On
the 2016 list of best 50 Restaurants in Latin America, the following
Peruvian restaurants are listed:
1. - Central
in Miraflores (4th on the list of best 50 world restaurants)
2. - Astrid y
Gaston in San Isidro (14th on the list of best 50 world restaurants)
7. - Maido in
Miraflores (44th on the list of best 50 world restaurants)
11.- Malabar in San Isidro
15.- La Mar in Miraflores
20.- Fiesta in Miraflores
27.- Rafael in Miraflores
31. - La
Picantería in Surquillo
According to
Summum based on a survey in Peru for 2015-2016
Best 20 restaurants in Lima:
Central, Rafael, Astrid & Gaston,
Fiesta, La Gloria, El Mercado, Perroqet, Costanera 700, IK, Symposium, Cala, La
Mar, Osaka, Maras, Huaca Pucllana, Titi, Malabar, Mayta, La Rosa Nautica
Best 10 New Restaurants:
Isolina,Tragaluz, La Cuadra de
Salvador, Bottega Dasso, Barrio, Casagrande Davia, Veggie Pizza, La Cabrera,
Juicy Lucy Prime Burgers, New York Burger
Contemporary Peruvian Cuisine
Central, IK, Huaca Pucllana, Astrid y Gaston, Malabar, Amoramar, Mayta, Lima
27, Cosme, Maras
Seafood: El Mercado,La Mar, Costanera
70, Pescados Capitales,Amoramar,Chez Wong, El Kapallaq
Tradtional Peruvian Cuisine:
Fiesta, Jose Antonio, Huaca Pucllana, Panchita, Isolina,El Rincon que no
conoces, Perroquet , El Senorio de Sulco, La Picanteria, Brujas de Cachche
Regional Cuisine: Fiesta, El Rocotto,
El Rinconcito Arequipeno, La Paisana, El Tarwi
Steaks: Carnal, La Carreta, El
Hornero, El Charrua, Osso, La Cuadra del Salvador, La Cabrera, La
Tranquera, El Parrillon, Rincon Gaucho
Italian Cuisine: Symposium, La
Tratoria di Mambrino, Los Bachiche, San Ceferino, Danica,Casagrande Davia, La
Bodega de la Trattoria, Don Vito, La Linterna, La Traviata
Japanese: Maido, Costanera 700,
Toshiro's Sushi Bar, Hanzo, Edo, Ache, Ichiban, Sushi Ito, Sushi Cage
(Swisshotel)
Chinese
(Chifa): Titi, Madam Tusan, O-Mei, Hou Wha, Royal, Internacional, Kou
Wha, Lung Fung, and Salon Capon
Coffee Shops: La Bonbonniere, La
Tiendecita Blanca, Cafe Delifrance,GianfrancoCafe, San Antonio, La
baguette, Dolce Capricio, Danica, Haiti Miraflores, Museo Larco
Nikkei: Maido, Costanera 700, Osaka,
Hanzo, Edo, Ache, Al Toque Pez
Mediterranean: La Gloria, Rafael,
Central, Herve, Cafe Delifrance
Hotel restaurants: Maras (Westin),
Perroquet (Country Club), Tragaluz (Belmond Hotel), La Locanda (Swiss Hotel),
La Fondue (Swisshotel) Lima Golf (Libertador), La Cupula (Sheraton), La Vista
(Marriot) El Olivar Other Cuisine: Sian Thai Cuisine, Arlotia, La Fondue,
Mantra Indian Cuisine, Almazen, Club Suizo, Azahar, Guru Kebab & Curry,
Quinoa, Paseo Colon.
Best restaurants in Arequipa
Chicha by
Gaston Acurio,ZigZag,La Nueva Palomino, Sol de Mayo, La Trattoria del
Monasterio, Paladar 1900, La Benita
Best restaurants in Cusco
Cicciolina, Chicha, MAP Cafe, Limo, Le Soleil,Incanto,Baco,El Huacatay
Best restaurants in Trujillo
Fiesta,
Big Ben, Mochica, Celler de Cler
Best restaurants Chiclayo
Fiesta,
El Cantaro, El Rincon del Pato, El Huaralino
Best restaurants in Iquitos
Al Frio
y al fuego, Fitzacarraldo Via Gourmet, Amazon Bistro, La gran Maloca. Blanquita, Antica
My Preferred Restaurants:
Seafood
Pescados
Capitales: One of the best seafood restaurants in Lima and one of the
only ones that open at night time. The food is fantastic and the service
is great. No reservations accepted on weekends, so you must get there early or
wait in their comfortable waiting lounge. Av. La Mar 1337, MirafloresOne of the
only seafood restaurants that opens at night. www.pescadoscapitales.com/
Kapallaq:
This restaurant is frequented by a clientele that appreciates a sophisticated,
yet traditional seafood cuisine. The menu features many fish and shellfish clay
pot stews, seasoned with native Peruvian herbs and flavours, as well as dishes
that reveal a Spanish influence in the generous use of wine, olive oil,
saffron, and garlic. Chef Lucho and wife Deniss are your hosts. Opens only for
lunch, from Mondays to Sundays. Make reservations. Read here for a great interview: http://www.peruthisweek.com/food-peru...
Av.Reducto 1505, Miraflores. Phone:
4444149
reservaskapallaq@hotmail.com
reservaskapallaq@hotmail.com
Francesco:
Very fine restaurant with excellent seafood and pasta dishes. Opens for
lunch only, from Mondays to Sundays. Reservations are a must.
Malecon de la Marina 526, Miraflores Phone: 4428255 or 2212697
www.francesco.com.pe
Malecon de la Marina 526, Miraflores Phone: 4428255 or 2212697
www.francesco.com.pe
Punta Sal:
Another successful restaurant with several branches. Its one of the favorites
for local Limenos. Chef Adolfo is an excellent host and a very well-known cook
in Peru. He is also giving personal cooking classes for foreigners.Contact him
at chefperret@gmail.com. Excellent seafood dishes at reasonable prices.
Only opens for lunch.
Conquistadores 948, San Isidro Phone: 4417431 www.restaurantepuntasal.com/
Conquistadores 948, San Isidro Phone: 4417431 www.restaurantepuntasal.com/
La Mar:
Another Gaston Acurio's restaurant the dishes meet every requirement for
success: abundant, inexpensive, and delicious. Indeed, you need to get there
quite early (particularly on Saturdays) unless you don't mind lingering for 2
hours at the bar.
Av. La Mar 770, Miraflores Phone: 4213365
cincomillas@speedy.com.pe
Av. La Mar 770, Miraflores Phone: 4213365
cincomillas@speedy.com.pe
Peruvian
El Señorio de
Sulco : Their cuisine both recovers and preserves the authenticity of Peruvian
dishes, and combines local flavours and tastes with modern culinary techniques
to create original recipes that maintain a strong Peruvian stamp. It's open
from Mondays to Saturdays for lunch and dinner and Sundays (lunch only).
Malecon Cisneros 1470, Miraflores Phone: 4410183 or 4410389
www.senoriode sulco.com
www.senoriode sulco.com
Jose Antonio:
Probably the most renowned criollo restaurant for foreigners, José Antonio is a
must for food lovers and gourmets. Here you won't find crossover or fusion
cuisine, but just the simple traditional dishes that Peruvians have been
enjoying for decades. Open from Mondays to Sundays for lunch and dinner.
Bernardo Monteagudo 200, San Isidro Phone: 2640188 or 2643284
www. joseantonio.com.pe
Bernardo Monteagudo 200, San Isidro Phone: 2640188 or 2643284
www. joseantonio.com.pe
Huaca
Pucllana: Located in a breathtaking setting within the ruins of the Huaca
Pucllana, an archaeological compound built between 200 and 700 AD by the early
inhabitants of Lima. The adobe pyramid, digs and walls of the complex -one of
the main administrative and ceremonial centres of the Lima Culture. The cuisine
is a reinterpretation of the Peruvian Criollo tradition combined
with local flavours and ingredients with contemporary techniques.
General Borgoño Cdra 8 s/n, Miraflores Phone 445-4042
General Borgoño Cdra 8 s/n, Miraflores Phone 445-4042
Rincon Chami: Located in the heart of Miraflores, offers excellent Peruvian food at
very reasonable prices.This is real local food in a simple restaurant
frequented by locals.Each day they offer a specialty dish.Esperanza 154
Miraflores Phone : 4444511
El Café del
Museo: Located in the beautiful garden of the Larco Museum, this very charming
and elegant restaurant will offer you a pretty attractive menu including all
the local specialities and a large choice of cocktails. The atmosphere is
very arty and the food is absolutely delicious and very affordable. AV.
Bolívar 1515 - Pueblo Libre - http://www.museolarco.org/cafedelmuseo/ -
Phone: 462-4757
Chinese Food
Wa-Lok: Of
the few remaining restaurants that maintains the original cross-over of
Cantonese and Peruvian cuisine, developed in the first half of the 20th century
by the Chinese immigrants that established around Capón street, in what now is
Chinatown. In fact, the restaurant still keeps its original locale in Jr.
Paruro, just in the heart of the Chinese quarter, but a more accessible one in Miraflores.
Av.Angamos Oeste 700, Miraflores Phone: 4471329 or 4471314
Av.Angamos Oeste 700, Miraflores Phone: 4471329 or 4471314
O Mei:
Outstanding their Pekinese duck, prepared according to a century-old recipe
originated during the Ching dynasty. It also offers oriental food from other
Asian countries. Prices are on the high side.
Av.Javier Prado Este 5902, La Molina Phone: 4370188
Av.Javier Prado Este 5902, La Molina Phone: 4370188
Royal: An
upper class excellent Chinese restaurant located in San Isidro.
Av.Prescott 231, San Isidro Phone: 4229547
Av.Prescott 231, San Isidro Phone: 4229547
Lung Fun: A
very big and traditional Chinese food restaurant located next to one of the
biggest casinos in Lima.
Av.Republica de Panama 3165, San Isidro Phone: 4418817 www.lungfung.com.pe
Av.Republica de Panama 3165, San Isidro Phone: 4418817 www.lungfung.com.pe
Hou Wha: Now
the most visited Chifa by the locals. Excellent variety of good dishes. Charito
is the owner and manages this place with her children. Carlos
Tenaud 490 Miraflores Phone: 4400442.Make reservations in
advance
International
Astrid and
Gaston: This restaurant was founded in 1994, its food was largely French.
Gradually they discovered Peruvian flavours and culinary traditions, the
kitchen now incorporates local dishes and ingredients and produce excellent
Peruvian-International dishes. It is now considered one of the best restaurants
in South America. Do not miss this excellent restaurant. Reservations
needed. Just named the 14th best restaurant in the
world. Avenida Paz Soldan
290 San Isidro, Lima Phone 2425387, 2432574
La Gloria: La
Gloria stands out as one of the most sophisticated and convincing International
cuisines in Lima. It is located in an old mansion in the heart of Miraflores.
Atahualpa 201, Miraflores Phone: 4455705 or 4466504 lagloriarest@infonegocio.net.pe
Atahualpa 201, Miraflores Phone: 4455705 or 4466504 lagloriarest@infonegocio.net.pe
Rafael: An
excellent and preferred restaurant for Limenos.Located in a colonial
mansion in the old part of Miraflores, this warm restaurant surprises for the
delicate fusion of Peruvian and international dishes.
San Martín 300, Miraflores Phone 242-4149
San Martín 300, Miraflores Phone 242-4149
Malabar: One
of the favourites in Lima. An excellent choice for eclectic cuisine
that takes inspiration in Peruvian, Italian, and Cuban heritage. Cheff
Pedro Miguel Schiaffino offers complex and surprising in variety dishes. You
will also find the Peruvian classics with iCennovations.Just named the 62nd
best restaurant in the world.
Calle Camino Real 101 San Isidro.Phone:4405200 malabarrestaurante@hotmail.com:
Calle Camino Real 101 San Isidro.Phone:4405200 malabarrestaurante@hotmail.com:
Central:
expensive for Lima standards. They also serve small dishes but you can
have a 3 dish meal and enjoy it to the maximum delite. Now also considered the
4th in the best 50 resaurants in the World. It also offers a 13 dish
degustation menu. Be sure to reserve well in advance.Located in
Miraflores.Calle Santa Isabel 376, Miraflores, Lima 242-8575, 242-8515 http://centralrestaurante.com.pe/es/
Manifiesto: A
new addition to the favourite list.Peruvian food with a new
twist. Try the Papa huancaina for a surprise. You can also find a vegeterian
degustation menu. Located in the heart of
Miraflores. http://www.manifiesto.pe/
Independencia 130 Altura de la cuadra 3 de Av. Pardo Miraflores 249-5533,
546-0201 manifiesto@manifiesto.pe
IK
restaurante: Opened by his loved ones in the memory of Ivan kisic who was
killed on a car accident, this is now one of the best restaurants in Lima.
Peruvian signature restaurant in an upside down crate made out of reclaimed
Wood and with nature bird and insect sounds. Fantastic food and perfect
service. Very important to reserve in advance as its a small place. Elias
Aguirre 179, Miraflores. 652-1692 reservas@ivankisic.pe
www.ivankisic.pe