Lima is a prime gourmet destination and when it comes to restaurants, one is spoilt for choice.
For two years in a row, Lima has won the title of Best Culinary Destination Of The World.
There a special culinary tours for tourists including Organic Peruvian Coffee tasting, visits to local markets, tasting of exotic fruits and local products, ceviche and Pisco Sour classes....you name it.
Lately, we enjoy going out for Sunday brunch and as our son, who lives presently in Austria, was visiting, we were looking for a place to celebrate.
As he adores sleeping until late on weekends, we decided that brunch would be the right option.
Our choice was the Social Restaurant at The Hilton Miraflores Hotel.
The restaurant opens onto a terrace at street level, creating a nice alfresco ambiance.
*Picture courtesy of HH.
Brunch here is an all you can eat concept but if you are looking for some fruit and granola in the list, you are in the wrong place.
This restaurant is generally appreciated for it's amazing Peruvian American Fusion cuisine and freshly prepared seafood.
We started with classic Mimosa and of course Pisco Sour (sadly not included)
choice of plated Mini main courses
The selection of dishes is amazing and ranges from charcuterie and cheese selection to freshly prepared Ceviche in all its variations, Peruvian Fusion cuisine and a fantastic selection of small desserts.
As about five percent of Peruvians are of Asian background, there is of course as well the Asian version of Ceviche called Tiradito with no onions included and the fish cut in very thin slices.
I find it a clever idea that everything is served in small portions at the table, so you can try many different dishes and have not to line up for buffet.
Traditional Peruvian mashed potatoes topped with squid slices in black olive sauce and the second one crab meat topped with avocado sauce.
Crabmeat topped with yellow chili cream
Fresher impossible-Ceviche prepared instantly before your very eyes. You choose the ingredients.
In this case prawns, red onion, fresh cilantro and yellow chili cream.
Add your choice of fresh seafood and fish.
And the final results:
Fish only Ceviche with boiled and roasted corn kernels (Can you believe the size of the corn kernel?)
Seafood Ceviche
Another variation with prawns, mango, avocados and sweet potatoes.
Delightful sushi, topped with salmon, at the background Peru's favorite soft drink - Inca Cola
Grilled octopus in balsamic reduction
A selection of mini desserts
Impossible to resist - just watch my sons hands
Cheesecake with Andean caramelised fruits
All in all a wonderful culinary experience with very good service.
The only suggestion would be to improve the decoration of the terrace, the plants on display look a bit depressing in a country where you have an abundance of tropical vegetation.
Hope you enjoyed the visit, thanks for acompanying me
* This is proudly a non-sponsored review.
Address: Hilton Lima Miraflores, Av La Paz 1099, Miraflores Lima 18, Peru
Restaurante Social
Sunday Brunch from 12m to 16pm.
S75./ (Peruvian Soles) per person
Interesting and amazing food. However ceviche is a food my mind finds difficult to handle even though it looks so pretty and tempting!
ReplyDeleteI know, raw marinated fish isn't everybodys darling.
DeleteBut ones you try....its so good:)
What a to-die-for meal! Everything looks so good. I had no idea Lima was so top notch food and resto wise. I was in Lima just briefly but ate well, pastries were amazing.
ReplyDeleteHi Evelyne,
ReplyDeleteIt didn't only look good, it tasted heavenly too.
Hope you can visit on your next cruise vacation :)
Looks like a wonderful experience! I've never even seen food like this - amazing :) Those desserts are gorgeous so your son was showing amazing control! Very nice - if I ever make it to Lima I want to eat there!
ReplyDeleteHi Tricia,
Deletethe desserts were really fantastic and my sons self control didn't last for long :)
My mouth is watering - I think Peruvian cuisine is some of the most delicious in the world.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Monica!
DeleteI'll have the risotto and any of the desserts. Mmmm.....
ReplyDeleteExcellent choice! :)
DeleteHello Daniela, I am not into raw food, but the decoration is nice. But looking at all the mouth-watering desserts is going to make me lose control over my diet...lol!
ReplyDeleteHi Nancy,
DeleteThis is exactly what happened to my diet resolutions when I saw the desserts!
What an awesome meal! I am drooling at those mini desserts.
ReplyDeleteHi Angie,
DeleteThose desserts were worthwhile 1 week of dieting :)
I would be in heaven with all these ceviche options! What a delicious brunch. I need to visit Lima!
ReplyDeleteHi Lisa,
DeleteYes I think you need to come, I'm sure you would enjoy the trip very much.
Wow...such gorgeous array of dishes...loved the freshness of ceviche,those corn kernels really are the biggest we have seen so far and what a feast of beautifully decorated mini desserts....we are seriously hungry now....a great review,beautiful food clicks and such a great way for a relaxed family weekend,thanks :-)
ReplyDeleteHi dear friends,
DeleteYes it was a great weekend with family, lots of fun and amazing food.
Wish you could have joined us.
Cheers.
All of these dishes look wonderful! What a lovely meal and nice time for you!
ReplyDeleteHi Amy,
DeleteWe really had a fantastic time enjoying a family celebration and great food.
This sounds like such a terrific place! The food looks fabulous, and looks so good in the great pictures. Thanks for taking us along!
ReplyDeleteHi John,
Deletethanks for joining us at this fun brunch with delicious food.
Cheers.
looks damn delicious!!!
ReplyDeleteDedy@Dentist Chef
Thank you Dedy!
DeleteOk I'm drooling and officially hungry now! Everything looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Ashley!
DeleteI love brunch but it kills me for the rest of the day! My son used to work at Matsuhisa where they combined Japanese and Peruvian dishes together. It was fabulous!
ReplyDeleteHi Abbe,
DeleteWow, so interesting to hear than your son worked at Matsuhisa, ist a fantastic place with great food.
Daniela: What a gorgeous, picturesque hotel. I'd love to visit Peru one day and experience all those culinary tours that you talked about above. I am with you son... The desserts caught my eyes immediately!
ReplyDeleteHi Denise,
Deletewould love you to visit and show you around. I'm sure you would like it.
Wow Daniela, everything look so pretty and so tasty...I love the presentation of the dishes...very elegant!
ReplyDeleteHope you are having a great week :)
Hi Juliana,
DeleteSo glad to hear that you liked the littl culinary tour.
Liebe Daniela, falls ich mal irgendwann in der glücklichen Lage sein sollte in Lima zu weilen, werde ich mich euch anschließen für Brunch - sieht alles unwahrscheinlich lecker und so liebevoll zubereitet ausI
ReplyDeleteStudiert euer Sohn in Österreich?
Ich wünsche euch einen schönen ersten Mai!
Liebe Grüße,
Andrea
Hallo liebe Andrea,
DeleteWäre schön wenn Du uns einmal besuchen könntest, bin sicher es würde Dir hier gefallen.
Ja ,unser Sohn studiert in Wien, kommt uns aber oft besuchen.
Liebe Grüße aus Lima,
Daniela
Hi Daniela, how you doing? Good to see you again, miss you too. Anyway I'd solved my blog problem, thanks for your kind offer.
ReplyDeleteThis restaurant look cosy and the food look really good too. I especially love the mini dessert, absolutely awesome.
Thanks for sharing the beautiful pictures.
Have a wonderful weekend, regards.
Amelia
Hi my dear Amelia,
DeleteSo good to hear from you again and to know that you could solve your blog problems.
Looking forward for your next posts.
Hugs
Daniela
Wonderful review and so many delicious dishes it is difficult to choose just one I liked and then "the desserts". Oh my... I really like your blog template it is so much easier to navigate around. Take Care
ReplyDeleteHi Bobbie,
DeleteSo glad to hear that you liked the review and the new template. Thank you for the feedback, have a great weekend!
The presentations are absolutely stunning. You have a lovely blog. :)
ReplyDeleteThe presentations are absolutely stunning. You have a lovely blog. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Linda!
DeleteThat's a beautiful review and all dishes are stunning!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Katerina!
DeleteThat is quite a spread, and nothing like any brunch I have seen. You are lucky your son sleeps late so that you were forced to enjoy this! The setting is also beautiful and elegant. David
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