By night, patrons dip into ceviche and starters like yucca fries before indulging in entrees that emphasize organic and locally produced ingredients from a leg of lamb simmered in cilantro sauce to baked halibut atop chick-pea puree. more»

The wine list is absurdly expensive, and interestingly the wine list on the website is at least $ 10 per bottle less than at the restaurant. more»

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The food was excellent and attentive service. more»

The service was fabulous and it was a great experience overall. more»

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An excellent Peruvian restaurant , great atmosphere with fine-dining services. more»

These folks may be nice people , but the food is poor. more»

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Unusual dishes	Rich onion wine sauce
Great desserts	Delicate flavors
Wonderful dinner	Interesting wine list
Wonderful vanilla cake	Like yucca fries
Good risotto	Rich chicken soup

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Essencia, San Francisco - 89%

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