Tierra Peru (Islington)

• I was impressed with the food and the whole atmosphere
• The service was incredible duck was immaculate wine was beautiful
• Tierra Peru (Islington) is seriously amazing and it's a refreshing change from other conventional cuisines
• I honestly did not have too many expectations as it was my first time at a Peruvian restaurant but people deserve to know about Tierra Peru (Islington)
• First things first One of the best meals I have ever had in London
• This is a nice little restaurant in Islington and was decently packed when we reached
• Our table was reserved in advance so we had no problems finding one however if you are planning to go during peak hours finding a table could be a challenge
• We started with a bottle of wine followed by main course and ended with a dessert
• Beef and the whole blend/taste of the dish was so fantastic that I would go any day and have it again
• The dessert was a direct result of the main course as they say no meal is over without dessert
• All in all we spent around 50 pounds for two people which included a bottle of wine + 2 mains + 1 Dessert and I was more than happy to spend it
• This is clearly one of those restaurants which proves the fact that food is what drives the restaurant not the size of the shop
• To be a medley of the South American cuisines I had sampled (I was basically expecting tortilla chips
• Peruvian food is not comparable to any cuisine I have tried before and I am glad I went to Tierra Peru and got
• Is decorating with Peruvian accents
• Giving it an authentic feel when complemented with lively Latin music they play
• Made up of a Quinoa base with bits of sweet corn and Asparagus and a generous serving of grilled Halloumi
• I was more impressed with the Halloumi which was perfectly cooked and not too salty or rubbery which I find an issue with Halloumi
• All in all I enjoyed me meal but I definitely though the food was over priced with the mains averaging at about 15 pounds (without a side)
• The ambience relaxed and the experience was one I hadn't had before
• So I would definitely recommend Tierra Peru (Islington) to anyone who hasn't had peruvian food and is looking to try something new
• One can tell that I was very happy with the meal
• If these two things are in place there is really nothing that can go wrong with your dining experience
• Unless of course there is a horrid Live band ruining your meal with bad 90s&rsquo
• Covers or an altercation you have with a waitress which results in her spitting in your food
• None of this happened at Tiera Peru and we were all happy customers at the end of our meal
• The ambience was nothing special
• The service was attentive and helpful as well
• None of us were exactly Peruvian cuisine connoisseurs
• T always be acquainted with certain dishes to appreciate how lovely it is
• The Picante De Mariscos was what appealed to me most and even though this visit is almost 2 weeks old
• This should be your ordering choice if you are a patron of the sea
• Their portion sizes are sufficient
• In fact the Chifles ordered by a friend was left unfinished because of how much of it was finally served
• Special mention goes out to the Tarta Rustica (Apple and Almond Tart) which was presented beautifully and tasted like a dream I had once had as a child
• The latter has been stated to me before so I thought it was worth a try
• The place is nicely situated on Essex Road and is only a short walk from Angel tube station
• This might have been our fault though as we were talking a lot about the menu/offerings with rather bemused looks on our faces
• The waiter smartly took our names along with our orders so we knew what we were getting
• Meaning some had to wait with their food going cold (as manners dictate) until everyone was served
• In addition although names were taken to ensure the correct meal was served to each person it was a different waitress and she had no idea of this
• So as the meals were being served we were initially very confused as to which dish was ours (again novices
• Matching up with recommendations
• It was interesting to try a new cuisine and due to the variety we had ordered it was interesting to try a bit of everything
• The best dish was unanimously the 'Arroz con pato' (duck)
• They are rather expensive as the portions are relatively small
• When the restaurant feels it is suitable for them to put this on
• They should equally ensure the service is up to standard
• Don't get me wrong the staff were all very friendly
• The only problems were the speed of service and it'd be nice if the servers were more accommodating with customers who may not be as educated in the cuisine
• So overall the food is nice and definitely worth a try at least once
• The service however is slow and due to the size of the restaurant I feel the experience would be much better if visited with smaller groups
• The only thing I didn't like was the font on the menu
• My experience in this restaurant was nothing but exceptional
• From the moment we walked in we were treated like close friends
• Our waiter was incredibly personable and when we mentioned we had visited his country he scurried away and came back with the smiling owner who we reminisced with
• The idea of a main course/starter is a western idea and the peruvians much prefer the all at once approach
• The restaurant is small so a big group may be tricky to accommodate
• This restaurant is located in Essex rd
• I was in Peru so many times as I was dating a Peruvian guy
• This restaurant is the only one in London that resembles the amazing food you can eat in Peru
• The restaurant is quite small so is very wise to book before you book it as it is always packed
• This gem in Essex rd is highly recommended
• The ceviche was a great way to kick start the afternoon
• Peruvian food is known for that
• Chicken and potato was off putting
• Everyone I interacted with was lovely and happy to please
• The only strange thing is that the place was empty
• Had a great evening with family and friends
• My friends told the waiter that it was my birthday
• The manager was very nice in accommodating us
• Specially if you are a large group
• I have eaten in lots of places in London and this little restaurant is the best I've found
• I ended up in this restaurant where most things were based on seafood
• Perfectly made dishes with amazing flavos and lovely decorations
• I had pork with chicharrones accompanied by a delicious cassava and chimichurri sauce
• In my opinion this is the only Peruvian restaurant where you will find all the typical Peruvian dishes
• The kitchen staff prepares delicious Peruvian fare with something for most palettes Lomo saltado or the braised ribs for beefeaters
• I wish there was one around the corner from my house
• Peruvian cuisine is hugely trendy at the moment
• This little gem of a place on Essex Road is the first time I've tried what is becoming renowned as the best of Latin American food
• Pretty much everything in the menu was contained in these two dishes so it was exactly what we needed
• The most traditional and possibly best known dish from Peru
• These are usually fish and vegetables 'cooked' in citric juices and are served cold
• My favourite meat dish was the chicaronnes de cerdo deep fried pork with cassava and chimmichurri sauce
• Some similarities to my beloved Spanish food were the deep fried cassava and cheese balls
• The fusion of hearty traditional stews with modern unique dishes gives a whole wealth of new dishes which I will be more than happy to return to explore
• Eating at Tierra Peru brought back many memories and the chef (who is from Peru) is outstanding
• The place was lively but not to noisy and the service was excellent and very amicable
• Peruvian cusine is finally getting the recognition it so deserved
• One name that may not immediately jump out though is Tierra Peru and I'm here to tell you why it should
• Tierra Peru has been embarking on a mission to showcase the very best of Peru through the application of traditional cooking methods on local produce
• I admit I hadn't heard much of Tierra Peru however it's positive reviews and high ratings on numerous platforms was enough to get me excited
• Absolutely fantastic food I will definitely be returning and the service was exceptional the best Peruvian restaurant i have been to in London
• It's nice in a way that you can stuff your face with very good comfort food
• Hence I was greedy and went for the steak grill with rice and plantain etc and couldn't finish as too much
• All the stuff seemed lovely and smiley but I am sorry it is unacceptable for the food to arrive so late
• We hope the food is awesome so they get all these great reviews
• Eventually was absolutely nothing special
• Wish them all the best in the future
• A main and a drink was slightly above expectations
• So it might sound like a surprise that Tierra Peru was actually my first venture into this exciting terrain
• Asia and West Africa it is one of the most interesting fusion cuisines in the world
• When you seemed to go nowhere in Essex road there is this good surprise
• Tierra Peru is the place you should go if you are a fan of south american food and specially Peruvian flavours combined with fusion style and a very nice presentation
• M pretty sure Peruvian food is relatively cheap in Peru
• The pisco sour was one of the best I have had
• We had a side dish of cassava fritters with chimmichurri sauce
• Both the ceviche and tiradito were amazing in flavour
• I tend to prefer my ceviche soft and bitesize with the marinade coming through the flesh
• The tamale was great but could have done with a thicker
• The causushi was a grower for both of us
• Each topped with a different seafood
• One was baby octopus and the third was muscle with pickled sushi ginger and shrimp
• It was too big a starter for one person with all that potato and not enough seafood to be able to cut each I'm half an share
• Each roll was served with a different mayonnaise drizzle to complement
• There wasn't enough sauce to scrape from the plate so it was more for presentation
• They would have done well to top with a more generous sauce portion or serve on the side
• The only thing that we regretted was ordering the rocoto
• Even though it was called rocoto pepper
• This innocent looking red pepper is worse than a scotch bonnet
• The flavours were brilliant and the portions were mostly just right for us to try a good number of dishes and fill ourselves up

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