Lima Peruvian Restaurant - Fitzrovia image

Lima Peruvian Restaurant - Fitzrovia

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Contemporary Peruvian cuisine showcased in a compact, space with beige banquettes and a skylight. People often mention restaurant, dishes, great, menu, service, Peruvian, good, delicious, ceviche, amazing,


Address

31 Rathbone Pl, London W1T 1JH, United Kingdom

Website

www.limalondon.com

Contact

+44 20 3002 2640

Price rating

$$$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (1K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 12 to 10 PM
  • Wednesday: 12 to 10 PM
  • Thursday: 12 to 10 PM
  • Friday: 12 to 10 PM
  • Saturday: 12 to 10 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 12 to 10 PM

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Louis C. 2 years ago on Google
    An outstanding Peruvian restaurant that provides authentic quality, atmosphere and the perfect relaxed fine dining experience. The restaurant is five minutes from Tottenham Court Rd Station and is tucked away up Rathbone Place. The outside of the restaurant gives it a simple cafe or bistro appeal that feels welcome to all people. The staff are genuinely welcoming and hospitable. A particularly nice touch from our server, Carlos, was to explain the composition of all of our dishes and he also assisted with menu choices. The decor of the restaurant is simply elegant. This provides a comfortable feel for diners. The drinks are beautifully made and inviting. The food is delightful, fragrant and provides excitement to the senses. Each dish provides a talking point and photo opportunity. The Michelin star restaurant is a celebration of Peruvian cuisine and has a degree of affordability for most people.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tjarko K. 8 months ago on Google • 141 reviews
    Peru has been on the culinary world map for years, and this London spot lives up to expectations. Beautifully refined dishes with full flavours, beautifully prepared and surprising ingredients.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 S S. 10 months ago on Google • 100 reviews
    The tasting menu was delicious, everything was so fresh and flavourful. There wasn't a bad dish. Everything was cooked perfectly and the different, varied ingredients complimented each other so well. We had a table outside and the ambience in the evening was lovely. The waiters were very, very attentive.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Foodie B. 2 years ago on Google
    Great food, great service and great decor - easy to see why Lima has a Michelin star. I particularly like that the food is light and flavourful instead of having a combination of a lot of strong flavours. Food is well presented and if you go for the set menu is certainly affordable. Would definitely recommend this place.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andrew P. 1 year ago on Google
    Worth every penny. Quality of ingredients: 5/5 Creativity and taste: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Ambience: 5/5 Value: 5/5; we got the lunch set menu and topped up with 2 starters (in lieu of deserts) and 2 sides. The ceviche tacos were a lovely little introductory amuse-bouche to Lima, setting the tone of creativity to come. The ceviche clasico that followed was delightfully playful, yet true to the core defining features of a Peruvian classic. The ceviche caliente was the stand-out winner in my books. Rich in flavor, generous in portion (something that is often left wanting in high-end dining) and surprisingly layered in flavor. The sides are not, in my opinion, optional. A must have if you truly want to say you’ve visited Lima! The Chaufa fried rice was a sumptuous testament to the identify of Peru, a Latin tapestry ingrained with time honored Sino influence. For those aware of Chinese cuisine, you would appreciate how difficult it is to master a bowl of glutinous fried rice. The Cuzo corn cake was the perfect segue to my cappuccino that capped off a satisfying meal. Michelin needs to seriously reevaluate its star metric as this little outfit was far superior in a lot of aspects to the (current) 1* establishments I’ve visited, and definitely deserving of retaining the star it earned years ago.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kenny Y. 1 year ago on Google
    I have to say - I am in love with this new concept of Lima. I went 5 years ago and it was a bit stodgy. Now, it’s refreshingly open, inviting, and warm. Shout out to Carlos our server who was sooo friendly and patient with explaining everything! The food is not only gorgeous but truly truly tasty. Everything is great. Deffo get the pulpo. Deffo get the iberico. I am in love! Can’t wait for the full menu!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 charlotte b. 2 years ago on Google
    I went here for lunch. 3 courses for £25! AT A MICHELIN STAR! It was delicious, light and delicate. Service was average, not what you would hope for in a michelin. The restaurant was a bit cold and needed a bit more energy, it didn’t help when it wasn’t even half full!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lucy B. 6 months ago on Google • 66 reviews
    Sublime. The food here was out of this world. Every dish we had I was convinced was one of the best things that I have eaten. The highlight for me was the scallops but you can’t really go wrong... I definitely want to go back and try their tasting menu. The restaurant itself was beautiful and the atmosphere and service were amazing. I would definitely recommend for a special occasion as it is rather expensive.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 go p. 2 years ago on Google
    My gf wanted an octopus so bad last night and we saw this restaurant has braised octopus so here we were... After we finished the tasting menu she said the best dish was not the octopus and that's how tasty their food was, I highly recommend the testing menu, all dishes were done perfectly and nice ambience.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anthony F. 2 years ago on Google
    My favourite Peruvian Restaurant where I get to experience great dishes which not only taste amazing but look beautiful too. Every detail goes into the presentation too. Prepared with Love and happiness.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 kjromao 10 months ago on Google
    What can I say, just brilliant. Service excellent, delicious food and the atmosphere really made the meal perfect. Will for sure be back again when I’m back in London.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lon L. 11 months ago on Google • 32 reviews
    What a pleasant surprise! The food are really really good quality, one of my friend never had raw food so she was hesitant at first, but in the end she find all the dishes very refreshing and delicious! We had my friend’s birthday celebration here and we all had a wonderful time!!

  • 5/5 Bruno M. 8 months ago on Google • 17 reviews
    Great food I would recommend! Inside the restaurant it was very busy and loud. We chose a table outside. We caught one of the last summer days this year! Service was also good.

  • 5/5 Camila R. 4 months ago on Google • 8 reviews
    Service was absolutely STUNNING!!! Went there for my birthday today with my parents and oh my god the service was absolutely amazing! They were so attentive and incredible! The young woman and one of the managers were so amazing with us that made our night so memorable! The food was absolutely amazing with such an incredible mix of flavours we couldn’t stop complimenting the food! Thank you Lima for such an astonishing evening! I work in hospitality myself and wow, I was impressed!!! will be coming back!

  • 5/5 Yoana M. 3 months ago on Google • 7 reviews New
    We were looking for a place to dine on a Saturday night and came across this restaurant. The service is second to none, from the moment we walked into everyone was making sure we have everything. The food is amazing and full of flavours. The cocktails were very good too. Highly recommend visiting Lima!

  • 4/5 Matias W. 6 months ago on Google
    Inspired by Lima, this restaurant in London serves one of the city's best ceviches, accompanied by a varied menu of classic Peruvian dishes with a contemporary flair. I recently had a delightful dinner with friends, and I'm definitely looking forward to returning in the near future!

  • 5/5 Kamila 6 months ago on Google
    Amazing service. One of us had a tasting menu & the pairing were amazing. I had quinoto del mar and that was the best part.

  • 4/5 Anfas A. 10 months ago on Google
    Was craving a Peruvian dinner while I’m in London so here we are. Tried multiple dishes and it was so creative and well presented. However, when I ordered my ceviche I thought that I’m gonna have that nice citrusy flavor taste as usual, while it was not really a ceviche that I was craving. Other dishes was very good. Service was OK with missing some details. Overall, it was a nice experience but don’t know if I’ll go back again.

  • 5/5 Ioannis A. 4 months ago on Google • 5 reviews
    Had early dinner on a Tuesday. The restaurant was busy and had the positive vibe of a place where people are enjoying themselves. Tables are well spaced and the decor is modern but with clear Peruvian touches. Staff are attentive and knowledgeable. Good cocktail menu, not surprisingly focused on pisco (good variety) but also with very good non alcoholic cocktails. And the best part; the food is excellent. Had the tasting menu- very well balanced, full of Peruvian flavours; sea food and fish, lime, pork; freshness and acidity, super presentation and great service. Highly recommended!

  • 5/5 Ema P. 11 months ago on Google
    Great restaurant! Food was tasty, but it could have been a bit better to justify the price. I loved the atmosphere and the service was good too

  • 5/5 Tan 1 year ago on Google
    I had a great birthday meal here. Was able to try quite a few new flavour combinations. The quinoa risotto was super flavourful, all the seafood used in the cerviche was very fresh. Interesting to try "tigers milk", mainly lime juice and fish sauce combo. Highly recommend.

  • 3/5 Allana T. 1 year ago on Google
    In terms of food and service alone I could rate it 4/5 but having considered the price as well I have to rate it 3 stars. There were some interesting flavours, however I have to say for the price point I’m not so sure it was up to standard (£80+ per person with a bottle of wine and cocktails). Pisco sour was great, the classic ceviche was good and the tuna tiradito and quinoto del mar were my favourite dishes. The meat dishes we ordered were quite underwhelming specially the £37 wagyu lomo saltado - the sauce had good flavours but the beef was overcooked and quite tough. Towards the end of the night we were told some of the desserts we wanted to try were sold out which was a shame as we looked forward to trying the tres leches specially. The service was great, our main waiter was friendly and very knowledgeable about the dishes, offering to give recommendations.

  • 5/5 James G. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely delicious food and lovely, friendly staff. From start to finish the experience was world class. Would thoroughly recommend to anyone. Oh and the pisco sours are delicious too!

  • 5/5 Esther C. 1 year ago on Google
    The ambiance was great and the waiters were really friendly. Love every dishes we ordered - the ceviche was amazing, scallop was fresh and yummy, beef rib is so well cooked that it melts in your mouth, and the pork has great texture & great taste. The presentation of the dishes are really beautiful too, adding to the great dining experience. Definitely a feast for a great night out!

  • 5/5 Fiona C. 2 years ago on Google
    A potato party! This place is proud of their Peruvian potato diversity and absolutely celebrates it, and guess what, it tastes fantastic. Kudos to them. A tasting menu at £55 for six courses on a Saturday night. What more can you ask for? Easygoing, warm atmosphere with excellent pisco sours. We had the alfajores for dessert and it came with a algarrobina moouse -- that was heaven! If you don't know what algarrobina tastes like... There's one way to find out!

  • 5/5 Savannah Jade T. 2 years ago on Google
    Visited here with my boyfriend for his birthday and received the BEST service. I honestly can't thank this restaurant enough for making the night so special. Francesco served us and was lovely and friendly, a credit to his team. The bartenders kept us topped up with delicious drinks and water throughout the night; Cosmin and Damien were lovely and created the perfect cocktails for us! These bartenders read us and served us the tastiest cocktails. Thank you so much, both. The FOOD! THANK YOU! We tried the ceviche was soft, and melted in the mouth. Overall, this restaurant is 12/10 and we will be back!

  • 5/5 尘不染 1 year ago on Google
    Very delicious! I like it because of the multi taste in every dishes. It’s also well displayed and easily to get a nice photo. There is a little expensive about 60-70 pp but I think it’s worth it!


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Happy hour drinks
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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