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Where to Eat in Lima: 14 Researched Spots and 7 Must-Try Dishes (2026)
14 researched places to eat in Lima and the 7 dishes to order, grouped by type of place, with the neighbourhood, address, hours and price tier where the place record has them.
- 14 places to eat
- 7 must-try dishes
- 10 neighbourhoods
- Researched November 2026
- 8 sources
Must-try in Lima7 dishes
Ceviche Limeño Where to order it in Lima
Anticuchos de CorazónAt Grimanesa Anticucheria
Causa Limeña Where to order it in Lima
Nikkei TiraditoAt Maido
Picarones Where to order it in Lima
Tacu Tacu Where to order it in Lima
Pollo a la Brasa Where to order it in Lima
The short answer
- Start with Mercado Central (Barrios Altos), Grimanesa Anticucheria (C. Ignacio Merino), Maido (Urb Cercado de Miraflores), Chef Wong (Urb las Palmeras Etapa 1) and El Pan De La Chola (La Molina).
- 14 places across 10 neighbourhoods; Urb Cercado de Miraflores (3) and Urb Tejadita (2) have the most.
Where to eat in Lima: 14 researched places
Restaurants and bistros
Grimanesa Anticucheria
Why it’s on the map
Try: Anticuchos de Corazón
C. Ignacio Merino 466, Miraflores 15074, Peru
Maido
Why it’s on the map
This is the global benchmark for Nikkei cuisine, a fusion of Japanese techniques and Peruvian ingredients.
Try: Nikkei Tiradito
Ca. San Martín No. 399, Miraflores 15074, Peru
Chef Wong
Why it’s on the map
A legendary, no-menu establishment located in the home of chef Javier Wong. Known for having only a handful of tables, the experience centers on Wong’s masterful preparation of sole ceviche and stir-fried octopus.
Av. Las Palmeras 4043, Los Olivos 15301, Peru
Peruvian Restaurant · Urb Sauzalito
Peruvian Restaurant · Urb Tejadita
Restaurant · Urb Santa Cruz
Seafood Restaurant · Urb Cercado de Miraflores
Restaurant · Urb Tejadita
Cafés and coffee
Coffee Shop · Urb Cercado de Lima
Coffee Shop · Urb Cercado de Miraflores
More places to eat
Mercado Central
Why it’s on the map
Led by Virgilio Martínez and Pía León, this venue offers a journey through Peru's varying altitudes.
Jr. Ucayali 615, Lima 15001, Peru
El Pan De La Chola
Why it’s on the map
An artisanal bakery and café that revolutionized Lima's bread culture. It specializes in sourdough loaves made with local grains and offers a relaxed.
Santiago De Compostela 167, La Molina 15026, Peru
Dessert Shop · Fund Oyague
Place to eat
Research receipt
How this Lima food guide was researched
- 14 places to eat, each matched to its real place data record: the neighbourhood, address, hours and price tier come from that record, not from a review.
- The sites below are the ones the research cited for these places to eat, most-cited first.
- Researched November 2026.
Sources checked
Planning questions
Where should I eat in Lima?
Start with Mercado Central, Grimanesa Anticucheria, Maido, Chef Wong, and El Pan De La Chola. All 14 places to eat are on the Lima map, grouped on this page by type of place.
Which neighbourhoods in Lima are best for food?
Urb Cercado de Miraflores (3) and Urb Tejadita (2) carry the most researched places to eat, out of 10 neighbourhoods on this map.
Is Lima expensive for food?
Of the 14 places, 10 list a price tier: 5 moderate, 4 very expensive, and 1 inexpensive. Tiers come from the place record, not a menu, so treat them as a range.