Pescados Capitales (Av. La Mar 1337, Lima) – this is another seafood domain in Lima. Seafood served here ranges from ceviche, to swordfish, octopus, and tuna. The restaurant’s Spanish name loosely translates into the “seven deadly sins” – one of them being gluttony. With the dishes served here, including the grilled rockfish in garlic sauce […]
Mesa 18 (Miraflores Park Hotel, Av. Malecón de la Reserva 1035) – this restaurant, which serves dishes that have a fusion of Japanese and Peruvian influences, is run by the renowned chef and TV personality Toshiro Konishi. The tiradito is considered his award-winning dish. Conchas Toshi (fresh scallops) is another crowd-pleaser here. The restaurant’s elegant […]
Mangos Restaurant (Larcomar, Malecón de la Reserva 610, Miraflores, Lima) – located within the Larcomar shopping center, this is a fine restaurant that serves a variety of Peruvian and international dishes. No doubt, its expansive ocean view terrace helps draw in a well-heeled crowd.
Malabar (Calle Camino Real 101, San Isidro) – this upscale minimalist-decored restaurant (which made “50 Best Restaurants in Latin America” list) is known for its ten-course tasting menú. Items worth trying are tiradito (a refined ceviche), freshwater shrimp with yuyo (a type of marine algae), and seafood rice, vongole rice and fish, beef & duck.
La Lucha (Óvalo Gutiérrez, Miraflores, Lima) – this is a popular sándwich bar (sangucheria) known for their overstuffed club sándwiches (containing fillings such as lechon – sucking pig, jamon del país – ham with salsa criolla, and chorizo sausage. This restaurant proves that a simple sándwich can be crowd-pleasing enough to draw in steady crowds.
La Locanda (Av. Santo Toribio 173 – Via Central Centro Empresarial Real, Via Principal 150, Lima) — located within the Swissotel Lima, this restaurant serves a combination of Mediterranean and Peruvian dishes. Well-heeled locals treat this restaurant as a great “power lunch” site, due to its decor and ambiance. Dishes such as the tiradito of […]
La Crocante (Av. Gen. Juan Antonio Pezet, San Isidro) – this is not a regular restaurant, but an upscale delicatessan that serves sandwiches. No doubt, though, its decor gives it away that La Crocante’s specialty is dessert food (cakes and pastries) – which is high-rated by locals.
Hanzo (Av. Primavera 1494, Surco, Lima) – visitors in a mood for Japanese cuisine will not be disappointed going to this restaurant in the upscale Surco district (whose award-winning chef is the rising star, Hajime Kasuga). The acevichado maki served here is highly recommended, along with the sushi and the sashimi.
Chez Wong (Santa Catalina e/Enrique León García, Lima) – ceviche fans passing through Lima will likely be drawn to this modest restaurant, which is actually the home kitchen of its famed chef (and owner) Javier Wong. Even the sea urchin ceviche is said to be delicious. Wok-cooked dishes are also served there. Warning to first […]
Central Restaurante (Santa Isabel 376, Miraflores, Lima) – this restaurant, launched by famed Lima chef and restaurant owner Virgilio Martínez, serves a variety of dishes (using both local and international ingredients – including vegetables, herbs & spices grown at the restaurant’s very own garden), with a menu that changes six times a year. Such ingredients […]