Xoma
Miraflores, Lima
Restaurant in Lima, Peru
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Xoma works for a composed Miraflores dinner, especially for a date, celebration, or business meal where atmosphere matters. Its We're Smart World 2025 1 Radish recognition gives it a clearer pull for diners interested in produce-led cooking, though menu, price, wine-list specifics should be checked before making wine the focus of the night.
About Xoma
Is Xoma worth booking in Lima? Yes, if you want a restaurant with evening hours, lunch service Tuesday through Sunday, smart-casual expectations, We're Smart World 2025 recognition with 1 Radish. The safest way to plan is around timing, dress code, the occasion rather than around a specific menu promise.
The smart way to use it is as a planned meal rather than a quick stop between plans. Xoma serves dinner every day, with lunch service listed Tuesday through Sunday. Thursday through Saturday are the latest-running nights, with service listed until 12 AM, while other dinner services end at 10:30 PM.
Book it for a planned Lima meal
The appeal here is the practical shape of the reservation: a smart-casual Lima dining room with confirmed lunch and dinner windows and a clear recognition signal. The safest expectation is not to arrive chasing a named signature dish. Treat the booking as a planned meal, then let the structured details guide timing.
Key trust signal is its We're Smart World 2025 recognition with 1 Radish. That is a useful planning detail, but it should not be stretched into claims about a specific menu, dietary approach, or restaurant format. It is confirmed recognition; the rest should be checked directly with the restaurant if it matters to your group.
Ask directly about drinks if they matter to the meal
If drinks are central to the night, ask the restaurant directly about current options when arranging the meal. For a celebration, this is worth doing in advance because the available facts do not describe the drinks program.
For diners comparing options, Xoma is best evaluated on its confirmed logistics and recognition rather than on an assumed cuisine lane. Panchita, Matsuei, La Niña, Zönico, Flama may be useful comparison points depending on what kind of meal the table wants, but Xoma's profile is narrower: Lima, smart casual, stated hours, We're Smart World 2025 recognition with 1 Radish.
Bottom line: book Xoma when the priority is a planned Lima meal with smart-casual expectations, confirmed lunch and dinner hours, a recognition signal. If the group needs certainty around cuisine, price, menu format, dietary accommodation, or drinks, confirm those details directly before reserving.
Planning details
- Location
- Elías Aguirre 179, Miraflores 15074, Peru
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- xoma.mesa247.pe
- Phone
- +51 970 653 913
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Xoma presents itself as a tightly composed dining room where architecture and cooking are conceived together. The restaurant emphasizes materiality, light, and proportion, and its approach favors edited, restrained dishes over amplification. That design-first mentality produces a modern, minimalist space that reads as deliberate rather than decorative, and the overall effect is focused and intimate. Guests encounter a thoughtful environment that underscores the food’s subtleties, placing Xoma among Miraflores’s design-attentive tables rather than the more theatrical addresses in the city.
Best For
Set in Miraflores, Xoma serves as a destination for diners seeking serious contemporary Peruvian cooking in a considered room. It suits date nights and special occasions where design and cuisine are both part of the experience, and it remains approachable enough for family meals that prioritize thoughtful, well-executed plates. The restaurant’s restrained, design-forward sensibility makes it a strong choice when you want a composed, purposeful evening focused on the relationship between the space and the food.
Ordering Tips
The kitchen favors edited, composed preparations, so focus on a few signature plates to understand the restaurant’s approach. Standouts listed include the causa nikkei, the house-style causa and the duck rice—good starting points to sample Xoma’s take on Peruvian and Nikkei flavors. Because the room and menu operate on restraint, choose dishes that highlight ingredient interplay rather than heavy technique; ordering a small selection to share lets the subtlety of each preparation come through.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm, elegant, and cozy atmosphere with striking art installations and moderate noise levels.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- causa nikkei
- duck rice
- house-style causa
Planning details
Location
Elías Aguirre 179, Miraflores 15074, Peru · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
If Xoma is not the right fit
Book Panchita instead for a livelier Peruvian meal with broader group appeal. Choose La Niña if the table wants a more clearly coastal Lima direction.
Restaurant context
How Xoma compares in Lima
Choose Xoma over Panchita when the occasion calls for a calmer, more polished Miraflores dinner. Panchita is the easier recommendation for classic Peruvian comfort food and a livelier group table; Xoma makes more sense for couples or smaller groups who want a quieter room and a more recognition-led choice.
Matsuei is the stronger cross-shop when the table wants a clearer cuisine identity, while La Niña is a better fit for diners prioritizing a coastal-feeling Lima meal. Xoma is the better bet when the draw is a composed occasion with a plant-forward signal from its We're Smart recognition, rather than a specific cuisine craving.
Flama and Zönico are useful alternatives if availability or location pushes the decision elsewhere. For value, decide based on the format and wine needs before committing: Xoma is worth prioritizing if the night depends on atmosphere and a more deliberate dining style, but Panchita is the safer value play for a broader group.
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Compare Xoma
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xoma | Lima | ; | We're Smart World Top Restaurants 2025 |
| Panchita | Lima | Peruvian | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in South America Ranked · #662025 OAD Top Restaurants in South America |
| Flama | Miraflores | 2026 50 Top Pizza Latin America · #62025 50 Top Pizza World Best Pizza · #41 | ; |
| Matsuei | Lima | No published awards | ; |
| Zönico | Lima | No published awards | ; |
| La Niña | Lima | No published awards | ; |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to Xoma?
Aim for smart casual. The dress code is smart casual, so neat, polished clothing is the safest choice.
Is Xoma good for a special occasion?
It can be, if you want a planned Lima meal with smart-casual expectations and a confirmed recognition signal. Xoma has We're Smart World 2025 recognition with 1 Radish.
Does Xoma handle dietary restrictions?
Dietary and allergy accommodation is not listed. For strict dietary needs, contact Xoma directly before you go.
Is Xoma good for solo dining?
If you are dining alone, use the listed lunch and dinner hours to choose a convenient time and confirm any seating preferences directly with the restaurant.
Is lunch or dinner better at Xoma?
Both are possible on the schedule, except Monday is dinner only. Lunch is listed Tuesday through Sunday from 12–3:30 PM. Dinner is listed daily, with Thursday through Saturday running until 12 AM and the other dinner services ending at 10:30 PM.
What are alternatives to Xoma?
Panchita, La Niña, Zönico, Matsuei, Flama may be useful alternatives to compare, depending on the kind of meal you want. Xoma's profile here is limited to Lima, smart casual, stated hours, We're Smart World 2025 recognition with 1 Radish.
How far ahead should I book Xoma?
Check availability directly with Xoma, especially if you want dinner on Thursday, Friday, or Saturday, when the listed service runs until 12 AM.
