Latin America is one of the top destinations if you want to discover exotic places, one of our favorite of them is Peru. Peru itself is known for its amazing landscape, culture, and food. Traveling to Peru will get you to see the amazing Machu Picchu, Colca Canyon, the Amazon jungle, and many more. Apart from its beautiful places, people surely go there for the unforgettable gourmet experience.
Peruvian food is exceptional for the diversity of its ingredients. The most popular food that you can find in Peru is ceviche which is marinated raw seafood fish. You’ll also be amazed by its delicious diversity of potatoes, corn, stir-fried beef, and seafood. Can’t wait to try Peruvian cuisine? Check these top restaurants in Lima!
Astrid & Gaston
Astrid & Gaston was first opened in 1994, and it is now the most famous restaurant in Lima. It is not just a restaurant that comes with a bar and offers old-high quality wines but also a home for cooks, bakers, waiters, mixologists, food engineers, and so on. Their philosophy is that foods are not just about meals to eat but also a feeling to share.
“The first love can never be forgotten” — Astrid & Gaston’s kitchen. This quote has been the inspiration of their kitchen to provide the best dishes throughout their 26 years in the market. They want to introduce and connect history through cooking; with this being said, they do provide both traditional and modern dishes, or traditional dishes being designed modernly.
They provide the best Peruvian scallop in town. Not only that, but they are also famous for their egg with lobster and Peking duck. There are indeed many other dishes that you would be addicted to if you go there, and their plates of seafood are second to none. Enjoy and book your table HERE!
Central
Central is another restaurant that you have to add to your list! It provides the indigenous Peruvian ingredients in the restaurant’s menu. Central has always been among the top restaurants of South America up to the date.
Their kitchen is led by the two famous chefs in the world, Chef Virgilio Martínez and Pía León. Their biggest motivation in the kitchen is to provide a unique taste of dishes using locally produced sources.
What makes them unique is that they prioritize ecosystems, meaning that they value and practice the idea of recycling and composting the ingredients. For instance, if you give them a visit, you will be welcomed by a vegetable garden with over 100 species of plants. Book your table HERE
El Señorío de Sulco
El Señorío de Sulco is a top fine-dining restaurant in Peru. It was first opened in 1986. After 35 years in the market, it is now everyone’s to-go restaurant for incredible Peruvian, Latin, and seafood dishes in town.
Flavio Solórzano is the man behind the amazing cuisine in El Señorío de Sulco. He is not just a chef, but he has specialized in Peruvian cuisine, pastry, and artisan ice cream. Come here to try his amazing technique to cook by burying the meat with large stones from a fire!
Their top dishes include the delicious stir-fried noodles with lobster and chestnut chew. Not only that, they are known for their special packages which are vegetarian friendly. They also provide vegan and gluten-free options. Moreover, the kitchen also comes with unique ideas to come with exclusive themes on several occasions. Book your table HERE
Nominated as the best culinary and cultural destination in South America by #DubaiExpo2020, you definitely should put Peru on your travel list and try its delightful cuisine!
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