Lima: Ultimate Peruvian Food Tour
Taste a variety of up to 14 Peruvian flavors in one of the most colorful districts of Lima. Take part in interactive workshops and learn how to prepare ceviche, lomo s...
Rafael is a peruvian restaurant in Miraflores, Lima.
Editorially verified June 7, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
Signature dishes: Chef's tasting menu, Octopus, Pasta del dia
Must order: The chef's tasting menu plus a cocktail from the marble bar, an attraction in its own right.
Tip: Book via mesa247 or rafaelrestaurante.pe; the bar accepts walk-ins for cocktails only.
Taste a variety of up to 14 Peruvian flavors in one of the most colorful districts of Lima. Take part in interactive workshops and learn how to prepare ceviche, lomo s...
Discover Lima’s historic sites and architectural gems on this walking food tour while sampling local favorites at popular spots loved by Limeños, such as pan con chich...
Step into a vibrant Lima kitchen and improve your culinary skills with a hands-on cooking class. Uncover the unique history behind Peruvian cuisine and indulge with a ...
Join a hands-on cooking class in Lima's Miraflores. Prepare and enjoy a 4-course Peruvian meal with fresh ingredients.
Explore the Huaca Pucllana on a guided tour that reveals the history of the Lima civilization. End the night with a gourmet dinner in front of the illuminated pyramid,...
Address: Calle San Martin 300, Miraflores, Lima 15074
Statera Bistro at Av Mariscal La Mar 463 in Miraflores is Peruvian-Greek chef Andre Patsias's 28-seat native-Peruvian-ingredient tasting room daily.
Signature: Statera tasting menu, Peruvian-Greek courses, Native ingredient plating
Order: The Statera tasting menu, a journey across Peruvian landscapes in 9 courses.
Tip: Bar seats face the marble bar; book through Instagram DM or mesa247.
La Mar at Av Mariscal La Mar 770 in Miraflores is Gaston Acurio's 2005 cevicheria, No.26 on Latin America's 50 Best 2025 and a Lima lunch institution.
Signature: Ceviche clasico, Tiradito, Causa rellena
Order: The ceviche clasico and a tiradito sequence, with chicha morada to drink.
Tip: Lunch only; queue starts at 11:30 on weekends because there are no reservations.
Pescados Capitales on Av Mariscal La Mar 1335 in Miraflores pioneered the cevicheria corridor, with a sin-named menu and sophisticated seafood program.
Signature: Ceviche siete pecados, Jalea, Tiradito
Order: The ceviche siete pecados (seven sins) and a jalea to share, with maracuya juice.
Tip: Quieter at 14:30 than 13:00; delivery available till 21:00 daily.
Punto Azul at Calle San Martin 595 in Miraflores is one of Lima's most popular cevicherias, fifteen years on the map serving daily generous ceviche plates.
Signature: Ceviche mixto, Tiradito, Arroz marinero
Order: The ceviche mixto and a leche de tigre shot to chase it.
Tip: Lunch only; the kitchen closes at 16:00 sharp regardless of queue.
Cosme at Calle Tudela y Varela 162 in San Isidro is chef James Berckemeyer's comfort-Peruvian room, opened 2015 after training under Gaston Acurio.
Signature: Comfort-food tasting plates, Beef tartare, Modern aji de gallina
Order: The chef's tasting plates, anchored by the modern aji de gallina and beef tartare.
Tip: Sunday lunch is the easier reservation; closed for dinner Sunday.
Statera Bistro at Av Mariscal La Mar 463 in Miraflores is Peruvian-Greek chef Andre Patsias's 28-seat native-Peruvian-ingredient tasting room daily.
Signature: Statera tasting menu, Peruvian-Greek courses, Native ingredient plating
Order: The Statera tasting menu, a journey across Peruvian landscapes in 9 courses.
Tip: Bar seats face the marble bar; book through Instagram DM or mesa247.
La Mar at Av Mariscal La Mar 770 in Miraflores is Gaston Acurio's 2005 cevicheria, No.26 on Latin America's 50 Best 2025 and a Lima lunch institution.
Signature: Ceviche clasico, Tiradito, Causa rellena
Order: The ceviche clasico and a tiradito sequence, with chicha morada to drink.
Tip: Lunch only; queue starts at 11:30 on weekends because there are no reservations.
Pescados Capitales on Av Mariscal La Mar 1335 in Miraflores pioneered the cevicheria corridor, with a sin-named menu and sophisticated seafood program.
Signature: Ceviche siete pecados, Jalea, Tiradito
Order: The ceviche siete pecados (seven sins) and a jalea to share, with maracuya juice.
Tip: Quieter at 14:30 than 13:00; delivery available till 21:00 daily.
Punto Azul at Calle San Martin 595 in Miraflores is one of Lima's most popular cevicherias, fifteen years on the map serving daily generous ceviche plates.
Signature: Ceviche mixto, Tiradito, Arroz marinero
Order: The ceviche mixto and a leche de tigre shot to chase it.
Tip: Lunch only; the kitchen closes at 16:00 sharp regardless of queue.
Isolina at Av San Martin 101 in Barranco is Jose del Castillo's 2015 criolla taberna, a tribute to his mother Isolina Vargas and her Lima home cooking.
Signature: Cau cau, Tacu tacu con lomo, Ceviche carretillero
Order: The tacu tacu with steak and a portion of the carretillero ceviche.
Tip: Weekend brunch service runs 09:00-11:00 before the regular lunch carta.