Eating Well in Lima, Peru

When you travel to Lima, Peru be prepared to eat some excellent cuisine. There are dozens of different restaurants in Lima alone that serve food on a par with the finest 5 star restaurants. Some of the best seafood restaurants are, of course, near the waterfront. There are two restaurants, specializing in fish, that really stand out. These are the Rosa Nautica and the Costa Verde.

I have a special place in my heart for the Rosa Nautica for two reasons that are completely aside from the fine quality of the fare. The first is that I can see it from my bedroom window in Peru and so it stands as a symbol for me of having arrived at my second home. The other is that the outdoor seating, with the sea air and crashing waves is just about the most romantic place I’ve ever eaten.

My children on the other hand, prefer Bembos. While it is a local fast food chain, it is far from the McDonalds or Burger Kings of your experience. The burgers are served with fried sweet potato and hot pepper sauce. Yum!

Fiesta Restaurant in Lima is an incredible experience with service that is incomparable: friendly, humble, professional waiters who truly enjoy making yours a memorable experience. My final recommendation for this post is San Antonio for its pastries, truly great representations of the art form of Peruvian desserts. Their Napoleon is called “Mil Hojas” or A Thousand Pages. It doesn’t last long enough, making it necessary to return again and again.