Piqueo's (Peruvian Fusion Restaurant) is a quaint and charming restaurant nestled in a quiet Bernal Heights neighborhood. The restaurant is small, but the atmosphere is cozy, modern yet very elegant and the food isabsolutely delicious and artfully displayed. WOW!! Piqueo's is a perfect setting for sharing delicious tapas and sangria with friends and family. read more

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Loved there service and the waitress/hostess was very polite and let us take our time with the menu. The food was delicious and seasoning was on point! I'd definitely come back to order more of the entrees but today it was more tapas and sides! read more

Belly up at the bar cause this place has good view of the cook . Make a reservation cause the food is good

16.00.00 1st Visit Food ------------------------------ 4.5 solid Service --------------------------- 4 Forgotten review... I remembered that ALL of the dishes was very good. Well executed ... no weak point ... place was kinda dark. It's one of my Rare Highly Recommend place. All us couldn't stop talking about the dishes ... sign of great food rough draft read more

I recently had a birthday dinner there for one of my closest friends last week and I was speechless of how amazing everything was, the food was top notch and the service spectacular, by being my first time I needed help with the food and my waiter was very knowledgeable, funny and friendly. I finally found my favorite Peruvian restaurant in the city ! read more

I love coming to this place. We recently celebrated my friends birthday at Piqueo's. We couldn't be happier with the service and the food is absolutely amazing. This is definitely the place to celebrate your love ones or to have a good Ceviche and Lomo Saltado. read more

Recently had dinner at this wonderful restaurant and could not been more pleased with the food and the service! Renzo, the manager, went above and beyond to make our friends' birthday celebration the best experience. Every dish was better than the one before. Highly recommended Piqueo's for your next special event or for a wonderful meal anytime. Some of the best Peruvian fusion cuisine in the Bay. read more

One of the best Peruvian restaurants in SF - and I've been to almost all of them. Piqueo's is very cute neighborhood spot in Bernal Heights. Warm and inviting, and best of all - amazing food! We had a large birthday dinner there and couldn't have been more pleased with the food and service. All the food was great, but the favorites at our table were Churrasco, Palta Rellena, Tartar / Crudo and the Anticucho de Corazn (beef heart!). All of it delicious, and very reasonably priced for the quality. Most comparable meals at Preuvian restaurants like Limon and others in SF are almost double the price. You definitely can't go wrong with Piqueo's. At the most popular times there can be a short wait, but they seem to be pretty efficient so it's never been a problem for us - and always well worth it. If you are looking for Peruvian food, you definitely can't go wrong with Piqueo's. read more

We came here after making advance reservations for a dinner on Saturday night. Parking is on the streets and luckily we found one within a couple of blocks. We were seated within a few minutes after we arrived. The complimentary chick peas tasted great. After looking through the menu, we ordered Fried Plantains for appetizers and Lamb Shank and Pork Shoulder for entree. The friend plantain was neatly displayed with raspberry sauce swirled on top of the plantain and on the side. Yummy! Both the entrees turned out to be awesome; I must say that I liked the lamb better though. We ordered the Peruvian dulce de leche from the dessert menu. Whatever it was, never tasted anything like that before and it was absolutely mouth-watering. Service is brisk and fast; overall a nice dining experience. I am not a big fan of their cramped ambiance. Too many people around and very less space to walk around. read more

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First of all, one disclaimer. I am one of those obnoxious Peruvians that when they go to a Peruvian restaurant, nothing really satisfy them. Comments like 'this doesn't do justice to the real thing' or 'not the same' are not uncommon. If they don't say it out loud, they are definitely thinking it. Having said that, Piqueos is amazing. It is the real thing and the mix of many different and rich flavours are definitely noticed here. Yes, like home! We started by ordering a couple of glasses of wine. One tempranillo and one malbec. Usually when one goes to a restaurant, you can tell where the owner is making his money. Mediocre wine that you can tell you can buy the whole bottle for the price of one glass. While probably the economics of the wine we drank was the same at Piqueos, the quality of the wine was a lot better than the average. One can tell they spent a lot of time selecting them and both were very distinctive and complex with long lasting taste. The wine selection was just a nice introduction to de dedication to details I noticed to the whole dining experience. As for the food, some general comments. Piqueos is closer to a tapas bar than to a large meal restaurant. The have a long selection and the good news is that even though it is tapas, the portions are not in miniature like other tapas bars I have visited. We had a Quinoa salad that was really good. Each of the ingredients were super fresh and it had a semi sweet balsamic that made it delicious. We also had the grilled hongos that cooked perfectly, which were accompanied by some arugula and a tartar sauce (similar to a mayonnaise but better). The scallops were amazing. Grilled and not overcooked, just tender and tasty as they should be on a bed of lentils that added flavour to the dish without overpowering. We tried the Tequeños with avocado as well. It is a rather simple dish, but every time I try it, they always mess it up because people tend to make them in a hurry. I asked for them not for the flavour but as a point of comparison with other restaurants. That was not the case in Piqueos and I liked them a lot because they literally brought me childhood memories. That reinforced my belief that the staff at Piqueos are really paying attention to all the details. The baby octopus was fantastic. Not too chewy, not too hard. They were just right and they are served with a fantastic sauce inspired in the anticuchos one can find in Lima. The last dish was a corn cake, which was made with choclo grains (Peruvian corn), potato and cheese. Really memorable. All in all a really good experience and I will be coming back to try the rest of the dishes in the menu. read more

Food was excellent. Flavors perfect. Portions generous. Service friendly. Comfortable space. Maybe just turn the music down a bit.

Lured by the 7x7 list, I came here for the chick peas. Note that they are not on the menu because they are a free condiment prior to the meal. They were very good. Four of us ordered a lot of different things. Everything was really good. They make the best mac n cheese that I've ever had. What a surprise in Bernal Heights. Food - 9/10 Value- 3/10 Service - 7/10 Conclusion - a very good restaurant but too pricey for what it was which is why I gave it 4 not 5 stars. read more

Dangerously ill informed staff: close call on allergen narrowly avoided. The food at this restaurant was decent, but the service was terrible. The staff all had an attitude, they weren't very attentive, which is fine, they might have been busy. But that wasn't even the larger issue. We had a dangerously misinformed waiter. We ordered two shortbread cookies and asked thrice twice if they were gluten free or not, to which the waiter answered YES confidently without checking. 10 minutes after we got the cookies he informed us very casually that they were NOT gluten free. The waiter could easily have asked the chef if the cookies were gluten free, instead of answering so surely that they were. As somebody with a gluten allergy, that could have ended badly if I had eaten the cookies. Thankfully we used our own judgement and ignored the cocky waiter who answered in the affirmative despite being asked repeatedly. Not okay land could have ended much worse. read more

I recently celebrated my birthday at this restaurant and couldn't be happier. There were 18 people total and everyone loved this place. The service was excellent! Renzo and his team made my birthday very special. The environment is very intimate and cozy. The food is delicious!!. This restaurant has a wide variety of dishes and all of them are super tasty. The sangria... You have to try it...I highly recomend this place. Gracias por hacer mi cumpleaños especial - ADAL & Friends. read more

So delicious! The staff was friendly and had great recommendations. We had ceviche, and a salad and the avocado dish as well as the shortribs.. everything was seasoned so well and very flavorful! Can't wait to go back!! read more

Celebrated valentines here, $80 per person is a stake house price, if you check on the menu what we had was $51 more or less and the pitcher of sangria is not worth it, not enough and nothing but grape juice. We paid $120 just because it was v-day. Outrageous! read more

I haven't been to Bernal Heights, so I was surprised on how cute this neighborhood is! Piqueo is a tiny restaurant with a friendly vibe. It's dark and romantic, however the usual Bernal crowds (family with kids) makes it a bit more casual too. I love the intimacy. Plus: - Service is attentive. - My bf ordered the chicken dish, which name we forgot. The chicken is flavorful. However the portion is pretty tiny. - I ordered the paella negra, which is really good and comes with a good portion. Minus: - The maitre'd lost my reservation until I showed her the OpenTable email. - We ordered the yucca ball as appetizer which is a meh. Nevertheless, we had a good experience. Will go back! read more

Groupon took me there for the first time yesterday. The restaurant is small and not very well planned so seating is a little cramped and, without proper ventilation, you leave smelling like smoky food. The place was crowded (which is a sign of good food) and as a result service was painfully slow. They didn't have the grilled baby octopus which I was keen on trying. However, I have to give the food 5-stars.....everything we ordered (Camarones al Ajo, Cebiche, Empanadas) was amazingly good! For dessert, we shared a dulce de leche which was interesting but not as amazing as the server told us it would be. All in all, a good experience and I will go back to try more. read more

Good food in an area of town (Bernal Heights) that I need to frequent more. The Quesadilla de Pato, Chino-Peruano, Seco de Cordero were terrific. Nice selection wine selection to include Cantos Rodados. read more

On a cold and windy Monday night, the gf and I decided to walk around Bernal Heights to grab a bite to eat. After being outside in the cold and reading the menu on the window, we were sold with the heavenly-sounding entrees. Because there were two of us, we were seated right away near the entrance and began perusing the menu, unsure of what to choose - everything sounded amazing...from causas to cebiche to octopus and more, we had to have the waiter come over to help us decide. After selecting the paella clasica and slow-braised lamb (seco cordero), we then began inspecting the funny-looking circular appetizers in front of us. Apparently they are chickpeas, but it was almost like crack popcorn, and we couldn't stop eating them...a sign that we couldn't wait to eat our meal. After waiting for a while, the entrees came out looking and smelling fantastic. The lamb was very tender, falling off the bone, and also came with white beans that were nice and soft. I was surprised b/c I actually got more lamb than I initially thought. My lovely date ordered the paella, which had just the right amount of spice that gives that peppery taste at the end, and it was pretty populated with different kinds of seafood, which we appreciated. AND we ended up with leftovers. Nice. Overall, a fair-priced and delicious meal that I cannot wait to go back to so as to try some of the tapas! read more

This place is beyond uh-may-zing!! Came here on a Friday night, when they were about to close YET the service was still amazing! Let's start with this amazing complimentary fried chickpeas that they gave us. They are bomb! Even though they're free, the serving is huge!! And its really tasty! I also had their sangria, made w red wine and it wsa bomb! its a perfect combination of fruit and wine! I also had this really good champagne mixed w passion which was very refreshing! We also had their tequenos which was really tasty! The avocado mousse that came with it was perfect! We also had a few other tapas and everything was amazing! Serving was big and everything was tasty! The ambiance of the place was also reomantic. The lighting, the tables, the setting! Its perfect for an intimate romantic date with a special special person. This place is totally one of the best few peruvian places in San Fran. Must go if you are or even if you're not in the area! read more

Service was very slow. We stood by the check in podium for good 5 minutes, not one single person acknowledged our presence nor was apologetic about it. The time it took them to take our orders and to bring out our food was also super long wait. Food was so-so, the PORK ADOBO was dry and lacked flavor, pretty much like boiled meat slobbered with a salty sauce. DUCK QUESSADILLA was yummy, crispy and loved the sweetness from the carmalized onions in the center. SEAFOOD PAELLA was too moist and had too little rice, but lots of fish in it though! However having lettuce and raw onions on top made it an unusual paella, at least quite different from what I have had in Spanish restaurants. The restaurant looks very nice inside though; lighting, color of the wall, the bar, it's one of the better, newer looking neighborhood restaurants I've been to. read more

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So good. I was in the neighborhood a few months back, and while I had time to spare, I walked up and down Cortland Ave. I run a restaurant back home, so I like walking and looking at other restaurants and the unique presences they have. I smelled Piqueo's before I even saw the place. It swept me off my feet. Unfortunately, I was not able to go that night, but a month and a half later, I came back with my family. And wow, it didn't disappoint at all. The Sanguchoń was phenominal. The Anticucho de Corazón was so flavorful and wonderfully tender. The Arroz con Pato wasn't the greatest, but it was still delicious. The duck didn't stand out of the dish as a whole to us, but still great flavors. Maybe if the duck was seared crispy. The Flan with the Quinoa Sauce was whoa. Really delightful and just a great way to end on top of all the wonderful flavors we had. Will come back here again next time I'm in town. The customer service was wonderful! They gave great recommendations and were super friendly and patient with us. read more

The ceviche mixto is the best one, never find something so delicious like that.... I love it

This is the go to spot for dinner when I visit my friends who live in the area, and I think it's some of the best Peruvian I've had. I dream about the Ensalada Nuovoe Andina, and the cebiche always delights. Santos is always our server and he's wonderful. If you want fast and attentive service, he's your guy. But if you want to relax, just let him know and he will have the food brought out at a more leisurely pace. I appreciate the neighborhood feel and service, especially since the food is top notch. Pro Tip: The Dulche de Leche dessert called Suspiro a la limena is a game changer. Such a great treat to share a spoonful with the table after dinner. read more

Maybe the best food I've ever had. Honestly. We order 4 appetizers(I missed getting a picture of the first one) and I don't know if they planned for them all to come out one right after the other, giving us just enough time to eat the one we had before the next one came out, but it was perfect. The service was great. The chefs even waved to us as we left. Truly a great place. Amazing amazing amazing. You will not regret going here. read more

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We LOVE Piqueo's! The food is delicious! The service is fantastic!

This is a FABULOUS autentic Peruvian Restaurant !! Great ambiance. Temperature was great, even if it was a very cold night. The plates are exquisit and a big portions very balance on spices and diferent choices. I had been there more than 10 times. It is one of my favorite places to recommend in SF. I recently went without reservation and We sat at the bar....the view of the preparation was a great show...I was observing different plates and how clean the chefs are...they dropped a spon and right away they put on the sink. I left my dog in the car, even knowing She is a Service dog. I was no confortable doing that... (I didn't want to impose or show up without a nitice) and the manager noticed I was going to check on my puppy few times and He said, if She is a Service dog..She was welcome to join us.. They certainly got all my respect for such a touch of compassion ..She was very happy to seat near us and She did not even move at all... Thank you for your attention and kindess Dear Manager. read more

A Cebiche to start your meal and a Passion Panna Cotta as a Dessert to end up, will be the perfect Dinner, they are both amazing, today I tried the "Pastelito de Choclo" or "Corn Cake" and "Bolitas de Yucca" or "Crispy Yucca Balls" to make my dinner even better. Nice staff & service read more

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I'm taking some time to write up reviews of places that I absolutely adore in hopes that they will stay busy and open for a long, long time. Piqueo's is one such restaurant. I've enjoyed everything I've ever eaten there, but my faves are: Marinated beef heart brochettes (don't be scared, try it, you'll like it!), grilled baby octopus, Bolitas de Yucca (I could eat a dozen of these), and the pork shoulder in adobo. We love to take out-of-town guests there who have never had Peruvian food before. It's always a hit! read more

Love this place ! Solid food.. they have such tasty and pretty looking sauces to go with all their dishes. The chicken skewer is very good, tender meat with amazing spicy sauce. The empanadas are not your usual pre-made ones, these are made fresh and it tastes amazing! Love this restaurant on Cortland .. love bernal! read more

Piqueo's - Some rice and beans dish which was soooo good ! - Latin American Near Me - San Francisco, California

The food here was so freaking good and the atmosphere was great! We were able to seat my group of gals pretty quickly and our dinner was a great experience. We got a couple bottles of Champagne and mostly a bunch of the appetizers that were perfect for sharing with the whole group. The staff was very kind,attentive and I would definitely come back again! read more

We came for valentines day and I understand that means things are challenging. We ended up waiting almost an hour after our reservation for a table, and once seated, nobody came to check in us. Nearly 15 minutes passed before we even received water. We finally placed our orders about 90 minutes after our reservation time. The food was all very spicy, much spicier than what we experienced in Peru when we went last year. Nobody ever asked us how the food was. We will definitely not be returning - more because of the service than the food. I understand that things are busy on valentines day, but we go out to feel special and the staff made us feel like we were an imposition by being there, and not like it was a special day at all. Overall, incredibly disappointing. read more

As part of this neighborhood, this little and comfortable place has been my preferred restaurant for about 6 years, I love their food, way more flavorful from other Peruvian places, cebiches are a must have, service it's always great, servers are so helpful when we are deciding what to order, weekend specials are always something new to try, I love the Sangria as well, and I love those purple potatoes chips as a great start my visit and the best part they are free, we always show up with or without reservation anyways the wait it's around 10-15min. The most. We always get the greatest service in this place, if you visit them, there's a little patio on Weekends, so comfortable and like home feeling when we seat there. Try the patio area and you will see what I'm talking about. read more

So good! We ordered salmon ceviche, lomo, paella, quinoa salad, mushroom empanada and a bottle of Malbec. Everything was delicious and the service was friendly and attentive. read more

We went to Piqueo's on Father's Day for my husband. It was our first time dining at this restaurant. We were able to get a last minute reservation on Open Table and I'm so glad that Piqueo's was available for lunch. The food at Piqueo's is superb! We started off our lunch with the Yucca Fries with Huancaina Sauce and the platano chips which both choices were so good! For entrees my husband had the Seafood Paella which he rated a 4. The portion size of the Seafood Paella was pretty small in comparison to most Paella's we've had at other restaurants. My boys and I had the Seco De Res which was the short ribs served with lime beans and jasmine rice. The Seco De Res was very tender and cooked to perfection. My daughter is a bit more picky with food so she choose to have the Mac N Cheese as her main entree. The Mac N Cheese was golden on the top and so creamy. Overall our experience at Piqueo's was fabulous! read more

We love this place and it never disappoints us. Today we had a quick lunch outside and I highly recommend the prawns.

Me and my wife came here for our anniversary dinner about two weeks ago and fell in love with the place. The food was amazing, from appetizers to main course meal to the alfajores for desert. The general manager Renzo went above and beyond to ensure our night was special. I will definitely be coming back! I also forgot to include that they have the best sangria! read more

I love piqueos!! The food is super delicious and the service is amazing. I've there many times and I will keep coming back. This is amazing cozy place to take your significant other, your date or if you just want you to show off your adventurous side with delicious ethnic food /Peruvian food to your friends from out of town. I highly recommend it. I have to mention special thanks to Renzo, he always comes to my table to make sure everything is going great ,making my experience even more personable. Love this place! read more

I was in Piqueo's a couple of days ago and I had one of the best experiences! Everyone was really lovely and welcoming, especially our server Renzo who made sure everything was okay and recommended several of their best dishes! This is definitely a spot I have to visit again if I come back to San Francisco! read more

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