La Canela

As a Peruvian I can say that I was surprised, it's very good, like having lunch in some of the best restaurants of Lima or northern Peru where different dishes are prepared with passion and a special touch that recalled me the traditional Peruvian cuisine.

Stopped here for a late lunch and loved the atmosphere of the restaurant, very clean, romantic and warm. The drinks and food were absolutely delicious, authentically Peruvian including dishes sometimes hard to find in other Peruvian restaurants, such as the Chupe de camarón and Picarones! The service was wonderful and I definitely will be back!

We’ve visited a few times and consistently enjoyed both the food and service. The beef heart is our favorite, but everything we’ve tried has been delicious. We wish they opened earlier for lunch, as my coworkers and I have considered getting lunch there, but we usually eat earlier. Highly recommend this place for anyone wanting to try something different in the area.

Really enjoyed my experience here, wife and I went based on a recommendation and had a great meal. The ceviche, Lomo Saltado, Seco were all really tasty and authentically Peruvian. Drinks were great too, the cocktails and the chicha morada! Highly recommended.

Wow, this place was amazing! Definitely check out this gem in Rockville. Service: We were seated immediately. Our waiter was friendly and knowledgeable, and gave us recommendations on what to order. We also had an extra appetizer, compliments of the chef, which was a very nice touch! Food: For appetizers, we got the anticuchos and ceviche pescado - both were delicious and paired with amazing sauces. And the entrees.... I'm still thinking about the Lenguado and how delicious it was. Super crispy fish fried to perfection 🤩. And the Arroz Con Mariscos was to die for. Atmosphere: Cozy vibes, dim lighting, super cute decor....everything here was on point. HIGHLY recommend stopping by this place for dinner the next time you're in Rockville. I know I'm looking forward to my next visit already ;P

I highly recommend La Canela! The food, atmosphere, and staff are truly wonderful! My wife and I recently got married, doing a small (~20 person) wedding, and we chose La Canela for the reception. They have a semi-private upstairs that worked out great for our party. Lilian and the staff were so nice and accommodating for what we needed, and our guests really loved the food and atmosphere. I have tried the ceviche, Tomate palta, and the Lomo Saltado, and all were delicious. The street is closed off to traffic, so it's a really great place to have lunch or dinner and then walk around. I highly recommend it!

Tried the Causa de pollo as an appetizer and Aji de gallina for the main course. Both were good. They also sent out complimentary hors d'oeuvres. The ambiance and decor of the place were very interesting. About half the options were seafood. Thr staff was great. On the more expensive side.

Excellent. Fantastic. Loved it. Service was so accommodating (especially given our many dietary restrictions). They gave us a complimentary ceviche wonton that was delicious. Food was amazing! (And I’ve been blessed to have lots of delicious Peruvian food in my life!) Great balance of innovation with traditional Peruvian cuisine. My favorite spot in Rockville for sure!