La Picantería

Lima, Peru

At La Picantería, dining feels less like a formal restaurant experience and more like being welcomed into a lively, seafood-loving home. Set within a converted wooden house, the kitchen serves impeccably fresh, unfussy dishes that celebrate the day's catch. The no-frills picantería (a lunch-only restaurant usually found in the Arequipa region) displays its haul on ice beside a blackboard listing prices by the kilo, inviting you to build your own meal. Once you've chosen your fish, the real fun begins: deciding how you'd like it prepared. With a number of different options, from zingy ceviche to comforting soups and perfectly grilled plates, mixing and matching is all part of the experience. It's best to turn up early, as there's a limited amount of fish on offer each day – and once it's gone, it's gone.

Key Information

• Average price per person $30
• Lunch: Tues – Sat
• +51 1 241 6676
• Visit La Picantería's Website

Location

Jr. Francisco Moreno 388, Surquillo, Lima, 15047