| Chocolat Café |
$$$$$ | Café |
The sidewalk terrace of Chocolat Café, situated on a
pedestrian street near the Plaza de Armas, is a popular place to
sit with a cup of good coffee and enjoy a variety of sandwiches,
salads and empanadas (stuffed bread or pastry), not to mention the
subliminal selection of homemade chocolates. Open Monday to
Saturday for breakfast and lunch.
Address: Pasaje Nicolás de Ribera El Viejo 121, Central Lima
Telephone: (0)1 427 4471
| Pescados Capitales |
$$$$$ | Seafood |
Pescados Capitales is a Lima restaurant with a laid-back
atmosphere set in a trendy, spacious environment. The dining room
has raised bamboo and glass ceilings, and leads out to large
terrace. The restaurants' seafood menu features grilled baby squid,
and ceviche capital with sole, salmon and tuna, followed nicely by
a shot of pisco sours. Open daily for lunch.
Address: La Mar 1337, Miraflores
Telephone: (0)1 421 8808
| Astrid y Gastón |
$$$$$ | Local |
Near Lima's Parque Central, tucked away behind an old colonial
house, is the elegant Astrid y Gastón restaurant. This venue
boasts an open-plan kitchen and is decorated with a colourful
selection of modern art, giving it a sophisticated yet inviting
atmosphere. With everything from oysters and sea urchins to roasted
kid on the menu, this restaurant offers fine-dining at its best.
Open Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner, reservations
recommended.
Address: Cantuarias 175, Miraflores
Telephone: (0)1 444 1496