Canta RanavsCentral Restaurante
Both restaurants are praised by professional reviewers. On balance, Central Restaurante ranks significantly better than Canta Rana. Central Restaurante is ranked #2 in Lima with approval from 6 reviewers such as The World's 50 Best Restaurants, Afar Magazine and Frommer's.
Canta Rana
Frommer's
Travel + Leisure
BlackBook
Eater
Eater
Genova 101, Barranco, Lima, Peru
From $0/night
"This neighborhood cevichería is one of Barranco's most beloved lunch spots." Full review
"Walls are plastered with posters of Hollywood and soccer stars, and generous helpings of the country's most famous dish, ceviche." Full review
"Flags and fútbol memorabilia plaster the walls so that it kind of feels like you're walking into someone's garage - in the best possible way. Portions are huge and come with all the trimmings."
"Adding avocado and cers to cebiche was almost considered heresy a decade ago when the Furgiuele family premiered the cebiche altado at Canta Rana in the Barranco neighborhood, but today..."
The 12 Best Cebicherias in Lima
June 22, 2022
"Adding avocado and capers to cebiche was almost considered heresy a decade ago when the Furgiuele family premiered the cebiche apaltado at Canta Rana in the Barranco neighborhood, but..."
The 12 Best Cebicherias in Lima
June 22, 2022
Central Restaurante
Frommer's
Travel + Leisure
Afar Magazine
Fodor's
Calle Santa Isabel 376, Miraflores, Lima LIMA 18, Peru
From $35/night
"Many of the products, like Amazonian fish and high-altitude algae, make their way onto the menu here, including placement on a phenomenal altitude-based tasting menu." Full review
"Super-chef Virgilio Martínez has a passion for unearthing ingredients from every corner of Peru and artfully plating them." Full review
"The talk of gastronauts the world over, Peru's undisputed top meal is chef Virgilio Martinez's tasting menu at Central." Full review
"After years working in some of the best kitchens of Europe and Asia, superstar cuisinier Virgilio Martínez returned to Lima to launch this chic, airy venue for his culinary talents—and quickly garnered a reputation as one of Latin America's best chefs." Full review