Other restaurants in Lima
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Xocolatl
- Lima, Peru
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Run by pastry chef Giovanna Maggiolo, Xocolatl is a sleek chocolatier specializing in contemporary Peruvian sweets, some sporting designs inspired by pre-Columbian textiles. Expect fillings such as coffee, pisco and Ranfañote, a traditional dessert made with coconut, molasses and nuts.
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Malabar
- Lima, Peru
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Rising culinary star Pedro Miguel Schiaffino is the chef at this hot destination restaurant at the heart of San Isidro. Influenced, in particular, by Amazonian produce and cooking techniques, Schiaffino’s seasonal menu features deftly prepared delicacies such as crisp, seared cuy and Amazonian river snails bathed in a sauce made with spicy chorizo. Do not forego the cocktails (the chef’s father, a noted pisco expert, consulted on the menu) or desserts – perhaps the lightest and most refreshing in Lima.
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Tanta
- Lima, Peru
- Restaurants › Other
One of several informal bistros run by celebrity super-chef Gastón Acurio, Tanta serves Peruvian dishes, fusion pastas, heaping salads and sandwiches. Accompanying the encyclopedic menu is a list of house cocktails – such as the ‘cholopolitan, ’ made with pisco, Cointreau, lime and cranberry juices – and a wine list strong on vintages from South America (from S46 per bottle). The food is good (if overpriced), but the desserts are better: don’t leave without trying the heavenly passion fruit cheesecake mousse.
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Tanta
- Lima, Peru
- Restaurants › Other
One of several informal bistros run by celebrity super-chef Gastón Acurio, Tanta serves Peruvian dishes, fusion pastas, heaping salads and sandwiches. Accompanying the encyclopedic menu is a list of house cocktails – such as the ‘cholopolitan, ’ made with pisco, Cointreau, lime and cranberry juices – and a wine list strong on vintages from South America (from S46 per bottle). The food is good (if overpriced), but the desserts are better: don’t leave without trying the heavenly passion fruit cheesecake mousse.
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Fiesta
- Lima, Peru
- Restaurants › Other
Anyone in search of the finest northern Peruvian cuisine in Lima, should make a reservation at this busy establishment on Miraflores’ eastern edge. Not only do they cook up an arroz con pato a la chiclayana (duck and rice Chiclayo style) that is achingly tender, they also serve ceviche a la brasa, traditional ceviche that is given a quick sear before being served, resulting in a fish that is lightly smoky, yet tender. Has to be eaten to be believed. There is a sister restaurant in Chiclayo.
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Mi Causa
- Lima, Peru
- Restaurants › Other
A temple to the humble potato and the sculptural dishes that can be produced with it, this inventive eatery dishes up more than 50 (including a dozen vegetarian options) varieties of causa, a traditional Peruvian potato salad. Expect a rainbow’s worth of hot and cold causas, layered with mouth-watering combinations of seafood, chicken, beef, cheese and vegetables, some made with uncommon strains of tuber, such as puca sonqo, which is pink.
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Pescados Capitales
- Lima, Peru
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On a street that was once home to nothing but clattering auto shops, this contemporary destination (think: artsy warehouse meets Peruvian rustic) serves some of the finest ceviche around. Try the ‘Ceviche Capital, ’ a mix of flounder, salmon and tuna marinated with red, white and green onions and bathed in a three-chili crème. A nine-page wine list offers a strong selection of Chilean and Argentinean vintages (from S55).
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Domus
- Lima, Peru
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A restored 19th-century mansion houses this modern-yet-intimate two-room restaurant that caters to journalists from the nearby offices of El Comercio. There is no à la carte dining, just a rotating daily list of well-executed Peruvian-Italian specialties that always includes a vegetarian option in the mix. Fresh-squeezed juices accompany this well-tended feast. An excellent value; highly recommended.
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Bravo Restobar
- Lima, Peru
- Restaurants › Other
An inviting restaurant-lounge with a backlit bar and stone and wood interiors, Bravo’s able bartenders stir up dozens of spectacular cocktails (try the aguaymanto sour, made with pisco and Amazonian berries). There is a lengthy list of Italian-Peruvian fusion dishes, as well as a bar menu with a laundry list of snacks (such as tender seafood grills) in the event that you’re just there to sip.
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Anticuchos de la Tía Grima
- Lima, Peru
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The most venerated anticuchos in all of Lima are grilled at this corner cart, which has been tended to by the legendary Doña Grimanesa for more than 30 years. The meat is so tender and the house-made hot sauces so delicious, that it’s no wonder the wait is often more than an hour. The best bet: show up at 6:45pm and wait for Doña Grimanesa to roll up or telephone your order in ahead of time.
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Fusión
- Lima, Peru
- Restaurants › Other
A minimalist dining room in a concrete bunker is home to this cutting-edge – you guessed it – fusion spot by Chef Rafael Piqueras. Expect a run-down of well-rendered international items (think: duck confit), with Peruvian flourishes (tuna tiradito drizzled with rocoto chilies and soy sauce). An extensive wine list features more than 200 fine vintages from all over the world.
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La Preferida
- Lima, Peru
- Restaurants › Other
Located a couple of blocks north of Av 28 de Julio, just east of the Vía Expresa, this charming take-out place has gorgeous causas and fresh seafood specialties such as pulpo al olivo (octopus in olive sauce) and choros a la chalaca (mussels with a corn and tomato salsa) served in tapas-sized portions. A few stools accommodate diners.
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El Verídico de Fidel
- Lima, Peru
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Not just a cevichería, but a place of pilgrimage, this hole-in-the-wall across from the Alianza Lima stadium is renowned for its leche de tigre (ceviche broth), served not in the typical shot glass but in a soup bowl, studded with fresh seafood. The ceviches are equally spectacular. This is a rough neighborhood; take a taxi – even in daytime.
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Rafael
- Lima, Peru
- Restaurants › Other
Don’t let the demure exterior fool you: this is the place in Lima to see and be seen. Here, Chef Rafael Osterling produces a panoply of fusion dishes, such as tiradito bathed in Japanese citrus or suckling goat stewed in Madeira wine. For those who make it past the generously poured cocktails, there is a lengthy international wine list.
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El Punto Azul
- Lima, Peru
- Restaurants › Other
This pleasant family eatery dishes up super-fresh ceviches and tiraditos, as well as big-enough-to-share rice dishes. Try their risotto with parmesan, shrimp and ají amarillo (yellow chili) – and don’t miss the line-up of tasty desserts. It gets packed on weekends, so show up before 1pm if you want a table. An excellent value.
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Panchita
- Lima, Peru
- Restaurants › Other
Gastón Acurio’s new restaurant pays homage to Peruvian street food in a contemporary setting. The anticuchos are grilled over an open flame to melt-in-your-mouth perfection. Also worth the cholesterol: the crisp suckling pig with tacu tacu. The lengthy wine list (heavily South American) will help wash it all down.
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El Chinito
- Lima, Peru
- Restaurants › Other
Nearly half a century old, this venerable downtown outpost, clad in Spanish tile, is the spot for heaping sandwiches stuffed with a bevy of fresh-roasted meats: turkey, pork, beef, ham – and the most popular, chicharrón (fried pork) – all served with a traditional marinade of red onions, hot peppers and cilantro.
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News Café
- Lima, Peru
- Restaurants › Other
Bursting with local office types at lunchtime, this casual cafe serves up bounteous sandwiches, pastas, traditional Peruvian dishes and a wide gamut of international newspapers. The best part: the ice-cream stand located at the entrance, which serves delectable scoops made with Andean fruits such as chirimoya and lúcuma.
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Chala
- Lima, Peru
- Restaurants › Other
At the top of the narrow stairway that leads to the beach, a revamped casona with a broad terrace is home to this local favorite, which serves modern dishes that blend Peruvian and Japanese flavors. Not to be missed: chicken raviolis bathed in ají de gallina and topped with seared langostinos.
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La 73
- Lima, Peru
- Restaurants › Other
This contemporary-yet-cozy neighborhood eatery has an uncomplicated Peruvian-Mediterranean menu strong on Italian specialties such as yellow-potato gnocchi. A pleasant bar serves wine, in addition to eight types of pisco. You may want to start with dessert, however: their crisp, warm churros are orgasmic.
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El Peruanito
- Lima, Peru
- Restaurants › Other
A hopping, informal sandwich spot serving fresh-roasted chicken, ham, turkey and chicharrón sandwiches on fresh French bread – each dressed with marinated onions and slim wedges of lightly fried sweet potato. If you’ve had one too many piscos, these will cure what ails you.
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Pastelería San Martín
- Lima, Peru
- Restaurants › Other
Founded in 1930, this bakery serves what is considered Lima’s finest turrón de Doña Pepa, a dessert associated with the religious feast of El Señor de Los Milagros : flaky, sticky and achingly sweet, it is best accompanied by a stiff espresso.
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Chifa Chung Yion
- Lima, Peru
- Restaurants › Other
Known locally as the ‘Chifa Unión’ – and partially owned by the mayor of Barranco’s mother – this bustling restaurant serves heaping bowls of wonton soup and well-rendered fried rice with langostinos. There is a list of veggie options as well (from S8).
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Manolo
- Lima, Peru
- Restaurants › Other
Though this popular sidewalk cafe serves a long list of sandwiches, pasta and pizza, it is best known for its piping-hot churros, which go smashingly well with a chocolate caliente espeso (a thick hot chocolate) – perfect for dipping.
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Rincón Chami
- Lima, Peru
- Restaurants › Other
A simple, 40-year-old dining hall, with a rotating selection of Peruvian specialties, Chami is renowned for skillfully prepared dishes such as cau cau (tripe stew), as well as milanesa (breaded steaks) as big as a platter.
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