Pisco y Nazca Bethesda

Located in the previous McCormick and Schmicks and Cesco, this place was hopping on a very busy Wednesday night. Highly recommend reservations. Most of the tables here can accommodate 2-4 people. Larger parties will be in the private room or closer to the front. They do have happy hour which consists of drinks specials only. I had two Pisco sours and boy did they pack a punch. You can order from your table as well. I was quite tipsy! We had a party of eight and since the place was packed, service was a little slow. I did enjoy their tuna tartare tacos and Croquetas to start. For main dishes, I enjoyed the Tallarines a la Huancaina- pasta was good as well as the sauce. The Lomo Saltado was okay, a little salty and the tenderloin was not tender and was cooked well done. I did request it medium rare, oh well. My Mom did enjoy the Pescado a la Macho. Large piece of fried fish with seafood. Overall, I will come back and try their other dishes. Glad it opened in Bethesda and it’s a good option if you aren’t looking for American food which Bethesda has plenty of.

The food was absolutely delicious, certainly the best seafood I’ve tried all year. Our server Mati did a great job walking us through the menu and was extremely caring about our allergy and dietary restrictions. Service and food were both outstanding. Highly recommend.

Food was great. Atmosphere was great. Fancy place with good tasting food. Vibe was very welcoming. Menu prices are on the high side, but expected. Server Jhon (spelled this way) was good, but could have been more attentive in checking table. We had to keep calling server's attention to refill beverages. Sometimes, even twice. Nonetheless, it was a good dining experience overall.

Came here recently for a friend’s birthday dinner on a Saturday night—restaurant was pretty crowded, with energetic vibe and cute inside! For appetizers, we enjoyed the Carne Empanadas and Pork Belly Bao Buns—both well flavored. Conchitas la Parmesana was overloaded with too much parmesan cheese and the scallops were small. Nothing special of the Furai Roll (salmon, avocado, cream cheese). Tallarines à la Huacaina was okay but the linguini pasta lacked flavor and the tenderloin was over cooked. Chicharron de Pescado was my favorite dish, the creamy sauce was a good flavor with the crispy fish bites. Lomo Saltado was well flavored too but again, the seared tenderloin was over cooked so the meat was tough to chew. For dessert, we tried the Pionono (Dulce de leche & Nutella sponge cake) and birthday girl got some cookies with a candle. For cocktails, got Guapo’s Chilcano and Lychee Chilcano—not a fan, the drinks were very sour. But ordered White Tea shots and those were delicious. And our server Paulo was great!

The ceviche was fantastic! Got the sampler and it was more filling than I’d have expected. Be aware that it is sour, if that’s not your thing. The service was good and the vibe is pretty good, music in the background but you could still have a conversation without yelling (which I greatly appreciate). Presentation was very nice. Do get a resy if it’s a busy day, otherwise they won’t be able to accommodate you.

Beautiful, modern, and relaxed atmosphere in the heart of Bethesda. Parking can be a little tricky, but there’s a garage right next to the restaurant and they validate tickets, which makes it convenient. The ceviches, drinks, and desserts were all outstanding, great portions and a nice variety of dishes. Our server, Bryan, and manager, Manoel, were extremely attentive and welcoming, making the experience even better.

Amazing experience! The food was delicious and full of authentic Spanish flavor. Our server, Drianny, was incredibly friendly, attentive, and made us feel very welcome. Great atmosphere and excellent service — we’ll definitely be back!

We had a great time at Pisco y Nazca. We made a reservation for 7:15 pm on a Saturday. And was immediately seated. The restaurant was bustling. But even though it was crowded, we were seated by the window so it wasn’t too loud that we can’t chat across the table. Paola was our server and she did a great job recommending food for us to try. It happened to be restaurant week so we got some amazing food with a great price. We had ceviche and tuna taco as appetizers. Big portion! Both our entrees (chicken pasta and beef tenderloin) were really good. And their cheesecake is fluffy and soft. Highly recommended!