Paracas Peruvian

Reviews

• Sheena L.

  star star star star star_border 10 June 2026

  We had dinner here on a warm Sunday night and we were pleasantly surprised. All our dishes were excellent-- we had the anticuchos, grilled calamari and the chupe de camarones (shrimp). The seafood dishes were made with exceptionally fresh ingredients and were wonderfully executed, which is very hard to find in Toronto. A cozy little Peruvian hideaway with a touch of old world elegance.

• Elaine K.

  star star star star star 6 June 2026

  How have a lived so close to this place and never gone?! What a dummy!
  
  I came here with a half dozen friends. We each picked a dish off the menu (no easy feat) and shared everything.
  
  Everything was amazing: balanced flavours, good texture, excellent use of spices. The beef hearts made us all groan in joy. They were cooked medium rare and had a fantastic bite to them. The baby goat stew was meaty, and addictive. We considered ordering another. The paella was the best I've ever had. The rice was cooked PERFECTLY and the fish melted in your mouth. The steak was more well done than I like, but the crusty char more than made up for it. We also had a mixed meat platter with ribs, chorizo and lamb. Scrumptious. The hot sauces that accompanied the meal were out of this world. One was blended with parsley or coriander. I could have drank it from a glass.
  
  The ambiance is also wonderful. The staff is warm and the decor makes you feel like you are in another part of the world. Peru maybe, I don't know. I've never been there.
  
  This is my new favourite spot in the neighbourhood. Standing ovation.

• Manry X.

  star star star star_border star_border 1 June 2026

  We were driving on St. Clair West and randomly found this restaurant as many were not open on a Monday night. The first impression was that the place looked closed, despite the only couple sitting at the entrance. Barely any lights were on in the restaurant and no one greeted us upon entering. We sat down and found the prices to be a little higher than expected. Nice salsa music was playing in the background and we eventually agreed on the baby goat and grilled salmon.
  
  The servings were huge and impressive (we both needed take out containers). The baby goat was a stew but it came on a plate that made it a bit difficult to eat especially without a spoon for the sauce. The sauce was very flavourful however one side of the goat felt a bit chewy. The grilled salmon was done to perfection with a nice flakiness to the meat and crispy outer layer. The dill sauce was delish! A flavour that I've never had before, a nice tangy sweetness to the salmon. The grilled vegetables were a nice touch to the dish.
  
  The food was worth stopping for, but the ambiance was a bit lacking with the cold air, lack of lighting and not the cleanest bathrooms for a more fancy place. They did try to set the mood with slower romantic music after seeing we were the only couple in the restaurant.

• Paola B.

  star star_border star_border star_border star_border 30 May 2026

  WARNING: this place serves raw chicken!!
  We were really hoping to enjoy a family dinner on Peru's independence day, and we decided to try Paracas as we had never been before. There were 9 of us, 6 adults and 3 children. Everything seemed to be going well during drinks and appetizers until the mains arrived. The lomo saltado was not great (dry and lacking flavour) but edible. This is unfortunate because it's what most people order. Then came my husband's milanesa de pollo, and as he swallowed the first bite he realized the chicken was raw. We complained right away, and the waiter and waitress apologized, but the damage was already done. My husband did not want to eat anything else as he felt disgusted; rightly so. I asked the waitress if I could speak with the owner, who went to look for him. We saw him going into the kitchen and exchange a few words with the cook, but he never came to our table. We reminded the waitress that we still wanted to speak with the owner, and she told him, but he didn't come. The cook came out and gave us what she thought was an apology, but it was far from that. She told us that since my husband had only had one bite he would be okay (so she's a doctor now), and that because they are so busy, these things happen. Unbelievable! No concern for food poisoning whatsoever.
  My nieces had eaten the same dish a bit earlier, and I hope that one was cooked properly. The owner wouldn't even look at us, what a horrible person. So I thanked him for nothing as we walked out.
  This place ruined our whole evening. We will never return. Additionally, do not look under the tables as it is filthy!! And no toilet paper in the washroom.
  BEWARE if you are thinking of eating here. The food may not be safely cooked, and they seem to be okay with that.

• Anthony C.

  star star star star star_border 28 May 2026

  On second visit I've come to the conclusion my prior review was overly harsh, this is a four stars restaurant. The fish is very fresh and well prepared, the service is friendly and the ambience is comforting.