My favorite spots in Barranco
Food Scene
Isolina is a great spot to try real homemade Peruvian food! It looks like an old tavern and has a great ambience.
No small gourmet portions like most restaurants. Here they serve real plates, so make sure to ask the waiter about plate sizes because some of them can be shared.
It is a perfect place to try some Pisco drinks, specially if you are planning to explore the Barranco nights afterwards.
When it first opened in 2014, it was recognised as Lima's new best restaurant. It should definitely be on your list!
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Isolina Taberna Peruana
101 Av. San MartinIsolina is a great spot to try real homemade Peruvian food! It looks like an old tavern and has a great ambience.
No small gourmet portions like most restaurants. Here they serve real plates, so make sure to ask the waiter about plate sizes because some of them can be shared.
It is a perfect place to try some Pisco drinks, specially if you are planning to explore the Barranco nights afterwards.
When it first opened in 2014, it was recognised as Lima's new best restaurant. It should definitely be on your list!
One of my favourite restaurants. They have a nice terrace next to the sidewalk which is really enjoyable, specially during summer. This restaurant serves a mix of International and Peruvian food. Not to miss: "Churros con chocolate" for dessert, undoubtedly the best in Lima.
If you happen to be in town around mid February, you have to check out their Chinese New Year party. They take up the street and make a really fun gathering. There even appears a dragon that dances around people. It is a blast!
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La 73
175 Av. el SolOne of my favourite restaurants. They have a nice terrace next to the sidewalk which is really enjoyable, specially during summer. This restaurant serves a mix of International and Peruvian food. Not to miss: "Churros con chocolate" for dessert, undoubtedly the best in Lima.
If you happen to be in town around mid February, you have to check out their Chinese New Year party. They take up the street and make a really fun gathering. There even appears a dragon that dances around people. It is a blast!
Located in a nice corner, Sofa Cafe is a nice place for breakfast and to people watch in Barranco. They have healthy options in their menu also!
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Sofá Café Barranco
N°480 Av. San MartinLocated in a nice corner, Sofa Cafe is a nice place for breakfast and to people watch in Barranco. They have healthy options in their menu also!
In my opinion, the best burritos and tacos in town. Owned by Stu (originally from England), the place is small but cozy, super relaxed. One of Barrancos well kept secrets. There is no sign on the door nor the exact address written so keep your eyes open or in any case your nose alert :)
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Burrito Bar
113-A Av. Almte. Miguel GrauIn my opinion, the best burritos and tacos in town. Owned by Stu (originally from England), the place is small but cozy, super relaxed. One of Barrancos well kept secrets. There is no sign on the door nor the exact address written so keep your eyes open or in any case your nose alert :)
Tostaduría Bisetti
116 Av. Pedro de OsmaFor coffee lovers, this is the best we have. Real coffee!
Absolutely my favorite spot for breakfast. They make their own bread there so it is fresh and delicious. My top sandwich is the "palta" (avocado), which comes with "characato" cheese. They also have yummy pastries. Don't leave without trying the chocolate croissant!
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La Panetteria Barranco
369 Av. Almte. Miguel GrauAbsolutely my favorite spot for breakfast. They make their own bread there so it is fresh and delicious. My top sandwich is the "palta" (avocado), which comes with "characato" cheese. They also have yummy pastries. Don't leave without trying the chocolate croissant!
For sure the best ceviche in Barranco! The owner is an Argentinian who came to live to Peru a long time ago. It is located in and old building/warehouse which gives it an authentic feeling and its walls are covered with football (soccer) memorabilia. Perfect spot to have a good time with friends, drink some beers and watch a football match.
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Canta Rana
101 GenovaFor sure the best ceviche in Barranco! The owner is an Argentinian who came to live to Peru a long time ago. It is located in and old building/warehouse which gives it an authentic feeling and its walls are covered with football (soccer) memorabilia. Perfect spot to have a good time with friends, drink some beers and watch a football match.
Zacateca Paletas
179 Jirón CentenarioDesserts made ice creams! Try the lemon pie!
Crem dela Crem
109 Parque MunicipalDelicious creamy ice creams!
Drinks & Nightlife
I love this bar because it has a lot of personality. Starting with its name: it is called Barra 55 because it only has 55 sq meters. They specialise in Gin & Tonics but they offer other beverages as well. You must try the "tortilla de papa" which is one of the best ones I have tried in Lima so far.
It is an ideal place to have a couple of drinks or to start the night if you are planning on going dancing afterwards.
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Barra 55
206 28 De JulioI love this bar because it has a lot of personality. Starting with its name: it is called Barra 55 because it only has 55 sq meters. They specialise in Gin & Tonics but they offer other beverages as well. You must try the "tortilla de papa" which is one of the best ones I have tried in Lima so far.
It is an ideal place to have a couple of drinks or to start the night if you are planning on going dancing afterwards.
This is one of the most iconic bars in Barranco and has been around for a while. The house itself is magnificent, a mansion of Republican times, built between the years 1875 and 1895. The decoration of each room has been carefully thought and can take you back in time. Ideal to try Pisco Sour or Chicano. They also serve appetizers.
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Ayahuasca
130 Av. San MartinThis is one of the most iconic bars in Barranco and has been around for a while. The house itself is magnificent, a mansion of Republican times, built between the years 1875 and 1895. The decoration of each room has been carefully thought and can take you back in time. Ideal to try Pisco Sour or Chicano. They also serve appetizers.
Barranco is a neighbourhood full of history. It has several Colonial mansions that still stand and have been renovated beautifully. One of them is the Cilloniz house, which was for several years an iconic Bar called Mochileros and has now turned into Victoria Bar. There are tables inside the house as well as in the terrace. Enjoy some cocktails or beers and set off afterwards to one of the other bars around.
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Victoria Bar
135 Av. Pedro de OsmaBarranco is a neighbourhood full of history. It has several Colonial mansions that still stand and have been renovated beautifully. One of them is the Cilloniz house, which was for several years an iconic Bar called Mochileros and has now turned into Victoria Bar. There are tables inside the house as well as in the terrace. Enjoy some cocktails or beers and set off afterwards to one of the other bars around.
This is the newest bar in Barranco. The house is beautiful and you can enjoy a drink inside or on the terrace. If you are hungry, the pizzas they have are really good!
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Dada Bar
430 Av. Almte. Miguel GrauThis is the newest bar in Barranco. The house is beautiful and you can enjoy a drink inside or on the terrace. If you are hungry, the pizzas they have are really good!
Shopping
One of the first healthy food stores in Lima. They have it all: from quinoa hamburguers ready to fry to Maras Salt Mines salt, artisanal beers, gluten free cookies and healthy snacks.
If you are craving something yummy but healthy, definitely pay them a visit.
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La Sanahoria
195 Jirón CentenarioOne of the first healthy food stores in Lima. They have it all: from quinoa hamburguers ready to fry to Maras Salt Mines salt, artisanal beers, gluten free cookies and healthy snacks.
If you are craving something yummy but healthy, definitely pay them a visit.
Metro is the only supermarket in the area. It its one of the big ones, but it has almost everything. You may not find specialised items or gluten free products though.
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Metro Barranco
513 Av. Almte. Miguel GrauMetro is the only supermarket in the area. It its one of the big ones, but it has almost everything. You may not find specialised items or gluten free products though.
Perfect store to buy good quality souvenirs and pieces by local artists. The house has a small coffee spot on the terrace too and its located on the prettiest street of Barranco, just have a block from the Malecon (boardwalk).
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Dædalus
295 Jirón Sáenz PeñaPerfect store to buy good quality souvenirs and pieces by local artists. The house has a small coffee spot on the terrace too and its located on the prettiest street of Barranco, just have a block from the Malecon (boardwalk).
Entertainment & Activities
This is a great place to see plays. They offer short (15 minute) plays so you can go see several in a night out. The plays are in Spanish and they have a bar on the main floor to have a drink while you wait.
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Microteatro
271 AyacuchoThis is a great place to see plays. They offer short (15 minute) plays so you can go see several in a night out. The plays are in Spanish and they have a bar on the main floor to have a drink while you wait.
Essentials
El Turco
662 Av. San MartinNew barber shop in Barranco! They also sell self grooming products.
Loft Concept Salon
540 Av. San MartinEl Pozito
564 Av. San MartinLicor Store. Closes at 11pm
Arts & Culture
MATE – Museo Mario Testino is a not-for-profit centre established to contribute to Peru through the cultivation and promotion of culture and heritage.
They haver different exhibitions and permanently showcase the collection of Mario Testino, the famous Peruvian photographer.
*You can get a special ticket for all 3 museums: Mate, Pedro de Osma and Mac for a special price in each of these places.
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MATE Mario Testino safn
409 Av. Pedro de OsmaMATE – Museo Mario Testino is a not-for-profit centre established to contribute to Peru through the cultivation and promotion of culture and heritage.
They haver different exhibitions and permanently showcase the collection of Mario Testino, the famous Peruvian photographer.
*You can get a special ticket for all 3 museums: Mate, Pedro de Osma and Mac for a special price in each of these places.
Founded in 2013, it holds a collection of modern and contemporary art, starting from 1950.
Opens from Tuesday to Sunday, from 10 am to 6pm.
It has a coffee place and shop inside.
*You can get a special ticket for all 3 museums: Mate, Pedro de Osma and Mac for a special price in each of these places.
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Listasafn samtíma
1511 Av. Almte. Miguel GrauFounded in 2013, it holds a collection of modern and contemporary art, starting from 1950.
Opens from Tuesday to Sunday, from 10 am to 6pm.
It has a coffee place and shop inside.
*You can get a special ticket for all 3 museums: Mate, Pedro de Osma and Mac for a special price in each of these places.
The Pedro de Osma Museum exhibits Peruvian artistic pieces from the fifth to the eighteenth century. This valuable artistic heritage is currently exhibited in the Pedro de Osma house, built in 1906 by the politician and notary Pedro de Osma y Pardo.
*You can get a special ticket for all 3 museums: Mate, Pedro de Osma and Mac for a special price in each of these places.
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Múseum Pedro de Osma
421 Pedro de OsmaThe Pedro de Osma Museum exhibits Peruvian artistic pieces from the fifth to the eighteenth century. This valuable artistic heritage is currently exhibited in the Pedro de Osma house, built in 1906 by the politician and notary Pedro de Osma y Pardo.
*You can get a special ticket for all 3 museums: Mate, Pedro de Osma and Mac for a special price in each of these places.
Getting Around
This is the closest Metropolitano Station. The Metropolitano is a bus that has one route only. If you take it direction north from here, in about 15 minutes you will arrive to "Estacion Central", from where you can walk to visit the old part of Lima (downtown). Walk 6 blocks from the station and you will get to Plaza de Armas, the Government Palace, the Cathedral and San Francisco Church. I suggest spending one morning in this area!
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Estación Balta
This is the closest Metropolitano Station. The Metropolitano is a bus that has one route only. If you take it direction north from here, in about 15 minutes you will arrive to "Estacion Central", from where you can walk to visit the old part of Lima (downtown). Walk 6 blocks from the station and you will get to Plaza de Armas, the Government Palace, the Cathedral and San Francisco Church. I suggest spending one morning in this area!