Estefany Mya LEE Ortiz

Perfection from food to service , always a great vibe here !! 😇 Drinks are made to perfection by their professional mixologists 😄 Staff are friendly and provide fast service Food is fresh and tasty 😋 try their different dipping sauces available for $$ but totally worth it 😊 Music is enjoyable Street parking 🅿️

+3

Bert (neverstopbert)

The sangria was good, we got the half pitcher and it was enough for 3 glasses (as seen in the picture). For starters, we had the calamari (8 out of 10), I had the Salmon del Pio, which was a 9 out of 10 for me, and my wife had the seafood combination ( 9 out of 10). All the food was delicious, the staff were friendly and responsive, and the environment was clean and appealing. I would recommend to anyone that does not mind the bit above average pricing.

+3

Alcy Leyva

I was so happy to see Pio Pio survive the pandemic. This place is amazing. You must order the Matador Combo. Just look at the pictures to see everything you get. This fed three of us and was amazing. The chicken was tender. The sausage and fries were a great combination. Just amazing for the price point. Also, the sangria is great to share, though the price between a full pitcher and a half pitcher doesn’t add up (it’s cheaper to buy two halves than one full?) A must try if you find yourself near a Pio Pio. Service was great as well.

+3

yddub bud

Rotisserie chicken has always been my go to meal when am looking to have something convenient and tasty. I first had this when I lived in the Upper West Side in the early 90s. There was a place that's was walking distance from the apartment and it was also open late so it was a delight. I previously reviewed that restaurant and have since moved higher in the UWS, though there are still a few similar places. Pio Pio is one such restaurant, advertised as " An Authentic Peruvian Cuisine Pollo a la Brasca "Rotisserie Chicken" with our famous Aji Verde "Green Sauce". Have only dined there once for dinner and then a few times have taken out. This is actually the first time I am having food delivered so hopefully, the order is still warm enough so it will not require re heating. I ordered their Juanitas Chicken, which as mentioned is rotisserie chicken which is marinated in mama Juanita's authentic recipe. It comes with 2 side sauces of Aji Verde which is a spicy Peruvian sauce made with cilantro, jalapeños, a little mayonnaise and Parmigiano. It is bold and bright, spicy and tangy and packed with fresh flavor. I also got a side dish of Maduros or more popularly known as sweet plantains. They are similar to bananas though have less sugar and similarly, are picked and shipped while green then change color to yellow then black as they ripen. So, I placed the order and the receipt mentioned it would take 43 minutes. Well, barely 20mins have passed and got buzzed that my order had arrived. Both plates were actually still hot. So, how was it? Amazingly delicious. The chicken was cooked just right and very juicy. It was not salty so perfect. The maduros were excellent as well with just a slight hint of sweetness. Rather than just putting it on a plate, decided to make a sandwich out of it, adding tomatoes, black garlic and ground pepper to the mix. It made the sandwich even more yummy. Definitely a great meal on a Friday afternoon. If ever you are in the neighborhood, check out Pio Pio. There are other branches aside from the UWS like Rego Park, Jackson Heights, UES and Brooklyn. Amazing food..

+24

S. RIBEIRO

It's been years since I have stop by Pio Pio and in the last three months I had the pleasure to dine here twice. Happy to say both times were just how I remembered. Quick seating and fast service with really good food. I went with my go-to... Empanadas de Pollo: stuffed with shredded juanita's chicken. Always tasty but if I'm honest I can definitely do without the whole olives. Not a fan. Arroz Chaufa: Peruvian style fried rice mixed with chicken, bean sprouts, scallions, & soy sauce. With added shrimp for an additional cost. This dish always hits the spot especially with a heavy drizzle of the green sauce and washed down by a good passion fruit margarita. The portion size is also great and always provides for a tasty lunch the next day. Just A Note: Great for a group or a table for two.

+2

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I've been coming to pio pio since I was a child. this one isn't the absolute best one (rip pio pio 1 in rego park), but it's up there. the chicken was slightly too salty, but otherwise all the food we got was delicious. service was great, but the restaurant can fill up fast at dinner time. also keep in mind there's no ac.

Najeebah

Pio holds a special place in my heart as one of my favorite lunch restaurants in NYC. But today my aunt is eating inside with her coat on. When she asked for the heat to be turned up, she was ignored and diners are currently eating indoors, wearing their coats, hats, and scarves. No solution has been offered. It’s currently 18° in NYC 🥶❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️😰

Andi Shahu

Loved this Peruvian place. They have all the classic dishes. Everything we had was great - chicken empanadas, lomo saltado and chaufa. We walked in on a Friday evening and were able to get a table without waiting, and service was pretty efficient.

Eva Gil

We order ceviche Limeño and was very tasty. Also we get the matador combo and the chicken is amazing, the best in NYC. Is a big plate with several sides perfect for sharing with friends (for 3 people or more). And we try also the maracuyá pisco and was sweet. The place is very crowded and looks really family style.

+2

Rafael Giovanni

I been to Pio Pio, that Peruvian spot, a couple times now and it’s alright, I give it 3 stars. The food okay, nothing too special about it—kinda just regular, you know? The vibe not bad, but it don’t stand out much either. It’s fine if you nearby and hungry, but I ain’t rushing back for nothing. Could be better, could be worse.