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Pio Pio

Pio Pio

Peruvian Restaurant and South American Restaurant$$$$
Hell's Kitchen, New York
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    The ceviche at Pio Pio is a can't miss
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    Beatriz C.
    "I recommend getting the Matador Combo (3-4 can eat it)."(30 Tips)
    arielle h.
    "Great atmosphere and ceviches, but skip the tamales."(36 Tips)
    Madelyne D.
    "Best rotisserie chicken you will ever eat."(13 Tips)
    Carol
    "Absolutely my favorite place for Peruvian chicken."(6 Tips)
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  • Lina T.heart icon on user image
    Lina TrifonJuly 8, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    The white sangria is great. The food is wonderful. And you should definitely try the flan.
  • Gabriela G.heart icon on user image
    Gabriela GrossmannAugust 2, 2015
    Pimiento relleno! We loved everything... Don't forget to order tres leches for dessert
  • amanda b.heart icon on user image
    amanda brookeSeptember 24, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    the lomo saltado is a must.. you can’t go wrong with the tres leches cake & lucuma ice cream.. truly authentic
  • Ryan
    RyanSeptember 12, 2014
    Any chicken combo is a great deal. Get extra sauce (also fries with hotdogs?!?!)
  • Tomás R.heart icon on user image
    Tomás RoggeroJuly 30, 2013
    Awesome. Four people menu: 2 empanadas de pollo and 2 papa rellenas as appetizers. Then ask for a Matador and a Arroz chaufa. :)
  • Kimmie O.heart icon on user image
    Kimmie OhhJuly 30, 2020
    Get the matador combo & split it with someone. Portions are huge!
  • Robert A.heart icon on user image
    Robert AccetturaMarch 9, 2015
    Food is good and it's affordable when you realize the portion size. It's served family style so prepare to fill your plate with lots of food.
  • What's Good Here
    What's Good HereJuly 30, 2015
    This small restaurant is a popular lunch spot for groups. Come here before noon or you'll have a wait for a table.
  • Gabriela G.heart icon on user image
    Gabriela GolińczakApril 1, 2015
    Amazing fresh delicious food. Big potions good for sharing. Really nice service
  • Katherine R.heart icon on user image
    Katherine RJanuary 3, 2017
    Matador Combo is delicious and more than enough to share - ordered to share between two and had heaps left over!
  • Thomas B.
    Thomas BrewsterJanuary 31, 2012
    Ignore the they only take AMEX comment. They take all major credit cards now. We got worried after sat down and ordered a huge meal with drinks & appetizers. BTW the drinks and ceviche are amazing.
  • David W.heart icon on user image
    David WillmoreFebruary 8, 2020
    Cozy tables for two overlooking the lower level are quiet and pleasantly secluded. Great for dates
  • christina m.
    christina mcleodSeptember 14, 2013
    Matador combo hands down best deal ever! I could drink the green sauce, ask for extra. Ordinarily I don't like tostones but these are delicious!
  • Rui Z.heart icon on user image
    Rui ZhangJanuary 24, 2015
    The secret is all in the green sauce! Also, get the shrimp dish, you won't regret.
  • Cindy O.heart icon on user image
    Cindy OlApril 20, 2019
    Be sure to try lots of things to share! The loma Saltado!
  • ZenFoodsterheart icon on user image
    ZenFoodsterMay 3, 2013
    Impatient reservationist Stephanie, IT IS YOUR JOB to know about menu/info of the place u work! So, hold it together & try not to snicker & make impatient clicking noises @ a customer.
  • Rita L.heart icon on user image
    Rita LNovember 24, 2014
    Lunch special is a good deal, about $12 including tip and you get a quarter of a chicken, avocado salad and a side (i got maduros) and soda
  • coco b.heart icon on user image
    coco beatsoulSeptember 12, 2016
    The place is affordable! Service is kind and quick! We had the matador combo which was mouthwatering!!!
  • Compass
    CompassJuly 25, 2013
    Rotisserie chicken is at its best at this Peruvian mini-chain. Reasonable prices make it a family favorite.
  • Ruby A.heart icon on user image
    Ruby AnayaAugust 9, 2017
    Wow beef hearts who knew? Definitely try those and you must get the chicken 🍗 or you will be 😭
  • Ebel A.heart icon on user image
    Ebel AquinoDecember 23, 2019
    Rotisserie chicken was great. Not to die for, but was good. It’s a big place that gets too crowded, and feels a bit uncomfortable.
  • Michael C.heart icon on user image
    Michael ChaoApril 20, 2016
    This is the first restaurant where the waiter asked me "do you want to see the dessert menu" before we even got our drinks and food. This question was asked after 25 minutes of waiting. Enough said.
  • Colleen
    ColleenJuly 26, 2012
    Pio chicken lunch special is only 9.50 and comes with salad and a side! I ordered the yucca fries.. Perfect starch pairing :)
  • Alison M.
    Alison MittelstadtNovember 3, 2010
    Gorgeous, cozy modern rustic decor is the backdrop for delicious ceviche and fabulous Peruvian roasted chicken and plantains. Great for groups and good times. Easily a favorite!
  • Ekaterina B.heart icon on user image
    Delicious food! Loved it! Beautiful place, good service.
  • Paulette O.heart icon on user image
    Paulette OsborneJanuary 14, 2016
    Their rotisserie chicken is the best!! One entree and a couple of sides can feed 3-4 for about $10 each.
  • Greg A.
    Greg AvolaAugust 16, 2013
    Try the Juanita's Chicken - it's amazing. It's really moist, and has awesome flavor.
  • Dean M.heart icon on user image
    Dean MastroianniMarch 17, 2018
    What an awesome place. We have traveled for Melbourne Australian and this has been our best meal in NYC
  • ann e.heart icon on user image
    ann ernándezSeptember 1, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    great service & amazing food! el chupe de camarones is one of the best i've ever had
  • Ke'Mani S.
    Ke'Mani SmithJune 4, 2016
    The Matador Combo can definitely feed a family of 3-4! We tried to conquer it with 2 and failed :-(. Sooooo delicious though!
  • Ke'Mani S.
    Ke'Mani SmithJune 4, 2016
    The Matador Combo can definitely feed a family of 3-4!!! We tried to conquer it with 2 and failed :-(. Sooooo delicious though!
  • Helly K.
    Helly KOctober 11, 2013
    Sangrias are on the sweet side . Chicken is so moist and delicious. A little loud in the restaurant when it's at full capacity.
  • Vanessa S.
    Vanessa Sant AnnaMarch 24, 2018
    The food is really good and a great lunch time spot. At night it's terrible. Loud like a night club, impossible to have a conversation.
  • Soorashree T.
    Soorashree TelangNovember 1, 2012
    Make sure to get a reservation in advance and order the matador combo , it's awesome ( share with 2 people at least - includes yuca fries)
  • Angie A.heart icon on user image
    Angie AldanaApril 10, 2018
    The chicken is delicious! The cocktails are pretty tasty!
  • Lina T.heart icon on user image
    Lina TrifonDecember 2, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Good: you should definitely try the mero norteno, lomo saltado, arroz con mariscos & lucuma ice cream! Not so good: the sangria was way too sweet.
  • John A.
    John AntonyJanuary 19, 2014
    Tres leches cake are amazing here, probably the best I had so far
  • Citi Bike
    Citi BikeMay 3, 2015
    great for groups, don't miss the Matador for 3! Dock your Citi Bike one block south at 43rd St and 10th Ave
  • Courtney D.heart icon on user image
    Courtney DeshMay 14, 2018
    Rotisserie chicken and arroz fried rice with that amazing green sauce is to die for
  • Josh M.
    Josh MateoOctober 24, 2014
    Got a large group? Definitely go for the family style and order ALL of the Roja sangria.
  • Alberto M.heart icon on user image
    Alberto MartinezMay 3, 2017
    Love the food it comes in big portion so ask the waiter before ordering of it can be sheared
  • Dawn T.heart icon on user image
    Dawn TotiJune 23, 2021
    Everything was delicious- sangria, chicken, empanadas,….family style!
  • Yalenis C.
    Yalenis CNovember 30, 2012
    Just give me the chicken and the Aji Verde sauce, and I'm a happy girl! Everything else I've tried is delicious as well.
  • Siobhánheart icon on user image
    SiobhánNovember 18, 2018
    The restaurant has a great atmosphere and feels very authentic. Unfortunately I was not in charge of ordering my own food so was severely let down but I hope to be able to come back another time.
  • Honghui Y.heart icon on user image
    Honghui YuDecember 2, 2015
    Everything on the menu is good but when in doubt, go for the rotisserie chicken - it's the highlight.
  • Matej M.heart icon on user image
    Matej MavričekSeptember 22, 2019
    Very solid Peruvian food,but above a delightful and all-too-drinkable pisco sour
  • Jarel H.heart icon on user image
    Jarel HillJune 24, 2019
    Great spot. Chicken, plantains, potatoes and the sauce were all on point
  • Karina E.heart icon on user image
    Karina EstrellaMarch 8, 2019
    The Nikki ceviche and empanadas! Plus, the matador combo is great for groups
  • Cheryl W.heart icon on user image
    Cheryl WangAugust 29, 2015
    Matador combo is great! But too huge for two people.
  • Matt S.heart icon on user image
    Matt SzenicsDecember 24, 2012
    Try the Picantito if you want a good drink with a kick. A pepper-infused pisco kick.
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