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"Pica is centrally located on Ubud's bustling Jalan Dewi Sita strip, but its small and cozy set-up means that it's easily missed. With only seven-or-so tables, Pica is an intimate little restaurant, but what it lacks in size it makes up for in terrific South American food. Led by chef Cristian Encina, Pica has a great menu that includes starters like barbecue tiger prawns with a cashew crumble and Lombok baby scallops with grana padano. Mains include Peruvian roast chicken breast with a red wine glaze. Pica does good cocktails—cucumber Martinis, passionfruit caipirinhas—but the best thing to order here is wine, which is all chosen by the Chilean owner. Here, the selections pair perfectly with the South American food." - Regan Stephens
Pica South American Kitchen, Ubud, Bali - Restaurant Review | Condé Nast Traveler
"Petite but perfect Peruvian
The vibe
Intimate, laid-back foodie hotspot
The crowd
Young and trendy
The drinks
Wonderful wines and cool cocktails
The food
Spectacular South American cuisine" - Anna Chittenden
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"A cosy Peruvian-focused kitchen offering gutsy, bright flavours that showcase ocean-fresh seafood; the ceviche is a standout, praised for its pitch-perfect marinade (tiger’s milk). Helmed by chef Cristian Encina, who trained in high-end restaurants overseas, the menu brings confident South American techniques and bold seasonings to Bali." - Dene Mullen
Incredibly delicious and nicely presented food. Prepared on the level of fine dining without the frills. I had the lamb skewers, broccoli, and mash. All of them were 10/10. Finished with chocolate cake which was good as well. Great attentive service as well. Highly recommend this place. I'm excited to come back and try more of the menu.
Em V
Google
Amazing food, drinks and atmosphere, stop by! Highlights were quesadillas, vegetarian options, and dessert. Everything was so delicious. The atmosphere was intimate but energetic. Thank you for a lovely dinner.
Elenia Kelly L.
Google
Wasn’t sure what to expect as thought from the photos it looked different but was more intimate and very sweet. However, it lived up to and beyond my expectations! Food was so delicious! Everything we ordered was so amazing! The flavours were dancing around my mouth! Very happy experience. Would definitely recommend!
A, S.
Google
I was expecting a little more South American feeling like I’ve seen advertised on Instagram . The food was ok as it had a little too much salt. The empanadas were delicious especially the seafood. Would
Definitely return
Marina V.
Google
We had a wonderful dining experience at Pica. The service was lovely and incredibly quick, making us feel well taken care of. The food was simply amazing, every dish was bursting with flavor. We enjoyed the empanadas so much that we ordered them a second time! Highly recommend this place for anyone looking for delicious food and excellent service.
Monica Puri B.
Google
A nice change from the traditional Balinese food. We had yummy ceviche consisting of fish and seafood. My husband and I both had fish dishes to follow which were both delicious. The gnocchi was pillowy and so good! We had beer and wine and I also had one of their passion fruit juices which was delicious. Overall a great experience
Daniele T.
Google
We love peruvian food and Pica is now on the top of our list. We love the Japanese Sakashi oyster (so fresh and tasty), their ceviche, the cerso confitado (one of the best pork belly we ever had). The final touch is the peruvian dessert, tres leche (to die for, we literally lick the bol!). The service is also very efficient and nice staff. Thank you!
Maria N.
Google
Really enjoyed dinner at PICA in Ubud. The place is small and cozy, service was friendly, and the food was fresh and flavorful. We had 7 dishes degustation dinner, it was amazing ! The ceviche and faut cheese soufle were highlights, and the passion fruit juice were spot on. Worth it for the quality and atmosphere.