Huaca Pucllana
General Borgoño Cdra 8 s/n, Miraflores
Phone 445-4042
Open Tue-Sat 12.30 to midnight Sun 12.30-4.00pm
Credit V MC Di AmEx
Price $$$

Restaurant Huaca Pucllana is located in a breathtaking setting: within the ruins of the Huaca Pucllana, an archaeological compound built between 200 and 700 AD by the early inhabitants of Lima. The adobe pyramid, digs and walls of the complex -one of the main administrative and ceremonial centres of the Lima Culture- are illuminated by night, making some amazing views for the clients dining at the covered terrace.

The cuisine is a reinterpretation of the Peruvian Criollo tradition by chef Marilú Madueño (Cordon Blue Paris), as she combines local flavours and ingredients with contemporary techniques. Some excellent choices are the duck risotto, the ceviche de camarones a la piedra (stone prawn ceviche) or the locro de costillas de cordero (lamb-ribs with a pumpkin stew).

The restaurant -furnished to resemble a colonial country house- uses rustic materials such as huarango-wood.

They have delightful desserts prepared with local fruits like chirimoya (custard apple), maracuyá (passion-fruit) and lúcuma (eggfruit). The bar has a wide variety of pisco and an excellent wine list. After dining you can tour the ruins with one of the restaurant's guides.

However, probably because of the great location, prices are getting quite expensive.

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