Pisqu — Restaurant in Vienna

I recently visited this restaurant with friends, drawn by the promise of vegan Peruvian cuisine. Over the course of the evening, I sampled the Vegan Ceviche, Vegan Bao, and Sweet Potato Fries, followed by two desserts — the White Chocolate Lemon Crème and the PISQU Popcorn — as well as their signature cocktails, the Pisqu Sour and Passion de Pisqu. While the experience was intriguing, the food ultimately did not live up to its price point. The concept leans toward a street food–meets–fast casual fusion, blending Peruvian and Asian influences. Unfortunately, execution fell short in several key areas. The Vegan Ceviche was the first disappointment. Overwhelmed by red onion, the dish offered little in the way of balance. What should have been a bright, citrus-forward plate instead came across as an onion salad with mushrooms. The absence of acidity — a hallmark of ceviche — left it flat and one-dimensional. A heavier hand with lime could have rescued it. The Vegan Bao fared better. The bun was soft, warm, and well-prepared, though the filling lacked substance. A protein element — crispy tofu, for instance — would have given the dish more depth and made it more satisfying. The Sweet Potato Fries, however, were excellent. Perfectly crisp and enhanced by a generous drizzle of vegan mayonnaise, they were the standout of the evening. I would return for these alone. Desserts were less successful. The White Chocolate Lemon Crème presented itself as a deconstructed cheesecake in a glass. While not unpleasant, it was neither distinctive nor memorable, especially given its promise of vegan white chocolate — a flavor that never truly materialized. The PISQU Popcorn was, frankly, a disaster. Served cold, with caramel hardened to the point of inedibility, it was sent back. When it returned, it was clear the kitchen had simply microwaved the dish. A deeply unsatisfying effort. The cocktail program, while well-conceived, suffers from inflated pricing. The Passion de Pisqu, at nearly €16, was a pleasant enough drink, but small in size and missing its advertised garnish of caramelized popcorn. Its true value lies closer to half that price. Service was a bright spot: the staff were attentive, welcoming, and eager to please. Unfortunately, their warmth could not compensate for the inconsistency coming out of the kitchen. In sum, this restaurant shows ambition but falters in execution. With sharper technique and a more honest alignment between concept and delivery, it could justify its elevated prices. For now, it remains an interesting idea in search...

I am peruvian and can confirm that the food here is very tasty, and will definitely continue coming here and bringing friends (finally a restaurant in Vienna with peruvian food that I can recommend). I love the anticuchos here, so good (I ordered two plates for myself). The ceviche classic and lomo saltado were also very good, as well as the bao with pork and the vegetarian bowl. I need to come back to try the Udon and the other ceviche. The dessert with lemon and coconut milk was very nice and the other time there was another dessert that was very nice too but is not anymore in the Menu. I did not like the other time the chicha morada so that the second time I just ordered a common drink. I see the other reviews and I suggest that you first see the prices and take into consideration that you will order at least 2 or 3 plates per person. Do not expect the price of Peru or the portion sizes of Peru, but for me it is worth it because it is very tasty and the Chef does special additions that make the plates very interesting (the changes in the recipes done in Qero are horrible, but in Pisqu the Chef is super good and I would even bring peruvian friends visiting Vienna here). The waiter is super kind, and gives good advice. They are fully booked so that you really need to reserve in advance. I would not sit in the tables in front of the kitchen but all the other places are nice. I wish they were open during...

Our feelings during the stay at the restaurant were very mixed. The restaurant itself is nively decorated, clean and welcoming. When we ordered drinks, the young waitress was very kind and professional but clearly would have needed additional support since she was the only server during our stay there (we had a table reserved at 18:30). Hence, food and drinks took seemingly forever to arrive at our table. Food-wise, we were frankly disappointed. I had the „Bowl Lomo Saltado“. The description mentions the meat to be sous vide cooked but it ended up being super tough and rubbery. I kindly asked for the dish to be redone, which they did but unfortunately the chewiness of the meat remained the same at second attempt. On a positive note, we were served some caramalized popcorn as apology for the chewy meat, which was a kind gesture but sadly the caramel was burnt making the whole thing very bitter. The other dishes we ordered were ok (baos, and calamari tapas) but not impressive. Again, due to a lack of staff/waiters all our dishes were served at at widely different times making the dining experience less enjoyable. Summing up - would i come back? Probably not. Is it worth a visit? I believe so. Personally, i‘d recommend more staff and better ingredients (in particular the meat quality and/or cuts which are used), otherwise the combinations and choices of flavors...