Guide to the best Peruvian restaurants in London

Coya in Mayfair is a swanky, upmarket Peruvian restaurant that embodies everything about colourful South America. The food is excellent; there's everything from ceviche to Peruvian sashimi, but the vibe is what it's all about. A stream of dancers and live music keep guests entertained throughout each meal sitting. This is the place to come if you're celebrating something special and want an evening to remember.

Lima Cantina in Covent Garden is the little sister restaurant to the first Peruvian restaurant in the world to win a Michelin Star, Lima in Fitzrovia. The trendy restaurant reinvented itself in 2023 as a lively eatery presenting a variety of South American staples. Their Pollo a la Brasa is especially noteworthy, being a Peruvian spin on rotisserie chicken, roasted to a smoky perfection in a rotombo, the city's first traditional Peruvian charcoal-rotisserie oven.

This Peruvian restaurant brings something different to London's South American dining scene. The menu is Japanese-Peruvian fusion, featuring speciality dishes like king oyster mushroom tostadas and Amazonian BBQ salmon. The restaurant is trendy, with striking decor throughout, filled with plants and funky artwork, as well as stylish black-and-white zig-zag flooring in the bar area.

Head south of the river to Elephant and Castle, and you’ll find the unassuming little Peruvian restaurant Sabor Peruano. They specialise in authentic Peruvian cuisine in a super casual setting that you definitely don’t need to dress to impress for - it’s all about the food here. Try their fried yucca, and zingy ceviche washed down with a couple of pisco sours.

Senor Ceviche is a Peruvian restaurant and cocktail bar in Kingly Court in the heart of Soho. The menu takes inspiration from Peruvian and Japanese cooking traditions, with options like miso-glazed mushrooms and eight different types of ceviche. Try a bit of everything with their tasting menu, which features a whopping ten dishes. The restaurant is modern, with industrial-style furniture, colourful lighting and a striking tiled floor.

Peruvian cooking using the freshest British produce is a match made in heaven and something that Tierra Peru executes flawlessly. The menu is divided into soil, land and sea and is chock-full of creative dishes, like zingy ceviche and deep-fried cassava balls. The space is casual and relaxed, making it easy to swing by for a quick bite to eat.

Acclaimed Michelin-starred chef Robert Ortiz first opened Chakana in Birmingham in 2019. Its success paved the way for its London counterpart. At this chic eatery, patrons are treated to modern renditions of Peruvian classics, featuring dishes like Red Mullet Hot Ceviche, Confit Suckling Pig, and Andean Potato Stew. Chakana effortlessly transports diners to South America through its relaxed atmosphere and culinary delights.

Ayllu, tucked beneath Smith's Bar & Grill in Paddington, serves Nikkei fusion cuisine in a cosy setting with dark green walls, plush banquettes, and vibrant décor. Feast on sharing plates, fresh sushi, and delicious cocktails alongside live DJ sets that amp up the atmosphere perfectly. The restaurant also features bento lunches, bottomless brunch with samba shows, tasting menus, and more.