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Restaurants in Lima

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  1. A

    Mangos

    Of all the LarcoMar shopping mall’s ocean-view restaurants, this one has the most expansive terrace as well as some of the best food – a broad range of Peruvian and international dishes.

    reviewed

  2. B

    Villa Natura

    A no-frills veggie pit stop serving hearty stews, pastas and veggie renditions of the potato salads known as causas. There’s no sign; look for the street number over the door.

    reviewed

  3. C

    Salon Capon

    Across the street from Wa Lok, somewhat smaller Salon Capon also has a lengthy Cantonese menu, good dim sum and a traditional bakery that sells scrumptious, flaky egg tarts (S1.80).

    reviewed

  4. D

    Panko’s

    A vast array of sweets, sandwiches and potato salads reside in glass counters under a TV blaring Spanish soaps. The flaky palm-leaf pastries are melt-in-your-mouth delicious.

    reviewed

  5. E

    Azato

    A cheap and fast spot serving traditional dishes, including a surprisingly well-rendered lomo saltado (beef stir-fry with potatoes, onion and tomatoes).

    reviewed

  6. F

    Il Postino

    This is one of Miraflores' best Italian restaurants, with an informal Mediterranean atmosphere and a great collection of reasonably priced international wines.

    reviewed

  7. G

    Govinda

    Run by the Hare Krishna, this cheerful cafe serves a Peruvian-Indian fusion of vegetable curries and nonmeat versions of dishes such as lomo saltado.

    reviewed

  8. H

    Javier

    One of three adjoining restaurants, Javier is recommended for serving a wide range of offerings, including the ubiquitous anticuchos.

    reviewed

  9. I

    El Señorio de Sulco

    A well-known restaurant close to the clifftops of Miraflores, El Señorio is known for its excellent criollo seafood and meats.

    reviewed

  10. J

    Ambrosia

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

    reviewed

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  12. K

    San Remo Restaurant

    Half a block from the Plaza de Armas, Pasaje de los Escribanos has several upscale cafés, including this welcoming outdoor spot.

    reviewed

  13. L

    Sí Señor

    Sí Señor is a lively place that serves Tex-Mex food, usually accompanied by Mexican beer and of course, plenty of tequila.

    reviewed

  14. M

    Pachamanca

    This spot, with a have-a-go-at-anything menu and a location near the backpackers' hotels, is popular with gringos and locals alike.

    reviewed

  15. N

    La Casera

    Little more than a relaxed fast-food joint, this simple and brusque place serves typical Peruvian food at economical prices.

    reviewed

  16. Puerto Perdido

    Two blocks southwest of Lima Golf Club, this seafood restaurant serves excellent ceviche and is popular with a young crowd.

    reviewed

  17. O

    Como Agua Para Chocolate

    A popular Mexican spot that produces the gamut of Mexican staples, including veggie tacos and, of course, margaritas.

    reviewed

  18. P

    Dove Vai

    An Italian ice-cream shop serving an array of flavors, including a mighty fine pisco sour sorbet.

    reviewed

  19. Q

    Pardo’s Chicken

    Lima is littered with rotisserie chicken chains; this one is, hands down, the best.

    reviewed

  20. R

    El Parquetito

    El Parquetito has shady outdoor tables on a pedestrian street and good breakfasts.

    reviewed

  21. S

    Vivanda

    For self-catering, Vivanda is one of the best supermarket options in Lima.

    reviewed

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  23. Tanta

    The Miraflores outpost of Gastón Acurio’s restaurant-cafe chain.

    reviewed

  24. T

    Santa Isabel

    Open all night, this café-restaurant has a varied buffet.

    reviewed

  25. Tanta

    The San Isidro outpost of Acurio’s restaurant-cafe chain.

    reviewed

  26. U

    Chifa Kun Fa

    Good Peruvian-style Chinese food is served here.

    reviewed