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Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar

Restaurant Bar Meal takeaway Seafood restaurant Cocktail bar Brunch restaurant Gastropub Peruvian restaurant

One of the Best Places To Visits in Washington


Address

1823 L St NW, Washington, DC 20036

Website

piscoynazca.com

Contact

(202) 559-3726

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.90 (10.7K reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Thursday: 11 AM to 10 PM
  • Friday: 11 AM to 11 PM
  • Saturday: 11 AM to 11 PM
  • Sunday: 11 AM to 10 PM
  • Monday: 11 AM to 10 PM
  • Tuesday: 11 AM to 10 PM
  • Wednesday: 11 AM to 10 PM

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  • 4/5 Olivia M. W. 1 year ago on Google
    Pisco y Naza was a nice place. The food was good and definitely delivered on the Persian flavor. We got there at the start of happy hour so drinks were $7.50 (a steal compared to their regular prices) and there wasn’t too big of a crowd yet. For dessert we had the brownie and it was okay, it was a bit dry but the scoop of ice cream made it slightly better.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 LC C. 2 years ago on Google
    Very nice place. Food is very delicious. This is my first time coming to this spot. I love Peruvian food so I looked for a nice spot and I'm glad I came her. Everything was on point. I had a good waiter as well.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marco G. 2 years ago on Google
    I was in DC on business and this restaurant happened to be a short walk from my hotel so I decided to drop by to check it out. I was fortunate to snag a seat at the bar at the height of what seemed to be their evening rush and was absolutely delighted by the ambiance, decor, and lively buzz that circled about the restaurant and the bartender was quick to bring me some water, take my drink order, and hand me a menu. I ordered a Pisco sour and a few different appetizers to sample the various offerings and was absolutely blown away! I am a native of Peru and travel back often to visit my family so I know great Peruvian food when I find it and Pisco y Nazca will certainly be on my list for the next time I find myself back in DC!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 C L. 2 years ago on Google
    The food here was flavorful. I loved the option of. Pisco flights. They were definitely a unique touch and a good value. Most of my party loved their food. My partner and I got two different shrimp dishes and they did a great job not overcooking the shrimp. It was cooked perfectly. The rice was a little undercooked but we’d ordered quite a few starters for the table so it didn’t much bother me to do without it. The seafood was fresh and the decor was nice. The staff was friendly and accommodating as well.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tooli H. 1 year ago on Google
    I really enjoyed going to this restaurant. It was probably the best Peruvian meal I have had in the entire city. We shared several different plates and appreciate the warm environment. each plate had delicious. Peruvian tastes that tantalized my taste buds. I look forward to going back here as soon as possible because there were so many menu items I wanted to try.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kiffa S. 1 year ago on Google
    A very vibrant and lively establishment offering a true and honest adventure in Peruvian food. On our first time there, We opted for a tasting menu which had more food than we could enjoy. So this time, we went for the traditional ceviche and another appetizer, followed but delicious entries. Was it cheap, not in quality or flavor and well worth it.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Katheryn J. 2 years ago on Google
    Love love love! The prix fixe brunch menu is such a great deal, and honestly, we only made it through 1.5 courses before we were too full to finish. We also opted for bottomless, and especially loved the white sangria.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bill F. 1 year ago on Google
    This place is fantastic. They have some of the best empanadas that I have ever had. There's plenty of unique drinks on the menu and the food menu is full of exotic fare. Great drinks, great food, in a chic and well decorated space. Service was excellent sitting at the bar. Try the made to order sangria or the espresso martini. Also the hot sauce is like a fresh sort of pepper salsa that's mellow with a good kick, ask for hot sauce.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Kit Yee C. 10 months ago on Google
    It is a beautiful restaurant. We tried the three course brunch. Portion is generous but the chicken,pulled pork and pork belly are all too dry and not as juicy/tender. We like the shrimp and waffle but not the cheesecake. Server was slow to check on us at the first half of the meal but it gets better. Good try but I think food is not as delicious as we expected.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Candice T. 6 months ago on Google
    Great service from Eduardo! He is attentive, warm, patient with helping us recommend dishes from the menu with detailed explanations. He provided excellent service. Had the sample cerivache and found the fish fresh but there’s a strong lime taste in them. The roasted chicken skewers were great! Atmosphere is nice and lively due to the bustling activity. This is a popular place with crowds at 3.30pm
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kianna A. 10 months ago on Google
    We enjoyed brunch here today! We ordered from the prix fixe menu where you pick 3 options and everyone in my group loved what they got. I had the avocado toast, ceviche, and cheesecake and everything was so delicious! I was also really impressed by the portion sizes. Jaime was our server and he was really friendly and professional! Everything came out really quickly. The atmosphere is also so beautiful and it’s really spacious inside!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Yingxi Rona S. 9 months ago on Google
    Pretty good service and very nice atmosphere. Ordered two appetizers and a sharable main dish. Three of us are very full with these dishes. We really enjoyed the beef tenderloin and the iron plate squid. The corn with these dishes is huge white corn and is super delicious. Overall, other than the food is a bit greasy, everything is very good.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sierra M. 8 months ago on Google
    The Pisco Sour flight was AMAZING. The tasting menus was really delicious as well. You are able to get a sample of all the best dishes in on the menu! Our server Carlyle was also great! Very knowledgeable about the menu and options and gave us great recommendations. I would definitely recommend!! I will be back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Melissandra B. 1 year ago on Google
    We visited for brunch and had an extraordinary experience. Vanessa, our waitress, was simply amazing! She took great care of us and allowed sufficient time between courses for us to enjoy all flavors to the fullest. Each course was well presented and portions are well balanced. Cocktails were great too! On the reservations note we I mentioned that we were celebrating my fiend’s birthday… Vanessa brought her a special dessert and a card for the occasion. That was a nice surprise… I would recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a memorable food experience!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Heather S. 1 year ago on Google
    Where do I start? It took the hostess what felt like 10 minutes but was probably was more like 5 minutes to acknowledge us. We didn't have a reservation but were quickly seated at a table for 2. The hostess did end up pushing another 2 top next to ours to make out table larger as we did order the tasting menu. The food was blah, and the first couple courses were ok. The last courses were the best but honestly still nothing to write home about. As they brought out dessert the server alerted us that the kitchen was closing. Other servers started stack chairs on top of the surrounding tables. It just all seemed to be a bit of a mess. Wouldn't go back! Don't waste your time or money
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kefi A. 7 months ago on Google
    If you're worried this will be out of your comfort zone, let me allay your fears. It's delicious! Not too spicy or fatty, perfectly balanced. We ordered a steak skewer, a beef dish with rice and onions, and a fish and calamari dish with rice and a light sauce. We probably could have gotten one appetizer and one main and split. The main portions are pretty generous. Cocktails were really fun! I liked the sours a lot, not too sweet. Service was excellent. Raul our server, took time to explain the menu (because we're novices to Peruvian food) and was always there just when we needed him. All his recommendations were awesome. Atmosphere is energetic with date night lighting. You could bring kids, but I probably wouldn't. Not sure about parking. We were able to get a later evening reservation night of on Saturday.

  • 5/5 Cheryl Y. 6 months ago on Google
    Food is amazing! We loved it. Love the purple drink. Our server Katy was kind and warm and took good care of our table. Highly recommend it!

  • 5/5 Dianne S. 5 months ago on Google
    We're celebrating our wedding anniversary and went for dinner. Hugo was our server and made our experience wonderful. I had the Pescado a lo Macho and hubby had the braised lamb shanks. The food came to the table quickly and hot. I enjoyed my meal. Hugo had great recommendations such as the Pisco Sour. Had two. They were excellent. Hubby loved his lamb chops. Meat pulled away from the bone. If he had a "complaint" it was that he wasn't able to get to the marrow. We didn't feel rushed and folks around us were friendly. You can find on street parking or use the parking garage nearby. Great experience and we plan to return for dinner real soon. Hopefully, Hugo will still be there. Going to be sure to leave room for dessert and coffee.

  • 5/5 Stephanie T. 6 months ago on Google
    OMG. First I would like to say that this is my second time here and I feel like it was my first. Our waiter Hugo was amazing. He was extremely attentive to us providing his opinion on what we would enjoy. Every dish he recommended was amazing. When I say it felt like my first time, I was blown away. The drinks and food was out of this world. Highly recommend. And ask for Hugo. He's the best.

  • 5/5 Kelly H. 5 months ago on Google
    Reservations made, arrived early and seated early. Our waiter Hugo was excellent. He made great suggestions as it was our first visit. Service from wait staff, to servers and bussers was quick and very pleasant. Drinks were tasty and food was super.

  • 5/5 Tania A. 5 months ago on Google
    I love each and every visit I’ve made to Pisco y Nazca! After having been there to celebrate work functions, a birthday and now date night - I can honestly say that it’s a great venue for all occasions. The food is always freshly prepared, beautifully plated and delicious. This last visit, Carlyle was our server and we could not have been happier with the service. He was super attentive, knew the menu, ingredients and serving of each dish very well; we got great recommendations on what to order for our palettes and most importantly he made the dining experience that much more elevated. Menu wise, as it’s a Peruvian restaurant you would be remiss if you didn’t try their amazing ceviche. I would recommend getting the sampler and trying the variety of options that they have available 🤤 All around great dining experience and I can’t wait to visit again.

  • 5/5 Karen C. 1 year ago on Google
    There’s so many good things to say about this little gem in DC! Spent my birthday here and it was fantastic! The food was absolutely delish everyone enjoyed their food (we were 6). The service was so personable and attentive (which is hard to find these days). Definitely looking forward to going back!!

  • 4/5 Conny Sw Soebagio - O. 7 months ago on Google
    My first time try Peru food ! This was my first visit and was awesome! The food was super delicious with a wide variety for the palate. I highly recommend for a night out with family, friends, and/or a date night. 🍴🦐🍤❤️

  • 5/5 Anthony A. 7 months ago on Google
    We had a great time at this restaurant. The food was delicious and authentic, and the service was great. Our server Eduardo made our experience wonderful. We celebrated a birthday during our meal, and the restaurant was a great place to celebrate a birthday. Definitely recommend if you’re looking for authentic Peruvian food and a great experience.

  • 5/5 Angel C. 6 months ago on Google
    Love this place! Came to this place with my boyfriend for a date night. Their ceviche is a must try! The waiter Jaime did a great job explaining the menu. Super helpful. I got the beef tenderloin rice. My boyfriend got the seafood chaufas. And I got the sour flight. I love the rose flavor and my bf loves the strawberry flavor. Will definitely come back again

  • 5/5 Seth N. 7 months ago on Google
    We loved Pisco! It was an amazing experience for us — especially the Brunch Prix menu with three courses. Delightful time on a Saturday lunch.

  • 5/5 Jordan L. 1 year ago on Google
    I recently had the pleasure of dining at "Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar," and I can confidently say that it was one of the best dining experiences I have ever had. From the moment I walked in the door, I was greeted with warm and friendly service that made me feel right at home. The ambiance of the restaurant is simply stunning. It is tastefully decorated with beautiful lighting, comfortable seating, and a cozy atmosphere. Our server Jaime was wonderful and recommended delicious dishes! Speaking of the food, it was absolutely incredible. Every dish was bursting with flavor and made with the freshest ingredients. I tried several different dishes, and each one was better than the last. The pasta dishes were cooked to perfection, and the seafood was so fresh that it practically melted in my mouth.

  • 5/5 Marcos P. 8 months ago on Google
    The food is great. I order pescado a lo macho one of my favorite dishes from the menu. Their pisco mixed drinks are 🤩🤩. Server is very attentive and knowledgeable of the menu. Made great recommendations. I will definitely come back.

  • 5/5 Maritza M. 8 months ago on Google
    I had a wonderful time here with my family. The Peruvian dishes are authentic and they are very delicious. The desserts were also very delicious, I’d highly recommend the Suspiro. Overall we had a great time and loved everything, we are sure to come back.

  • 5/5 april c. 8 months ago on Google
    We had the best birthday brunch & Andres our server, was great & personable. I let the restaurant know we had a birthday, when we made the rez and his dessert came with a candle & beautiful birthday plate. Honestly it’s one of the best meals I’ve had in DC. We’ll be back!

  • 5/5 Adam T. 1 year ago on Google
    First time here. Blown away. Delicious, excellently prepared, and great presentation too. Really interesting flavors and surprisingly generous portions. Ambiance was relaxing. Service was basically perfect—Carlos did a fantastic job. I’ll definitely return.

  • 5/5 Ron 10 months ago on Google
    My cousin and I really enjoyed the dinner and service last night (thank you Vanessa). We started off the dinner with a couple of Pisco Sours and the Mixto Ceviche (excellent plate to share). The salmon was very tasty. The restaurant is on the first floor and well decorated but I did not see a handicap accessible door. Definitely call ahead for reservations and this place is great for groups. I think their meals are moderately priced for downtown DC, and the quality is excellent.

  • 5/5 Aly H. 8 months ago on Google
    Amazing food, service, and ambiance. Came here for brunch, and Pisco y Nazca is one of the best restaurants I’ve been to in DC. Food is reasonably priced and authentic. We had the pleasure of having Jaime as our server, and the dining experience was 10/10! Definitely planning on coming back for dinner service!

  • 5/5 Megan B. 1 year ago on Google
    I came here with my wife and one of our friends. From the time we walked in, to the time we left, we had an incredible experience. Eduardo provided the best hospitality we’ve had in a restaurant since moving to Virginia about a month ago. We never had Peruvian food and he went above and beyond with recommendations and knowledge. He was so patient with our many questions. The drinks were phenomenal. The food was amazing. The aesthetics were on point. We will 100% be back.

  • 5/5 Armenthia M. 8 months ago on Google
    This was my first visit and was awesome! The food was super delicious with a wide variety for the palate. As a foodie with food allergies, I appreciated the attention to detail of our waiter regarding both the food and drink menus. And, he was beyond nice along with the rest of the staff. We were fortunate enough to be seated in the outdoor dining area that was perfect. I highly recommend for a night out with family, friends, and/or a date night.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Paid parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
    • ✓️ Free street parking
    • ✓️ Paid street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ Happy hour food
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Happy hour drinks
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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