For the year 2023, a flavor competition was organized among the 50 best restaurants in the world, giving first place to a unique restaurant located in our country. Based in the Barranco district is this unique place, Central Lima Peru Restaurant is the most important and famous gastronomic point in the entire country today. Auri Peru shows you that visiting it will not only satisfy your taste, but will also make you experience sensations that you didn’t know existed, the exclusive way of cooking of the founding chef Virgilio Martinez achieved that Central Lima Peru Restaurant had global recognition making its Central’s menú is desired by the most famous palates in the world.
However, it is not the first time that Central Restaurant Lima participates to win this recognition. During 2015, Central Lima Restaurant managed to obtain 5th place in this competition, which increased its popularity, however in the following 2 years it did not achieve the same, and in 2021 the Central Restaurant Lima team returned, obtaining 4th place, so consecutively, 2022 went much further, obtaining 2nd place, which was the precursor to the great moment. 2023 was the “Central Year” in which it obtained 1st place in the 50 best restaurants in the world, now we give you the opportunity to live and feel this sensation with your own senses.
Central Restaurant Lima
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1.- HOW DO I RESERVE MY TABLE?
Thanks to the reach of technology today, reserving a table at Central Restaurant Lima is easier and more convenient than ever for you. Today the process has been simplified to ensure a rewarding experience from the first step to the last bite.
- Online search: The first step is to know that the Central Lima Peru Restaurant website is enabled so you can enter at any time and make a reservation directly.
- Date and Time Selection: Already within the Central Restaurant Lima website you can select the desired date and time for your reservation. An interactive calendar shows available times.
- Number of People and Special Preferences: After you have selected the date and time, you are also asked to indicate the number of people and you can request something special, such as a window table or dietary requirements.
- Payment and Confirmation: At the end of the process the system asks us for the information of a credit or debit card (no amount is charged), when you proceed you will receive an instant confirmation on the screen and simultaneously by email.
- Automatic Reminder: To ensure that our reservation is special, the system usually sends automatic reminders a few days before the scheduled date.
Tasting Menu
Important: You have the option of making a cancellation up to 48 hours in advance. If you miss this time or do not show up for the reservation, $35.00 dollars per person will automatically be charged as a penalty.
You should consider that due to the popularity that Central Restaurant Lima currently has, getting a reservation in 2024 is difficult, because reservations are only accepted up to months in advance. The restaurant is open from Monday to Saturday from 12:45 pm – 13:30 pm / 19:00 pm – 20:30 pm.
So to ensure your experience of tasting the delicious Central’s menú you can also contact us. Auri Peru can save you a lot of time in the process and reserve a table for you quickly and safely.
2.- WHICH TASTING MENU SHOULD I CHOOSE?
The Central Restaurant Lima contains a select group of 3 options, each one different but with the same unique and exclusive flavor sensation. Find out what they contain and select which Central’s menú is ideal for you.
- MUNDO EN DESNIVEL EXPERIENCE
This option from Central’s menú is ideal for visitors who arrive for the first time and will be the most recommended to you, it is a peculiar way of transmitting the interpretation and research that is carried out in this place by the entire team, it makes it clear what Central Restaurant Lima means. Central’s menú has a total of 14 heights (dishes that represent the various heights to which their ingredients belong) some of these dishes are:
Tasting menu experience
- Black Rocks (10 masl): Sargassum, clams and squid.
- Dry Valley (900 masl): Shrimp, loche squash and avocado.
- High Rainforest (1350 masl): Cocona, papa voladora and yacon root.
- Extreme altitude (4200 masl): Corn, kiwicha and sweet potato leaf.
- Warm sea current (15 masl): Grouper, razor clams and vongole.
- Many other dishes with unique flavors.
- ALTURAS MATER EXPERIENCE
It is better known as The Experimental, an option from Central’s menú in which the exploration of new flavors is sought, it contains, more experimental techniques resulting in a much more extensive flavor. In the same way, this option from Central’s menú contains 14 heights (dishes that represent the various heights to which their ingredients belong)some of these dishes are:
- Red Rocks (10 masl): Crab, clams and sargassum.
- Lima desert (55 masl): Sweet potato, scallops and tumbo.
- Urubamba Corn (1950 masl): White corn, kculli and golden.
- The heights (4200 masl): Oca, kiwicha and mashua.
- Warm sea current (15 masl): Grouper, razor clams and vongole.
- Many other dishes with unique flavors.
- PLANT ECOSYSTEMS EXPERIENCE
An option from Central’s menú that provides a journey of flavors through the varieties of vegetables in the different ecosystems, closely linked to the climate, this option gives us a quite peculiar flavor. The team is constantly searching for new ingredients to create more appetizing flavors and like the previous 2, this Central’s menú contains 14 heights (dishes that represent the various heights to which its ingredients belong).
Unique flavors at Central Restaurant
3.- HOW MUCH IS CENTRAL RESTAURANT LIMA
All the menu varieties inside the Central Lima Restaurant have the same price of s/1480.00 Peruvian soles per person. If you wish, you can add drinks for pairing, such as:
- Spirits, South American Wines, Fermented Spirits: s/ 684.00 Peruvian soles.
- Terroir Wines of the World: s/ 630.00 Peruvian soles.
- Non-alcoholic drinks, nectars, extracts, infusions: s/ 360.00 Peruvian soles.
South American Wines
4.- CAN I BRING MY CHILDREN TO CENTRAL?
It is not recommended. The reality is that the experience offered at the Central Restaurant Lima is mainly intended for a segment of adult travelers or visitors who can adequately interpret the entire experience. You must consider that within the services there is no menu option that adapts to the tastes of children.
5.- WHAT MAKES CENTRAL TRULY WORTH IT?
You should know in advance that being able to get a reservation here is already an achievement, so it is completely worth living this experience at Central Restaurant Lima and it is not limited only to its exquisite food, but also for the elements that combine to create a truly unforgettable and delicious experience.
Virgilio Martinez Central Restaurant Chef
- Gastronomic Innovation: At Central Restaurant Lima, cooking is a constantly evolving art form. Chef Virgilio Martinez and his team are committed to exploring the deepest corners of Peruvian cuisine, challenging the limits of creativity and technique to present dishes that surprise and delight customers.
- Products of Local and Sustainable Origin: Central’s philosophy is based on respect for local ingredients and the biodiversity of Peru. Each dish reflects a deep appreciation for the land and sea, using fresh, sustainable products that highlight the authentic flavors of their origin.
- Gastronomic Narrative: More than just a meal, a dinner at Central Restaurant Lima is a narrative experience. Each dish tells a story, taking customers on a sensory journey through the landscapes and traditions of Peru, while exploring the country’s cultural and gastronomic diversity.
- Attention to Detail: From the presentation of the dishes to the impeccable service, Central Restaurant Lima is distinguished by its meticulous and personalized attention. Every aspect of the dining experience is carefully designed to captivate the senses and create memorable moments for each guest.
- Sophisticated and Cozy Atmosphere: The atmosphere at Central Restaurant Lima is a perfect combination of sophistication, warmth and exclusivity. With an elegant but cozy decoration, the restaurant invites diners to relax and enjoy an unparalleled dining experience in a comfortable and distinguished environment.
- Commitment to Excellence: At Central Restaurant Lima, excellence is an obsession. From the selection of ingredients to the execution of each dish, the chef and his team strive to achieve the highest standards of quality and perfection in every aspect of the dining experience.
Unique experiences at Central Restaurant
Being able to taste the traditional flavors of Peru is something unique, but let’s not stop at that. Auri Peru wants that when you return home you can tell your friends that you had the opportunity to eat at the best restaurant in the world during your trip to Peru. Contact us and we will help you live this amazing culinary experience.
“Food is an art, but Peruvian food is something more than that.”
