Dining in Miraflores: where to eat in Latin America's food capital
Staying at Lima Penthouse, right in the heart of Miraflores, means having some of the best restaurants in the world just a short walk away. Lima is recognized as the gastronomic capital of Latin America, and it's no accident: here you'll find Inca heritage, nikkei fusion (Japanese-Peruvian), chifa cuisine (Chinese-Peruvian) and the produce of a country that stretches from the Pacific to the Andes and the Amazon.
Fine dining, just around the corner
If you want a meal you'll remember for the rest of your life, Miraflores and neighboring Barranco are home to several names that appear year after year on The World's 50 Best Restaurants list:
- Maido — Nikkei cuisine by chef Mitsuharu "Micha" Tsumura. One of the most awarded dining experiences on the planet. Book several weeks ahead.
- Central — Virgilio Martínez and Pía León's journey through Peru's ecosystems by altitude. It has reached number one in the world.
- Astrid y Gastón — Gastón Acurio's classic; the chef who put Peruvian cuisine on the world map.
- Rafael — Elegance and refined Peruvian-Mediterranean fusion in a more intimate setting.
For all of them, book well in advance. If your trip is short, pick one and reserve it before you even land in Lima.
The soul of Peru is in the ceviche
You don't need a fine-dining table to eat spectacularly. The country's signature dish is ceviche: fresh fish "cooked" in lime with chili, red onion and toasted corn. The golden local rule is to eat it at midday, when the fish is the catch of the day.
- La Mar — Gastón Acurio's cevichería, lively atmosphere and flawless produce. Lunch only.
- Pescados Capitales and Punto Azul — Excellent spots for ceviche, tiradito and seafood rice without the formality.
And don't leave without trying a pisco sour, the national cocktail, or a causa, a lomo saltado or an ají de gallina.
Markets and shopping for your kitchen
One of the perks of Lima Penthouse is that you have your own kitchen and a terrace with a barbecue. Surquillo Market No. 1, just minutes away, is a favorite among chefs for fish, exotic fruits (lúcuma, cherimoya, passion fruit) and chilies. Heading back to the penthouse with fresh produce and cooking while the sun sets over the Pacific is a plan that's hard to beat.
Your perfect base for eating Lima
From the terrace of Lima Penthouse you're a stroll from Parque Kennedy and the street of pizzerias and bars, and a short taxi ride from Barranco and the historic center. Wherever you eat, you're home in minutes. Message us on WhatsApp and we'll help you arrange reservations and recommendations to suit your taste.