Andina

"Andina emerged in 2003 as a darling of the Portland food scene, and has defied all restaurant longevity odds to remain a top spot in the Pearl. Andina was serving lime-scented quinoa salad before quinoa exploded in the health food market, a nod to the native ingredients and rich food culture of founder Doris Rodriguez de Platt’s hometown in Peru. The restaurant’s longstanding hits, like the citrusy ceviche cinco elementos or the hearty braised beef seco a la nortena, remain stalwarts, but no order should omit the restaurant’s anticuchos — the impossibly tender beef heart is a highlight." - Maya MacEvoy, Thom Hilton

"Peruvian favorite Andina has not one, not two, but four different private event spaces to choose from, and its family-style menus are a natural fit for festive celebrations of all kinds. Tupai is the biggest and seats 72. The stone-lined dining space known as La Bodega is the smallest, with dinner seating for 14. Runa Wasi and Kumbe mayo land in the middle, seating between 20 and 36 people. Learn more about options online." - Rebecca Roland, Brooke Jackson-Glidden

"This Pearl District Peruvian restaurant has been an obvious choice for group dinners for years, thanks to its several private event spaces and large dining room tables. Snack on tender anticuchos de corazón and summery ceviches before the hearty, shareable arroz con mariscos, a Peruvian seafood rice dish with shrimp, clams, scallops, and calamari. The bottle list is well-stocked, as well, to keep wine flowing throughout the night. Reservations for more than seven should be made by calling." - Brooke Jackson-Glidden

"Stalwart Peruvian spot Andina provides an elegant wedding setting right in the Pearl District, where guests can enjoy the spot’s excellent ceviche and empanadas while sipping on pisco sours. The restaurant offers four private dining rooms, the largest of which is the Tupai room; Tupai seats up to 72 and is fitted with a private bar, a sound system, dedicated bathrooms, and colorful Peruvian art. The restaurant rotates through seasonal three-course dinner menus for events, and the beverage team includes a sommelier for wine selections; the restaurant also has a floral partner, to make planning easy. Learn more here." - Jenni Moore, Eater Staff

"Andina, the Pearl District Peruvian restaurant, was particularly accommodating, setting her party up at a nice table with attentive service and plenty of space." - Brooke Jackson-Glidden