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    Pio Pio

    4.5 (89 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Patrick W.

    TLDR: It's that same Pio Pio you know and love. Personally, this might be my favorite location. If you've never been, Matador Combo. I've been going to Pio Pio for almost 20 years. As expected, they've finally expanded to Long Island in Glen Cove. Looks like the one in Jackson Heights but taller ceilings and less noisy. This might be the first time it was not someone's birthday (IYKYK) during service. It was just the wife + I so we stuck with the Matador Combo. If you've never had it, you get their famous chicken, an avocado salad, salchipapas (fries + hot dogs), plantains (sweet or savory) and rice/beans. We got a glass of sangria which is always classic and I tried the Marucaya (passionfruit) Sour and both were very tasty. I felt like the food comes out here FAST and the chicken was HOT. Possibly the best experience I've had at Pio Pio since the very first time I tried it in Jackson Heights. When they were in the tiny space that Amaru is in before they moved across the street. We'll probably go to this one from now on. Everything from the space, service, drinks and food were perfect. It's not that often when I leave a restaurant and everyone box was checked but tonight it was. I'd like to come back with more people so I can try some of the other items on the menu.

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    Elena Y.

    Came here for my birthday! It was really really good just like I remembered. I was a bit late to the reservation but that wasn't a problem. Definitely need a reservation for Friday night. I've been going to the locations in the city before but I'm so glad they opened one up here. The drinks were delicious we tried the watermelon margarita, passionfruit sour, virgin Pina colada, and brisa de Lima. Made very well. For apps we got the grilled octopus and Nikkei ceviche. The grilled octopus came with two delightful sauces and some grilled mini potatoes. It was tender and flavorful. The Nikkei was like Peruvian tuna poke but I wish it was a little less salty. For mains we went all out. We got the matador combo and an arroz con mariscos and a full platter of jalea. It was enough food for 6 people with quite a bit left over. One of the standouts we never expected was the seafood rice.. the sauce it came in was rich and complex and creamy. Not like a paella, more like a risotto.. that was finished quickly everyone loved it. For the matador combo it is a huge amount of food. The chicken was standout juicy and came with a ton of sides like avocado salad, rice and beans, tostones, and salchipapas and fries. It was all really good and can fill up your party. The other fun food was the jalea, it's a fried mix seafood platter. I enjoyed the seafood used they had a mix of white fish, baby squid, calamari, clams, and yucca fries, all drizzled with this light but umami filled criolla salsa, which is a mix of red onions corn garlic and yumminess. Everyone was stuffed. Finally we had cake that I night and the cappuccinos we ordered were good as well. And the bill wasn't too crazy for 6 people with drinks. The only annoying part was that the roof was a bit drippy it rained and I felt occasionally drips of water on my head..

    Lily W.

    Such a great dinner spot! I've only ever been to a Pio Pio restaurant once and this time it was just as delicious as I remembered! The staff is very kind and always checked in to make sure everything was alright. They seemed to be quite busy however so there could be a wait when you go. I think they would benefit from some sort of online reservation system because they seemed overwhelmed. I saw they were writing down all the folks who were waiting but sometimes they seemed to lose track of it. We had a group that came in way after my group and they had gotten seated immediately when it seemed to be our turn. Food wise, I really enjoyed everything I had. I had their paella and I loved how it tasted almost like a risotto! The sticky rice absorbed all the flavors and seasonings and it was so well balanced. Of course I had to get their chicken and while I'm not usually the biggest fan of chicken, it was one of the most tender chickens I've ever had. While not pictured, we also had sangria which could give about 6-8 glasses! Their white wine sangria was delicious and tasted like juice. Lastly we ended with some dessert and had their ice cream. The staff also gifted us some chocolate and an extra ice cream on the house which I found very sweet. Thank you to the staff for a delicious and heartwarming meal!

    Highly recommend, food and margaritas where amazing! And staff was very accommodating and welcoming even when we arrived close to closing time. The decor was amazing as well!

    Kelly F.

    So glad to see a Pio Pio on Long Island! I came here for dinner on a Wednesday night; the perfect night to come as it wasn't crowded. We were greeted and seated immediately by someone who ended up being our server for the night. It's nice inside and the food was on point just as it was at the Manhattan location. My friend and I ordered chicken empanadas and maduros (plaintains) to share which came out super quick. So fast that I'm about 99.99% sure these were already prepared and just waiting to be served to whoever ordered it. For an entree we both ordered Arroz Chaufa (made fresh) - rice, chicken, egg, bean sprouts, etc and got their homemade red Sangria. Yum! Add that green sauce for some added flava. The parking at this location can probably be a bit of a nuisance especially on a crowded night but don't let that stop you from enjoying this go to gem! I'll be back for sure.

    Karen X.

    Pio Pio was the first time I got to try Peruvian food and I was not disappointed! The service was great and the food did not disappoint! The seafood?! so fresh!! I know Pio Pio is known for their chicken but you have to get their seafood too. I've seen mixed reviews about their chicken and I usually stray away from ordering chicken at restaurants because most of the time, it's too dry. However, the chicken was super juicy and paired well with the rice and sauce that it comes with! My family and I are happy that Pio Pio has made it to Long Island.

    Gabby B.

    Great drinks! Loved the white sangria and the cocktails are very good. The food was good but not the best Peruvian food out there, especially for the price. Flan was great! Definitely would recommend for the drinks and dessert but the food is just ok.

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    Ronit M.

    I love Pio Pio in the city. I was happy to see it came to Long Island closer to some family. The location is good and the interior has a variety of seating available whether it's at the bar, one of the round tables or a more secluded area for groups - the leather sofa or the long table by the window. The food is the same overall, but I've noticed that certain foods are more salty or more sweet in taste than normal. That is why I dropped it two stars. The servers are attentive and getting orders in is easy. Definitely good for families and groups as the serving sizes and portions are a lot larger than your typical dining experience on the island. They have great drinks too! Happy eats!

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    Andrea U.

    They insist the Peruvian chickens, say Pio Pio, rather than cluck cluck. This is part of the chain in Manhattan and Queens, but seems a bit more upscale, with modern, stylish decorations, a full bar, and a more extensive menu. There was a small lot with valet parking. Every table inside was taken at 7 o'clock. Five of us started by sharing ceviche and chicken empanadas that were delicious. Our main course was seafood, Peruvian paella in a cream sauce, and Peruvian combo with a whole rotisserie chicken, red rice and salad. We were wowed by the paella it was very flavorful, but mostly rice with a few bite size pieces of shellfish. For dessert, we shared a tres leche cake and house cake with fruit ice cream.

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    Very Nice place for dates, parties. I really enjoyed my time there. The waiters were very nice

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    Best Peruvian chicken in NY. Great ambiance and ecelent service. Just absolutely delicious.

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    This place is great!!!! Great vibe and always crowded!!! The food and service are so on point..

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    Great food and ambiance. The waiter seemed to be mia when we needed him but was still pleasant.

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    If you order door dash they forget to send the green sauce even though they list the Juanita's chicken and state "comes with aji verde"

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