A consistent favorite of discerning palates, here chef Rafael Osterling produces a panoply of fusion dishes, such as tiradito bathed in Japanese citrus or suckling goat stewed in Madeira wine. For slimmer budgets the crisp pizzas are divine. Make it past the generously poured cocktails and there's a decent and lengthy international wine list.
Rafael
Lima
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
4.61 MILES
In an 18th-century viceroy’s mansion, this museum offers one of the largest, best-presented displays of ceramics in Lima. Founded by pre-Columbian…
5.59 MILES
One of Lima’s most historic religious sites, the Iglesia de Santo Domingo and its expansive convent are built on land granted to the Dominican friar…
3.83 MILES
This indulgent series of illuminated fountains is so over the top it can’t help but induce stupefaction among even the most hardened travel cynic. A dozen…
1.01 MILES
The well-designed Fundación Museo Amano features a fine private collection of ceramics, with a strong representation of wares from the Chimú and Nazca…
4.48 MILES
Known locally as MALI, Lima’s principal fine-art museum is housed in a striking beaux-arts building that was renovated in 2015. Subjects range from pre…
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9.02 MILES
Superstar graffiti artists are helping to revive the rough neighborhood surrounding Casa Ronald, a 1920 architectural masterpiece. Now a center for…
5.47 MILES
Lima’s 140-sq-meter Plaza de Armas, also called the Plaza Mayor, was not only the heart of the 16th-century settlement established by Francisco Pizarro,…
5.07 MILES
Housed in a pristine 19th-century mansion with Spanish tile floors, this worthwhile private museum showcases a vast collection of minerals, as well as…
Nearby Lima attractions
0.34 MILES
On-site chocolate production is the draw of this ‘museum’ selling fondue and fair-trade hot cocoa. French-owned, it is well known for organic chocolate…
0.36 MILES
Protected from the ocean breeze by a colorful wall of mosaics, this park in Miraflores is the ideal place to walk hand in hand with that special someone…
0.52 MILES
A cliffside lookout set amidst walking and cycling paths, look overhead to see paragliders on clear days.
0.54 MILES
This house was the home of the Peruvian author Ricardo Palma from 1913 until his death in 1919. A listless tour is included in the price.
6. Museo de Arte Contemporaneo
0.95 MILES
The permanent collection at MAC is a quick study but visiting exhibits, such as a David LaChapelle retrospective, are major draws. There's also a good on…
1.01 MILES
Located near the Óvalo Gutiérrez, this huaca is a restored adobe ceremonial center from the Lima culture that dates back to AD 400. In 2010 an important…
1.01 MILES
The well-designed Fundación Museo Amano features a fine private collection of ceramics, with a strong representation of wares from the Chimú and Nazca…