Pochi

We stopped here for lunch on the way home from a little road trip in Delaware and it was a really cute little place with great food and drinks. We have the Cram of Crab soup and then I have the lunch Grilled cheese and avocado which was extremely filling and my husband lad the lunch Chilean Sea Bass ceviche which was light and juicy… Definitely a must have! The service was really great too! Our waitress was very polite and attentive.

Cute wine bar in the heart of Wilmington. We came here for date night and called ahead for a table. Our waitress was friendly and was very knowledgeable when we asked about different wines.
Our wines were fantastic! I got a red blend while my fiancé got a pinot noir. We ordered and our food came pretty quickly. I got the halibut seafood plate which came with shrimp, calamari and potato croquets. My fiancé got the spiced tilipia with mash potatoes and a fresh salad.
My seafood was good but nothing special. I felt some items on my dish were lukewarm like the potato croquets. When I sliced into them the butter/​cheese in the middle wasn’t melted at all… just soft. The shrimp was good. The tilipia was good but the spices were a bit overwhelming. I also felt the dishes were alittle pricey for the quality of food we recieved.
It was still a great experience overall because of the wine and ambience of the place. Maybe next time we ll just order some appetizers and drink some wine.

Excellent Chilean food, great service, unique décor, love this place

Awesome place– had a great lunch today of crab cake sliders and churrasco and then decided to come back for dinner before returning to NYC. An excellent place to explore Chilean specialties– highly recommended.

This place is an amazing hidden gem that I couldn’t believe I’ve missed out on especially being they have been around for a few years. I have been craving some Chilean sea bass and they definitely deliver. Even though I generally prefer a little more acidic then sweet for my sea bass it was a delicious take and a nice portion especially compared to other fancier establishments. The bartender Angel is awesome and they definition or what a bartender should be. Very creative and innovative with craft cocktails and creating tasty drinks on the spot. Very professional and knows her stuff. Great customer service. Will return.

Empanadas are great but lags beer choices… good service and clean ambiance… wish the closing time would be till 12 on weekends…

Lovely intimate bar; good food — personal service. Fabulous ambience. Parking was a challenge.

The empanadas are wonderful. Love the atmosphere and the wine selection.

In town for work and lucked out with this little spot. Excellent Chilean seafood restaurant. Had the crab empanadas and tilapia ceviche which were superb. Came back a couple times and the food was still good — consistency is important. Just skip the «picante» — it sounds good in theory but was a bit dry and not really picante actually.

Very good drinks and appetizer (beef empanada). Meals were okay (chicken and seafood stew) but nothing amazing and seafood portion was smallish (2 large shrimp, 2 large scallops, few clams, few mussels.) Desserts were extremely underwhelming and I wouldn’t bother ordering them. The meal was fairly pricey too, $ 20+ for a rice and chicken dish, $ 14 for a cocktail, etc. seems high in Wilmington.
For the food scene in the city, which is very limited, I can see how this restaurant does well. But it was definitely not 5 star, nor really 4 star — very inconsistent overall — I’d say 3.5 stars. Service was fine and friendly, but waiters seemed slammed with every table full although it was not a big place. It satisfied my curiosity as I wanted to try Pochi for awhile, but I don’t think we’ll be back. I would say, however, that it’s worth checking out if you’re in Wilmington and want something different.

Pochi is and absolutely amazing place to grab dinner. The sea food is fresh and wonderful. And their Chilean Salsa was amazing. I will be going back here for sure.

I’ve only been for happy hour, but as a fan of South American wines (Malbec is my fav) I was delighted by their variety and recommendations. The live entertainment put the icing on the cake. It is a small, cozy spot hidden in an overlooked area, and I’m convinced it’s places like this that help make the city great.

The service was top notch. The ambiance is calm, intimate and unique. Everything we ordered was deliscious and had a Chilean flare. The ahi tuna was great! The tuna, paired with mango and avocado, was light and refreshing. The tilapia cooked with lemon and soy was tart, maybe a little heavy on the lemon but I still really enjoyed it. The garlic mashed potatoes were perfect, not too much butter and a hint of garlic. My Fiancé and I ate here for Valentines Day because of all of the great reviews. We will be sure to have another date night here.

I was traveling for work and stopped in to Pochi because of it’s great reviews. I have never been to an Chilean restaurant before and was excited to try it out. I was a little rushed because I needed to get back, but the food was outstanding. I got the Pesacdo Artesano and it was fabulous, the ingredients tasted very fresh and the sauce used in this dish was so flavorful. I would have liked to have made it more of an experience with some friends and wine, but was in and our pretty quick. The server was very attentive and the ambiance was modern and relaxing. I’d highly recommend to anyone and everyone.

In downtown Wilmington a wonderful culinary treat is to be found — the Chilean bistro Pochi. I like everything about this great restaurant… although it is not an inexpensive proposition The atmosphere is urban cool with a South American flair, the service is friendly and efficient, they serve great drinks … and then there is the food. This is the best Chilean food I’ve ever had west of the Andes and north of the equator. Even the warm bread served with the classic Chilean salsa called Pebre is delicious. The corn casserole dish Pastelera is so tasty, you will be excused if you scrape the bowl trying to get to that last mashed corn morsel. And then the entrée of the well-​known Chilean chicken and rice stew called Picante is outstanding — perfect for a winter’s night. If you want to up the Scoville Scale a couple of notches, just ask for their crushed habanera sauce to add to your meal.
This is a destination restaurant … no doubt about it. So get in your car and get on the road to Wilmington. But don’t stop for any snacks on the way. Pochi’s Chilean dishes will more than take care of your hunger!

Great place. Food was amazing. Service was friendly and helpful. Definitely will return.

This is a great place when looking for a light meal and a drink. The wine list is extensive, with most regions represented. The mixed drink menu impressed me even more, and included hot mixed drinks as well as the more traditional cold ones. The appetizers were small, expensive, and quite delicious. The main dishes were a bit of a let down, but the desserts made up for it. The crème brûlée was one of the best I’ve tried. The atmosphere of the restaurant was very enjoyable, good décor, good service, dim lighting, and a relaxing noise level.

AMAZING! They start you off with a toasted baguette with this delicous salsa! the empanadas are delicious! Pick any of the four that are offered and they’ll blow you away. I had the seafood stew and seafood in a white sauce. Both were so delicious. If I could pick one thing to eat as my last meal it would be the seafood stew. The staff is so friendly and the atmosphere is very cozy. I will be back, OFTEN!

Amazing! The churrasco sandwich was perfection!!! Better than food I’ve eaten in Peru. Best decision to come here on our way though town and on top of everything, no taxes in DE :)
Wish it was closer to home!

The lunch ceviche for $ 11 is very unbalanced and too much on the sour side of things.
Another issue is the portion size versus the value. This was about 1 cup of ceviche for $ 11? IMO, a bit much for the portion, unless it was spectacular, like I’ve had in Lima, then I’d be more OK with it.
Better quality ceviche can be had for less in many NoVA/​DC area, not so trendy/​fancy Peruvian joints.