The Miraflores outpost of Gastón Acurio’s restaurant-cafe chain has a huge menu with anything you might want – from simple sandwiches and desserts to elaborate Peruvian classics. As Acurio restaurant's go, this is the most mediocre pick, but not a bad choice if your group wants a diverse menu and pricing.

There's also a San Isidro outlet.


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Nearby Lima attractions

1. Lookout

0.42 MILES

A cliffside lookout set amidst walking and cycling paths, look overhead to see paragliders on clear days.

2. Museo de Arte Contemporaneo

0.45 MILES

The permanent collection at MAC is a quick study but visiting exhibits, such as a David LaChapelle retrospective, are major draws. There's also a good on…

3. Lookout

0.8 MILES

A cliffside lookout set amidst walking and cycling paths.

4. Parque del Amor

0.82 MILES

Protected from the ocean breeze by a colorful wall of mosaics, this park in Miraflores is the ideal place to walk hand in hand with that special someone…

5. Casa de Ricardo Palma

0.82 MILES

This house was the home of the Peruvian author Ricardo Palma from 1913 until his death in 1919. A listless tour is included in the price.

6. Choco Museo

0.88 MILES

On-site chocolate production is the draw of this ‘museum’ selling fondue and fair-trade hot cocoa. French-owned, it is well known for organic chocolate…

8. Puente de los Suspiros

1.32 MILES

A block west of the main plaza, look for this renovated, narrow wooden bridge over an old stone stairway that leads to the beach. Especially popular with…