Picnic Club is a comfy but elegant new spot in San Isidro. It has a wonderful bar, excellent service and an impeccable menu. If you go for cocktails and are a devotee of pineapple, go for their signature piña colada. If you go for dinner or lunch and you love seafood, don’t miss out on their Arroz Marino... and if you go for either a full meal or just coffee and dessert, you must order their pillow soft french toast topped with the juiciest berries. 

Bottega Dasso is a modern kitchen and bar that runs from dawn’s first light to the late-night glow. Although they have a fantastic range of dishes, all the way from Eggs Benedict to scallops sautéed with Pinot Grigio, their cocktail bar and vibrant evenings are what we constantly look forward to. Rub shoulders with the loudest negroni-drinking locals, tipsy first dates and the most cheerful crowd of 50-year-old friend groups who stay until closing. For us, this place is one of the best cocktail bars in Lima.

Lila is a buzzing spot in Miguel Dasso, one of Lima’s emblematic high-end streets. Iconic for its Negroni, fresh pizzas and sandwiches, and exquisite coffee and dessert options, Lila is a superb place for drinks on its flirtatious patio that comes alive at night or for lunch on its sunny terrace to people-watch and relish on their spectacular coconut lemonade or cocoa-matcha latte. 

El Pan de la Chola is a classic breakfast spot in Lima. They are known for being a simple and laidback place that many argue make the best sourdough and pastries in the city. Visit after an early yoga class for a detox juice and their iconic avocado toast, for a chill gathering with friends, an oat latte and a peanut butter and jelly delight or almond croissant and if you want to go for a light dinner, go for their savory salads.