are for you than potatoes! 2 dips come with the chicken meal, both mild including a unique black mint sauce and a mayo sauce. We were too full for dessert as this was just a lunch stop but there were about 4 offerings that looked really good. Tres Leches was our wedding cake some years ago, so we will be back to try their version for sure. I found myself comparing this place to Nando's that I have also tried recently. What I liked about Nando's was that it was larger, the hot sauce is on the table (free) and the chicken was just a wee bit better. A smidge. Pio has table service though and I love that, no ordering at the counter but we did pay our bill at the counter. We will for sure be back, maybe to do take-out. There was a lot of that going out the door! Very casual, very kid-friendly. read more

Found this based on the reviews. Someone here puts generous portions of love into the way they prepare the food. If you've never eaten Peruvian before check out the photos here, what you get is exactly what you see in the picture, except that despite the simple appearance the flavors are more delightful and complex. Finally, the serving staff made me feel like a regular customer. An absolutely top notch experience all around. My only disappointment was that I had no room after for dessert. Next time! read more

Amazing evening out with friends. People were welcoming and funny we fell in love with the charm and passion of this place. The Pisco Sours flowed and we tried so many dishes and loved them. Go and bring friends .. try and explore some fabulous food from Peru! read more

Great food! Great flavors and the staff was helpful. I got the pio chicken with rice and a site of Platinos. They have crema revuelta (flan) as well that was great! Eat here! read more

Pio Peruvian - pio and rice - Peruvian Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Amazing!!! Food is great, the restaurant has nice ambiance and clean. Chicken is amazing!! Seafood is great also. Great staff and service.

Good was great! First time I had beef hearts and plantations. I'd go back just for that! Chicken is tasty. I had the stir-fry and the only thing I would change would be the fries that came with it. One it felt out of place, and two wasn't nearly as tasty as the other items we had. read more

If your in the mood for chicken or steak this place is amazing. I have been eating here for over a year now. This chicken is always fresh as is all the food. I typically have the quarter chicken or full chicken either with fries or a salad. It is by far the best rotisserie chicken you can get. I like to have the yellow and red spicy sauces. This weekend I tried the basil and spinach pasta with steak. It was as good as their chicken meal super fresh homemade and tasted great. The staff is also super friendly to my friends and I. Skip nando's and swiss chalet come to Pio it's a far better meal and quality. One of those family local gem's that are great. read more

Wow. This place is fantastic. We went here on a whim because it was close by. The other reviews are accurate: Pio is clean and colourful, the staff is super, and the food is outstanding. We raved about it with every bite. Even though we don't find ourselves in the northeast very often, we will make the trip to return to Pio. read more

Very good chicken. And the little pepper sauces that they give you are absolutely amazing. Staff are quite friendly. Will definitely stop in when I'm in the area again read more

I have no idea how these guys produce consistently ripe plantain day in day out. Other than that their chicken, rice and eggs are prepared with home made care, and provides exactly what i need when I want something satisfying and light. The service is excellent and they play the fine balance between attentive service and allowing me to enjoy my food in silence perfectly. I have spots wherever I go in Canada; and this is a definite must. read more

Wow, great find on our weekend trip to Calgary. Great sauces but the chicken doesn't really need it. Had the linguini and sunshine rice and they were awesome. The tres leches was also surprisingly good. read more

I was looking for a new roasted chicken place! This place is amazing. So authentic and inviting. The restaurant is incredibly charming and the staff is very attentive. They are happy to provide suggestions which isn't hard in this restaurant. The plantains are delicious, the chicken is crispy and not dry, the salad with house dressing is lovely. The beets were a nice surprise. I came to visit 2 days in a row, I couldn't get enough. I quite enjoyed the tangy civeche and was able to eat it without sharing. The sunshine rice is cooked to perfection. If you want to try cassava fries they are so good too. All the sauces are special and I would say my favorite is the yellow, it's kind of got this creamy cheesy peppery taste, my kids loved the white sauce and the mint green sauce is good to have a change. I love spice the red sauce brings. Truly it is a hard decision. I would recommend if there are 2 of you get 2 of each flavour and mix and match. Also, save room for dessert again - another tough decision. Go with the Alfajores. The cookie is unique and so special. I really liked the Tres leches cake as well, but that's easy to get anywhere! Such a great experience! Oh yes, their sangria is amazing as well!!! I will be a regular customer here. read more

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Everytime I come to this restaurant my experience is least pleasant. It was great when it was first opened because I'm a huge fan of peruvian food but now they seem to charge for the most they can. I was charged for hot sauce and mayo on my 50$ bill. Calgary needs a better peruvian restaurant for sure. read more

I would give this place 4 stars because food is good but I believe the prices are too high. At the end it's a rather casual place service BBQ chicken so $18 is steep read more

Excellent Peruvian food with good portions. The chicken was soft and the dipping sauces were all tasty. They have their own style chicken noodle soup which was delicious. The service was top notch and the restaurant was very clean. Definitely a place I would return to. read more

Pio Peruvian - Chicken and rice with the four sauces - Peruvian Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Wow, I stumbled into this gem after work looking for a quick bite. I'm not familiar with Peruvian food, but the chicken and Tamal I had here was unreal. Spiced well and tender. Would recommend this ! read more

The chicken is AMAZING! Deliciously seasoned and well cooked. This place is a hidden gem and is definitely worth a stop. The side choices and different sauces allow you try try something new each visit. read more

Probably my favourite restaurant in town. If you are into latin food this is the best place to go in Calgary. I have tried everything in the menu for the last 2-3 years and the pio chicken qtr with platano frito is superb. Add the sunshine rice and your meal is complete. Servers are friendly and the price is right! read more

Pio Peruvian - Peruvian Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

This place is a treasure, from the food to the service. If you haven't tried Peruvian food, this is the best restaurant to come try it out. It is family run and they are so friendly, warm and welcoming. The food is amazing - our favorite dishes are the Anticuchos which are so tender and tasty. The Ceviche is wonderful and the lime juice in it is sooo good and we really like their drink the Chica Morada whcih is made from purple corn. Pio is worth a visit, it has something that everyone will like. read more

This place is downright delicious! So fresh and incredibly flavorful. Totally hit the spot after a long week of travel. We have a Peruvian restaurant near home that we just love and this place blows it out of the water. As if the incredible food wasn't enough the service is fantastic and so genuine. The owner and all the staff was incredibly genuine. Don't let the little strip mall location fool you. This place is legit. read more

Rotisserie chicken was moist and flavourful. I enjoyed my meal there. Go early during lunch to avoid the rush.

This place is great! Very unassuming, just a casual open space with nicely decorated tables tucked away in a strip mall in the Sunridge area. The staff was very friendly and helpful with recommendations and descriptions. On Wednesdays and Thursdays they have happy hour from 4-8pm, with most of their drinks on sale for $5 - sweet! However, I highly recommend ordering a regular priced drink, what Peruvians know best - the Pisco sour. It was so delicious and delicate! We ordered the ceviche, which I've never been too fond of, but it was truly wonderful! Definitely order it spicy! Then we ordered their specialty - the rotisserie chicken. It was good - tender, juicy, and the fries were excellent. But forget that, because you HAVE to have the Peruvian Curry dish! I swear, it changed my life. Mild, creamy, FULL of chicken, flavorful rice - it was heaven. We also had the Tres Leches for dessert, which was delicious, but I was truly too full to enjoy it. This place is a gem - unique, very reasonably priced (entrees around $10-14), and delicious! read more

Great food, service and prices! Was pretty hungry going in, got a quarter chicken with sunshine rice and I was full when I left. The spices on the chicken are delicious! On top of it my meal was only 11 bucks! Definitely be back one day. read more

My sister highly recommended this place for peruvian food. So we headed there to try some of their stuff. I think their food is great. I love the rotisserie chicken, beef sausage and fries. Also I love the sweet plantains and feta, which my mom end up eating most of it . I guess now we know where I got the genes from liking plantain so much. The Lomo Saltado, which is like a beef stir fry peruvian style, serve with garlic rice and fries are highly recommended too. If you live in the area, this place is a great place for peruvian food. read more

I've been to Pio several times and can't get enough, the food is always amazing and the service is great. I've had the rotisserie chicken and it is always juicy and delicious, the platains are as good as any I had in Latin America. The Lomo Saltado is my favorite dish, yum. The prices are really great too read more

Pio is one of my most favorite go to place for comfort food. Whether its for lunch or dinner they always have their food right. As soon as you walk in everyone welcomes their customer with biggest smile saying Hola.!! This place is cute, simple and nicely set up. We love their moist and perfectly cooked Rotisserie chicken with sunshine rice. Other dishes I have tried were : pasta, seafood dish, paella etc. They all have been super tasty. I would highly recommend this place to anyone who loves chicken or nice cozy friendly food place. read more

I am so happy to have found this place. Everyone is so friendly, but the most amazing thing is the ceviche. It's the best ceviche I've ever had and it keeps me coming back. The chicken is nice, the sauces are all amazing, but the ceviche is worth 5 stars alone. Don't miss this gem. read more

Two words. Best chicken! Amazing!! We drive from Far south just to eat there! So fresh! Delicious side dishes and friendly staff! Best chicken in yyc! read more

Food is great. Service leaves a lot to be desired. A perfect balance in a restaurant would include excellent food, great service, and reasonable prices. This place scores on 2-1/2 out of those three. The chicken is great, I really like it, and i have returned many times. However, I am increasingly frustrated by the consistently poor service. It takes them a long time to come and take your order. They ask if you'd like to order drinks first. Maybe that is a good idea because they have taken so long that one has already decided what they wanted and then forgotten so you have to look again! So when you do make that "drink" order, be sure to order everything you want because chances are, they aren't coming back to see if you need a drink refill, or water, or if they didn't get something right with your food. Yes, the food is very good but it is very quickly getting to the point where the lack of good service isn't worth it. Sad to see a restaurant that has hit upon a unique and tasty menu to blow it on the service side. I am not the only one who has noticed this, it has happened to quite a few others. Maybe this review is a good wakeup call for the restaurant! And no, it is not good for groups as the service does not accomadate it well... read more

Very good food and very affordable, especially the chicken. The staff allowed us to buy a whole flan, and packaged it up for us with serving utensils despite this not being a take out item or typical request. read more

Really impressed with this little restaurant while we stopped over by the airport - we were an English family of 6. Nice chicken, really friendly proprietor - just ask about his video of the cliff houses in Peru... read more

Great flavors. We ordered the beef heart, rotisserie chicken, and steak stir fry. The food was delicious and portion size was very generous. Prices were very reasonable. Staff was super friendly. I recommend the beef heart appetizer. I look forward to going back and trying more of the menu with a pisco sour next time. read more

Beef heart on a menu - who would have thought? It was tender and delicious, the sauce was great. I placed an extra take out order after tasting the quinoa salad. Loved it! I'll definitely visit Pio again. read more

Came here by accident as I was looking for pho but stumbled across Pio! Was absolutely blown away by the dishes. The Lomo Saltado was tender and their "secret juices" were amazing! I also tried "Yuca fries" the server explained that these were like a potatoe more sweet and dense version. I think I'm addicted to them now. read more