Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar - Washington D.C.

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   Harold

   VIP

   Washington DC

   14 reviews

   4.0

   14 reviews

   Dined today

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   The food was so good but the experience was disappointing. This was probably my third or fourth visit to P&N and I am never disappointed with the quality and flavors of the food! This time we were a bit disappointed with the service: -We ordered the "catedral" mistakenly thinking it was a pitcher and referred to it as a pitcher. When the drink came out we were surprised it was not a pitcher and then wondered why the server did not clarify that our order of the "pitcher of pisco, the catedral" was in fact not a pitcher but just a large glass -1 out of the 2 entrees was served when we were still half way through the apps so our two-top table was pretty packed between the two plates of appetizers, the bottle of water, the glasses of water, our cocktails and now the entree -Why not wait until the appetizers are finished to serve the entree? And why serve one entree out of the two and not serve the entrees together? -My steak was cold. The pasta was warm but my steak was straight up cold -Server eventually was a bit MIA. No water refills. No offer for a dessert menu. We had to waive our server down multiple times to either ask for something, to order something else or to have plates cleared from the table. The most frustrating aspect of the visit had to do with OpenTable rewards. P&N is listed as a restaurant that accepts OpenTable rewards. The reservation was actually even made through the OpenTable reward page and the redeemed reward can only be used at the restaurant where the reservation is made. It was then disappointing to hear that P&N would not be accepting my reward. I tried to have a conversation with the manager but she refused to honor the reward and ultimately said "theres nothing else I can do." I had to really push for the restaurant to provide a gesture for the reward issue. I will say that despite the disappointing service every one was extremely nice and professional. I just wish the experience had gone better and matched the excellence of the food.
   

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   Samuel

   Washington DC

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Todo fue fantástico, la comida sensacional 100% recomendado
   

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   Erika

   Tallahassee

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 20, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   So glad we decided to dine here while in town. Phenomenal. Will definitely come here again next time we’re in DC.
   

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   Ritu

   Washington DC

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 17, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Always amazing! I love this place for happy hour.
   

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   Zach

   Washington DC

   12 reviews

   5.0

   12 reviews

   Dined on December 16, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Hugo was a great server. Pork bao buns, ceviche sampler, pisco flight, sangria, lomo saltado and tacu were all amazing. Oh and the pionono ala mode was so good!
   

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   Alma

   Washington DC

   3 reviews

   1.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on December 15, 2024

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   I am very disappointed with this restaurant, for the second time I tried to use an e-gift card I bought online, valued at 100 dollars, but had no valance. I need my 100 dollars refund. If the restaurant can't handle its computer system you should not sell gift cards online.
   

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   Isaac

   Washington DC

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on December 15, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food was great and so was the service. Really enjoyed the ceviche.
   

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   Tanya

   Detroit

   5 reviews

   4.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on December 14, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The drinks and food flavors were great but there was very little protein to rice ratio! The ceviche sampler was a great way to try several ceviches. Empanada was delicious, beef skewer and octopus also excellent. There was a private party in the room next to us separated by a screen which did not stop the noise from the karaoke music they were playing- it was very loud. Our server was excellent! Would come back but maybe stick to appetizers and small plates.
   

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   Alison

   New York City

   27 reviews

   4.0

   27 reviews

   Dined on December 13, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Lovely meal and excellent service. We had the Leche de Tigre cerviche, empanadas, tostones sampler, and the Pescado a lo Macho. Everything was well-seasoned and delicious. I highly recommend the Chichas margarita. My only complaint is that even though we arrived early for our 8 pm reservation, we were not seated until 8:20. The restaurant closes at 10 pm, literally turning up the lights and putting up chairs while we were still eating.
   

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    Richard

    VIP

    Orlando

    89 reviews

    5.0

    89 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2

    So so loud! But so so delicious. The choice is up to you.
    

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