This was my second visit to Ay Ay Picante. I love the bread rolls and the chimichurri sauce they serve as soon as you arrive. The arroz con mariscos was very good. It is a paella-style dish with seafood and vegetables mixed with saffron rice. The mixed ceviche was also good, although not my favorite. The empanadas were delicious. The place is BYOB, so come prepared. The service was flawless.
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Very interesting, from the papa rellena to the pan fried salmon that I ordered for myself my taste buds were surprised with every bite. The papa rellena was delicious, paired with the onion salad it was a mouth watering combo. They had given us a little bowl of some green salsa that had a nice amount of lime and garlic that went well with the papa. My Salmon Provenzal was the most unique style of seafood I've had in a very long time. The pan seared salmon was cooked perfectly and the sauce they put on top of it was so delicious that every bite was a little splash of joy. I could not get over how good it was that I had to smile every time I ate some more. The steamed rice was lightly salted and I can say it was a nice touch to the salmon. The vegetables were also steamed and paired nicely with the rest of the dish. My girlfriend had the Tallarines Verdes which had a pesto like sauce with a nice consistency and went very well with the steak, she was not able to finish the plate due to its large portion so she was very happy to take it to work the next day as her leftover lunch. Great place with great vibes and even better food. I will definitely be going back with a bigger appetite.
First time visit, clean establishment ,candle lit dim ambiance, Fernando the server was absolutely great very attentive and provided fast service. Our dinner included Aji de Gallina & a Filet Mignon on the grill with veggies and mashed potatoes, the flavor was excellent. No parking lot available for this restaurant just street parking and the entrance is not handicap accessible. It is byob however.
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Great place to eat alone, with family, or with a date. I have been to other Peruvian restaurants here in Chicago and even in Peru and this place beats them all.
I we had the Anticuchos, beef empanadas, and filet mignon del Callao.
-the Anticuchos were tender and delicious.
- the empanadas were very good I wish I had more then two.
-the filet mignon del Callao was amazing. The shrimp and filet mignon were cooked to perfection. The smashed potatoes and veggies that the plate came with were delicious as well. I’ve never had smashed potatoes this delicious before. Must try!
Really loved the food and atmosphere. Went with someone who was raised in Peru, and they said the food was really authentic and some of the best she'd had. When you go, order Chicha to drink. It's non-alcoholic and REALLY good.
Had the filet mignon and the salmon, both were cooked very well and id get them again.
We had such a great time there! The food was delicious, the pisco sours were just right and the waiter was great. We would love to go back.
The best Ceviche I have tried in Chicago! I recommend it 100%
Super good. The food was tasty and you must try the green pepper sauce.
This place is amazing. Warm atmosphere, you can see chefs cooking, Food is always so fresh and I could eat Fisherman's stew every day lol. Everything I've tried was great, portions are huge. Amazing freshly baked rolls. BYOB I love it I keep coming back.
The food was excellent & obviously made at the hand of a talented chef. The ambiance is comfortable/cozy. Nice to see multi-generational families having Saturday dinner. We were lucky to get a table so I will call ahead to reserve next time. Hope to go back soon.
Everything on my plate was fantastic. The rice, even though it was just plain rice, was filled with flavor. So many restaurants that offer rice as a side and it's just bland. The fish was fantastic, cooked to perfection, and also very flavorful.
Very nice wait staff, extremely helpful and friendly. I would definitely go back.
Great food. Friendly service. It was my first time eating here and if I can be completely honest I will say that I did feel kind of ignored despite it not being busy. I would have appreciated a bit more attention especially because the prices aren't the lowest. Other than that my experience was pretty good. I'd definitely recommend this place to others.
I love coming here and usually do when my brother comes into town with his family. The ambiance here is great as well as the food. The steak is always prepared with amazing flavor and it also helps that the place is BYOB. The only complaint I have is that it can be a bit cramped in here at night and you may need to book a reservation well in advance.
Bien rico, the owner came to introduce himself and inform us of his other locations very polite waiters
Guillermo “William” Ortega
+5
Great restaurant, staff is very friendly, food is amazing, authentic Peruvian Style. BYOB
My doctor who is from Peru recommended this establishment to me. A rush hour drive from Indiana didn't take away from the great experience we had there. The shrimp ceviche was the best. Service and entrees were spectacular.
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