The best Peruvian restaurants in London

Coya 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.

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.

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.

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.

The Lima restaurant group has notched up a lot of firsts over the years. Among others, the Fitzrovia branch was the first Peruvian restaurant in the world to receive a Michelin star, while the Cantina spin-off brought the first rotombo, a traditional Peruvian charcoal-rotisserie oven, to London. These Peruvian restaurants in London are trendy and cater to a chic crowd with a ranged of classic Peruvian dishes and cocktails, served in a vibrant atmosphere.

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 authentic ceviche or deep-fried cassava balls. The space is casual and relaxed, making it easy to swing by for a quick bite to eat.

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 Peruvian restaurant also features bento lunches, bottomless brunch with samba shows, tasting menus, and more.

The London branch of famed New York City hotspot Llama Inn launched in 2023. With a prime rooftop location, the Peruvian restaurant offers striking views to go with its contemporary approach to the South American nation's cuisine. With a strong focus on Peruvian flavours and traditions, the buzzy Shoreditch spot serves authentic dishes through an NYC lens, complemented by signature cocktails like the one-shot martini.

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 or zingy ceviche, washed down with a couple of pisco sours.

The Bamboo-Mat restaurants have won high praise for their Nikkei fusion cuisine, blending Peruvian and Japanese flavours with flair. With a team that hails from renowned venues like Sushisamba and Chotto Matte, the menu features zesty ceviches, artfully arranged sushi, and standout dishes such as salmon teriyaki or grilled octopus. The bold, neon-lit interiors draw from Peruvian influences, and the venues welcome all, children and dogs included.