Peruvian cuisine has emerged as one of the world's most exciting gastronomic traditions, drawing from an extraordinary biodiversity — thousands of potato varieties, hundreds of chili peppers, unique ingredients like lucuma and huacatay — and a cultural heritage that blends Incan, Spanish, African, Chinese, and Japanese influences. The art of ceviche, the complexity of ají-based sauces, the comfort of lomo saltado, and the refined Nikkei and chifa traditions born from immigrant communities reveal a cuisine of remarkable depth and creative energy that has captivated the global dining world.
Our reviews of Peruvian restaurants evaluate the freshness of seafood for ceviche preparations, the quality and variety of native ingredients, and the technical skill demonstrated in dishes that bridge multiple culinary traditions. We assess the mastery of acidity and spice that defines great Peruvian cooking, the authenticity of regional specialties from coastal to Andean to Amazonian, and whether a restaurant achieves the vibrant, layered flavors that distinguish Peru's unique gastronomic identity. The pisco cocktail program is also a key consideration in our evaluations.
Explore our guide to Peruvian dining, from cevicherías serving the freshest catch to refined restaurants where Peru's extraordinary culinary diversity receives its most ambitious treatment. Our reviews celebrate a cuisine that has rapidly earned its place among the world's most dynamic and rewarding gastronomic traditions, guiding you to its finest expressions.