Catabar (Av. Principal Joaquín Maneiro de Pampatar) – the meals served here have a heavy French influence. The front is its dining area (which has a wine section nearby). Further into the restaurant is a lounge area, for late night socializing. Among the dishes served there are white fish fillet sautéed in a light cream […]
Arepas de los Hermanos Moya (El Salado, Avenida 31 de Julio, Pormalar) – this is a modestly run road side restaurant that specializes in the Venezuelan fast food known as Arepas. Arepas are corn griddle cakes made from pre-cooked corn meal, cut in half, and stuffed with a variety of meats & vegetables (similar in […]
Scherezade (Av. Roberto Pastoriza 226) – Its Arabian castle exterior virtually gives away which side of the Mediterranean its cuisine focuses on: Lebanese cuisine (a legacy of the Lebanese and other Middle Eastern immigrants who relocated to the Dominican Republic during the early 20th century). With scents like saffron and cinnamon emanating from this […]
Mitre (Av. Abraham Lincoln esq. Calle Gustavo Mejia Ricart) – a more sophisticated newer generation restaurant located within the Naco commercial district in the western part of the capital. This restaurant appeals to college students and local yuppies. Dining options include Carpaccio of Carite (a Caribbean whitefish); salmon steak teriyaki; braised Chilean sea bass […]
Don Pepe (Calle Porfirio Herrera 3, near the Centro Comercial Acropolis) – For those wanting to sample colonial Spanish cuisine, there’s Don Pepe (Calle Porfirio Herrera 3, near the Centro Comercial Acropolis). Typical Spanish dishes served there include zarzuela de mariscos (shellfish stew), different types of paella, and Caldo Gallego, a Galician broth with […]
Vesuvio Malecón (Av. George Washington No. 521) – The Malecón, which constantly reminds visitors of the country’s presence in the Caribbean, compels at least some to choose seafood upon arrival in the capital. An ideal seafood restaurant is the Vesuvio Malecón (Av. George Washington No. 521), which was launched in 1954 by the Italian […]
Vivaldino (Larcomar Mall, Malecón de la Reserva, Barranco, Lima) – located within the popular Larcomar shopping center, this restaurant already has the distinct advantage of offering its well-heeled diners great seaside views. It serves a variety of seafood and international dishes, and gets points for its well-trained, multi-lingual staff.
Restaurante Chez Philippe (Av. Dos de Mayo 748, Lima) – the French food served here offers a refreshing change of pace from the typical ceviche-serving Peruvian restaurants. Items found here include flambéed mushroom tarts, hearty sausage choucroute, and almond trout with creamed potatoes. This, along with duck mousse with Cognac, country-style paté, foie gras, and […]
Restaurante Amoramar (Garcia y Garcia 175, Barranco, Lima) – the dishes here are a mix of Peruvian and international influences. Its drink — pisco sours with aji amarillo (yellow chile peppers) – is a crowd pleaser here. The décor fits in well with the hip Barranco area.
Rafael (Calle Sán Martín 300, Lima) – located in the chic Miraflores district, this restaurant is run by noted chef Rafael Osterling. Patrons here show up for his version of popular seafood dishes. One of his popular dishes is the Grilled octopus with pimento chimichurri, Kalamata olives and garlic confit. The restaurant’s fine interior is […]