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The restaurant in the Sumaq Hotel is a must-experience for foodies thanks not only to culinary offerings that can easily hold their own against anything Lima's finest restaurants can dish out but also to a first-class setting and the utmost in professional yet warm service. European dishes like ravioli are given an Andean slant by stuffing them with ají de gallina, and traditional Peruvian fare is infused with international flavor. Reservations are a good idea, especially if you plan to opt for the six-course degustation menu, a true gastronomic delight.
This fully organic restaurant pairs a green menu with an even greener concept—dining is at wooden tables on an open terrace filled with potted plants and garlands of flowers hanging from the ceiling. Tasty options from the healthy menu include cebiche of trout or seasonal mushrooms, vegetarian quinoa burgers, marinated alpaca loin over quinoa risotto, and garden vegetable pizzas.
Overlooking the river and the main street, Mesa 7 boasts a beautiful terrace and presents an array of craft food and beers. Besides classic Peruvian standards, you'll find some tasty vegan and vegetarian options. The set menu is a very good value, but you can order à la carte as well.
This well-established tourist favorite has long tables set up in the center of its cavernous dining room to accommodate the tour groups that come for the huge buffet lunch. In the evening, grilled dishes like trucha andina (Andean trout), beef, or alpaca—served amid the entertainment of a folkloric music show—are better bets than the buffet items. Grab one of the smaller tables by the window for a river view or out on the shaded front patio for some good people-watching.
