Peruvian cuisine has reached the most important podiums of world gastronomy and there are some restaurants that have become the best. Here we tell you which ones they are so that you can organize your gastronomic tour of the country famous for its cuisine.
Peruvian cuisine is one of the best valued in the world. Success in the different rankings such as the 50 Best Latam, 50 Best or the World Culinary Awards 2022 have made Peruvian restaurants very visited. If you are planning a trip to eat at a Peruvian restaurant, here we tell you which are the 10 best:
1. Central
Address: Calle Santa Isabel 376, Miraflores
Recognized as the second best restaurant in the world by 'The World's 50 Best Restaurants', as the best in the '50 Best Latam' and third place in the Summum Awards 2022, Central proposes to get to know Peru through its ingredients and flavors. Virgilio Martínez is committed to enlivening the senses by offering products from fourteen ecosystems and different altitudes, with the aim of highlighting Peru's megadiversity. These are the experiences he offers:
DESNIVEL TERRITORY EXPERIENCE - 950 soles per person: A journey through 12 ecosystems of our territory.
CREATIVITY OF THE DAY MENU - 950 soles per person: A new journey, the journey of the day. 12 heights
MATER WORLD EXPERIENCE - 1064 soles per person: Explore 14 ecosystems of the Mater world.
CREATIVITY WORLD MENU - 1064 soles per person: A new journey, the journey of the day. 14 heights.
2. Maido
Calle San Martín 399, Miraflores
Mitsuharu “Micha” Tsumura, the ambassador of Nikkei cuisine, is behind Maido, the third best restaurant in Latin America according to the ‘50 Best Latam’ and the 11th best in the world according to ‘The World’s 50 Best Restaurants’. In addition, the fusion he has achieved between Japanese techniques and ingredients with Peruvian elements has positioned him as one of the best. The restaurant invites its visitors to live three types of experience:
NIKKEI EXPERIENCE at 559 soles per person
WITH PAIRING at 948 soles per person
VEGGIE EXPERIENCE at 350 soles per person.
3. Mayta
Av. La Mar 1285, Miraflores
Jaime Pesaque's restaurant offers a personal and contemporary expression of Peruvian gastronomy and territory. It has been recognized as the best restaurant in the world according to the 'World Culinary Awards 2022', the 33rd best in the world according to 'The World's 50 Best Restaurants' and the ninth best in Latin America by the '50 Best Latam'. Its menu is made up of dishes such as: Duck egg, golden gizzards, chupe risotto and candied paiche. Prices range from 12 soles to 135 soles.
4. Rafael
Calle San Martín 300, Miraflores
This is Rafael Osterling's first restaurant and it has reached 32nd place in the '50 Best Latam' and fourth in the Summum Awards. This space has allowed him to have more than 20 years of success among local and foreign audiences. In addition, his proposal, which is based on traditional flavors reinterpreted under a deep and cosmopolitan gaze, has greatly contributed to this great fame. Prices range between 80 soles and 400 soles. Opening hours are Monday from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. and Tuesday to Saturday from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. and from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
5. Astrid & Gastón
Av. Paz Soldán 290, San Isidro
In position 30 of the ‘50 Best Latam’, Astrid & Gastón is the place where traditional ingredients, classic culinary techniques and the flavors that unite Peruvians, under the supervision of Gastón Acurio and Astrid Gutsche, conquer palates. The proposal includes starters such as the causa antigua, main dishes such as pan-fried sole or candied guinea pig and desserts such as burnt flan. Prices range from 12 soles to 188 soles.
6. Kjolle
Av. Pedro de Osma 301, Barranco
In position eight of the ‘50 Best Latam’, Kjolle is named after a tree that grows at extreme heights and this is the cuisine of Pía León, where the colors of the ingredients with origins defined by Mater Iniciativa prevail. In addition, it is characterized by the fusion of products, for example, those from the sea are found with others from valleys, high-altitude lakes, mountains and Amazonian forests. Prices range from 46 soles to 92 soles.
7. Isolina
Av. Prolongación San Martín 101, Barranco
José del Castillo's restaurant has made a place for itself in the '50 Best Latam' and is ranked 68th and sixth in the Summum Awards. This restaurant, named after his mother, opened its doors in 2015 offering grandmother's recipes, hearty stews and flavors that are a party, that's what Creole food is all about. The prices are as follows:
Sánguches and Calentados: 22 soles
Starters: 23 soles - 79 soles
Personal dishes: 39 soles - 69 soles
Second courses: 49 soles - 89 soles
8. La Mar
Av. La Mar 770, Miraflores
La Mar is the cebichería where Gastón Acurio shows off his culinary skills, offering dishes in their most classic versions. Cebiches, whole grilled fish and hearty soups; there are options for everyone. Prices range from 29 soles to 348 soles.
9. Cosme
Av. Tudela y Varela 162, San Isidro
Cosme was born in June 2013 at the hands of Alvaro Raffo, Juan Lengua, Guillermo Lohmann and James Berckemeyer. The restaurant had the challenge of offering high-quality cuisine with the touch and taste of home. The cuisine is based on the concept of “comfort food.” The name is in honor of San Cosme Hill, one of the first popular neighborhoods that was formed in Lima. The menu offers octopus with olive oil, veal in juice, angus burger, among other dishes.
10. Osaka
Av. Felipe Pardo y Aliaga 660, San Isidro / Av. El Polo 660, Santiago de Surco
Osaka is ranked 2nd in the 2022 Summum Awards, its Nikkei cuisine turned into art, has allowed it to win over diners. In Osaka, they take care of everything down to the smallest detail, with an experience that has transcended borders, reaching eight cities in the world, always with the premise of sharing around good food.
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