Central RestaurantevsLa Mar Cevicheria Peruana
Both restaurants are rated highly by writers. Overall, Central Restaurante is the choice of most reviewers compared to La Mar. Central Restaurante has a TripExpert Score of 92 with recommendations from 6 reviewers like Afar Magazine, Travel + Leisure and Fodor's.
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
La Mar Cevicheria Peruana
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
BlackBook
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Av. La Mar 770, Miraflores, Lima, Peru
From $20/night
"Chef Gastón Acurio's reinvention of the traditional cebichería is not only one of Lima's most popular lunch spots, it is also the model for a franchise." Full review
"You can’t come to Lima without sampling Peru’s most famous dish—ceviche. And this is the best place to try it." Full review
"You will be waiting for La Mar, since it doesn't accept reservations and it's always packed. Getting there early is your best bet."
"The concept is simple: high-quality seafood in an unpretentious setting." Full review
"Choose from 10 types of ceviche and almost as many varieties of tiraditos or just try the degustación, with five different kinds." Full review