Central Peru

Tucked away on a quiet street in Lima's artistic Barranco district, this spot represents something uniquely Central Peruvian - a slice of the country's mountainous heartland brought to the coast. The address might say Lima, but step inside and you're transported to the flavors and traditions of Peru's central highlands, where indigenous culture meets Spanish colonial influence in the most delicious ways. It's the kind of place locals whisper about when they want authentic mountain cuisine without the 8-hour bus ride to Huancayo.