Canggio Restaurant/ Bar

Jamie Tomassetti

I’ll begin my review with the thing I’m disappointed about the most: how the heck has this restaurant been around for 5+ years and I’ve only just discovered it now?! Let me tell you…Canggio far EXCEEDS even the most glowing reviews you’ll read here on Google. When we called this evening to book a last-minute reservation, the young woman who took the call was the equivalent of sunshine over the phone. Happy, cordial, beyond pleasant. When we arrived, the happy voice on the phone matched up to the bubbly, smiling person who greeted us at the door. Yup. I knew this dining experience was already off to an amazing start. My husband and I sat at the bar and we were served by Alayna, who provided us with much-needed assistance in choosing menu items. I legitimately wanted one of everything. When you see the menu, it will be clear why. We went with Alayna’s recommendations and each plate was absolutely divine. For an appetizer we had the ceviche and mussels. Entrees: I had the 1/2 chicken and my husband had the lomo. Then we finished with the sweet potato and pumpkin donuts (which I believe we’re owed some kind of award for inhaling in less than 60 seconds). The owner, Julio, came out and chatted with us at the end of our meal and it was really the perfect end to a perfect dinner. I’ve already put my husband on notice…I’m on a mission to try every dish on Canggio’s menu (including the red snapper that comes as a whole fish!). This restaurant is the definition of a hidden gem. For those who are lucky enough to discover it, you’re in for a very, very special meal! I cannot wait to come back.

May

Went here on a date and everything was so good. The service was amazing, so polite, offered us specials and drinks to taste test. I tried the chicken and it was full of flavor, and I got the arugula salad with salmon, they had run out of arugula but used different greens and it was still delicious. The salmon was sooo good and flaky. The martinis are good too! Definitely will come back. I think it's street parking only? But we went on a Tuesday night so there weren't many people inside and no wait.

Joy Teed

My new favorite place to meet a friend in Norwich. A welcoming place with exceptional service. The wait staff knows the menu and is in love with what they are serving. Our entrees were perfect. I look forward to introducing my friends to a truly worthwhile dining experience. Do try the yucca fries. They feature a few Peruvian specialty drinks. Yum. Make a reservation.

Jordan Tal

Exceptional food with very exceptional service! Fine dining with a causual atmosphere. Absolutely splendid. Ten out of ten.