La Hamaca

Frommer's Review

Sometimes the setting is so splendid that the food hardly enters into the equation. That's not exactly the case here -- the solid but expensive criollo preparations are certainly satisfying -- but the interior of this art- and antiques-filled three-story mansion, with a warren of sumptuously decorated small dining rooms, would outclass just about any kitchen. One of Lima's most seductive restaurants, it is a splurge but well worth it for an extraordinary experience. The house looks like a cinematically art-directed Mexican hacienda, and some pieces of the owner's private collection on display are extremely valuable. The restaurant plays host to its share of bigwigs, who enjoy simple, traditional Peruvian specialties such as ají de gallina (chile cream chicken) and tacu tacu (Peru's standard, slightly spicy rice and beans), as well as nicely prepared dishes such as sole in a langoustine and garlic salsa. On Friday and Saturday evenings, there is dancing on the top floor (dining at the restaurant is not required), which draws a sophisticated, mature crowd.

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