Peruvian Cuisine"Peruvian cuisine, the result of a nearly 500-year melting pot of Spanish, African, Japanese and Chinese immigration and native Quechua culture, is on the lips of top chefs worldwide. Zagat Survey lists four times more Peruvian restaurants in New York, San Francisco, Miami, Los Angeles, Boston and Philadelphia than it did a decade ago." Well-established as a destination for foodies, Peru has a very great deal to offer those interested in gastronomy at any level. One of the world’s finest culinary traditions has been influenced by a myriad of factors: natural biodiversity; historic influences; immigration from Africa, Asia and Europe; internal migration between provinces; and the modern refinement of culinary technique have all played their part in maintaining an extremely exciting culinary scene here. Lima, leading the way with more chef's schools than any other city in world, is providing a young generation of chefs and culinary experts that are surprising local and foreign connoisseurs alike. The city of Cusco, meanwhile, continues to excel in the gastronomical world with an increasingly refined and diverse selection of restaurants. So, it is no surprise that the majority of those who travel to Peru leave with one enduring impression in common: the food is incredible! "There are many who regard (Peruvian cuisine) as the most underrated in the world... The great Auguste Escoffier, for example, ranked it third behind French and Chinese food." "Peru can lay claim to one of the world's dozen or so great cuisines." 
  
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Other ResourcesWhat we do:Being immersed in the world of Peruvian cuisine on a daily basis puts us in the unrivalled position of being able to design experiences that showcase the finest elements of the country's gastronomy. Our guests can choose from a variety of experiences, accompanied by a specially selected guide or specialist who will interpret this universe of fragrances, colours and flavours in a dynamic, compelling and personal way. If you’d like to examine the grass roots then we can plan a day of sensations, scouring a sprawling market for fresh produce guided by an expert chef before blending those ingredients together into a traditional recipe. Or, if you just looking for a light introduction, we can arrange for you to sample tasting menus at one of the best restaurants in Lima - ¡Buen Provecho!. A taste of the culinary experiences currently on offer:
Visit the best restaurants in PeruWe can't help it: we visit all of the best restaurants in Lima and Cusco on a regular basis, purely for the reason (of course) that we want to be in the position to honestly recommend to our guests of the best dining options. Now, as well as recommending the best-known venues in the country, such as the world-renowned Astrid & Gaston, we also like to vouch for lesser-known options such as Rafael and Malabar. Though these might not have the big names, we have eaten there, and we know first hand that these venues offer sublime dining experiences. Moreover, we like to stay ahead of the game and point you in the direction of new entries to the scene, such as the new cevicheria La Pescadaria in Barranco, or the delightfully authentic criollo restaurant Saqra in Miraflores. All of our recommendations are delivered to our guests upon arrival in the form of a detailed list of Peru's best restaurants, up-to-the-minute and based on our expertise, experience and good taste. |
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