Cosme Restaurante y Bar

2025's Highest Climber on Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants.

  • Address: Av. Tudela y Varela 160-162, San Isidro 15073
  • District: San Isidro
  • Cuisine: Modern Latin American, a la carte

Cosme serves modern Latin American food a la carte, meant for sharing -- ceviche, croquettes, tiradito, grilled mains -- in a livelier, less ceremonial format than Lima's tasting-menu destinations. In 2025 it earned the Highest Climber Award from The World's 50 Best Restaurants after jumping 19 spots on the Latin America's 50 Best list.

Why we chose it

  • Climbed 19 spots to win the Highest Climber Award 2025 from The World's 50 Best Restaurants.
  • A la carte and built for sharing, unlike the set tasting menus at Maido, Central or Kjolle -- an easier, less formal top-tier option.
  • In San Isidro, a practical pick for guests based near the financial district.

Highlights

  • The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2025: Highest Climber Award
  • A la carte, built for sharing
  • Livelier, less formal than a tasting-menu restaurant

Ideal for

  • a top-tier meal without a multi-hour tasting menu
  • groups who want to share plates
  • travelers/business guests based in San Isidro

Practical information

Hours
Daily, roughly 1pm-10:45pm
Price
$40-70 per person
Reservations
Recommended, especially weekends
Payment
Major credit cards accepted
Tips
Come with a group and order several plates to share -- reviewers consistently recommend this over ordering individual mains.

Frequently asked questions

How is Cosme different from Lima's tasting-menu restaurants like Central or Maido?

Cosme serves modern Latin American food à la carte, built for sharing -- ceviche, croquettes, tiradito, grilled mains -- in a livelier, less ceremonial format than a multi-hour tasting menu, so you can order as much or as little as you like.

What has Cosme won recently?

In 2025 it won the Highest Climber Award from The World's 50 Best Restaurants, after jumping 19 spots on the Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants list.

Do I need a reservation?

It's recommended, especially on weekends, though it's less of a booking challenge than Central, Maido or Kjolle since it doesn't run on a fixed tasting-menu seating structure.

Is Cosme a good option for groups?

Yes -- since it's à la carte and built for sharing, it works well for groups who want to order several dishes across the table rather than each person committing to a full tasting menu.

How would you describe the price level?

It sits below Lima's tasting-menu destinations while still being a top-tier, award-recognized restaurant -- a strong choice for a high-quality meal without the multi-hour, high-cost commitment of a full tasting menu.

Is Cosme convenient for guests staying in San Isidro?

Yes -- it's located in San Isidro, making it a practical top-tier pick for travelers or business guests based near the financial district rather than in Miraflores or Barranco.