Limaná
San Isidro, Lima
Restaurant in Lima, Peru
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Price
$30–50per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Book Limaná when the priority is a composed San Isidro meal with a produce-led point of view, not a loud destination dinner. The 4 Radishes recognition from We're Smart World 2025 makes it especially relevant for diners who care about sourcing and a lighter, more considered style of celebration meal.
About Limaná
On a return trip to Lima, the smarter question is not how many dining rooms can fit into the schedule, but which meal best fits the plan. Limaná is a Lima restaurant with We're Smart World 2025 recognition of 4 Radishes and a smart casual dress code. Consider Limaná when you want a planned meal.
Book it for a planned Lima meal, not an over-specified promise
Limaná's We're Smart World 2025 recognition, where it has 4 Radishes, makes it a clear choice for a Lima shortlist. Beyond that, the planning details are practical: the dress code is smart casual, the restaurant is closed on Monday, and service is offered for lunch and dinner on Tuesday through Friday, continuous afternoon-to-evening hours on Saturday, and lunch hours on Sunday.
Use Limaná when those basics match the shape of the day. Tuesday through Thursday hours are 12–4 PM and 6–10 PM; Friday is 12–4 PM and 6–11 PM; Saturday is 12–11 PM; and Sunday is 12–4 PM. For broader planning, compare it against Pearl's Lima restaurants guide, then build the rest of the trip with the Lima hotels guide, Lima bars guide, Lima wineries guide, and Lima experiences guide.
Where it fits in a Lima itinerary
Limaná works well as a deliberate dining candidate rather than one defined by unsupported claims. If you are comparing options for a Lima trip, keep the comparison practical: Mayta, El Mercado, La Panadería del Country, Perroquet Restaurant, and Poke 51 are other named dining options to weigh against the timing, dress code, and recognition at Limaná. For the rest of the city, compare it more generally with other Lima dining rooms based on the kind of meal you want and the hours that fit your itinerary.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: Closed · Tuesday: 12–4 PM, 6–10 PM
- Location
- Av. Augusto Pérez Araníbar 2011, San Isidro 27, Peru
- Reservations
- Book on CoverManager
- Website
- limana.com
- Phone
- +51 997 650 654
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Limaná occupies a quieter, residential edge of San Isidro, presenting a deliberately polished and refined face to Lima’s dining scene. The restaurant is plant-forward and purposefully positioned, you come because you intend to, not by chance, which gives the room an intimate, slightly removed quality. Its commitment to high-level vegetable cooking, coupled with formal critical recognition, cultivates a sophisticated atmosphere that feels considered rather than flashy. Expect calm service and an attentive, composed dining room where the focus is on technique and the flavors of plant-based ingredients.
Best For
This is a destination for occasions that prize restraint and precision: date nights, special celebrations and weekend brunches all fit neatly here. Because Limaná sits on a quieter boulevard rather than a busy clifftop, it suits guests who want a composed, intimate meal rather than a bustling, loud scene. The polished, conservative setting and the kitchen’s reputation make it a natural pick for evenings when you want to focus on the food and conversation rather than spectacle.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the kitchen’s strengths: the coconut ceviche and mushroom risotto are highlighted signature dishes and good anchors for a plant-focused meal. Share plates so you can sample a range of vegetable-forward preparations, and sequence lighter dishes like ceviche early, followed by richer, textural items such as the risotto. Reservations are advised, the review emphasizes deliberate arrival, so secure a table in advance and ask staff for any seasonal highlights that reflect the restaurant’s commitment to plants.
Venue details
Ambiance
Cozy and relaxed with lush greenery, natural lighting, open-air interior design, and tranquil courtyard atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
View
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Modern
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten-free options
- Private Dining
- Available
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Signature Dishes
- coconut ceviche
- mushroom risotto
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Av. Augusto Pérez Araníbar 2011, San Isidro 27, Peru
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 12–4 PM, 6–10 PM
- Wednesday
- 12–4 PM, 6–10 PM
- Thursday
- 12–4 PM, 6–10 PM
- Friday
- 12–4 PM, 6–11 PM
- Saturday
- 12–11 PM
- Sunday
- 12–4 PM
Location
Av. Augusto Pérez Araníbar 2011, San Isidro 27, Peru · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Where to go if Limaná is not the right fit
Book Mayta instead if the evening needs a more ambitious modern Peruvian frame. Choose El Mercado if the group wants a livelier Peruvian seafood meal.
For something more casual, Poke 51 is the easier fallback. For hotel-adjacent convenience, compare Perroquet Restaurant and La Panadería del Country.
Restaurant context
How Limaná compares in Lima
Choose Limaná over Poke 51 when the meal needs to feel more occasion-ready and less casual. Poke 51 reads as the easier low-commitment choice; Limaná is the better fit for a seated San Isidro plan where sourcing and a calmer experience matter more than speed.
Mayta is the stronger cross-shop for diners chasing modern Peruvian ambition, while Limaná is the softer choice for a produce-led meal that does not need to anchor the whole trip. If the decision is between a destination-style dinner and a composed neighborhood meal, Mayta gets the bigger-night slot and Limaná gets the quieter celebration.
El Mercado is the better pick for Peruvian seafood energy, while Limaná works better when the group wants a calmer room. Perroquet Restaurant and La Panadería del Country are useful alternatives for a more hotel-adjacent or daytime-leaning plan, but Limaná is the clearer choice when the meal needs a vegetable-forward identity.
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Compare Limaná
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limaná | Lima | We're Smart World Top Restaurants 2025 | |
| Poke 51 | Miraflores | No published awards | |
| Mayta | Lima | Peruvian Modern | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in South America Ranked · #20Star Wine Lists 20262026 La Liste Top RestaurantsLatin America's Best Peruvian Cuisine Restaurant 2026World's Best Peruvian Cuisine Restaurant 20262025 Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants · #112025 OAD Top Restaurants in South America Ranked · #162025 World's 50 Best Restaurants · #39We're Smart World Top 100 2025 |
| El Mercado | Miraflores | Peruvian Cuisine | 2025 Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants · #27 |
| Perroquet Restaurant | Lima | No published awards | |
| La Panadería del Country | Lima | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to Limaná in Lima?
Mayta, El Mercado, La Panadería del Country, Perroquet Restaurant, and Poke 51 are useful named alternatives to compare when planning meals. Choose among them based on your schedule, preferred setting, and the practical details available for the date you want.
Is Limaná good for a special occasion?
Consider Limaná for a special occasion if its Lima location and smart casual dress code fit your plans. The We're Smart World 2025 4 Radishes recognition adds a clear point of interest, but specific claims about atmosphere, service style, or price are not available.
Is lunch or dinner better at Limaná?
Both lunch and dinner are listed on several days. Limaná is closed on Monday; it opens 12–4 PM and 6–10 PM Tuesday through Thursday, 12–4 PM and 6–11 PM Friday, 12–11 PM Saturday, and 12–4 PM Sunday. Pick the meal period that best fits your itinerary.
