Lima Restaurants

  1. Ambrosia

    Based in Miraflores Park Hotel, this sophisticated, high-brow restaurant gets the culinary thumbs-up for its international gourmet meals.

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  2. Astrid y Gaston

    This elegant upper-class limeño mainstay has Cordon Bleu-trained chefs who create excellent international food. Dishes to watch out for are tuna tiradito (Japanese-influenced ceviche, served in thin slices without onion), veal osso buco and Piuran groper. Owner Gastón Acurio is quite a culinary media personality in his own right and has been the capital's flavor of the month, after month, after month.

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  3. La Tiendecita Blanca

    On the Óvalo by Parque Central, this has been a Miraflores landmark for over half a century. It has a superb, if pricey, Swiss pastry selection.

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  4. Solari

    Serving a mix of international dishes in a flashy, modern glass building complete with plants and an artificial waterfall, this restaurant has an atmosphere that only slightly resembles that of an indoor swimming pool.

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  5. Valentino

    Mediterranean in outlook, discreet and classy in delivery, Valentino serves up gastronomic treats with a seductive touch. Tuna tartare, glazed duck breast and gnocchi in lobster sauce are among the tempting options on offer.

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  6. Vista al Mar

    When the smell of garlic hits your nose on a Pacific sea breeze, you know you will dine well. Built into the clifftop and with its balcony dangling out over the sea, Vista al Mar is an elegant, modern restaurant serving a variety of meals and snacks. Fish and ceviche are wise options. It also does a great breakfast buffet at weekends. Watch for the occasional paraglider floating past along the cliffs.

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