Kjolle

Chef Pia Leon's own restaurant, winner of the Art of Hospitality Award 2025.

  • Address: Av. Pedro de Osma 301, Barranco 15063
  • District: Barranco
  • Cuisine: Peruvian tasting menu
  • Chef / group: Chef Pia Leon

Kjolle is chef Pia Leon's restaurant, in the same Barranco complex as Central (her husband Virgilio Martinez's restaurant) but its own distinct kitchen and vision, with a tasting menu built around female-led producers and a garden on site. It won the Art of Hospitality Award 2025 from The World's 50 Best Restaurants.

Why we chose it

  • Winner of the Art of Hospitality Award 2025 from The World's 50 Best Restaurants.
  • Chef Pia Leon's own project, distinct from -- not a copy of -- Central next door.
  • A slightly more accessible price point than Central, in the same building.

Highlights

  • Art of Hospitality Award 2025 (The World's 50 Best Restaurants)
  • Chef Pia Leon's own kitchen and tasting menu
  • On-site garden

Ideal for

  • a special-occasion tasting menu
  • pairing with Central on a multi-night Lima food itinerary

Practical information

Hours
Evenings, closed some days -- confirm exact schedule when booking
Price
$150-220 per person (tasting menu only)
Reservations
Essential, well in advance
Payment
Major credit cards accepted
Tips
A somewhat easier reservation to get than Central, and a good alternative if Central is fully booked.

Frequently asked questions

How is Kjolle different from Central next door?

Kjolle is chef Pía León's own restaurant -- not a branch of Central, which is run by her husband, chef Virgilio Martínez. It shares the Barranco building but has its own kitchen, its own tasting menu built around female-led producers, and an on-site garden.

What has Kjolle won?

It won the Art of Hospitality Award 2025 from The World's 50 Best Restaurants.

Do I need to book far in advance?

Yes -- reservations are essential and should be made well ahead of your trip, though Kjolle is generally considered a somewhat easier reservation to secure than Central, and a good alternative if Central is fully booked.

Can Lo Mejor de Perú help arrange a table?

Yes -- given the lead times involved for Lima's top-ranked restaurants, tell us your dates as early as possible and we can help you try to arrange Kjolle, especially as a pairing with Central on a different night.

What's the price level compared to Central?

Kjolle sits at a slightly more accessible price point than Central, while remaining a high-end tasting-menu experience.

What should I expect from the food style?

A Peruvian tasting menu shaped by chef Pía León's own vision, with an emphasis on ingredients from female-led producers and produce grown in the restaurant's own garden.