Guidebook for Lima
Food Scene
Panaderia San Antonio is a perfect Cafe for breakfast and lunch. A short 10 to 15 mins tops walk from my place.
Local Peruvian Cuisine, in Larcomar, a five minute walk away from my house. Dishes to try: Ceviche, Tiradito, Causa, Lomo Fino and Pisco Sour.
57 locals recommend
Tanta de Larcomar
610 Mal. de la ReservaLocal Peruvian Cuisine, in Larcomar, a five minute walk away from my house. Dishes to try: Ceviche, Tiradito, Causa, Lomo Fino and Pisco Sour.
Great view and great local seafood. Also, fun at night at the bar level, with Dj for drinks. I recommend the local Pisco Sour and the Maracuya Sour
132 locals recommend
Cala
Circuito de PlayasGreat view and great local seafood. Also, fun at night at the bar level, with Dj for drinks. I recommend the local Pisco Sour and the Maracuya Sour
One of the top 5 restaurants in the world. Virgilio and his wife Pia, have created a magical culinary world. Their tasting menu is incredible. Beware, reservations must be made in advance.
239 locals recommend
Central Restaurante
301 Av. Pedro de OsmaOne of the top 5 restaurants in the world. Virgilio and his wife Pia, have created a magical culinary world. Their tasting menu is incredible. Beware, reservations must be made in advance.
Also in the top twenty best restaurants in the world. The Japanese cuisine is on another level. It is expensive and also reservations are hard to get but it is truly an incredible experience.
157 locals recommend
Maido
No. 399 C. San MartinAlso in the top twenty best restaurants in the world. The Japanese cuisine is on another level. It is expensive and also reservations are hard to get but it is truly an incredible experience.
Lovely restaurant, adjacent to the Larco Museum. Specially for lunch. The grounds are worth it and the food is fun and good.
16 locals recommend
Cafe Museo Larco
169 Av. Simón BolivarLovely restaurant, adjacent to the Larco Museum. Specially for lunch. The grounds are worth it and the food is fun and good.
La 73
175 Av. el SolIn the District of Barranco, great drinks, good food and budget friendly.
Jeronimo
1209 Av. Mariscal La MarGreat cocktails and lively scene.
I absolutely love this gem. The bar and restaurant are fabulous. Great Art collection as well.
81 locals recommend
Hotel B
204 Jirón Sáenz PeñaI absolutely love this gem. The bar and restaurant are fabulous. Great Art collection as well.
Owned and located by the same talented team at Central. It’s a great option if you cannot get a reservation at Central or do not want to do a Tasting menu.
11 locals recommend
Kjolle
301 Av. Pedro de OsmaOwned and located by the same talented team at Central. It’s a great option if you cannot get a reservation at Central or do not want to do a Tasting menu.
Best ceviche and seafood in Lima. Only opens for lunch. No reservations allowed.
68 locals recommend
Restaurante El Patio de Mendiburu
793 Av. Gral. MendiburuBest ceviche and seafood in Lima. Only opens for lunch. No reservations allowed.
One of my favorite places. Very small, food is unique and no reservations allowed.
17 locals recommend
Mérito
206 28 De JulioOne of my favorite places. Very small, food is unique and no reservations allowed.
OSAKA San Isidro
660 Av. Pardo y AliagaSan Antonio pastry
770 Av. Vasco Núñez de BalboaMATRIA RESTAURANTE
823 Avenida General MendiburuDrinks & Nightlife
A Lima staple. Has different types of music depending on the night. Wednesday nights is well known for international clubbers.
Dada Bar
154 Av. Almte. Miguel GrauDada is a fun restaurant, bar and music venue. With great decor.
Lyra has just recently opened. Each night features different genres of music. The decor is very cool and it has 3 different areas.
Lyra Miraflores
385 C. 2 de MayoLyra has just recently opened. Each night features different genres of music. The decor is very cool and it has 3 different areas.
Bazar, has everything, a good menu, live music, entertainment, Djs, great drinks and a fun and lively ambiance.
49 locals recommend
Bazar
231 Francisco de Paula CaminoBazar, has everything, a good menu, live music, entertainment, Djs, great drinks and a fun and lively ambiance.
Bizarro Bar
220 Francisco de Paula CaminoEssentials
Wong
52 Av. Alfredo BenavidesNeighborhoods
It’s a very bohemian neighborhood. Great to walk about, lovely coffee shops, art galleries and restaurants.
277 locals recommend
Barranco
It’s a very bohemian neighborhood. Great to walk about, lovely coffee shops, art galleries and restaurants.
MATE Mario Testino Museum
409 Av. Pedro de OsmaMuseum of Contemporary Art
1511 Av. Almte. Miguel GrauPlaza Barranco
Barranco
Puente de los Suspiros
Puente de los SuspirosDedalo
295 Jirón Sáenz PeñaSightseeing
Museum of Contemporary Art
1511 Av. Almte. Miguel GrauNearby contemporary art museum.
Turibus Larcomar
610 Mal. de la ReservaGreat sightseeing operator
Water park
S/N Av. Petit ThouarsGreat water, light and visual show.
Main Square of Lima
Located in the historic district downtown.
Museo Larco
169 Av. Simón BolivarPrivate owned museum with a lovely restaurant on the premises.