Guidebook for Lima
Food Scene
The food here is wonderful and its not even a 5 minute walk from our house! Just follow the red pathway through the park and as soon as the park ends you can't miss it. You can try all of the typical Peruvian dishes made by the internationally renowned chef Gastón Acurio. I would recommend this place as a first-time introduction to Lima's food (as well as El Mercado restaurant). My favorite here is the "Lomo Saltado" (it is the absolute best in the town) but other great recommendations would also be "Ají de Gallina", "Ceviche", "Causa", and of course the very popular cocktail, "Pisco Sour".
88 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Tanta
115 Pancho FierroThe food here is wonderful and its not even a 5 minute walk from our house! Just follow the red pathway through the park and as soon as the park ends you can't miss it. You can try all of the typical Peruvian dishes made by the internationally renowned chef Gastón Acurio. I would recommend this place as a first-time introduction to Lima's food (as well as El Mercado restaurant). My favorite here is the "Lomo Saltado" (it is the absolute best in the town) but other great recommendations would also be "Ají de Gallina", "Ceviche", "Causa", and of course the very popular cocktail, "Pisco Sour".
I tagged this Starbucks because it is so close to the house (literally a 2 minute walk) and because who doesn't love Starbucks?
293 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Starbucks
I tagged this Starbucks because it is so close to the house (literally a 2 minute walk) and because who doesn't love Starbucks?
One of the best rated restaurants in Lima. It is pretty pricy but worth the money for a one time experience.
472 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Huaca Pucllana
cuadra 8 Ca. Gral. BorgoñoOne of the best rated restaurants in Lima. It is pretty pricy but worth the money for a one time experience.
One of the best Sushi restaurants in Lima. Sushi in Lima is a unique fusion between Japanese-Peruvian food, not found anywhere else. My favorite roll I would recommend trying is the "Acebichado roll" which is a ceviche inspired roll.
21 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
HANZO Restaurante
598 Av. Los ConquistadoresOne of the best Sushi restaurants in Lima. Sushi in Lima is a unique fusion between Japanese-Peruvian food, not found anywhere else. My favorite roll I would recommend trying is the "Acebichado roll" which is a ceviche inspired roll.
Restaurant with the best view in town - the whole Pacific ocean. Located inside the shopping area of Larcomar. You can have all kinds of typical Peruvian food and drinks here. My best advice - come here for dinner and drinks during sunset. I guarantee you it will be a memorable one :)
76 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Mangos Restaurante
610 Mal. de la ReservaRestaurant with the best view in town - the whole Pacific ocean. Located inside the shopping area of Larcomar. You can have all kinds of typical Peruvian food and drinks here. My best advice - come here for dinner and drinks during sunset. I guarantee you it will be a memorable one :)
Recently named 4th best restaurant in the world, by the recently named number 1 world's best chef, Virgilio Martinez. Make sure to look for a reservation way in advance as it tends to be fully booked 3 months ahead.
239 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Central Restaurante
301 Av. Pedro de OsmaRecently named 4th best restaurant in the world, by the recently named number 1 world's best chef, Virgilio Martinez. Make sure to look for a reservation way in advance as it tends to be fully booked 3 months ahead.
Recently named 8th best restaurant in the world, Maido is a unique "Nikkei" restaurant that creates original Peruvian-Japanese fusion dishes. Make sure to make a reservation before coming here.
157 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Maido
No. 399 C. San MartinRecently named 8th best restaurant in the world, Maido is a unique "Nikkei" restaurant that creates original Peruvian-Japanese fusion dishes. Make sure to make a reservation before coming here.
Only a 5 minute walk from our house (taking a nice stroll through the park and right across the street from "Tanta") is "Astrid & Gastón", one of the best restaurants in Lima and 30th best rated restaurant in the world. It is owned by the internationally renowned chef, Gastón Acurio.
123 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Astrid y Gastón
290 Av. Paz SoldanOnly a 5 minute walk from our house (taking a nice stroll through the park and right across the street from "Tanta") is "Astrid & Gastón", one of the best restaurants in Lima and 30th best rated restaurant in the world. It is owned by the internationally renowned chef, Gastón Acurio.
One of the best rated restaurants in Lima. Definitely a place to splurge on for excellent food, mainly Italian and Peruvian dishes. (Older crowds tend to come here).
30 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
La Gloria
201 C. AtahualpaOne of the best rated restaurants in Lima. Definitely a place to splurge on for excellent food, mainly Italian and Peruvian dishes. (Older crowds tend to come here).
Truly amazing Japanese and "Nikkei" (Japanese-Peruvian fusion) dishes are made here. Worth the price to come check this place out. Preferable to make a reservation prior.
68 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
OSAKA San Isidro
660 Av. Pardo y AliagaTruly amazing Japanese and "Nikkei" (Japanese-Peruvian fusion) dishes are made here. Worth the price to come check this place out. Preferable to make a reservation prior.
Amazing artisan bakery, that makes all kinds of fresh bread and serves wonderful sandwiches, brick-oven pizzas, healthy juices, drinks, coffee and sweets. Great for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner or on-the-go.
95 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
El Pan De La Chola
167 Av. Mariscal La MarAmazing artisan bakery, that makes all kinds of fresh bread and serves wonderful sandwiches, brick-oven pizzas, healthy juices, drinks, coffee and sweets. Great for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner or on-the-go.
Very nice, new, trendy and delicious restaurant offering all kinds of typical Peruvian dishes (especially seafood), cocktails and desserts. If you want to get a great first taste of Lima, this is the place I would recommend coming to! (All the waiters here speak English too so language barriers will not be a problem)
68 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Restaurante El Patio de Mendiburu
793 Av. Gral. MendiburuVery nice, new, trendy and delicious restaurant offering all kinds of typical Peruvian dishes (especially seafood), cocktails and desserts. If you want to get a great first taste of Lima, this is the place I would recommend coming to! (All the waiters here speak English too so language barriers will not be a problem)
THE BEST ice-cream in town! Their gelato is made using fresh local ingredients varying in all sorts of fruits such as lúcuma, chirimoya, lime, passion fruit, etc. and is so so creamy. They also have others flavors like vanilla, chocolate, gianduia (hazelnut)... You certainly can't go wrong with any flavor when you come here!
32 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Crem dela Crem
109 Parque MunicipalTHE BEST ice-cream in town! Their gelato is made using fresh local ingredients varying in all sorts of fruits such as lúcuma, chirimoya, lime, passion fruit, etc. and is so so creamy. They also have others flavors like vanilla, chocolate, gianduia (hazelnut)... You certainly can't go wrong with any flavor when you come here!
Wonderful Italian-Peruvian restaurant located just a 5 minute cab ride from our house. All of the dishes here are incredible and their sangrias and tiramisú even more so! I would recommend coming here for a relaxing night out in a soothing atmosphere with excellent food.
28 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Dánica
170 Av. Emilio CaveneciaWonderful Italian-Peruvian restaurant located just a 5 minute cab ride from our house. All of the dishes here are incredible and their sangrias and tiramisú even more so! I would recommend coming here for a relaxing night out in a soothing atmosphere with excellent food.
The cutest little tea room & restaurant with 28 different teas from around the world. You can choose any tea either hot, cold or with gin and it is brought to you in beautiful English china with sandwiches, sweets and chocolates.
7 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Las Bolena Tea Room & Restaurant
1290 Av. ReductoThe cutest little tea room & restaurant with 28 different teas from around the world. You can choose any tea either hot, cold or with gin and it is brought to you in beautiful English china with sandwiches, sweets and chocolates.
Very nice and upscale French restaurant located just a 10 minute cab ride from our house. The food here is divine, especially if you order their leek quiche, vegetable lasagna and creme brûlée (those are our favorites!).
37 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Delifrance
982 Av. Mariscal Andres de Sta. CruzVery nice and upscale French restaurant located just a 10 minute cab ride from our house. The food here is divine, especially if you order their leek quiche, vegetable lasagna and creme brûlée (those are our favorites!).
New and trendy coffee shop about a 10 minute walk from our house. They serve local, organic coffee from different parts of Peru and have a very nice array of artisan breads/sweets as well.
10 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Puku Puku Pardo y Aliaga
695 Av. Pardo y AliagaNew and trendy coffee shop about a 10 minute walk from our house. They serve local, organic coffee from different parts of Peru and have a very nice array of artisan breads/sweets as well.
Trendy, new coffee shop and organic boutique selling all sorts of high quality Peruvian produce such as fine chocolate, coffee, grains, fresh juices, etc. They serve açaí bowls and "matchaccinos", which is a cappuccino with matcha, a green tea powder concentrate. About 2 blocks from our house.
25 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
La Sanahoria
195 Jirón CentenarioTrendy, new coffee shop and organic boutique selling all sorts of high quality Peruvian produce such as fine chocolate, coffee, grains, fresh juices, etc. They serve açaí bowls and "matchaccinos", which is a cappuccino with matcha, a green tea powder concentrate. About 2 blocks from our house.
Drinks & Nightlife
Best place for Pisco Sours! (Most popular Peruvian drink). They serve a large array of different fruity Pisco sours (you'll be surprised by how many!). The venue is very original too as it is inside a big old house and play good music.
118 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Brujas de Cachiche
Best place for Pisco Sours! (Most popular Peruvian drink). They serve a large array of different fruity Pisco sours (you'll be surprised by how many!). The venue is very original too as it is inside a big old house and play good music.
This is my favorite place for drinks in town, not just for Pisco sours! They make amazing signature cocktails that I haven't found anywhere else. The venue is pretty amazing as well, inside a big colonial house in the district of Barranco.
276 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Ayahuasca
130 Av. San MartinThis is my favorite place for drinks in town, not just for Pisco sours! They make amazing signature cocktails that I haven't found anywhere else. The venue is pretty amazing as well, inside a big colonial house in the district of Barranco.
Parks & Nature
Definitely go to the Costa Verde to have a look at the views of the ocean and the bay. The Costa Verde means the Green Coast, which is resembled by the green cliffs that you can see. You will find many people walking, jogging and paragliding here. The Costa Verde stretches out for kilometers and the views are always amazing.
93 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Costa Verde
Definitely go to the Costa Verde to have a look at the views of the ocean and the bay. The Costa Verde means the Green Coast, which is resembled by the green cliffs that you can see. You will find many people walking, jogging and paragliding here. The Costa Verde stretches out for kilometers and the views are always amazing.
Shopping
This is the place to go for all kinds of Peruvian souvenirs. Everything from alpaca sweaters and rugs, to jewelry (Perú is known for its gold and silver), pottery, textiles, you name it. Make sure to bring local currency and always bargain for anything you want to buy, don't settle for the first price they give you!
110 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Mercados Incas
5245 Avenida DuThis is the place to go for all kinds of Peruvian souvenirs. Everything from alpaca sweaters and rugs, to jewelry (Perú is known for its gold and silver), pottery, textiles, you name it. Make sure to bring local currency and always bargain for anything you want to buy, don't settle for the first price they give you!
I categorized this place as a must-see iconic sight because of its unique location offering fantastic views. This place is a big outdoor mall on top of a cliff that is overlooking the ocean. You can go shopping here, dine at many fine restaurants, or simple enjoy the stunning views.
1056 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Larcomar
610 Mal. de la ReservaI categorized this place as a must-see iconic sight because of its unique location offering fantastic views. This place is a big outdoor mall on top of a cliff that is overlooking the ocean. You can go shopping here, dine at many fine restaurants, or simple enjoy the stunning views.
Essentials
High-end grocery store, located a quick 10 minute walk from the house. They sell pretty much everything you need here.
411 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Vivanda
715 Av. José PardoHigh-end grocery store, located a quick 10 minute walk from the house. They sell pretty much everything you need here.
Place to print or make copies, just 2 blocks away from our house. We don't have a printer at home, so we go here all the time to print anything we need.
Copias Express
655 Avenida Los ConquistadoresPlace to print or make copies, just 2 blocks away from our house. We don't have a printer at home, so we go here all the time to print anything we need.
Sightseeing
Downtown Lima is known to be very touristy for its old colonial architecture, which dates back to the Spanish colonization. There are many famous old cathedrals to see as well.
203 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Main Square of Lima
Downtown Lima is known to be very touristy for its old colonial architecture, which dates back to the Spanish colonization. There are many famous old cathedrals to see as well.
Getting Around
This is probably one of the best ways to tour the city in a cheap, safe, fun and informational way! The Mirabús company offers rides on their red double-decker buses through all areas of the city. You can choose which route you would like to take depending on what you would like to see (Downtown, the Costa Verde, etc.) as well as the time of the day that you would like to hop on. All the buses leave from Kennedy Park in Miraflores.
59 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Mirabus station
BerlinThis is probably one of the best ways to tour the city in a cheap, safe, fun and informational way! The Mirabús company offers rides on their red double-decker buses through all areas of the city. You can choose which route you would like to take depending on what you would like to see (Downtown, the Costa Verde, etc.) as well as the time of the day that you would like to hop on. All the buses leave from Kennedy Park in Miraflores.