3 stars is from the dishonest server - The chicken special comes with a drink. However when the…read morebill came, we were charged for it because we "ordered it after we placed our initial order", as explained by the server.

This time around we were seated downstairs, which didn't afford us the privacy of the upstairs…read morecatwalk from a decade prior, but we each loved our meals. We were also happy that the portions were quite large, so we had plenty to take back to our hotel as leftovers. I had the Mero Norteño and it was outstanding! My wife had the Corvina a lo Macho, which she thoroughly enjoyed. We also used a lot of that green sauce that you see in my photograph....just delicious! The sangria was really tasty, but we both felt that it could have benefited if they had put significantly more fruit in the pitcher. TLDR: It had been about 12 years since we had dined here, but we decided to visit Pio Pio again on our trip to NYC last week., and boy were we glad we did. Truth be told, after 12 years and lots of trips to NYC trying new restaurants each time, we had forgotten that we had been to this place ...but when we walked and saw the interior my wife immediately said "This place looks very familiar I think we ate here before a play once.. We ate at a table right over there [to the left of the top of the staircase , where there are no longer any tables]. As soon as she said that, I immediately remembered the place and remembered what a good time we had last time.

Overall rating: 4.8 Paid: $38 w/ tip (total 2x)…read more I was a bit hesitant of this place because I Love Peru - but wow it delivered. I honestly can't remember what I got but the food was delicious. I even had a drink and the total amount was really affordable. The cake was also soo tasty, def leave room for dessert. And the service was so friendly. Highly recommend!

I found Kausa to be fairly similar to the other nearby Peruvian place in Hell's Kitchen - Tumi…read more Both are lively with a bright neon decor. And like Tumi, the food here is very authentic Peruvian. My friend and I had their chaufa and pollo a la brasa and we were very satisfied. The chaufa was very rich in flavor and was just as good as thw mom and pop places I've eaten at in Queens. The roast chicken was just as good, juicy and was falling off the bone. The only reason I would not rate this place higher is that the portion size is small and the prices are higher than other places. The food is top quality though.

I came here for the first time with one of my girlfriends after work. The server was so kind to…read moreexplain the menu items to us, and answered all of our questions. The decor is cute and the food is so delicious. Once we found out they were going to shut down at the end of the year, we came back with the gang for brunch. The steak is so tender. I hope they reopen soon!

Came by for dinner the other night and it was a decent experience. Had a reservation and our table…read morewas ready upon arrival. Staff was diligent in taking beverage orders. Started off with the skirt steak with fries and it was surprisingly decent. Requested for medium rare and the steak came out as such. The skirt steak was juicy, flavorful, albeit slightly oversalted. The green salad was light and refreshing while the french fries were served a touch cold. Ordered a side of broccoli rabe and it was also excellent. The broccoli was cooked to perfection and seasoned perfectly! Staff came by throughout our meal to check up on us.

Between the staff and the food this is a restaurant not to be missed. It's authentic feel come from…read moreboth the food and the decor and you feel like you've traveled to Peru. We had the fried calamari and the Arroz chaufa (with chicken) and both were delicious. The staff treated us like family even though it was our first visit -/ but it won't be our last.

We ordered the Arroz con Mariscos, and while they were generous with the mussels, each of us…read morereceived only one small shrimp and one scallop. The rice also had a very strong turmeric flavor, which we suspect was used primarily to give it its color. Turmeric is not a typical seasoning for this dish and, in our opinion, took away from the flavor we would expect from a traditional Peruvian arroz con mariscos. The fried calamari was served with a pasta sauce, which was not authentic to the dish and was disappointing. Overall, if you're looking for authentic Peruvian food, this would not be our recommendation. The dishes we tried did not reflect the traditional flavors or preparation we were expecting.

We really like chirp and order from the 34th street location regularly-however the employees do no…read moreseem to know the difference between light meat and dark meat chicken! You have ONE JOB- CHICKEN. This keeps happening and it's super annoying. I can't go back and exchange cause I just got out of hospital. Please teach your employees the difference! A wing and breast IS NOT DARK MEAT. SMH

This place is a quick serve option and it is directly opposite BNH photo video…read moreit looks like a diner, but they have cute tables and you order and pay at the counter and they give you your meal at the counter as well. I like that they had Jarritos other options for Mexican soft drinks, and I really like the Peruvian stirfry rice, which comes with roasted batter chicken- the flavors were incredible. We also tried the gravy chicken, which was delicious and I will definitely be back to try the fries and sausages As well as the dessert. The portion size were large, and I was only able to eat half of my portion so I would say definitely value for money The service was very quick and the lady at the counter was really nice and helpful. She answered all our questions for us as well. I'll be back!

This is a spectacular find on NYC. A charming place with five star food…read more Pulpo asada Drunken mussels Several ceviche Lomo saltada Every dish was distinctive s And delicious Service was friendly and warm.

Came in on a Tuesday around 1pm, there was no one there. My friend and I were the only ones in the…read morerestaurant (we made reservations just in case). The decoration of this restaurant is gorgeous. It's so colorful and everywhere you looked was a photo opportunity. We ordered from the lunch special which was the way to go. There was a variety of plates to choose from. For starters, we got guacamole and esquites. Both really good. Once it got to our mains, it took a while and considering we were the only ones in the restaurant it was a long wait. For the mains, we both got chicken flautas which came with a side of rice and beans. The flautas were crispy and crunchy. The rice had big chunks of carrots which I didn't like but my friend enjoyed. The beans were also very delicious. I loved the aesthetics of the restaurant and def will be coming back to choose from their main menu. Everything looked delicious!!

Such amazing food. We had the Tacu Tacu which is skirt steak with egg. Off the charts. Also…read moreenjoyed the Pulpo Al La Padilla octopus and the Taquito de Langosta tacos. Flan and ice cream for dessert were fantastic Terrific service as well. Highly recommended if you are in NYC!

Do yourself a favor and come here. My friends and I come at least once a week…read more You won't regret it! The food is top notch. 10/10

I had a great experience at Chirp on 2nd Ave thanks to Rose. It was my first time ordering, and she…read morewas incredibly friendly, patient, and helpful. She took the time to explain the menu, answer all of my questions, and helped me choose my order. I went with the quarter chicken with rice and maduros, and everything was delicious the chicken was flavorful and cooked perfectly, the rice was a great compliment, and the maduros added the perfect touch of sweetness. Will definitely be coming back!

Service is fast and the food is delicious. It's a small spot so tables are limited but well worth…read morethe time.

Had a lovely dinner at this tiny little spot tucked away in Hell's Kitchen. We had the tomahawk…read moresteak, strip milanese and sweetbreads, with empanadas and corn humita as sides/apps. Everything was lovely and done really nicely. Good balance of char and done-ness per our requests. Service was friendly and the vibe is just a great spot to chill with family or friends in a cozy environment. Will definitely return!

We were seated upstairs where it was very cold and had no ambience. Service was just ok. Appetizer…read morecame fast but our main course took forever to arrive. Empanadas were ok. Rib eye was over cooked and nothing special and it was expensive! Prices are high especially when you consider the below average food, service and atmosphere. Based on this, we won't be returning.

I love Peruvian rotisserie chicken, although it can be a little too salty. I've been eating at Pio…read morePio for many years... their chicken is consistently good (but the skin isn't always crispy, which I prefer). They also have a great $15.50 lunch special: quarter chicken with a side (maduros, rice, beans etc.) and beverage. Quarter chicken $7.50 plus tax. If you're in Murray Hill or Kips Bay, stop by for take out or dine in.

The green sauce is definitely something I can drown any meal in. It was really delicious. The dark…read moremeat on the lunch special was tender and it easy to take a part, barely used my hands. Rice was solid. And the side salad, NGL having avocados and drowning it green sauce again is really tasty. If you are in Midtown East, definitely come here. Lunch specials are hard to come by for the price. At $15.50 it was worth it in my eyes. Not my meal but tasted, the tostones were worth and again drowning it in green sauce was perfect. If they sold that green sauce to go, I'd buy!!