No trip to Lima, Peru is complete without partaking in the rich and varied dining experiences this city offers. Regularly receiving accolades on the World's 50 Best Restaurants lists each year, Peruvian restaurants provide a feast for the palate unlike any other. Mouthwatering, delectable cuisine coupled with warm, modern atmospheres mark these five best restaurants of which food connoisseurs are sure to rave.
Central Restaurante
The flagship restaurant of Chef Virgilio Martinez, Central Restaurante reaps rave accolades in cuisine. In 2016, the restaurant rated fourth in the World’s 50 Best Restaurants and best restaurant in South America. Both in 2014 and 2015, Central held its title as number one of Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants. Plus, 2014 marked the third year in a row earning
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The diversity of atmosphere seems to reflect again the diversity of ingredients and the chef who pulls it all together. This dining experience is sure to surprise and please its guests.
Maido
Maido ranks number 13 on the 2016 World’s 50 Best Restaurants and earned the Highest Climber award in 2016. Known as one of Latin America’s best dining experiences, this restaurant came in at number five in 2015. Plus, patrons gave it the honor as ranking second on TripAdvisor.com. This favorite in Miraflores, Lima, Maido sits near Parque del Amor, an oceanside park with a kissing sculpture.
Lima born chef, Mitsuharu Tsumura, proves to be a master of Nikkei cuisine.Training at Johnson & Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island, Tsumura learned the culinary arts while developing the expertise required to manage a business. After his formal training, this chef “studied” in Japan under Mr. Hirai, the owner of a well-known restaurant. This education involved tedious tasks and patient watching, but proved fruitful as he learned every aspect of Japanese