El Parque D'Onofrio
A classic Lima ice cream name, with a café and restaurant facing Parque Kennedy.
- Address: Calle Lima 401, Miraflores (facing Parque Kennedy)
- District: Miraflores
- Cuisine: Cafe, ice cream, light Peruvian fare
- Chef / group: D'Onofrio
El Parque D'Onofrio is the Miraflores home of one of Lima's best-loved ice cream names, at Calle Lima 401, directly facing Parque Kennedy. The restaurant presents itself as the first confitería-restaurante in Peru, serving ice cream, sandwiches and à la carte dishes, with a café menu of breakfast, coffee and desserts and outdoor seating that looks onto the park. The D'Onofrio story began in 1897, when Italian-born Pietro (Pedro) D'Onofrio reached Lima and started selling ice cream from a wooden cart. More than a century later the name is one of the most recognized ice cream brands in Peru, and sitting in front of the park with a sundae is a very Lima way to spend an afternoon. It is an easy stop at any hour of the day: breakfast before a walk to the Malecón, a sandwich in the middle of a sightseeing day, or dessert after dinner while the evening life of Parque Kennedy carries on around you.
Why we chose it
- Directly facing the park, the easiest food stop while exploring Parque Kennedy.
- Part of a Lima institution: the D'Onofrio ice cream story began in 1897 with a wooden cart.
- Works for breakfast, a light lunch, coffee or an ice cream break.
Highlights
- D'Onofrio ice cream and a long dessert menu
- Sandwiches and à la carte dishes
- Breakfast, coffee and café fare
- Outdoor seating facing Parque Kennedy
- Casual and family-friendly, no reservation needed
Ideal for
- a quick, easy stop while exploring the park
- families with kids and ice cream lovers of every age
- breakfast, a light lunch or an ice cream break
Practical information
- Hours
- Daily, roughly 8am-11pm
- Price
- $5-15 per person
- Tips
- Good for breakfast before a walk to the Malecón, or dessert after dinner at one of the restaurants around the park.
- Reservations
- Not needed -- casual, walk-in café
- Payment
- Major credit cards accepted
- Good to know
- The restaurant is at Calle Lima 401, facing Parque Kennedy. Phone: +51 1 444 1311.
Frequently asked questions
Is El Parque D'Onofrio just for ice cream?
No. It also serves breakfast, sandwiches, à la carte dishes and coffee, with outdoor seating facing Parque Kennedy. Ice cream is what it is best known for, but it works for a full light meal too.
Is it good for kids?
Yes. It is one of the most kid-friendly stops in the area, especially for the ice cream menu and the park-facing seating.
Where is El Parque D'Onofrio?
At Calle Lima 401 in Miraflores, directly facing Parque Kennedy.
What is the story behind D'Onofrio?
It began in 1897, when Italian-born Pietro (Pedro) D'Onofrio arrived in Lima and started selling ice cream from a wooden cart. Today the name is one of the best-known ice cream brands in Peru.
Do I need a reservation?
No. It is a casual, walk-in café and restaurant.
What are the opening hours?
Daily, roughly from 8am to 11pm.