Delicious Peruvian food with expensive Boston prices. Quality over quantity, the portions feel a bit small but everything was very good.Parking is a bit tricky. There's limited street parking and I believe you are allowed to park in the lot by the grocery store. There's no sign saying otherwise. My friend parked there for the hour and a half we were there on a Saturday night and his car was still there.Edit from their website about parking: "There is plenty of street parking on BOTH sides of our street (Adams Street). This includes the area directly in front of the restaurant and across the street on the side of Russo’s Tux. There is additional parking on Garfield Street, just around the corner, as well as Wesley Street which is behind our building. The parking lot next to our building is NOT ours and vehicles will be towed. Please help us respect our neighbors! Please feel free to call the restaurant with any questions."Parking: Street parking, and maybe the lot at the end by the grocery store. Don't park in the one next to the restaurant, that's residential only
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Ceviche De Tarwi
Corey Bashaw
As a local real estate broker I constantly refer this amazing restaurant to my clients buying in the area. Homie Realty Group is a proud supporter of this
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hieu Nguyen
A fantastic experience to dine here with family to celebrate a recent college graduation in Boston. The food was delicious & incredible and felt like I was back in Lima. The restaurant setting / ambiance was very home-feel & warm and authentic. The staff were definitely friendly and helpful & accommodating for a large party. The whole experience was a top notch & the whole family enjoyed it — definitely a place to come back & recommend to others. Make sure to make reservations in advance & to show up for the food & dining experience. Kudos ????
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Iveth Argueta
The only thing I feel is missing a little is the attention of the waiter but in general I liked the atmosphere. And I can't find the words to describe the food in the best of senses (10/10) It's one of those places where you say if I return for this delicious food ❤️I can't share photos because there wasn't time for that, I was delighted the food ? ??.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Aji de Gallina
Carmely Linares
Delicious ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
José Ramón Alfaro Espinola
Beautiful atmosphere, food with a Latin flavor, especially Peruvian. I just found it very Gourmet, Peruvians have generous portions.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Dani Ela
We came here and had many delicious dishes! The beauty is the history & context behind each offering. The chef is awesome & we were lucky to have met him through the Tasting Collective. I'd definitely join him on a gastrotour in Peru. Highlights were the Anticucho de Carne (pictured), scallop tiradito, & sudado. This place makes me excited to go to Peru (more than I already was!!).
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shrimp Anticuchos, Tiradito Special
Luis Galvez
Loved it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ceviche Del Dia, Churros, Beef Anticucho Skewers
Gabriela Calderon
I loved it, great
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stephanie Sanchez
Tambo is the greatest Peruvian restaurant in the area! A very welcoming place with good ambiance. The flavors are exquisite, the drinks are crafted with such care and the staff is amazing! A real gem and a treat to visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ceviche Del Dia, Causa De Mariscos, Lomo Saltado a Lo Diego Grass-Fed Beef Tenderloin, Churros, Beef Anticucho Skewers
Great atmosphere, great service, great food. Highly recommend this place. Their lomo saltado is elite and the yellow ají risotto was unbelievable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ceviche Del Dia, Risotto, Lomo Saltado a Lo Diego Grass-Fed Beef Tenderloin, Beef Anticucho Skewers, Tamburguesa, Paiche Anticuchos, Aji De Gallina En Tazon
nury Muñoz
Everything was ok , but when I requested the bill , I see a 325% for the kitchen wages fear , tomorrow I’m going to call the protection consumer costumer, , I talk w the manager and I talk her , the chef has a salary , by the Massachusetts law , only the people who work from to the house get tips , no the kitchen now we have to pay everybody salary , why the owner. Safe money , the manager talk me , it is on the menu , I ask her , we come here to see the food, not the small letter, , I know it is Illegal, by the Massachusetts law , the owner has to let all costumers before they buy or eat , not after , I talk the manager please take this of my bill , it is illegal , she did , it is unfair, we spend money to eat , to tips the waitresses, she is doing the service , not the kitchen , the owner has to pay them , not us , one day we have to pay the local too . I don’t mind to tips the service but please , don’t abused,
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Shahi M.
Wow! What an amazing experience! I was looking for something different and authentic. This place is my new favorite conveniently located close to the airport. Muscles we ordered were with mildly spicy and very flavorful. Lamb shank was perfectly seasoned and cooked. Chilean Pinot noir perfect dry and smooth wine. Incredible experience and great recommendations from the waitress.
Nikki L.
I went with a group of friends, and most of us thought the food was average. We are a discerning crew of amateur cooks, and one of us is a professional chef. For appetizers, we ordered the octopus and mussels. The mussels were tasty. The octopus was interesting and may have been better with another type of dressing on top. The dressing was rich and creamy and overpowered the dish. Someone ordered the wontons for her main, and she thought they were okay. For the main, I ordered the lamb shank and thought it was missing something with the flavor. Someone else in the party also thought the same of his lamb dish. The sauce did not match the meat. The chef at our table said a Bordelaise sauce would have been a better match. The fish stew and trout also received average marks. My friend who ordered the salmon dish enjoyed hers the most. The ambiance in the restaurant is nice, lively and a bit loud because the space is on the smaller side. Service was good. Prices are on the high side, and they charged a 3% "fair wage" service fee for staff that are not tipped. I understand that this is important, but restaurants should include those types of fees in their meal prices instead and not pass on to the customer. Since there were seven of us, they automatically charged a 20% tip. A 15% tip is standard and should be the amount automatically charged for groups, allowing the customer to decide if the service was above average and worthy of a higher tip. I will likely not be back because the restaurant is out of my way, but I might have given it another try if it were closer to me. The restaurant is worth trying for yourself, and could be enjoyable for someone who does not come in with high expectations.
Sophie Truong
We love Tambo. We have been coming on and off since they opened and the food is consistently great. We always enjoy the causas, anticuchos, ceviche . The lomo saltado is also delicious, and the trucha (trout) on the grill is amazing. For dessert, ( if you still have room), the churros are top. On Weds, we love the $1 oysters. The service is always attentive and the managers super friendly. All in all a great place to enjoy delicious Peruvian food in a chill environment. Definitely the best place in Chelsea!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ceviche Del Dia, Causa De Mariscos, Lomo Saltado a Lo Diego Grass-Fed Beef Tenderloin, Beef Anticucho Skewers, Anticuchos Paiche, Molten Chocolate Cake, Fries
Delicious Peruvian food with expensive Boston prices. Quality over quantity, the portions feel a bit small but everything was very good.Parking is a bit tricky. There's limited street parking and I believe you are allowed to park in the lot by the grocery store. There's no sign saying otherwise. My friend parked there for the hour and a half we were there on a Saturday night and his car was still there.Edit from their website about parking: "There is plenty of street parking on BOTH sides of our street (Adams Street). This includes the area directly in front of the restaurant and across the street on the side of Russo’s Tux. There is additional parking on Garfield Street, just around the corner, as well as Wesley Street which is behind our building. The parking lot next to our building is NOT ours and vehicles will be towed. Please help us respect our neighbors! Please feel free to call the restaurant with any questions."Parking: Street parking, and maybe the lot at the end by the grocery store. Don't park in the one next to the restaurant, that's residential only
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Ceviche De Tarwi
As a local real estate broker I constantly refer this amazing restaurant to my clients buying in the area. Homie Realty Group is a proud supporter of this
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A fantastic experience to dine here with family to celebrate a recent college graduation in Boston. The food was delicious & incredible and felt like I was back in Lima. The restaurant setting / ambiance was very home-feel & warm and authentic. The staff were definitely friendly and helpful & accommodating for a large party. The whole experience was a top notch & the whole family enjoyed it — definitely a place to come back & recommend to others. Make sure to make reservations in advance & to show up for the food & dining experience. Kudos ????
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The only thing I feel is missing a little is the attention of the waiter but in general I liked the atmosphere. And I can't find the words to describe the food in the best of senses (10/10) It's one of those places where you say if I return for this delicious food ❤️I can't share photos because there wasn't time for that, I was delighted the food ? ??.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Aji de Gallina
Delicious ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Beautiful atmosphere, food with a Latin flavor, especially Peruvian. I just found it very Gourmet, Peruvians have generous portions.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
We came here and had many delicious dishes! The beauty is the history & context behind each offering. The chef is awesome & we were lucky to have met him through the Tasting Collective. I'd definitely join him on a gastrotour in Peru. Highlights were the Anticucho de Carne (pictured), scallop tiradito, & sudado. This place makes me excited to go to Peru (more than I already was!!).
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shrimp Anticuchos, Tiradito Special
Loved it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ceviche Del Dia, Churros, Beef Anticucho Skewers
I loved it, great
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tambo is the greatest Peruvian restaurant in the area! A very welcoming place with good ambiance. The flavors are exquisite, the drinks are crafted with such care and the staff is amazing! A real gem and a treat to visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ceviche Del Dia, Causa De Mariscos, Lomo Saltado a Lo Diego Grass-Fed Beef Tenderloin, Churros, Beef Anticucho Skewers
Restaurantji Recommends
Great atmosphere, great service, great food. Highly recommend this place. Their lomo saltado is elite and the yellow ají risotto was unbelievable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ceviche Del Dia, Risotto, Lomo Saltado a Lo Diego Grass-Fed Beef Tenderloin, Beef Anticucho Skewers, Tamburguesa, Paiche Anticuchos, Aji De Gallina En Tazon
Everything was ok , but when I requested the bill , I see a 325% for the kitchen wages fear , tomorrow I’m going to call the protection consumer costumer, , I talk w the manager and I talk her , the chef has a salary , by the Massachusetts law , only the people who work from to the house get tips , no the kitchen now we have to pay everybody salary , why the owner. Safe money , the manager talk me , it is on the menu , I ask her , we come here to see the food, not the small letter, , I know it is Illegal, by the Massachusetts law , the owner has to let all costumers before they buy or eat , not after , I talk the manager please take this of my bill , it is illegal , she did , it is unfair, we spend money to eat , to tips the waitresses, she is doing the service , not the kitchen , the owner has to pay them , not us , one day we have to pay the local too . I don’t mind to tips the service but please , don’t abused,
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Wow! What an amazing experience! I was looking for something different and authentic. This place is my new favorite conveniently located close to the airport. Muscles we ordered were with mildly spicy and very flavorful. Lamb shank was perfectly seasoned and cooked. Chilean Pinot noir perfect dry and smooth wine. Incredible experience and great recommendations from the waitress.
I went with a group of friends, and most of us thought the food was average. We are a discerning crew of amateur cooks, and one of us is a professional chef. For appetizers, we ordered the octopus and mussels. The mussels were tasty. The octopus was interesting and may have been better with another type of dressing on top. The dressing was rich and creamy and overpowered the dish. Someone ordered the wontons for her main, and she thought they were okay. For the main, I ordered the lamb shank and thought it was missing something with the flavor. Someone else in the party also thought the same of his lamb dish. The sauce did not match the meat. The chef at our table said a Bordelaise sauce would have been a better match. The fish stew and trout also received average marks. My friend who ordered the salmon dish enjoyed hers the most. The ambiance in the restaurant is nice, lively and a bit loud because the space is on the smaller side. Service was good. Prices are on the high side, and they charged a 3% "fair wage" service fee for staff that are not tipped. I understand that this is important, but restaurants should include those types of fees in their meal prices instead and not pass on to the customer. Since there were seven of us, they automatically charged a 20% tip. A 15% tip is standard and should be the amount automatically charged for groups, allowing the customer to decide if the service was above average and worthy of a higher tip. I will likely not be back because the restaurant is out of my way, but I might have given it another try if it were closer to me. The restaurant is worth trying for yourself, and could be enjoyable for someone who does not come in with high expectations.
We love Tambo. We have been coming on and off since they opened and the food is consistently great. We always enjoy the causas, anticuchos, ceviche . The lomo saltado is also delicious, and the trucha (trout) on the grill is amazing. For dessert, ( if you still have room), the churros are top. On Weds, we love the $1 oysters. The service is always attentive and the managers super friendly. All in all a great place to enjoy delicious Peruvian food in a chill environment. Definitely the best place in Chelsea!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ceviche Del Dia, Causa De Mariscos, Lomo Saltado a Lo Diego Grass-Fed Beef Tenderloin, Beef Anticucho Skewers, Anticuchos Paiche, Molten Chocolate Cake, Fries