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    Pio Pio 8

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    521 reviews
    #445 of 10,379 Restaurants in New York City
    $$ - $$$, Spanish, South American, Peruvian
    604 10th Ave, New York City, NY 10036-3007
    +1 212-459-2929
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    4.5 521 reviews
    #445 of 10,379 Restaurants in New York City
    Certificate of Excellence2015 - 2018 Winner
    RATINGS
    Food
    Service
    Value
    Atmosphere

    Location and contact

    604 10th Ave, New York City, NY 10036-3007
    Midtown West
    0.5 miles from Times Square
    Website
    +1 212-459-2929

    Menu

    8.00
    Postres
    Traditional Peruvian and Latin Desserts
    Flan
    Peruvian caramel custard
    Peruvian Chocolate Cake
    Dulce De leche, cocoa fudge, lucuma ice cream
    Tres Leches Cake
    Sponge cake‏ soaked in 3 types of milk and pisco banana brulee
    Piononos
    peruvian pastry filled with dulce De leche
    Lucuma
    peruvian fruit ice cream
    Alfajores
    peruvian sandwich cookies filled with dulce De leche
    24
    Chef’s Dessert Tasting
    Great for sharing with family and friends
    SANGRIA‏
    Glass 8.00
    Pitcher 30.00
    Roja
    Glass 9.00
    Pitcher 32.00
    Blanca
    WINE & SPIRITS
    Ask your server
    PARA EMPEZAR‏
    8.00
    Empanadas De Pollo
    Two empanadas, shredDed Juanita’s chicken, salsa criolla
    8.00
    Tamal Criollo
    Yellow corn tamal shredDed Juanita’s chicken, salsa criolla
    12.00
    Pimiento Relleno
    Roasted red pepper stuffed with meat and cheese
    12.00
    Anticuchos
    Heart beef‏ skewers, fried potato, salsa huacatay
    12.00
    Causa De Atun / Pollo
    Cold mashed yellow potato, avocado and tuna or juanita’s chicken
    12.00
    Papa A la Huancaina
    Cold sliced potatoes, peruvian cheese sauce
    14.00
    Calamares Fritos
    Fried calamari, salsa roja
    18.00
    Palta Rellena con Camarones
    Avocado, shrimp, red onion, tomato, corn, cilantro-lime dressing
    30.00
    Piqueo Pacifico
    Chef’s choice of 4 Cebiches, fish anticucho and leche De tigre
    30.00
    Perucho Tasting
    Papita rellena, causita, empanaditas, beef anticucho papita huancaina, tamalito, salsa criolla
    LOS CALIENTITOS
    8.00
    Soup Of The Day
    Homemade soup‏
    18.00
    Chupe De Camarones
    Peruvian shrimp chowDer, rice, green peas, choclo, egg
    LAS PRIMAVERAS‏
    8.00
    Ensalada De Palta
    Sliced avocado, tomatoes, lettuce, vegetables, house dressing
    12.00
    Mozzarella Pio
    Mozzarella slices, tomato, balsamic sauce, mesclun.
    CEBICHES
    Classic Peruvian Seafood Dish
    18.00
    Limeno
    Traditional peruvian Cebiche, diced corvina, lime juice, aji limo
    18.00
    Mixto
    Corvina, shrimp, octopus, calamari, baby scallops, lime juice
    18.00
    Saltado
    Grilled shrimp, octopus, squid, fish of the day
    18.00
    Escabeche De Mariscos
    Pickled seafood, shrimp, octopus, mussels, clams
    18.00
    Nikkei
    Tuna, soy sauce, sesame oil, lime juice, rocoto, avocado, sesame seeds
    18.00
    Choros A La Chalaca
    Peruvian style mussels
    TIRADITO‏
    Peruvian Style Sashimi
    18.00
    Mixto
    Thinly sliced corvina, octopus, shrimp, aji amarillo puree
    PLATITOS
    4.00
    Tostones
    4.00
    Avocado
    4.00
    Maduros
    4.00
    Saffron Rice
    4.00
    French Fries
    4.00
    Red Beans
    4.00
    Fried Yucca
    5
    Saffron Rice and Red Beans
    6.00
    Salchipapa
    Sliced frankfurters‏ and French fries
    7
    Mixed Steamed Vegetables
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    About
    Established in 1994. Welcome to PIO PIO, our "Casa Alegre" (Cheerful House), New York City's Premiere Peruvian restaurant group since 1994, specializing in Pollo a La Brasa (Rotisserie Chicken), authentic cuisine from Peru and our famous "Green Sauce"!. We are located through out Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx and Manhattan. Also check out our Amaru Pisco Bar in Jackson Heights. Buen Provecho!
    PRICE RANGE
    $0
    Special Diets
    Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner
    CUISINES
    Spanish, South American, Peruvian, Latin
    FEATURES
    Outdoor Seating, Highchairs Available, Delivery, Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Discover, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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    Reviewed 4 days ago
    Very delicious food

    If you happen to be in Queens New York, you must go to this restaurant for dinner. There is a wide variety of dishes to choose from and the food is very good.

    Date of visit: December 2018
    Thank Cassandra M
    Reviewed 5 days ago
    The Best Peruvian Food in NYC

    This place is one of a kind! True Peruvian cuisine brought to you by a true Peruvian owner who knows and understands how to put all his traditions and culture on to a plate in a way that would impress any culinary expert. The environment...More

    Date of visit: June 2018
    Thank KingPhoenixD
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    Good Peruvian food

    A friend took us here. Nice ambience, you can either sit at the bar area or the restaurant. The offer combo options for a good price. The portions are generous. The flavors are ok. They have classic Peruvian food but with a New York twist.

    Date of visit: November 2018
    1  Thank Ing_Yazzm
    Reviewed 5 weeks ago via mobile
    Great food with excellent service

    Had lunch, food was delicious, a good selection of drinks, had a Peruvian beer. Lunch portion was fairly large.

    Date of visit: March 2019
    Thank djay3140
    Reviewed 5 weeks ago
    Delicious Meal, Nice Price

    When visiting NYC, we stopped into Pio Pio 8 for lunch. There were 4 of us and we ordered the Matador Combo, described on the menu as their most popular and told it was served family style and could satisfy 3 to 4 people. It...More

    Date of visit: April 2019
    Thank John P
    Reviewed April 10, 2019 via mobile
    Chilean in Hell’s Kitchen

    Went on a Sunday night for dinner and drinks after going several years ago. Big spot which is unusual for the city and Hell’s Kitchen. Busy for dinner and it was a bit loud due to poor acoustics. Had trouble hearing my guest. Food was...More

    Date of visit: April 2019
    Thank Danscag
    Reviewed April 2, 2019
    OMG!!! This was the BEST EVER!!!!

    I was in town for my Aunt's Celebration of Life and was introduced to this amazing place a few days before. OMG!!! I will be back here for sure!!!! Soooo good!!!

    Date of visit: March 2019
    Thank SpicyP
    Reviewed March 29, 2019 via mobile
    Great first dinner in NYC.

    We came to PioPio for our first dinner in NYC. We ordered about 7 dishes for 6 people and it was more than enough!

    Date of visit: March 2019
    Thank _csarmie
    Reviewed March 19, 2019
    chicken is the way to go

    We had theatre tickets so they put us in the express section of the restaurant. They were prompt, attentive and the meal of chicken breast with rice and beans was so delicious. i have also eaten in 2 other pio's and very consistent . Just...More

    Date of visit: March 2019
    Thank temptation2
    Reviewed March 17, 2019 via mobile
    Pretty good

    We went to Pio Pio on a Sunday recently based on a recommendation from the guide book Clued In New York. We initially were shown to a table in the main dining room downstairs but it was too loud and too close for us. We...More

    Date of visit: March 2019
    Thank ralphs359
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    Questions & Answers
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    lorr368
    July 19, 2016|
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    Response from eg1417 | Reviewed this property |
    I don't think so; not sure though.
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    Yosleydy R
    May 5, 2015|
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    Response from Nsenya | Reviewed this property |
    Only parking garages. It's a safe and well populated area. You can check Icon Parking for local garages or take a cab from any parking garage in Manhattan. It would be very rare that one would find street parking there.
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    NFL1
    March 31, 2015|
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    Response from liluaidez | Reviewed this property |
    Yes and yes, however I had a hard time reaching them by phone to make the reservation. Ample space though.
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