Guidebook for Barranco
Food Scene
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. $$$.
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Siete Restaurante
260 Jirón DomeyerAuthor’s cuisine - seven different chefs. Cozy and small. $$$.
No need to cross any street - just turn two corners and you are in for great traditional Peruvian cuisine in a early 20th century setting. Great scene in the second floor. Try Pan con Pejerrey! Very busy. $$
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Isolina Taberna Peruana
101 Av. San MartinNo need to cross any street - just turn two corners and you are in for great traditional Peruvian cuisine in a early 20th century setting. Great scene in the second floor. Try Pan con Pejerrey! Very busy. $$
No frills, plastic tables, but excellent ceviche. 50m away. $
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El Muelle Cevicheria
206 Jr. Alfonso UgarteNo frills, plastic tables, but excellent ceviche. 50m away. $
Only one block away, wonderful seafaring cuisine in a historic setting. $$
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Canta Rana
101 GenovaOnly one block away, wonderful seafaring cuisine in a historic setting. $$
Awicha
Fish Lovers - this place is new - very cozy - menu focuses on seafood and fish. $$
Across the street, quiet homestyle pizza, will serve Italian food.
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Antica Pizzería Barranco
201 Av. San MartinAcross the street, quiet homestyle pizza, will serve Italian food.
This is a world ranked #1 - needs booking weeks in advance $$$$
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Central Restaurante
301 Av. Pedro de OsmaThis is a world ranked #1 - needs booking weeks in advance $$$$
Kinjo Ramen
680 Av. Almte. Miguel GrauDelicious Ramen just three blocks away! $$
Pizzería La Linterna
689 Av. Almte. Miguel GrauTraditional home made pizza in family setting. $$
La Cuadra de Salvador
105 Jirón CentenarioExcellent steakhouse. $$$
My favorite - been going there for now 15 years - never disappoints. $$
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La 73
175 Av. el SolMy favorite - been going there for now 15 years - never disappoints. $$
Great breakfast and bread for foodies. Two locations across the street from each other.
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La Panetteria Barranco
369 Av. Almte. Miguel GrauGreat breakfast and bread for foodies. Two locations across the street from each other.
Pan Sal Aire
320, , Lima Av. Almte. Miguel GrauAnother fine place for a light meal
Three blocks away, an incredible array of chicken wings with all possible flavors!
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Wingman
188 Av. Almte. Miguel GrauThree blocks away, an incredible array of chicken wings with all possible flavors!
Beso Francés Crepería
116 Av. Pedro de OsmaGreat for Crepes
Best Ice cream around - tiny shop, but great owners staff the place.
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Blu Gelateria
202 28 De JulioBest Ice cream around - tiny shop, but great owners staff the place.
Kukurucho Helados
Nearest place for great ice cream!
Indio Pizza
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.
Alanya Repostería
223 Jirón DomeyerGreat Eggs Benedictine and Croissants
Arts & Culture
Only five blocks away, wonderfully restored summer palace, fine collection of baroque art.
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Museo Pedro de Osma
421 Pedro de OsmaOnly five blocks away, wonderfully restored summer palace, fine collection of baroque art.
Four blocks away, great collection and wonderful setting
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MATE Mario Testino Museum
409 Av. Pedro de OsmaFour blocks away, great collection and wonderful setting
This is Lima's hopeful Museum of Contemporary Art - still mostly a project in the former Barranco zoo.
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MAC Lima
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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Dedalo
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
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
La Panetteria Barranco
369 Av. Almte. Miguel Grau