A full-service Peruvian restaurant and pisco bar on the north end of Lake Nona, open since 2023

Pisco Peruvian Gastrobar is at 9344 Narcoossee Road, Orlando, FL 32827, in the Nona Park center at Narcoossee and Dowden Road. It opened in 2023 and has a second restaurant in Lake Mary. The menu covers Peruvian ceviches, lomo saltado, chaufa and seafood rice, plus a Nikkei section of Japanese-Peruvian maki rolls. A large central bar focuses on pisco cocktails, and the restaurant serves a bottomless weekend brunch. It takes reservations through OpenTable, has bar and patio seating, and offers catering and events.
Peruvian food has become one of Orlando's most interesting restaurant categories, and Lake Nona has its own full-service version on the north end of Narcoossee Road. Pisco Peruvian Gastrobar opened in 2023 and has since added a second restaurant in Lake Mary.
Here is what it serves, what the bar and brunch are like, and how it compares with its quick-service sibling and Lake Nona's other upscale restaurants.
Where is Pisco Peruvian Gastrobar in Lake Nona?
Pisco is at 9344 Narcoossee Road in Nona Park, at the southwest corner of Narcoossee and Dowden Road on the north end of Lake Nona.
It is not in Lake Nona Landing, despite what an earlier version of this post said. Nona Park also holds Tsuki Sushi & Grill, Huey Magoo's and Brooklyn Water Bagel, and is near LaVina Marketplace. Valet parking is offered.
What does Pisco Peruvian Gastrobar serve?
Pisco serves Peruvian classics such as ceviche clásico, lomo saltado, chaufa and seafood rice, plus a Nikkei section of Japanese-Peruvian maki rolls.
Ceviche is the place to start, and lomo saltado, stir-fried beef with fries and rice, is the most familiar main. The Nikkei rolls reflect Peru's Japanese-Peruvian cooking tradition and are a good bridge for diners new to the cuisine. Alfajores and a lucuma tiramisu cover dessert.
The menu changes from time to time, so check the current version before you go.
What is the bar like at Pisco?
The bar is the centerpiece: a large central bar built around pisco cocktails, from the classic pisco sour to house creations.
Pisco is Peru's grape brandy, and the drinks list is the easiest introduction to it in Lake Nona. The restaurant also has wine and beer, bar seating, and it has hosted live Latin music, which gives it more of a night-out feel than most Lake Nona restaurants.
Does Pisco serve brunch?
Yes. Pisco serves a weekend brunch with bottomless drink options.
Brunch is one of the busier times, so reserve ahead. The patio is dog-friendly.
Brunch details change, so check Pisco's website before you go.
How does Pisco compare with Pisco Express and Bacan?
Pisco Gastrobar is the full-service Peruvian night out; Pisco Express is its quick counter-service sibling; Bacan is the MICHELIN-recognized Latin American dining room.
Pisco Express at Eagle Creek Center brings core Peruvian dishes to the south end in a fast-casual format. Bacan in the Lake Nona Wave Hotel covers a wider Latin American menu at a higher price point.
Pisco sits between them: a lively full-service restaurant with a strong bar, good for a group dinner or a weekend brunch. Pisco also offers catering and events; contact the restaurant for details.
Pros, Cons and Our Take
Pros
- Peruvian classics plus Nikkei maki rolls
- A pisco-focused cocktail bar
- Bottomless weekend brunch and a dog-friendly patio
- Reservations on OpenTable and valet parking
Cons
- Busy at weekend brunch, so reserve ahead
- On the north end, a drive from the south-end neighborhoods
- No dedicated private dining room
- Strip-center setting despite the full-service experience
Our Take
Pisco is one of the most distinctive restaurants in Lake Nona. Start with ceviche and a pisco sour, add lomo saltado or a Nikkei roll, and come back for brunch with friends. For a quick Peruvian lunch, Pisco Express on the south end is the shortcut.
What the Neighbors Know
Residents of Northlake Park, Water's Edge, Nona Preserve and La Vina live closest to Nona Park, where a full-service night out sits a few minutes from home.
The north end of Narcoossee Road has a deep set of restaurants for its size. If that matters to you, factor it into how you compare neighborhoods. The full list is in our Lake Nona restaurant guide.
Official Sources
- Pisco Peruvian Gastrobar — official website
- Pisco Peruvian Gastrobar on OpenTable
- Orlando Weekly — Pisco Peruvian Gastrobar review
Buying or selling in Lake Nona? Call/Text David Myers at 407.801.3286 or use the contact form.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pisco Peruvian Gastrobar in Lake Nona?
Pisco is at 9344 Narcoossee Road, Orlando, FL 32827, in the Nona Park center at Narcoossee and Dowden Road.
Does Pisco serve brunch?
Yes. Pisco serves a weekend brunch with bottomless drink options.
What is Nikkei food?
Nikkei is Japanese-Peruvian cooking. At Pisco it appears as a section of maki rolls alongside the Peruvian menu.
Does Pisco take reservations?
Yes. Pisco takes reservations through OpenTable.
Is Pisco related to Pisco Express?
Yes. Pisco Express at Eagle Creek Center is the fast-casual spin-off of Pisco Peruvian Gastrobar.
