Italian Restaurants in Peru

Italian food in Peru isn’t just about pasta and pizza slapped on a plate. Years living here taught me that Lima especially has Italian spots that really get it right,some run by second-generation Italians who’ve blended traditional recipes with local ingredients.

If you’re wandering around Miraflores or Barranco, keep an eye out for small trattorias serving fresh gnocchi or classic risottos cooked al dente, not mushy. One place I keep going back to is La Locanda, tucked away on a quiet street in San Isidro. The wood-fired pizza there isn’t the usual tourist joint stuff; it’s thin, crisp, and topped with a mozzarella that melts just right. And don’t skip the antipasto with local Peruvian olives and cheeses.

Here’s a tip: Italians here love their wine with meals, and a good pisco sour makes an unexpected but perfect pairing. Avoid places that only offer imported everything,sometimes the best meals come from spots using Peruvian herbs and even a splash of ají to subtly spice things up. So if you want to feel like you’re sitting in a Roman osteria without leaving Peru, I’ve got a few favorites to show you.Perú has welcomed many Italian immigrants over the centuries, and while the number of restaurants is small, there are some delicious options available. 

​Italian cuisine is one of the tastiest in the world, even though it is one of the most imitated. We welcome you to know the best places to try it in Perú, from the best pizzas to fluffy ice creams.