Reviews for Panka Peruvian Restaurant in Des Moines, IA

Got the tuna dish it was wonderful. A pleasant dining room and friendly staff. We will definitely return again.

Food was fair. Service was excellent. One person in our company found hair in her food. We told the server and the manager came... over. She offered to replace it but our friend was nice and didn’t mind the hair . She kept eating it. She still paid thefull price. IMO , the manager should’ve given her a discount. Food was ok. Don’t think we’ll be back. Read more

This is a great restaurant! I’ve been twice now and between my own entrees, shared appetizers, and sampling my friends’... entrees, I’ve loved everything I’ve tried so far! I’m convinced that this is the type of place where you can’t go wrongwith anything on the menu. I’d been wanting to try Peruvian food for a while before coming, and I’m grateful that Panka wasmy introduction to it. The interior is really cute and cozy too, and the plating is beautiful. I recommend dining in if you can! Read more

10/10 absolutely delicious! Perfect spot for a romantic date. Beautiful design and comfortable seats. Great music and its not... played too loud. The food is next level!!! Several vegan options. You can tell everything is super fresh and made it house toorder. To the chef, you are a rock star!!! And the service was lovely ???? Free parking out back. Read more

My husband and I had an excellent meal at Panka Peruvian Restaurant last night to celebrate my birthday. The owner Mariela... served us. She is so welcoming and takes pride in the dishes that her kitchen prepares. On the left is the Arroz Chaufa conMariscos and I had the Tallerines a la Huancaina. 10/10 Everything was delicious, I was stuffed but couldn’t stop until myplate was clean. We arrived at 6:30 and were happily surprised to find their happy hour went to 7pm! Such a great spot for anintimate date night! Read more

Stopped by Panka on a snowy night and was instantly welcomed and comforted by the cozy space they created! Was fortunate enough... to experience their happy hour and tried the Empanadas De Ají De Gallina with a glass of Pinot Grigio. The wait staff waspleasant and knowledgeable about the menu and even recommended the amazing appetizer. Dinner came out in a timely manner andleft us so full we couldn’t even try their dessert! This is the perfect place to stop by if you’re looking to expand youpalette and would be a great place to bring friends or family! Read more

Loved it. You have to try the pisco cocktails. The menu is extensive, and they have quite a few vegan options available. Very... tasty and creative dishes. Highly recommended, and I can't wait to go back to try other things from the menu. I got the veggieTaku Taku dish and it was delicious. I've got my sights on going back to try the veggie ceviche as well! Read more

Fantastic! Tried it on a whim and very impressed. The fried fish appetizer was great as was my wife’s beef and pesto spaghetti... and my jumbo fish and veggies. We’ll come back to try out some of the other options. There’s so much to choose from! Read more