Guidebook for San Isidro
Food Scene
OSAKA San Isidro
660 Av. Pardo y AliagaFancy, trendy sushi restaurant right in front of our Airbnb.
Hands down our favorite restaurant opened by a top chef in Lima: Rafael Osterling. It's $$$, but it's also a must!
68 locals recommend
Rafael
300 C. San MartinHands down our favorite restaurant opened by a top chef in Lima: Rafael Osterling. It's $$$, but it's also a must!
New and trendy (and delicious) coffee/brunch/lunch spot with a beautiful outside patio.
28 locals recommend
Café de Lima
1003 Av. Angamos OesteNew and trendy (and delicious) coffee/brunch/lunch spot with a beautiful outside patio.
Another must-restaurant with a beautiful patio. Definitely $$$, but equally worth it!
15 locals recommend
Felix Brasserie
173 Av. Santo ToribioAnother must-restaurant with a beautiful patio. Definitely $$$, but equally worth it!
Steak, steak and more steak. This restaurant was created by chef Virgilio Martínez, who has led the way in foraging the best of the country’s astounding biodiversity and presenting it with creativity and intelligence. His restaurant in London has a Michelin Star.
24 locals recommend
Carnal Prime Steakhouse
698 Elías AguirreSteak, steak and more steak. This restaurant was created by chef Virgilio Martínez, who has led the way in foraging the best of the country’s astounding biodiversity and presenting it with creativity and intelligence. His restaurant in London has a Michelin Star.
Bakery, lunch, or coffee, this a bohemian must, launched by three women from Italy, Peru and France!
55 locals recommend
La Panetteria Barranco
369 Av. Almte. Miguel GrauBakery, lunch, or coffee, this a bohemian must, launched by three women from Italy, Peru and France!
Drinks & Nightlife
Barra 55
206 28 De JulioLate night Barranco Gin & Tonic bar. Tip: order their Tortilla Española.
Late night or happy hour, this trendy Barranco hotel serves great pizza tapas, wines and Gin Tonics. Enjoy!
81 locals recommend
Hotel B
204 Jirón Sáenz PeñaLate night or happy hour, this trendy Barranco hotel serves great pizza tapas, wines and Gin Tonics. Enjoy!
Grab a drink at the bar if you don't want to throw down for their spectacular menu. Dress up a bit - it's definitely a posh spot.
123 locals recommend
Astrid y Gastón
290 Av. Paz SoldanGrab a drink at the bar if you don't want to throw down for their spectacular menu. Dress up a bit - it's definitely a posh spot.
Want to have a true local experience? Head to Victoria Bar in Barranco and listen to live music, try artesanal beer and enjoy the outdoor Peruvian scene.
62 locals recommend
Victoria Bar
135 Av. Pedro de OsmaWant to have a true local experience? Head to Victoria Bar in Barranco and listen to live music, try artesanal beer and enjoy the outdoor Peruvian scene.
Arts & Culture
MATE Mario Testino Museum
409 Av. Pedro de OsmaMario Testino's official museum...need I say more?
The Museum of Art located in the heart of Lima. Take a taxi as it's not in the nicest part of town (you'll be fine!) and enjoy the surrounding park.
172 locals recommend
Museum of Art of Lima
125 Av. 9 de DiciembreThe Museum of Art located in the heart of Lima. Take a taxi as it's not in the nicest part of town (you'll be fine!) and enjoy the surrounding park.
Shopping
Don't miss the mercados indios: always negotiate, try not to look too foreign and make sure you go through a lot to find gems!
Petit Thouars
Don't miss the mercados indios: always negotiate, try not to look too foreign and make sure you go through a lot to find gems!
Isidra
139 C. Miguel DassoHigh-end Peruvian fashion boutique in San Isidro.
Avenida Los Conquistadores
Avenida Los ConquistadoresWalk up and down this street for boutiques and shopping!
Parks & Nature
Pachacamac District
Rafting, beautiful outdoors, and more! Take an overnight or weekend trip.
20 locals recommend
Lunahuaná
Rafting, beautiful outdoors, and more! Take an overnight or weekend trip.
Essentials
Vivanda
715 Av. José PardoMy favorite with some healthy options!
Services are cheaper in Peru so pamper yourself with a blowout, nails, waxing and perhaps a massage!
Specchi
2 Los BambuesServices are cheaper in Peru so pamper yourself with a blowout, nails, waxing and perhaps a massage!