Cosme Restaurante y Bar

A must-visit stop if you are passing through Lima. The restaurant is beautifully designed, and the service is equally attentive and polished. The dishes are top-tier, crafted with great attention to both flavor and presentation. The cardamom lemonade and the desserts are also absolute highlights.

Have you tried eating while holding your breath? As soon as we entered the restaurant, there was this distinctive foul smell. We thought this was very off-putting, but didn't leave immediately, hoping it will go away and for not wanting to be rude. This turned out to be a huge mistake because this smell lasted our entire meal, and the weirdest thing is that it only existed in the front of the restaurant. We sat at the front end of the long bar table, and as soon as we walked past the mid-point of that table to use the bathroom in the back, this smell went away. SO! GROSS! Back to the food, it was nothing memorable, and I couldn't make sense of how it made to Latin America's Best 50. Everything was overly and sometimes unevenly salted. The octopus was tough, taco boring, sweetbread overdone. My recommendation? Avoid at all cost.

Amazing experience one of the best restaurants in south america. Great food, great service, waiters are super polite. Food is just amazing. Must go whether your a tourist or a local it’s a must try. One of my favorite restaurants. Number 9 in LatAm for a reason!

My partner and I went for dinner. We ordered the two-temperature ceviche, which was delicious; the bao bun with meat and hoisin sauce, also very good, although the meat was a bit tough; and the tuna tataki, which we found to be decent. The service was attentive throughout the meal. As an area for improvement, when we asked for recommendations, we would have appreciated more personalized guidance. Instead of recommending practically the entire menu, it would have been nice if they had suggested two or three standout dishes and explained what made each one special so we could make a more informed decision.

Very good! We took the dégustation menu (9 courses) and was worth it. Less expensive than what other restaurants may charge (450/pers), but the level of details was worth it. Very nice touch, the water is included in the price

Exceptional food, good value and great atmosphere

We booked the Chef’s Choice menu for our final night in Lima. When making the reservation, the restaurant proactively reached out to ask about dietary restrictions, and we informed them that we do not eat dairy or spicy food. We confirmed these restrictions again on the day of our visit and were told they were noted. However, upon arrival, we had to remind them once again, at which point our server suggested we switch to à la carte, stating that most of their dishes contained dairy and spice. After some back and forth, they managed to accommodate us with the Chef’s Choice menu after all. However, because all of their desserts contained dairy, we were told we couldn't have dessert, nor could we substitute it with a simple soda. The only option offered was repeating one of the savory courses. This initial lack of preparation and poor handling of our reservation got the evening off to a rough start. The meal consisted of 8 courses (no dessert for us). We really enjoyed the first half, which focused on Latin American flavors, starting with a delicious sourdough. Unfortunately, the second half, which featured Asian fusion dishes fell flat. If you are familiar with Asian cuisine, you’ll likely find the flavors fairly ordinary and easily surpassed elsewhere. A few specific issues with the dishes - >The Bao (刈包): Overwhelmed by an excessively sweet and heavy sauce. >The Beef: Served over lentils soaked in a ramen reduction that was far too salty to eat any. >The Fish: Plainly overcooked. Beyond the execution, the menu lacked variety. 3 consecutive Latin American dishes all have avocado, and two consecutive Asian dishes were served with the exact same bowl of rice. Overall, we were disappointed by both the menu design and the taste of the Asian courses. Given the price point, it simply wasn't worth it, and the mismanaged dietary requests added to the frustration. If you decide to visit Cosme, I recommend sticking to the à la carte menu and focusing solely on their Latin American dishes.