Totora Cebicheria Peruana
Gate Village, Building 7, Dubai International Financial Centre - Dubai - United Arab EmiratesAbout
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5 Reviews
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02 March 2017
Good food, music and ambience ! Bit pricy but well worth considering the service and location.
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25 February 2017
Amazing food music and ambience in the classy art district of DIFC!
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23 November 2016
Excellent food, good selection of drinks, tasteful and luxurious ambience, and excellent staff Totora is probably the best restaurant in DIFC right now.
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01 November 2016
Review
DIFC is one of the most happening places in Dubai in terms of fine dining restaurants, besides being the financial hub. The formal locale demands posh execution from all its establishments and that includes its lavish restaurants, that over the years have become hosts of heavyweight culinary experiences such as La Petite Maison and Zuma.
Keeping that in mind, Totora Cebicheria Peruana excels in its obvious efforts to provide quality time to its customers through the entirety of their stay. We along with some bloggers were invited to celebrate Peru's Independence Day at Totora. Never underestimating the term "foodie" Totora's staff is persistent with its food delivery and service, never once do I recall our table being without food and drinks. Trained with an eye for observation of understanding when to swap dishes on the table and move through the courses. Each dish was served with a detailed explanation of its ingredients and what makes it so special.
Addressing the elephant in the blog, getting accustomed to the Peruvian offerings should have been a task for us being not so well versed with the cuisine, instead each dish is unique in its own way yet the ingredients are so familiar, breaking the barrier almost immediately. With an array of options, it never compromises its quality with no sign of overdone ingredients. Its truly a colourful culinary experience.
Ambiance
Totora features a contemporary design and decor by award winning Fadi Sarieddine that is complemented by a lounge and bar over its two storey structure. The entrance is a rope bridge that is reminiscent of the Incan Rope Bridge. Although most of the interiors is completely irrelevant to its food, its modern and dynamic feel accomplishes the goal to look chic and elegant. I just wish they would have accomplished this with ways to capture its origin of Peru.
Verdict
Totora is a grandiose experience as a whole, from its interiors, techno music, exceptional service, wide variety of food and drinks, it fires on all cylinders. One cannot expect value for money at a fine dining restaurant but Totora may make you reevaluate that. The serving sizes were reasonable for the prices. Weather you've experienced the Peruvian cuisine before or are completely oblivious to it, there is something for everyone here (there is a surprising number of vegetarian options as well).
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02 July 2016
AMAZING! We have been here a few times and absolutely love the food, the service, and the atmosphere! I always come with groups of 4 or 6 and we always order numerous dishes to share. The ceviche is fantastic! I have had the red snapper roll and it's delicious! Vegetable empanadas, YES! We have also had the chicken and ribeye skewers, the lamb (on the main course menu) as well as the duck, ..we have order so many items I can't even remember! Everything is delicious and I always have a wonderful evening! I highly recommend Totora for dinner. The desserts are also delicious :)
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