Isolina on Postcard

"This old tavern in the bohemian neighborhood of Barranco, owned by chef José del Castillo, offers traditional and homey recipes from Lima. Isolina’s cebiche, tasty and honest, is considered a classic. It’s made with the freshest catch, boiled sweet potato, red onion, canchita (corn nuts), choclo (large kernel corn), and a perfectly battered fried octopus that adds a touch of elegance to this dish." - Liliana López Sorzano

For the Best Ceviche in Lima, Hit These 12 Cevicherias - Eater

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"Rank: #20 "Chef José del Castillo is giving back to Lima the ultimate comfort food experience, recreating the feeling of a mother’s love at the table with delicious and nostalgic food in generous sharing portions. Set in a historic house in Barranco – the favourite area in Lima for bohemians, artists and intellectuals – it has the authentic ambience of an old family home."

https://www.theworlds50best.com/latinamerica/en/the-list/11-20/isolina.html

Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants 2020 - Peru, Ecuador, Panama

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Brant shih

Google

Definitely a great place to discover delicious Peruvian cuisine and is located in a beautiful neighborhood. Afterward, take an evening walk to work out from too much eating at the restaurant. The portion is huge!! Remember to ask for a small plate to serve, otherwise you won't able to finish them all.

Robyn Huang

Google

We over-ordered but it was worth it because the menu looked so good - and we ordered the small versions of dishes too. The dishes were hearty, tangy and cozy - big portions, great value. The ambiance of the restaurant was laid back with a warm atmosphere. Our server was super nice, a little friendly-cheeky - loved it. A must visit!

Vlad Puscas

Google

Great food! Very flavourful with lots of options available. All plates are large sizes that are meant to be shared. We got the a small plate of fried pescereyes on potatoes and a small portion of grilled chicken with fries. Both very large in size, more than enough for 4 people

Mathias Schmid

Google

Great food with massive plates! Great for sharing and be careful not to order too much because plates are so big. Keep in mind you can order half-sized portions (recommended) as they are still very big (for 1 person) and better if you want to order more stuff.

Anna Gazzola

Google

Restaurant with higher prices vs normal for Lima and therefore was full of tourist. It serves traditional and hearty dishes from Peruvian tradition. They were nice not to give away our reservation as we got stuck in traffic and arrived 20 minutes late. The food is amazing but I am giving 4 stars as the staff should really specify that the portions are huge and can serve 2 people at least. We ordered 2 main (we were a couple) and could not finish half. Seen a lot of plates going back to the kitchen with unfinished food and it was a pity to see such a waste.

Mohammed Mohammed

Google

We had this roasted beef rib dish. We were told it’s enough for 2 people it’s actually more like 3 people. It was delicious and the potatoes and sweet potatoes at the bottom tasted perfect. The salad with avocado and olive oil was perfect. The passion fruit juice was sooo delicious 10/10. Definitely will go back again if I visit Lima. Highly recommended. Waiters are very patient and helpful.

Haw Chong Chang

Google

Wow. Just wow. First restaurant for us to try Peruvian food after landing in Lima. What a meal. We had ceviche, fried pork, minced beef olive rice and a typical Peruvian stewed meat dish. Best meal since arriving in South America. A must try if you visit Barranca in Lima. Francisco was our server. He warned us about the spicy capsicum but once he knew we could take spicy food, he got me a dip which is really spicy. Impeccable service!

Matthew Sena

Google

First restaurant I visited while in Peru and was super impressed. Felt like I was getting real authentic home cooking. The place was super cool and had a great atmosphere. Food was amazing! Drinks were better! 5 stars

Brant shih

Google

Definitely a great place to discover delicious Peruvian cuisine and is located in a beautiful neighborhood. Afterward, take an evening walk to work out from too much eating at the restaurant. The portion is huge!! Remember to ask for a small plate to serve, otherwise you won't able to finish them all.

Robyn Huang

Google

We over-ordered but it was worth it because the menu looked so good - and we ordered the small versions of dishes too. The dishes were hearty, tangy and cozy - big portions, great value. The ambiance of the restaurant was laid back with a warm atmosphere. Our server was super nice, a little friendly-cheeky - loved it. A must visit!

Vlad Puscas

Google

Great food! Very flavourful with lots of options available. All plates are large sizes that are meant to be shared. We got the a small plate of fried pescereyes on potatoes and a small portion of grilled chicken with fries. Both very large in size, more than enough for 4 people

Mathias Schmid

Google

Great food with massive plates! Great for sharing and be careful not to order too much because plates are so big. Keep in mind you can order half-sized portions (recommended) as they are still very big (for 1 person) and better if you want to order more stuff.

Anna Gazzola

Google

Restaurant with higher prices vs normal for Lima and therefore was full of tourist. It serves traditional and hearty dishes from Peruvian tradition. They were nice not to give away our reservation as we got stuck in traffic and arrived 20 minutes late. The food is amazing but I am giving 4 stars as the staff should really specify that the portions are huge and can serve 2 people at least. We ordered 2 main (we were a couple) and could not finish half. Seen a lot of plates going back to the kitchen with unfinished food and it was a pity to see such a waste.

Mohammed Mohammed

Google

We had this roasted beef rib dish. We were told it’s enough for 2 people it’s actually more like 3 people. It was delicious and the potatoes and sweet potatoes at the bottom tasted perfect. The salad with avocado and olive oil was perfect. The passion fruit juice was sooo delicious 10/10. Definitely will go back again if I visit Lima. Highly recommended. Waiters are very patient and helpful.

Haw Chong Chang

Google

Wow. Just wow. First restaurant for us to try Peruvian food after landing in Lima. What a meal. We had ceviche, fried pork, minced beef olive rice and a typical Peruvian stewed meat dish. Best meal since arriving in South America. A must try if you visit Barranca in Lima. Francisco was our server. He warned us about the spicy capsicum but once he knew we could take spicy food, he got me a dip which is really spicy. Impeccable service!

Matthew Sena

Google

First restaurant I visited while in Peru and was super impressed. Felt like I was getting real authentic home cooking. The place was super cool and had a great atmosphere. Food was amazing! Drinks were better! 5 stars

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