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Central Restaurante vs La Picanteria
Both establishments are praised by expert writers. Overall, Central Restaurante ranks significantly higher than La Picanteria. Central Restaurante is ranked #2 in Lima with approval from 6 publications like Fodor's, Lonely Planet and Afar Magazine.
Central Restaurante
Frommer's
Travel + Leisure
Afar Magazine
Fodor's
Calle Santa Isabel 376, Miraflores, Lima LIMA 18, Peru
From $35 /night
Frommer's
"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."
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Travel + Leisure
"Super-chef Virgilio Martínez has a passion for unearthing ingredients from every corner of Peru and artfully plating them."
Full review
Afar Magazine
"The talk of gastronauts the world over, Peru's undisputed top meal is chef Virgilio Martinez's tasting menu at Central."
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Fodor's
"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."
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La Picanteria
Fodor's
Frommer's
Calle Santa Rosa 388 Surquillo, Lima, Peru
From $0 /night
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."
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Frommer's
"The restaurant serves oversized, family-style portions of traditional northern coastal dishes...with picnic-style tables and cane ceiling panels."
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