Exceptional food. Fresh seafood!!! Incredibly well versed wait staff. Spot on recommendations for first timers. Lovely space.

Train your staff better on customer service! We did a walk-in last night and the front host said that you all didn't have any available seats if we didn't have a reservation and the next reservation would be at 6:30pm. We came in at 5pm, but she said we can sit at the bar area and showed us back and told us there were no seats, there was a table that just needed to be cleared, so we decided to go next door to Sullivans to have dinner and spent our money there. I decided to check your reservations on OpenTable while we were having dinner next door, since your dining room was empty. It was untrue that you didn't have reservations until 6:30pm. I even made a reservation at 5:30pm to see if I would get a text confirmation about my reservation, but I did not! What an unprofessional establishment! read more

Villa Peru - Reservations available - Peruvian Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

This is one of the best restaurants I have ever been to, great food, lovely ambiance, and good service

Made a yelp account just to write this review. Terrible overall experience on Valentine's Day. We made a reservation a month in advance just to wait 30-40 min for a table because they were "over booked". We were not offered bar seating as an alternative but others after us were offered and seated right away. As we waited for our table other couples were getting complimentary drinks but none were offered to us even though we were waiting longer. When we got frustrated enough to speak with the hostess seeing that other people were seated for tables that arrived long after us we noted that we should be seated as it was well past our reservation time. They said we can sit at the bar but in fact had a table open. When we pointed that out they said that table was for the first couple to arrive which was in fact us. When we noted that they seemed confused but looked at their sheet of names and had no rhyme or reason to the order they were sitting people. Finally we get seated, food was changed last minute to a pre fixed menu with high price. We paid $260 for food that tasted like it cost $30!! Tables beside us were complaining about the food as well, over cooked and rushed. Plates were taken off our table before we were done with them and service was rushed and unprofessional. We have been trying to go here due to high reviews however I strongly recommend not going. In fact, the steak house next door has much better service and food combined for same price. 10/10 do not recommend if I could give 0 stars I would. Please improve not only your service but the quality of food you present to your customers especially for that high of a price tag! read more

Great lobster specials we had tails and tomahawk it was great would definitely recommend it

Great locally owned Peruvian restaurant in Tucson. The atmosphere and the vibes are awesome. I order the tomahawk and it was cooked to perfection. The Lima 75 (French 75) was also an excellent drink choice. Highly recommend 11/10. Will be going back for the lobster festival. read more

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When we first arrived, we were seated immediately. Unfortunately, we were left unattended at our table for about 10 minutes following this, during which time we heavily debated leaving to get tacos next door. When we were greeted by our server, he offered to start our beverage order, answered a few questions and disappeared for an extended amount of time once again. We waited long enough to decide on appetizers and entrees but had to wait even longer before it was time to place our order. We wanted to get the lobster tower but it was unfortunately sold out. Instead I asked for some help picking a few ceviches to give us a chance to sample the menu. We got three types-- clásico, tuna sashimi and mahi/shrimp in aji verde. The Clásico which should be classic and delicious, was overcooked, overly acidic and generally unmemorable. The tuna and the mahi mahi in aji verde were both fabulous but more untraditional. We enjoyed these ones but they were not recommended by the server so I would say they are "hidden gems." We ordered the tomahawk medium and it was served pretty rare (thank goodness it didn't moo) which was unfortunate. The asparagus, potatoes and sauces to accompany were tasty. The uchichurri was a good remix on the classic chimichurri sauce. The only thing we had no complaints about was the picarones. We were served a hot, cinnamon sugar spiced squash and potato fritter with caramel sauce, chocolate sauce and ice cream. I do not think I will return to Villa Peru, but it was fun to explore the Ceviche festival as ceviche is one of my favorite dishes! I wish Villa Peru had better service and food given the caliber of restaurant that they claim to be. read more

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Birthday date night at Villa Peru, we shared 3 appetizers and a main. The Pisco Sours and each dish were extraordinary, rivaling any fine big city restaurant. We had JD, our server, choose the order of each dish, which was a perfect progression. JD, and the food presentation were all wonderful. read more

I was very disappointed in this restaurant. We had NYE reservations and couldn't even get in the door because there were so many people waiting and there's no wait area. The hostess said they overbooked so we were seated in order of arrival and not on reservation time. Once we finally got a table the service was fine. For starters we got the octopus and ceviche. They brought an octopus leg on a plate with nothing else so we had to ask where the rest of the dish was. The ceviche was just ok. For entrees we had the wagyu beef and lobster tail with pasta, neither were seasoned and the lobster was overcooked. They were out of one of the desserts. Per our server most of the desserts are not made in house. I had the molten chocolate cake and could tell it was not homemade, and the server admitted it wasn't. For $115 a person this meal was a total rip off. I expected much better for "fine dining". They charged a 20% service fee for a tip, which is fine, but they also charged a credit card fee on top of that with no warning. The owners were only mingling with patrons they knew and were not assisting the hostess or going to each table to check in. The violinist was on another level, he was amazing (5 stars for him). Support local, but not this place. read more

Villa Peru - NYE menu - Peruvian Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

We came in for the Lobster fest. The restaurant was very nicely decorated. Our server was beyond friendly and helpful. Our appetizer a stuffed potato croquette was really good. The menu for something referred to as LOBSTERFEST was somewhat underwhelming. Many of the options were pastas with lobster added. We opted for the surf n turf for 2 : 2 lobster tails and a tomahawk steak. The lobster tails were meaty and very well cooked The tomahawk unfortunately was not quite what we hoped for. The steak had several veins of grizzle running through it making it very hard to chew. Medium rare requested but it was quite rare through most of it Price point of $130 would have been ok if steak was on point. read more

This place was amazing to eat. The food was delicious, the service was amazing, and the ambiance was great. The paella was amazing and every scoop had seafood in it. Now that was worth the price. The Malbec from Argentina was fantastic and bursting with flavor. The meat was very tender and juicy. We will be coming back. read more

Villa Peru - Paella, ceviche, - Peruvian Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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I really wanted to love Villa Peru. We had a lovely evening there with friends last night, In spite of the food. Not because of it. The space and atmosphere is definitely cool, and that's where the good part of the review ends. I'm trying to wrap my head around all the positive reviews. I found the food to be largely bland and not the slightest bit exciting. Not to mention grossly overpriced. Oops, I just mentioned it. Our table of 6 tried many different appetizers, six entrees, including some from the lobster fest menu and three desserts, and we all shared bites. I can honestly say there is not one thing I had that I will want again. The menu is huge! And maybe that's part of the problem. Maybe if they narrowed down the offerings and arranged them on the menu in a way that made sense, it would be easier to hit on something outstanding. Our server was nice and fun, but often not to be found when needed. To be fair the place was packed. But all I kept wondering is why? read more

What a great find! Food as good as I remember from my travels in Peru. Including a bang on Pisco Sour. Service was attentive, informative, but not cloying. The decor was modern yet warm. My only complaint was I forgot my take home box on the table! I'll be back!! read more

I took my wife here on Valentine's Day, prior to a comedy show. It was a phenomenal experience! From the moment we walked in, we felt welcome, and we loved the vibe, and the music! We went with the Valentines couples special. It is now one of our favorite spots! read more

Everything here was delicious! The ambiance was wonderful as well. Me and my boyfriend dined in for a date night and we will 100% be going back. To drink I had the awakening (carajlo) and it was delicious. For dinner I had the lomo saltado which was amazing and definitely is a must try. We went during their lobster festival and my boyfriend had the lobster cioppino which was delicious as well. Our server was super kind and checked in on us. For dessert we had the cheesecake. Everything was beyond amazing. Must try. read more

Villa Peru - Peruvian Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Super fun spot with unique and delicious fare. I don't claim to be an expert on Peruvian cuisine but I know great food when I encounter it and they place was scrumptious. Had a Peruvian style steak with something of a chimichurri sauce and it was perfectly prepared and delicious. My wife had a shrimp dish that was also good and we will return to further explore the menu! read more

We booked our New Year's Eve dinner here. This also happens to be my birthday. The service was horrible, we started the meal out with an entire beer being dropped on my husband's lap. We asked for more napkins several times until I finally had to be stern about receiving them. The meals were nothing great, and were super expensive for a very very small portion. We ended the meal with dessert - my daughter's spoon was literally in the dessert covered in sauce - we had to wipe it off to even use it. After all of this no apologies for having g my husband soaked in beer the entire evening. The server had a huge attitude after we asked to speak to the manager. I am so disappointed this was the experience I had for my birthday and holiday! read more

Had high expectations for a wonderful dinner with reservations for valentines evening..which didn't seem to matter as we had to wait at the bar. Once seated we were given a menu for a pre-set 3-course dinner with no option to order from the regular menu. Minimal choices,but ok,they're busy , it's a special day. Food was presentation was very nice, but that's where it ended. All was edible but just OK. No flavor,bland, under seasoned in every way. Service was almost too efficient-as in "hurry up we need your table". And then the bill came...a 20% service charge. No warning no explanation. Just a 20% add-on. Felt like a huge money-grab. Overall an extraordinarily disappointing experience. We most certainly will not be back read more

I have never seen a more disrespectful front staff in my life. The manager was beyond rude and my girlfriend disrespectful after our meal. They had three people quiz us about our IDs. If you are reading this, I'll send you my birth certificate. Kind of sad that a bartender doesn't know how to check IDs. Vibe was cool is guess. I hope this restaurant fails. read more

Came during lobster fest, amazing dishes. I think this has become my new favorite place. Service, drinks, food and dessert did not disappoint.. It was incredibly busy on a Saturday night but the waiter was still super attentive, food was on point. The decor is cute and homie. read more

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Never had Peruvian cuisine before. If this is normal, I am a convert. Food service in ambience is awesome, but don't be fooled by the front door. read more

Ceviche is fresh and overall the food is interesting. There's not a lot of keto friendly options other than ceviche. I'd say the most disappointing part of the meal was the service. Our waiter did not provide good customer service and for a party of 5 we were charged an automatic gratuity of 20% which explains why the service was so poor (he didn't have to work for the tip). They charge a credit card fee that was not disclose before running our cards. We could have easily paid cash had we known. We left feeling like we were nickeled and dimed. Ambience is modern but even when we complained about being seated in the direct sunlight the waiter didn't offer to move us...when there were clearly lots of available seating. read more

There were 12 of us dining tonight at Villa Peru. It was our first time here. It is an absolutely beautiful restaurant. They have gorgeous wood tables that are stunning. We were seated in a small dining room and the immense slab of live wood the table was made from was spectacular. It was definitely one of the topics of conversation. Next was the menu which is extensive. Most of the items I couldn't pronounce, but the wait staff was very helpful with the pronunciations and explanations. There was quite a selection to choose from, steak, seafood, chicken and vegetarian. Everyone really enjoyed their meals from the huge tomahawk steak to the whole red snapper. Everything was well cooked and delicious. The wait staff was very good. They communicated well with our large and noisy group. They were very accommodating with everyone's requests. It is hard to find good service these days, but not at Villa Peru. It was top notch. This restaurant is definitely one of our top 10. The food was delicious: the service was great and the restaurant is beautiful. Couldn't ask for anything better. read more

First time eating Peruvian food and my taste buds thanked me. Savory, and unique favors. The twist on the old fashion (Renaissance) with Pisco (Peruvian brandy) was delightful and aromatic. Calamari was done just right ( not rubbery). The lamb shank was tender and the quinoa a perfect accompaniment. And no meal can be topped off without the Lucuma cheesecake. Service was attentive and the ambiance was super chic and yet non- pretentious. read more

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We loved everything about this place. Our son's fiancée and him were visiting . She has never had Peruvian food. Loved the Inca Cola and the Chicha Morada . We ate all sorts of food with excellent service provided by Asiya our waitress. We spoke to the manager and he was also helping with the dining room which is pretty neat. Our waitress is very welcoming and friendly . Explained every dish. Ambiance is classy and clean . The tables were impressive our son and his fiancée loved every bit of the experienced. read more

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3% credit card surcharge without any posted notice about it. Very annoying practice for restaurants to do this. We would have paid cash if we knew about it before our card was charged. read more

A very nice evening with friends. Service was excellent and friendly. Very expensive for the atmosphere and dish quality. Presentation was good however, all appetizers and food was extremely salty for our tables taste. Calamari was too chewy. Drinks and dishes expensive for a regular restaurant ambience. read more

As a former ex-pat assigned to Peru', I have missed everything about it, especially the food. We were so pleased to find a place that served authentic and delicious food. I loved the decor, which was typical of a Lima modern restaurant. I liked the presentation and cloth napkins. Dining. The service, though, needs to be polished. If I am going to indulge in a restaurant, I want to be treated as if my business is important. The staff did the minimum--and did it okay--but nothing more than say...Dennys. We were indicated to a table, but not seated. Our orders were taken in a perfunctory manner. The wait staff stayed behind the bar, not checking on drinks or even engaging in a bit of small talk. It felt cold--and THAT is not typical of Peruvian dining, and it detracted from the experience. read more

Four of us had the Lobster Night dinner at VP at 5pm on Aug. 29th. The restaurant is nicely appointed and very comfortable. 5pm was definitely the time to arrive as by 6pm the restaurant was filled and stayed that way until we left about 7:30pm. We had the Incan Lobster, Cioppino, Lobster Roll and Arroz con Mariscos w/ Lobster and all 4 dishes were delicious. Servers were courteous and welcoming. I would recommend that they expand their white wine list. A solid 4+ star restaurant; highly recommended and we will return. read more

Villa Peru had long been on my list of places to try. I know the space really well from the previous restaurant. So, I opted for take out, because it's a little too snug for indoor dining for my comfort level. I placed my order online on a Saturday evening for a 6:30pm pick up. When I arrived to pick up, the order had not been started. According to the hostess, they stop accepting online orders after 6pm. Two issues with this: 1. I placed the order at 5:45ish pm 2. It is not stated anywhere on their website that they stop taking online orders at 6pm. In fact, they should not only state that somewhere but also turn online ordering off. That's honestly really bad for business. Additionally, the hostess said it would be 15 minutes, which ended up being closer to 40 minutes. The place was packed. I'm torn about this rating. The food was simple and uniquely flavored. I ordered the half chicken, quinoa salad and the salpicon de pollo. The chicken was on the salty side for my taste. I'm sticking to a three because I know it's been rough for businesses to get back on their feet with the re-opening, but I will likely not return for now. read more

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I really wanted to like this place, but I have mixed feelings about Villa Peru. The managers seem to be on the ball, however, the servers & hosts seem inexperienced; and the food was disappointing. I had a reservation. I was taken to the bar and told that my table would be ready in 10 minutes. I had to ask the bartender for a cocktail menu, and when I asked him for a food menu, he told me he didn't have one and would have to find one. There were two gentlemen circulating who gave off manager/ owner vibes, and they were kind enough to check on me a couple of times. After 15 minutes, I asked the hostess when my table would be ready, and she said I was next. Despite her unconvincing promise, I asked the bartender for a menu (again), and this time he produced the menu. I ordered the arroz chaufa at the bar, and once the food arrived, and I had taken two bites, the hostess came to inform me that my table was ready (40 minutes after my reservation time). The presentation of the rice was beautiful & creative, however the rice was SUPER salty. So much so that I couldn't eat it. When I asked for the check and left more than 90% of the rice behind, the bartender didn't even ask if I wanted to wrap it up & take it with me or there was anything wrong with the meal. Overall, the ambiance was nice, although it's a very small restaurant with an odd configuration. There was a guy playing the sax along to some pre recorded tracks the night I was there. He was pretty good. I love Peruvian food, but I don't think I would return here again. The managers / owners seem really cool, however the staff could benefit from some staff development. I wish them well though... read more

Villa Peru - Arroz chaufa - Peruvian Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

The service was impeccable from the moment we walked in. It had been a while since I'd had Peruvian food. This detail did not matter, as everything was explained in way to provide the best dining experience. From the pre dinner drinks and appetizer, to our entrees and wine, everything was served timely and beautifully presented. The menu included many gluten free options, as well as some vegetarian selections- in addition to a wide variety of meat and seafood options. All of the above came along with a lovely environment. Definitely recommend. read more

Wow! We don't live in Tucson and only get here now once a year, we use to live here. Villa Peru has really upped their game since just a year ago. The expansion has made this restaurant a more enjoyable experience. We didn't have to sit in a hallway. The food has always been delicious and tonight it just seemed so much better. Our waiter, Jesse, was wonderful. It was the best service since Villa Peru opened. Yes we've been coming since the menu had pictures of the food. Thank you for a delicious meal with great service. read more

The Ceviche alone is worth the visit! They have several to choice from and ours (which I can't even remember the name but the waiter said it's as the most popular) was amazing! I could just go back for that. I had the roasted chicken and it was great. read more

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This was such a great restaurant!! Loved the special new years dinner they had it was delicious and such a good deal for amazing food. Pisco sours were also well made! We sat at the at the bar so the service was pretty quick. If you like Peruvian food you need to come here! read more

Villa Peru - Ceviche - Peruvian Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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My husband and I went to Peru last July and when his parents came to visit Tucson, we wanted to share with them some of the dishes we had while in Peru. We got a pitcher of chicha morada which is made from purple corn, fruit juices, lime and cinnamon. It was a refreshing accompaniment to dinner. We ordered the ceviche mixto clasico, arroz con mariscos and aji gallina. For dessert, we got flan and piccarones. Everything tasted like what we had in Peru. We'll be back for more! read more

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Everything! Food amazing, ambiance beautiful, service excellent. A little pricey but worth it!

Here on business and I can't pass up a Peruvian place for dinner. I was here on a Wednesday. The place was not too busy. I sat at the bar and was taking to Charles the bar tender. Great guy. We had a good conversation. He gave me some recommendations. I ordered the 1/2 Chicken, rice and a side of beans. I got a few different sauces, ranging from mild to spicy. I even mixed some of them together. When the dinner arrived, it looked awesome. The presentation was very nicely done. I started eating quickly so I didn't take any pictures, but trust me, this was allot of chicken. The rice and white beans were good. The chicken was excellent. Full of flavor and tasted really good. I was nice and full when Charles asked about dessert. I settled on the doughnuts. While eating, I got to meet the man. Owner, papa Walter. Awesome man. We talked for a little bit then he had to get back to work making more good food. This place has been here for 7 years and I know they will be here for many more years. If you're in this area, you must try this place. It will be worth the trip. Nice for a date, special occasion or just plain dinner. You will love it. read more

Villa Peru - Peruvian Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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I went here for Valentine's Day with my husband and enjoyed our time for the most part. There's a patio and the indoor seating is a sleek row of tables with a clear view of the kitchen which is kind of cool. It's worth noting that the tables near the front are in the path of the breeze from the door, so at night those tables are chilly! There's also a small bar tucked in the back. When we arrived for our reservation, we were asked to sit at the bar while our table was prepped. We weren't greeted upon arrival and it took a good few minutes for one of the many people at the bar to address us and ask for our order. It wasn't the best first impression There was a pre-fixe menu with some excellent options that were flavorful. Im glad we decided to try Peruvian food! I will say that the service was very slow despite our later reservation around 8pm...Our entree was served 45min. after our appetizer. However with it being Valentines Day, we wanted to give grace as we know it's a busy night for restaurants. The filet mignon appetizer was exceptional BUT not cooked to Medium as I asked. Again I let this go as well. The ceviche appetizer was also really good. It was very fresh and had citrus-like tones. We really liked the lamb entree, it was really tender and falling off the bone. I would compare it to a pot roast like dish. I also really liked the risotto that came with the lobster. I find that many restaurants struggle with risotto so to find a second restaurant that really does it well, was awesome to me. I was saddened there was only 2 asparagus spears as the side. I assumed there would be an appropriate portion and chose this dish over the pea dish for the asparagus. It also was really good! There was only 1 dessert left which was the strawberry pie. Overall the food was good and I would return to try the typical menu, with the hope that the service we received was simply because it was a busy holiday! read more

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To go order. We ended up with the whole chicken platter that included rice, a potato option, salad, and several dipping sauces. The chicken was on the small side and we thought it would feed four but it really fed three. All the food was very tasty. Next time a dine in. read more