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What to order at Cosme
- Must order
- The chef's tasting plates, anchored by the modern aji de gallina and the beef tartare.
- Signature dishes
- Comfort-food tasting plates, Beef tartare, Modern aji de gallina
- Editor tip
- Sunday lunch is the easier reservation; closed for dinner Sunday.
CuisinePeruvian
Price$$$
Tasting menuS/180-280
Neighborhoodsan-isidro
HoursMon-Sat 12:30-22:45, Sun 12:00-16:00
Phone+51 1 421 5228
ChefJames Berckemeyer
Book ahead1 week
Last verified
Signature dishes: Comfort-food tasting plates, Beef tartare, Modern aji de gallina
Must order: The chef's tasting plates, anchored by the modern aji de gallina and the beef tartare.
Tip: Sunday lunch is the easier reservation; closed for dinner Sunday.
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Location
Address: Calle Tudela y Varela 162, San Isidro, Lima 15073
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