Best Peruvian Restaurants In Miami

Greater Miami & Miami Beach’s food scene has always been diverse and multicultural. Nowhere is that more evident than in its wide variety of Peruvian restaurants that merge indigenous Peruvian cuisine with Japanese, Chinese, Italian and Spanish influences. Offering a variety of experiences, including upscale tasting menus, street food-inspired bites and fresh seafood with a twist, these Miami restaurants showcase the diversity of Peruvian dining.

A Plate For Every Taste at Pisco Y Nazca

Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar brings a modern twist to traditional Peruvian cuisine. With its lively atmosphere and expansive menu, the restaurant has become a popular spot in Miami’s food scene and has locations in Coral Gables, Doral and Kendall. Menu highlights include ceviche callejero with plantain chips, chaufa (a Peruvian-style rice dish) with a variety of protein options, and pork belly bao buns. Enjoy one of Pisco’s signature drinks with your meal, like the Hibiscus Mojito or Lychee Passion mocktail.

Laid Back Peruvian Fusion at Aromas del Peru

Aromas del Peru is a casual spot with six locations across the destination. The kitchen merges traditional Peruvian fare with a variety of other styles, from Creole and African to Chinese, Spanish and Italian, in its sushi, seafood, pastas and risottos. Enjoy classic options like ceviche “cholo powder” with aji amarallo and chalaquita onions, wok-fried lomo saltado, and grilled octopus with homemade chimichurri, but fettuccine and risotto with sauce and lomo saltado or churassco are also on the menu.

A Modern Take on Peruvian Cuisine at Amazonia Nikkei

Set in a chic, cozy dining room, Amazonia Nikkei on Main Street in Miami Lakes serves Peruvian-Japanese cuisine alongside specialty cocktails and sake. Experience traditional Peruvian flavors in a new way with dishes like lomo saltado gyoza in huancaina sauce, salmon tiradito in passion fruit honey, and skewer picana in teriyaki sauce. Dining at Amazonia is a fun and immersive experience, with food charred tableside and some dishes served in a smoke-filled cloche, then dramatically revealed while you watch.

Cultures Blend at Jarana

Jarana in Aventura, the brainchild of renowned Chef Gaston Acurio, is a trendy but relaxed restaurant and pisco bar (pisco is the traditional spirit of Peru) that focuses on the diversity of international influences seen in traditional Peruvian food, including Japanese, Chinese and Italian cuisine. Try the half rack of baby back ribs with house barbecue sauce, Hokkaido scallops with Parmesan cheese and lime, and the classic Nikkei-style octopus with Peruvian black olive cream.

Steak With A Peruvian Spin at Platea 

Platea puts a unique spin on the classic prime steakhouse experience. Located in Pinecrest, it merges prime cuts of meat with bold Peruvian flavors, and it also has a ceviche bar. The dining room is dimly lit, making it perfect for a date night, and dishes are artistically plated. Steaks come seasoned with Platea’s signature rub and Peruvian spices and brushed with anticuchera. Start your meal with tostones topped with Wagyu picanha saltado and aji amarillo before moving on to mains like a prime New York strip with truffle butter or a prime pork chop in 36-hour Peruvian mojo marinade.

Ceviche & More at CVI.CHE 105 

CVI.CHE 105's lively atmosphere and colorful decor make it a great choice for a weekend dinner with friends. Share the ceviche threesome, which includes a trio of the restaurant’s signature ceviches plus a lobster tiradito, fresh oysters and crispy tostones. Enjoy a wide variety of entrees, like lomo saltado with white rice, breaded tenderloin with linguini and Peruvian pesto, shredded chicken breast with yellow pepper cream, one of the signature sushi rolls, or simply revel in the freshness of some of the best ceviche in Miami. CVI.CHE 105 has locations in Downtown Miami, South Beach, Aventura Mall, Dadeland Mall and Coral Gables.

Hidden Delights at Barra Callao

Barra Callao in North Miami Beach is making waves in Miami’s Peruvian dining scene. This counter-only restaurant places a strong focus on fresh seafood, with dishes like octopus carpaccio, sashimi salmon with Nikkei passion fruit sauce, and fresh oysters with lime juice and corn. Entrees include blue crab causa with yellow pepper lime aioli, cilantro seafood rice, and scallops with truffle Parmesan bechamel. Insider tip: Go for lunch or on a weekday to avoid waiting; this 12-seat restaurant does not accept reservations.

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