Lima - Restaurant Recommendations

[Pinga]

The Dr is rice and beans, and bad soup and anorexic chickens. The DR does have excellent seafood, but the NY and Atlanta sex tourist invasion of the last 4 years of so have shot the prices up so high, you might as well go to Tampa and eat. Plus, Peruvian women, like Peruvian food, is miles above anything the DR has to offer.

Totally agree with you dude.

[Straddler]

While there are lots of options in this city, I've tried most of them in Miraflores and here's the report:

Govinda's, located in the 600 block of Schell. Though a krishna place, it has tasty, full meals. Always came out to less than $5 for the meal, plus it's a very nice, open place. Closes 8pm (except 4pm on Sat & Sun).

Rest. El Vegetariano, 285 Cantuarias, 445-6503. Again, tied up there with Govinda's as the best here. They have these huge 'fake meat' steak-like things made from wheat gluten (which has like 40-50 grms. Protein! ), also pizzas, fresh juice. Closes 8 pm.

[Miraflores Apt]

I've heard alot about the Sunday outdoor food fair in barrancos parque central so I decided to go today. There are quite a few stands that sell different types of local dishes etc.

You buy pre paid tickets at one booth then you use the credit and pick up your food at the different booths. It looked kind of gross to be honest. I saw groups of tourists eating there and thinking this was "included" in their $100 Lima city tour.

I said no and starting to exit the park when I noticed a yellow mansion that doubled as a restaurant. The place is called " Rustica" located at parque municipal number 107 frente la municipalidad de barranco. Tel 247.9385.

Every day Rustica serves a criolla buffet for 24. 90 s which includes tax between 12:30 and 4:00pm.

I didn't expect to go in because I saw guys with suits outside so I just asked to look. I wound up staying and ate three plates of food. They have an a la carte menu as well but skip it. The food is really fresh and its all there for you. Try all the dishes you havent tried or try it all at once. During my lunch some afro peruvian music (festejos) came on and the waitress did a little dance on the bar/stage.

The restaurant is very pretty. It is like eating in a grand ballroom of some colonial mansion.

The buffet and two drinks plus tip was 36 soles. Great deal.

Rustica is a chain (Calle las Pizzas for example)of ¨comida rapida¨around Lima and these are not reputable people and does not represent our cuisine in a very good way. If you do not want to eat at the buffet outdoors, continue walking one block on your right there is a indoor buffet which will feed the whole family for S/. 36 and after lunch be sure to walk over to ¨puente suspires¨ with your date.

[Miraflores Apt]

As I just posted about the Aparthotel San Martin in the other thread, I thought I would post about a well known secret.

Punto Azul is a great mid priced cebicheria across the street from the hotel that gets throngs of Peruvian office workers waiting outside at Lunch. They have several locations around Lima so if you are not based in Miraflores, keep a eye out for one.

[Artisttyp]

Ive heard alot about the sunday outdoor food fair in barrancos parque central so I decided to go today. There are quite a few stands that sell different types of local dishes etc.
You buy pre paid tickets at one booth then you use the credit and pick up your food at the different booths. It looked kind of gross to be honest. I saw groups of tourists eating there and thinking this was "included" in their $100 lima city tour.
I said no and starting to exit the park when I noticed a yellow mansion that doubled as a restaurant. The place is called " Rustica" located at parque municipal number 107 frente la municipalidad de barranco. Tel 247 -9385.
Every day Rustica serves a criolla buffet for 24.90 s which includes tax between 12:30 and 4:00pm.
I didnt expect to go in because I saw guys with suits outside so I just asked to look. I wound up staying and ate three plates of food. They have an a la carte menu as well but skip it. The food is really fresh and its all there for you. Try all the dishes you havent tried or try it all at once. During my lunch some afro peruvian music (festejos) came on and the waitress did a little dance on the bar/stage.
The restaurant is very pretty. It is like eating in a grand ballroom of some colonial mansion.
The buffet and two drinks plus tip was 36 soles....great deal.

[Artisttyp]

Id never eat at a mercado but today on my way to the trocadero I stopped at mercado minka which is an american type open air shopping mall on ave argentina but with a food market attached to it. It was very clean and decided to eat at a vegetarian restaurant. The food was fantastic and in abundance . I had a creole soup loaded with fresh vegetables and strips of tofu prepared like beef strogonoff. All for 15 soles.

A taxi from mercado minka to the trocadero is 4 soles so its a great place to make a pit stop. Do not go to the fast food court. Look for the food market.

El mordisco ave. du petit thouars 2641 lince. I stumbled upon this place while going nuts looking for a bathroom. I walked out of the bathroom and saw all this great looking seafood so I stayed. I even saw a few gringos. You will not be disappointed. Tonight I went back and ate rissoto rice with shrimp on top for $12 US. It would have been a $25 plate in the US.

www.elmordisco.com.pe

[Artisttyp]

Id never eat at a mercado but today on my way to the trocadero I stopped at mercado minka which is an american type open air shopping mall on ave argentina but with a food market attached to it. It was very clean and decided to eat at a vegetarian restaurant. The food was fantastic and in abundance . I had a creole soup loaded with fresh vegetables and strips of tofu prepared like beef strogonoff. All for 15 soles.

A taxi from mercado minka to the trocadero is 4 soles so its a great place to make a pit stop. Do not go to the fast food court. Look for the food market.

El mordisco ave. du petit thouars 2641 lince. I stumbled upon this place while going nuts looking for a bathroom. I walked out of the bathroom and saw all this great looking seafood so I stayed. I even saw a few gringos. You will not be disappointed. Tonight I went back and ate rissoto rice with shrimp on top for $12 US. It would have been a $25 plate in the US.

[Member #3437]

SO much better then that crap they serve in Brasil....or on the DR.

Johan

The Dr is rice and beans, and bad soup and anorexic chickens. The DR does have excellent seafood, but the NY and Atlanta sex tourist invasion of the last 4 years of so have shot the prices up so high, you might as well go to Tampa and eat. Plus, Peruvian women, like Peruvian food, is miles above anything the DR has to offer.

[Member #3437]

Dude,

did ye try the many chifa joints in Lima??? I mean on every fucking corner you have a chifa!!

I mean these joints have good food....CHEAP....and I like it.

I never got sick from eating there in anyway.....however in some peruvian joints i got the the shits after i was finished:-(

For about 4-5 USD you are FULL and set for further action;-)

Damn...I love them places....!

Anyways....I also love Peruana food...it's fuking Outstanding!!!:-)

SO much better then that crap they serve in Brasil....or on the DR.

Johan

Certainly. I love the Peruvian food, but something in Lima nailed me twice for two days at a time. First when getting there,and second when getting back from the jungle. The first time I took medicine from the pharmacy, then went to Iquitos and it carried over until I got up the amazon, and my guide cut some bark off some tree, made tea out of it, and the problem went away almost immediately. Second time was on my return to lima, but I was then armed with with medicine from the pharmacy and preempted the worst of it.

I fucking love the food there also. Can't wait to get back in a week or so.

[Johan007]

Dude,

did ye try the many chifa joints in Lima??? I mean on every fucking corner you have a chifa!!

I mean these joints have good food....CHEAP....and I like it.

I never got sick from eating there in anyway.....however in some peruvian joints i got the the shits after i was finished:-(

For about 4-5 USD you are FULL and set for further action;-)

Damn...I love them places....!

Anyways....I also love Peruana food...it's fuking Outstanding!!!:-)

SO much better then that crap they serve in Brasil....or on the DR.

Johan

[Member #3437]

8. Las Brujas de Cachiche (Peruvian)
http://www.brujasdecachiche.com.pe

The extensive menu includes all the traditional dishes, some of which are even prepared following the ancient recipes.Mondays to Saturdays for lunch and dinner, Sundays only lunch.

This is another expensive restaraunt, but it is within walking distance of Park Kennedy (15 mintues if you don't get lost) and has really good ceviche. I went there for afternoon dinner and enjoyed it.

[Member #3437]

Just got back from Lima and the food was out of this world. My word of caution is avoid food with eggs as they can be old and will make you remember what you ate. Some drinks like Pisco Sour contain egg whites so avoid these and if you have a club sandwich somewhere ask to prepare it without eggs as this is a favorite ingredient.

One of my favorite restaurants was La Trattoria 106 Manuel Bonilla. It is just off Parque Kennedy. Locate the Burger King and walk half a block down the sidestreet. Here you will dine on the freshest and best pasta ever. It isn't cheap but you can't beat the food. I also loved some of the red Peruvian wines.

If you love seafood and don't mind splurging try La Rosa Nautica. It is right on the Pacific and is very upmarket. Reserve ahead so that you can have a window table.

La Rosa Nautica is one of the coolest restaruants in the world, especially when the waves are high. You sit there eating in a 4 star seafood rest with waves rolling under the restaraunt. Way cool..but pricey for the typical monger on a budget. I will go back there for sure.

[Member #3437]

This report reminded me of the folks that are afraid to eat the salad, use ice cubes etc. Cafe Zeta has a reverse osmosis water system and replaces its filters regularly, so enjoy the fruit salad and the Ceasar salad, but the eggs can/will still cause the occasional explosion.
LB

Hey Lima Busy. You may remember me from January. My name is Greg, and I was with my tall bald friend Mike.

Anyway, I got sick twice in Lima. Both times it took about two days to clear. Typical travelers diarreah, cured only by the magical pills you get at the pharmacy for about 2 bucks. The first time I was bed ridden for an entire day with fever.

The good news is in Lima, it passes quick, unlike Mexico where the only cure is a bullet in the temple.

[Lima Busy]

Vaughnyb1:

If you have not been to Lima on a regular basis I would recommend being very cautious with lettuce. Tomatoes etc. are usually OK.

If you have a problem i.e. you feel your stomach starting to churn immediately take 2 Immodium and then follow the recommended dose. Do not wait for your ass to explode before taking anything!!

Suerte!

Polvo

This report reminded me of the folks that are afraid to eat the salad, use ice cubes etc. Cafe Zeta has a reverse osmosis water system and replaces its filters regularly, so enjoy the fruit salad and the Ceasar salad, but the eggs can/will still cause the occasional explosion.
LB

[Cayrick]

Just got back from Lima and the food was out of this world. My word of caution is avoid food with eggs as they can be old and will make you remember what you ate. Some drinks like Pisco Sour contain egg whites so avoid these and if you have a club sandwich somewhere ask to prepare it without eggs as this is a favorite ingredient.

One of my favorite restaurants was La Trattoria 106 Manuel Bonilla. It is just off Parque Kennedy. Locate the Burger King and walk half a block down the sidestreet. Here you will dine on the freshest and best pasta ever. It isn't cheap but you can't beat the food. I also loved some of the red Peruvian wines.

If you love seafood and don't mind splurging try La Rosa Nautica. It is right on the Pacific and is very upmarket. Reserve ahead so that you can have a window table.