Cafe Museo Larco

November 3, 2025

Absolutely beautiful and romantic place to dine. Fine dining decor surrounded by gorgeous flowers and plants inside and outside the eating area. I first went to the actual museum where this is located. It is an elegant museum with fantastic artifacts that are from the time in Peru prior to the Spanish conquest. Worth a visit for sure. But back to the review at hand here, I had to have lomo saltado at some point during my Peru trip. I decided to do that here since it appeared to be a primary meal option. I'm glad I did as it was extremely well done here at the cafe. Meat was tender and all elements of the meal were very fresh and well prepared Based on several reviews, I also tried the hot chocolate. While it was certainly very good, I didn't find it extraordinary or worth the price (for reference, I'm a chocoholic). For dessert, I had the Limeño Sigh. I'm not going to be critical of this one because I'm sure it was prepared appropriately and extremely well as a local delicacy, but it was too sweet for me (and I have a big sweet tooth). So please take that into account if you plan to order this one. This restaurant is a must stop in Lima, in my view, due to the ambiance and the fact that you will get high quality food at a fair price.

November 3, 2025

What a beautiful spot to enjoy lunch especially after a day at the museum. The plants are just gorgeous and they augment them with pretty lights that I bet look great at night as well. The food was quite tasty as well.

November 18, 2025

We recently visited Café Museo Larco. The place is very nice and cozy, with a welcoming staff. While overall the service was friendly, it could feel a bit stressed at times, especially when they collect glasses as soon as you finish. I tried the apple mille-feuille and appreciated the presentation, though the dessert felt a touch sweeter than I preferred. That said, the overall experience was very enjoyable, and it’s a great spot if you’re looking for a nice, fancy place.

August 15, 2025

I had chicken soup it was too plain for my taste, so I asked for lemon juice, chili sauce and chopped cilantro. After adding those it became legendary. My husband had cream of vegetable soup, it was delicious and thick, just the way we like. We had grilled scallops as a starter, so flavorful so fresh. A must order! As main dish I had the Lomo Saltado it was all I need, very balanced plate, every bit was so tasty. Surrounded by beautiful local flowers and plants, with thoughtful, tasteful décor. We loved every moment of it. .

August 24, 2025

We just flew in from Cusco from our epic Machu Picchu tour and Amazon rainforest adventure and had a 6 hour layover before our overnight red-eye flight to Brazil, part of our Latin America tour. During my research for a good restaurant earlier, I discovered that Lima has a world-renowned culinary scene and hosts the #1 and #2 of the top 10 rated restaurants in the world in 2025! Since both restaurants are hard to get into short notice and very expensive for a family of 5, I was overjoyed to find Museo Larco Café-Restaurant and promptly booked a reservation online. As an extra bonus, I decided to go visit the Museum Larco next door with the family beforehand, one of the top rated museums in all Latin America. After the museum visit, we walked to the restaurant right next to and still within the gated compound. Museo Larco Café-Restaurant was visually stunning in the evening, with all the soft string lights, elegant open floor plan, vaulted ceilings and chandeliers with upscale, chic decorations. As a travel writer and in the top 10% of all Google restaurant reviewers, it had to be one of the nicest we have ever dined in around the world! It was nice of them to take care of our 10-pieces of luggage for our family without a problem. They had a good menu selection and at great prices compared to comparable restaurants in America or Europe. For a cocktail, I asked our server what she recommended for a local Peruvian drink, and she recommended the Pisco Sour. My wife went for a different flavor of the same drink, probably a passion fruit version. It was so good and a must-have drink! Come to find out it’s the most popular and iconic traditional Peruvian alcoholic drink, particularly in Lima. This national cocktail is made with pisco (a type of grape brandy), lime juice, simple syrup, egg whites, and a dash of bitters, creating a frothy, citrusy, and refreshing drink that is a cornerstone of Peruvian culture. After warm bread with warm butter (a test that they passed indicating a good restaurant), the entrees came out and they did a great job creating a nice looking presentation. I had the braised beef ribs and mashed potatoes for about $22 USD! It was so melt-in-your mouth tender and the portions were a good size. It was almost 8:15pm and we needed to get our next Uber back to the airport in time for our flight, but before we could go, our server presented us with a nice dessert platter on the house! The whole experience was one of the best times we had in Lima and one of the most enjoyable dining experiences of our whole Latin America trip. If you are planning to dine in Lima and reading this, you just found one of the best restaurants!