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Restaurant Huaca Pucllana
This mellow, sophisticated establishment sits overlooking the pre-Inca pyramidal temple Huaca Pucllana and serves wonderful contemporary Peruvian cuisine plus a smattering of Italian specialties. Check the daily specials board.
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Rovegno
A cross between a delicatessen and a snack bar, this Italian-style pastelería-bodega (pastry-shop-cum-wine-shop) is very handy for travelers staying in nearby Santa Beatriz. Dishes run the gamut of stock Peruvian staples, from lomo saltado (strips of beef stir-fried with onions, tomatoes, potatoes and chili) to fish and vegetarian options.
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Salon Capon
Similar to Wa Lok, though somewhat smaller, Salon Capon has particularly good dim sum.
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San Remo Restaurant
Half a block from the Plaza de Armas, Pasaje de los Escribanos has several upscale cafés, including this welcoming outdoor spot.
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Secundo Muelle
You know your lunch is going to be a pleasurable one when you see the crowded tables and animated faces of discerning diners at this cevichería (restaurant serving raw fish marinated in lemon juice). Ceviche is a lunchtime dish in Peru and it is eaten with full seriousness.
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Sí Señor
Sí Señor is a lively place that serves Tex-Mex food, usually accompanied by Mexican beer and of course, plenty of tequila.
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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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Trattoria San Seferino
Yet another Italian eating place, this time a trattoria specializing in hearty country fare. Bife de chorizo - similar to a New York strip steak, but bigger - is popular, as is the unusual dishes of potted duck and green risotto with homemade pesto.
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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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Villa Natura
This is one of a proliferation of no-frills, vegetarian pit stops in central Lima. There's no obvious sign; just locate the street number and put your head inside the door.
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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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Vivanda
For self-catering, Vivanda is one of the best supermarket options in Lima.
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Wa Lok
This is one of the better chifas (Chinese restaurants) in Chinatown, though it is better if you ask for the English-language version of the menu. The portions are enormous so don't overorder.
