Food Scene
Food Scene
The food scene in Barranco is very dynamic: there are many new specialty shops and restaurants opening lately making it difficult to keep this guide 100% current - so here are our top picks
$$$ - Around the block - great traditional grand mother cuisine - early 20th century setting. Try Pan con Pejerrey! Very busy. Meet to book in advance for lunch & dinner, but you may want to try at 10am for brunch.
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Isolina Taberna Peruana
101 Av. San Martin$$$ - Around the block - great traditional grand mother cuisine - early 20th century setting. Try Pan con Pejerrey! Very busy. Meet to book in advance for lunch & dinner, but you may want to try at 10am for brunch.
$$ - No frills, plastic tables, but excellent ceviche. 50m away.
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El Muelle Cevicheria
206 Jr. Alfonso Ugarte$$ - No frills, plastic tables, but excellent ceviche. 50m away.
$$$ - Only one block away, wonderful seafaring cuisine in a historic setting.
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Canta Rana
101 Genova$$$ - Only one block away, wonderful seafaring cuisine in a historic setting.
Awicha
Fish Lovers - this place is new - very cozy - menu focuses on seafood and fish. $$
Kinjo Ramen
680 Av. Almte. Miguel GrauDelicious Ramen just three blocks away! $$
La Cuadra de Salvador
105 Jirón CentenarioExcellent steakhouse. $$$
My favorite - been going there for now 15 years - never disappoints. $$
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La 73
175 Av. el SolMy favorite - been going there for now 15 years - never disappoints. $$
Pan Sal Aire
320, , Lima Av. Almte. Miguel GrauAnother fine place for a light meal
Drinks & Nightlife
One block away, great night scene, great crowds in a stunning setting.
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Ayahuasca
130 Av. San MartinOne block away, great night scene, great crowds in a stunning setting.
While this is a Hotel, its bar has a great night scene and excellent food.
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Hotel B
204 Jirón Sáenz PeñaWhile this is a Hotel, its bar has a great night scene and excellent food.
Top place for Gin and Tonics, with over 20 choices. Don't get intimidated by the street - not nice looking for pedestrians, but the place is cozy and great!
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Barra 55
206 28 De JulioTop place for Gin and Tonics, with over 20 choices. Don't get intimidated by the street - not nice looking for pedestrians, but the place is cozy and great!
Just around the corner - live music, usually Latin American folk, and good for drinks.
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La Posada del Angel III
157 Av. San MartinJust around the corner - live music, usually Latin American folk, and good for drinks.
Arts & Culture
Only five blocks away, wonderfully restored summer palace, fine collection of baroque art.
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I-Museum Pedro de Osma
421 Pedro de OsmaOnly five blocks away, wonderfully restored summer palace, fine collection of baroque art.
This is Lima's hopeful Museum of Contemporary Art - still mostly a project in the former Barranco zoo.
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Iziko lezobuciko zaseMzantsi Afrika zaseNtshona Koloni
1511 Av. Almte. Miguel GrauThis is Lima's hopeful Museum of Contemporary Art - still mostly a project in the former Barranco zoo.
Boutique of fine handcrafts from contemporary urban crafters. Great for presents.
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Dédalo
295 Jirón Sáenz PeñaBoutique of fine handcrafts from contemporary urban crafters. Great for presents.
Essentials
Two blocks away, you can take the shopping cart provided in the flat.
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Metro Barranco
513 Av. Almte. Miguel GrauTwo blocks away, you can take the shopping cart provided in the flat.
Inkafarma
425 Av. Alfredo BenavidesDrugstore
Select delicatessen for breakfast, cheese and wine, or dinner
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Delifrance
982 Av. Mariscal Andres de Sta. CruzSelect delicatessen for breakfast, cheese and wine, or dinner
Entertainment & Activities
Larcomar has one theatre (it no longer has movie theaters) several restaurants, a food court and plenty of boutiques. It is a 30 min walk from our place (2km) along the Malecon (ocean front street). It is a safe, 30min walk or 10min cab ride.
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Larcomar
610 Mal. de la ReservaLarcomar has one theatre (it no longer has movie theaters) several restaurants, a food court and plenty of boutiques. It is a 30 min walk from our place (2km) along the Malecon (ocean front street). It is a safe, 30min walk or 10min cab ride.
Everything Else
San Francisco de Asis
324 Jirón ColónCatholic church
Gastronomía
Author’s Cuisine - two Venezuelan chefs moved form Manhattan to Lima. Ranked in the top ten in the city. $$$
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Mérito
206 28 De JulioAuthor’s Cuisine - two Venezuelan chefs moved form Manhattan to Lima. Ranked in the top ten in the city. $$$
Author’s cuisine - seven different chefs. Cozy and small. $$$.
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Siete Restaurante
260 Jirón DomeyerAuthor’s cuisine - seven different chefs. Cozy and small. $$$.
This is a world ranked #1 - needs booking weeks in advance $$$$
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Central Restaurante
301 Av. Pedro de OsmaThis is a world ranked #1 - needs booking weeks in advance $$$$