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La Picanteria vs Astrid & Gaston

Both La Picanteria and Astrid & Gaston are rated highly by expert reviewers. Overall, Astrid & Gaston scores significantly better than La Picanteria. Astrid & Gaston comes in at #1 in Lima with accolades from 10 reviews like Fodor's, Travel + Leisure and Frommer's.

La Picanteria
La Picanteria
7 / 10
Calle Santa Rosa 388 Surquillo, Lima, Peru
From $0 /night
Fodor's Fodor's
"This rustic tavern harkens back to Peru's picanterías of old. The drill is simple: you sit down on one of the wooden benches, you choose your fish, and you tell the waiter how you want it prepared." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"The restaurant serves oversized, family-style portions of traditional northern coastal dishes...with picnic-style tables and cane ceiling panels." Full review
Astrid & Gaston
Astrid & Gaston
9 / 10
Cantuarias 175, Miraflores, Lima, Peru
From $25 /night
Concierge Concierge
"Behind an improbably nondescript exterior on a quiet street in Miraflores lies the seat of an ever-expanding culinary empire."
Fodor's Fodor's
"The flagship of Peru's most celebrated chefs this popular restaurant serves inventive variations on traditional Peruvian cuisine."
Frommer's Frommer's
"Hidden discreetly behind a nonchalant facade (though one of an antique colonial house), on a busy side street leading to Parque Kennedy, is this warm and chic modern colonial dining room and cozy bar." Full review
Insight Guides Insight Guides
"Arguably Lima’s best restaurant, offering exquisite novoandina dishes, this was listed one of The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2012 (organized by Restaurant magazine)."
BlackBook BlackBook
"Gaston Acurio's flagship establishment is the gold standard of Lima's culinary scene."
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