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Lima Region, Peru Food Guide: 10 Contemporary food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Lima
Discover Restaurants offering the best Contemporary food in Lima, Lima Region, Peru. Lima, founded by Francisco Pizarro in 1535, is a fascinating city and a treasure trove of history. Explore ancient Incan archeological sites, or stroll through the elegant cathedrals and opulent palaces dating from Spanish colonial times. Downtown Lima is crowded, but you'll enjoy exploring the city's neighborhoods—especially the beachfront areas, which have great shopping and dining and fabulous hotels.
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10. Quimera Restaurante
Overall Ratings
4 based on 243 reviews
In Quimera Restaurant, introduces us into a hard to forget culinary adventure which is based on the experiences he spent on different restaurants all around the world. It´s a touching and emotive cuisine that is portrayed trough the culinary techniques ap
Reviewed By DinhoAlves
Quimera is a really great international style restaurant, "authorial" dishes, very bold cuisine excellent executed and with fresh products. However, do not expect too much of Peruvian inspiration: definitely almost no Peruvian classicals.
9. LA73 Paradero Gourmet
Overall Ratings
4 based on 532 reviews
LA73 Paradero Gourmet, Desde el 2005, nos inspiramos en la cocina de mercado, creamos sobre lo popular.
Reviewed By maddisonjames6
We both had the lomo saltado and we were really impressed! Delicious food and great service. The food is a bit more expensive than in other places but itâs definitely worth it! Would highly recommend a visit.Thank you for writing your experience with us and for recommending us.We wait for you soon.
8. IK Restaurante
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1399 reviews
IK RESTAURANTE âOur land provide us, nature is our inspirationâ THE CONCEPT. The architecture and interior design of the restaurant is inspired by a âjabaâ, a traditional wooden market fruit box and it represents our values: sustainability, recycling and
Reviewed By RGSOUNDF
We would agree with other reviewers on TripAdvisor, for IK is one of the best restaurants we have ever visited, and not only in Lima but in other gastro capitals of the world. We are equally not quite sure why the restaurant is not among the 50 Best, at least in the Latin America. From our first-hand experience, we would theorize that politics are to blame (the same as with other dubious choices characteristic for both The World's Best 50, Michelin, or Gayot, among other guides and lists). Be it as it may, none of the above is relevant. What matters the most is that the restaurant IK does an absolutely tremendous job, in the best traditions of the innovative world gastronomy. A few words about the restaurants's background story. The name IK stands for Ivan Kisic (1976-2012), a much celebrated and immensely talented Peruvian chef who tragically died about seven years ago, in 2012, in a horrific accident that involved 4 people, 3 of them young and aspiring chefs. Ivan Kisic, Maria Huamani, Jason Nanka, and his fiancée Lorena Valdivia, were killed when a truck rammed into their vehicle, and pushed them off a cliff, as they made their way up a windy road in Peru's Ayacucho region.Now, late Ivan's brother, Franco Kisic, who made his bones in the kitchen of the Emperor of the artistic cooking and molecular gastronomy, Chef Albert Adriá in Barcelona, is at the helm of the restaurant IK and his and his team's food is truly breathtaking. The tasting menu, which consists of 13 courses, is an epitome of inventiveness, attention to detail, and love of the local ingredients. The dining area is very creatively designed, dimly lit, spacious and features very generously distanced tables. The wine list if very good and very affordable too. Yet another thing must be mentioned and appreciated. Unlike many of the city's "heavyweights" where your dining check for a tasting menu for 2, even for a lunch experience, would reach the mark of 500 USD before tips, IK's check will be about 60% cheaper, around 220 USD. "Feel the difference!" One last note for the English-speaking guests. Most of the waiting staff doesn't really speak English. However, our server, who apparently doubled as a maitre d', a very amicable tall gentleman, spoke very good English and provided in-depth explanations about each and every course served. And not only that, but an English "IK Experience" menu was specifically printed for us. All if all, easily 10 stars out of 5. We wish IK Restaurante lots of success and highly recommend our foodie readers to visit it at your first occasion.Dear customer, thank you for your comments, we know that you thoroughly enjoyed your experience at IK Restaurant, we are very happy that you liked all the surprises that IK Restaurant has. We hope we've covered your expectations and your visit is remembered with so much happiness.Always happy to make your experience a very happy memory.Best regards!!
7. Lima27
Overall Ratings
4 based on 997 reviews
Peruvian contemporary restaurant where Chef Carlos Testino inspired by his experiences, presents new creative gastronomic proposals.
Reviewed By guillermov670
What a disappointment!, I used to like Lima 27 so much, but years passed and not changes, not even in the menu...Many things showed in the menu werenât available, wine list totally over price, they wanted to economize making cocktails, a grey house dry martini testing like martini and looking yellow, what does it said? They donât want to use vodka only martini, I returned twiceService was good as usual, but the restaurant passed its timeThank you very much for giving us the opportunity to make things better. We regret that your visit has not been of your total satisfaction, and we will take into account each detail mentioned so that your next visit, your experience will be memorable. Thanks again!
6. Saqra
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1608 reviews
Saqra, means âlittle devilâ, or âpranksterâ in Quechua. Our menu has Peruvian roots and all of our dishes have been designed with an element of surprise in mind: either in the ingredients, flavours, colours or presentation, our clients will find something
Reviewed By winelover11
What a nice surprise in finding this restaurant! This was our fav meal in Lima. The food is artistry on the plate, coupled with a cozy, bohemian ambiance and nice music. The whole evening was delightful, including the service. Ceviche, yes! Locally sourced and delicious. I forget the name of this desert, but show the picture and make sure you get it!
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5. Rigoletto Lima
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1160 reviews
An authetic Italian vibe makes Rigoletto a gathering place for locals and hip visitors. The menu is traditional Tuscan with varied daily special and samplinig of regional dishes, excellent food, great service and great atmosphere.
Reviewed By riav324
When in Peru use Trip Advisor! This restaurant was very easy to find thank goodness! We just arrived from Cusco and we were famished.For appetizers we had bruschetta (delicious!) and calamari (Absolutely one of the best weâve ever had! Crispy outside and moist inside!)For drinks we had pisco sour and other drink (sorry I forgot the names)For our entrees we had rigatoni, ravioli, beef with pasta and fried Cui! Everything we ordered was so delicious! Surprisingly we really enjoyed the Cui! EXCELLENT!!!!! Our first time having fried Cui. It tasted like Popeyes Chicken!We finished everything we didnât have space for dessert ââï¸HIGHLY RECOMMEND Rigoletto Lima!!!!!
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4. Matria Restaurante
Overall Ratings
4 based on 516 reviews
Chef Arlette Eulert´s signature restaurant offers a fresh, modern menu full of innovative creations and specialties that change with the seasons. Using primary organic ingredients, Matria has options for vegetarians and vegans, as well as lactose and/or g
Reviewed By ARate4U
What a great food experience: peruvian cuisine with some contamination. We tried 5 dishes: fish tiraditos, chupe de camarones, silversides tempura, arroz de hongos (mushrooms) and puelpo; all was fantastic!Only one area of improvement: dining in winter can be a bit cold; why do not closing the garden windows or be equipped with heaters?
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3. Bistro 400
Overall Ratings
4 based on 380 reviews
Reviewed By Bmth-Steve
Bistro 400 has a trendy modern look, both in terms of its decor and food. The Amazonian paella was tasty, especially the accompanying hot sauce. Desserts include traditional Peruvian ingredients and are beautifully presented. Service is very efficient and the majority of staff speak excellent English.Dear Steve,Thank you for take a time to write about your experience in our Bistro 400. I will share your comments with the team, and I´m sure that they will be glad to hear your words!I hope you will return soon to our restaurant to enjoy our food and service.See you soonFernando Rondon.F&B Manager
2. SOCIAL.
Overall Ratings
4 based on 815 reviews
Our restaurant and bar offers a creative, dynamic and constantly evolving cuisine, inspired by the great national pantry. All this in the best atmosphere and with a grateful attention, giving the best gastronomic experience all the time. We provides you t
Reviewed By Sally M
I had a bad experience here in 2017.However, I gave it a 2nd chance in Aug'19 and had a 5/5 experience.A special thanks to the head waitress - Janini - who speaks excellent English.I had three different cocktails. All three were excellent! Especially "be my tiki".Food was also very good.I recommend for good ambience, good service, good cocktails - exciting menu.Will I return? YES!!!Note - Its not cheap. I was alone and bill was close to 100 usd.Dear Sally M: We would like to thank you for all the compliments about our Social Restaurant , we are glad to know that you enjoyed the Social experience with us , that´s what we are looking for everyday .Thank you for giving us a second chance, we´ll let Janina know how wonderfull was the service she gave to you ,to the bartenders and the social staff how wonderfull was the "Be My Tiki" .Thank you for your visit and and hope to see you soon. Kind regards, Israel Yong. Food and beverage manager
1. Restaurante Statera
Overall Ratings
5 based on 102 reviews
Statera means balance. Our main goal is to provide a full experience for your senses. We want to highlight our relationship with nature, products, people and the landscape of Peru.
Reviewed By Mileyschmidt
I heard very good comments about this restaurant before so i made a reservation for my birthday there.Everything was amazing, better than what i expected, the food outstanding! The service fabulous! The place very cozy! my friends and i had the best night of our lifes! All the restaurant staff was very attentive to me. If you have a very special day you want to celebrate, you must book at Statera
