The buzz: The spacious 200-seater takes over the old digs of Italian trattoria Al Dente offering both Italian fare and Peruvian grub.

The vibe: The restaurant is an industrial chic space with exposed light bulbs, concrete floors and raw metal furnishings. There’s also a cool rooftop bar with clear waterfront views.

The food: A value-for-money selection of Latin recipes like ceviche mixto ($16)—shrimp, scallops, fish and squid in zippy lime dressing—as well as Italian fare like pizza (from $17). There are also unique fusion specialities such as pasta all’arrabbiata with minced pork and chorizo ($14). If you drop by on a weekday, the $10 specials—served with soup or salad—featuring simple recipes like pasta alfredo are a great deal too.

The drinks: Peruvian-inspired cocktails like the chilli pisco sour ($16), in addition to easy drinking beers (from $5 during happy hour; from $7 otherwise) and house spirits (from $10).

Why you’ll be back: The mix of Peruvian and Italian grub is unique, filling and affordable. And you’d be hard pressed to find a better deal on happy hour beer—keep it in mind for a casual Friday night with friends.

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