You'll definitely find something you've never eaten! Good selection of vege, gf, other options. Limited selection of Peruvian, Spanish, and French wines and good beer list. Definitely would return to try something else.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Pastel De Choclo Con Carne, Causa De Pulpo Tiradito De Hongos, Arroz Con Pato
Brit McClay
We loved everything about this place. The food was spot on. Our server, Jaysa was friendly, attentive and had wonderful recommendations. We were very impressed with the staff dynamic. If you are looking for great Peruvian food and feel good vibes-this is the spot! We will be
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Terry B
loved it the first time and was yuk this time. too bad as this could be our favorite cambridge spot. the ceviche was so sour that they were uneatable. service felt cold. oh well. on to somewhere else.hope they make the ceveche better instead of overwhelming limy. yak!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 2
Carolyn Nelson
Unbelievable from start to finish! The pisco cocktails were so good, ceviche was spicy and citrusy and perfect, the duck and lomo saltado were amazing. It felt like we were back in Cusco, highly recommend! Service was wonderful, all the staff were warm and attentive. We can’t wait to go back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Eliza Rafferty
La Royal is one of our favorite local spots - amazing cocktails, wonderful service, cozy atmosphere and food that is not only delicious but different. Perfect spot for a date night!Dietary restrictions: Gluten Free options available
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Whole Branzino Grilled in Plantain Leaves Amazonian Condiments, Ceviche De Conchas, Conchitas a La Parmesana Scallops Au Gratin
Nakul Kadaba
Great Peruvian cuisine tucked away in West Cambridge. The owners also owned Celeste, and it definitely reflects in the ceviche dishes !What makes this place wonderful is the atmosphere and service we received. I think the staff anticipated every move or indication of wanting to order before we did and it was terrific. It is a bit pricey but understood given its location.Drinks were terrific - the sours and martinis in particular. In terms of ceviches, the tuna dish was far more balanced. The lèche de tigre was a bit under seasoned but still a great start. In terms of the main dishes, I was a bit surprised. The noodles were good, but the arroz con pato was a bit dry - did not expect that with something like duck. That said, the mousse de lucuma for dessert was unbelievable! The fruit itself really made that dish taste so fresh and lively.Though the main courses were not stellar, would definitely go again for dishes had at both ends of the evening, drinks along the way, and the wonderful atmosphere. Hope to come by again soon!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mousse with Fresh Fruit, Tuna Sashimi
Jea Kim
Contemporary Peruvian spot in West Cambridge.After a few successful years with Celeste, Maria and JuanMa launched La Royal in hopes to expand the Peruvian food scene in Cambridge. I had a great experience at Celeste a few weeks ago, so I recently made my way to La Royal to check out their expanded range of Peruvian offerings.The seafood appetizers at La Royal had a well-balanced flavor profile, but it somehow felt more generic. JuanMa’s creations at Celeste, which hold a more personal narrative from his childhood in Lima, seemed superior, with their more robust flavors and better quality seafood. I was especially disappointed with Causa de Tuna Salad, which just seemed like an overpriced tuna salad over mash potatoes. On the other hand, the cheesy Scallops au Gratin soaked in butter was a decadent treat.The entrées thankfully redeemed our experience. Both the Arroz Con Seared Duck and the Whole Bronzino were great. The former dish paired lean, perfectly seared duck breasts with the invigorating zest of salsa criolla. Despite my initial reservations about the cilantro rice, its subtle aroma was a pleasant surprise, and it felt more reminiscent of a well-executed paella. The Patarascha, grilled in plantain leaves, maintained the Bronzino's tenderness while infusing it with the unique flavors of Amazonian condiments. The process of deboning was somewhat cumbersome, but the intricate blend of spices and vegetable toppings more than compensated.While I may be hesitant to get seafood appetizers in my future visits, the entrées at La Royal are undeniably compelling. If you’re looking for a great ceviche experience, Celeste might be a better option, but for refined and satisfying Peruvian meals, La Royal also does a great job.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Patarashca
Q
Food was pretty good. I really like the fried beef with rice. So fantastic. The service we amazing. It’s been a while but I just wanna leave a review to appreciate Jessie (not sure if I spelled correctly). We somehow didn’t make very clear about our order because of the loud noise from ppl talking around. So we got a dish with fish which was not what a we want. Jessie kindly replaced our order with what we want without any complaints but nice attitude. We felt bad about it. To us surprise, Jessie even gave us a dessert as a gift on house at the end. Lovely service and delicious food. Don’t miss it ❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Jed Paul
Food was good for Boston but fine for other cities. Favorite dishes were the crispy duck with rice , the seafood noodles, and the lomo saltado. The reason the review is for three stars and not four is because they include 20% gratuity as part of the meal, but the receipt also includes a large section for suggested tip as well as checkboxes to easily add additional tip starting at 20%. This seems a little shady because it is easy to miss that they already included tip, so I’m sure many people accidentally tip double.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Gustavo Celis Guzmán
Been here twice for dinner. The ambience of the place is excellent! It's not at all noisy, so you can have a conversation. It's all decorated with plants and nice lights. The food is excellent. Little plates to share. The causa of tuna crudo, my favorite. All ceviches drive me crazy. We had to order the parmessan scallops twice because it's hard to let them go. I've been to Peru and the flavor at La Royal is very authentic with a bit of an upscale twist. I recommend it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Leche De Tigre Ceviche, Causa de Escabeche, Conchitas a La Parmesana Scallops Au Gratin
Delicious food! Our friend accidentally made the reservation for the wrong day, but they were very understanding and were able to fit us in. Great drinks and a nice atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sol Amour
Food was simply presented in a great way and was wonderfully tasty; savory with a little acid, not too salty and finely balanced.The Patarashca was light and moreish, melted in your mouth, and was accompanied by the sharpness of fresh lime. The Leche de Tigre, served in a tall glass, was fresh, tender and light with the crunch of the fried shrimp texturally balancing the dish. The Pastel de Choclo was creamy, cheesy, finely gritty and extremely sumptuous and my pick of the night - would get again in a heartbeat!Drinks were a fine balance of tart forward with baseline sweetness to take the edge off; maracuya sour hit the spot so much so we got a double.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Leche De Tigre Ceviche, Patarashca
Danille Calvo
Celebrated my birthday here and they went above and beyond with their service! The food and drinks are amazing. My friends all loved the food. We are in love with this place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mark Leach
Vegetarian options: Not a huge menu, several vegetarian options. Even more for pescatarians.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Con Pescado Frito Lima Bean Puree Rice Deep Fried Blue Cod Salsa Criolla, Mousse with Fresh Fruit
You'll definitely find something you've never eaten! Good selection of vege, gf, other options. Limited selection of Peruvian, Spanish, and French wines and good beer list. Definitely would return to try something else.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Pastel De Choclo Con Carne, Causa De Pulpo Tiradito De Hongos, Arroz Con Pato
We loved everything about this place. The food was spot on. Our server, Jaysa was friendly, attentive and had wonderful recommendations. We were very impressed with the staff dynamic. If you are looking for great Peruvian food and feel good vibes-this is the spot! We will be
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
loved it the first time and was yuk this time. too bad as this could be our favorite cambridge spot. the ceviche was so sour that they were uneatable. service felt cold. oh well. on to somewhere else.hope they make the ceveche better instead of overwhelming limy. yak!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 2
Unbelievable from start to finish! The pisco cocktails were so good, ceviche was spicy and citrusy and perfect, the duck and lomo saltado were amazing. It felt like we were back in Cusco, highly recommend! Service was wonderful, all the staff were warm and attentive. We can’t wait to go back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
La Royal is one of our favorite local spots - amazing cocktails, wonderful service, cozy atmosphere and food that is not only delicious but different. Perfect spot for a date night!Dietary restrictions: Gluten Free options available
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Whole Branzino Grilled in Plantain Leaves Amazonian Condiments, Ceviche De Conchas, Conchitas a La Parmesana Scallops Au Gratin
Great Peruvian cuisine tucked away in West Cambridge. The owners also owned Celeste, and it definitely reflects in the ceviche dishes !What makes this place wonderful is the atmosphere and service we received. I think the staff anticipated every move or indication of wanting to order before we did and it was terrific. It is a bit pricey but understood given its location.Drinks were terrific - the sours and martinis in particular. In terms of ceviches, the tuna dish was far more balanced. The lèche de tigre was a bit under seasoned but still a great start. In terms of the main dishes, I was a bit surprised. The noodles were good, but the arroz con pato was a bit dry - did not expect that with something like duck. That said, the mousse de lucuma for dessert was unbelievable! The fruit itself really made that dish taste so fresh and lively.Though the main courses were not stellar, would definitely go again for dishes had at both ends of the evening, drinks along the way, and the wonderful atmosphere. Hope to come by again soon!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mousse with Fresh Fruit, Tuna Sashimi
Contemporary Peruvian spot in West Cambridge.After a few successful years with Celeste, Maria and JuanMa launched La Royal in hopes to expand the Peruvian food scene in Cambridge. I had a great experience at Celeste a few weeks ago, so I recently made my way to La Royal to check out their expanded range of Peruvian offerings.The seafood appetizers at La Royal had a well-balanced flavor profile, but it somehow felt more generic. JuanMa’s creations at Celeste, which hold a more personal narrative from his childhood in Lima, seemed superior, with their more robust flavors and better quality seafood. I was especially disappointed with Causa de Tuna Salad, which just seemed like an overpriced tuna salad over mash potatoes. On the other hand, the cheesy Scallops au Gratin soaked in butter was a decadent treat.The entrées thankfully redeemed our experience. Both the Arroz Con Seared Duck and the Whole Bronzino were great. The former dish paired lean, perfectly seared duck breasts with the invigorating zest of salsa criolla. Despite my initial reservations about the cilantro rice, its subtle aroma was a pleasant surprise, and it felt more reminiscent of a well-executed paella. The Patarascha, grilled in plantain leaves, maintained the Bronzino's tenderness while infusing it with the unique flavors of Amazonian condiments. The process of deboning was somewhat cumbersome, but the intricate blend of spices and vegetable toppings more than compensated.While I may be hesitant to get seafood appetizers in my future visits, the entrées at La Royal are undeniably compelling. If you’re looking for a great ceviche experience, Celeste might be a better option, but for refined and satisfying Peruvian meals, La Royal also does a great job.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Patarashca
Food was pretty good. I really like the fried beef with rice. So fantastic. The service we amazing. It’s been a while but I just wanna leave a review to appreciate Jessie (not sure if I spelled correctly). We somehow didn’t make very clear about our order because of the loud noise from ppl talking around. So we got a dish with fish which was not what a we want. Jessie kindly replaced our order with what we want without any complaints but nice attitude. We felt bad about it. To us surprise, Jessie even gave us a dessert as a gift on house at the end. Lovely service and delicious food. Don’t miss it ❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Food was good for Boston but fine for other cities. Favorite dishes were the crispy duck with rice , the seafood noodles, and the lomo saltado. The reason the review is for three stars and not four is because they include 20% gratuity as part of the meal, but the receipt also includes a large section for suggested tip as well as checkboxes to easily add additional tip starting at 20%. This seems a little shady because it is easy to miss that they already included tip, so I’m sure many people accidentally tip double.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Been here twice for dinner. The ambience of the place is excellent! It's not at all noisy, so you can have a conversation. It's all decorated with plants and nice lights. The food is excellent. Little plates to share. The causa of tuna crudo, my favorite. All ceviches drive me crazy. We had to order the parmessan scallops twice because it's hard to let them go. I've been to Peru and the flavor at La Royal is very authentic with a bit of an upscale twist. I recommend it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Leche De Tigre Ceviche, Causa de Escabeche, Conchitas a La Parmesana Scallops Au Gratin
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Loved the food. The ceviche mixto was amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Patarashca
Delicious food! Our friend accidentally made the reservation for the wrong day, but they were very understanding and were able to fit us in. Great drinks and a nice atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was simply presented in a great way and was wonderfully tasty; savory with a little acid, not too salty and finely balanced.The Patarashca was light and moreish, melted in your mouth, and was accompanied by the sharpness of fresh lime. The Leche de Tigre, served in a tall glass, was fresh, tender and light with the crunch of the fried shrimp texturally balancing the dish. The Pastel de Choclo was creamy, cheesy, finely gritty and extremely sumptuous and my pick of the night - would get again in a heartbeat!Drinks were a fine balance of tart forward with baseline sweetness to take the edge off; maracuya sour hit the spot so much so we got a double.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Leche De Tigre Ceviche, Patarashca
Celebrated my birthday here and they went above and beyond with their service! The food and drinks are amazing. My friends all loved the food. We are in love with this place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Vegetarian options: Not a huge menu, several vegetarian options. Even more for pescatarians.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Con Pescado Frito Lima Bean Puree Rice Deep Fried Blue Cod Salsa Criolla, Mousse with Fresh Fruit