Cafe del Museo (Museo Larco)

Lunch inside an 18th-century vice-regal mansion, among the bougainvillea.

  • Address: Av. Simon Bolivar 1515 (dentro del Museo Larco)
  • District: Pueblo Libre
  • Cuisine: Peruvian / international, garden setting

The restaurant of the Museo Larco, set in the bougainvillea-filled gardens of the museum's 18th-century vice-regal mansion. Entry to the restaurant is free and doesn't require a museum ticket, so it works equally well as a standalone dinner destination or as lunch after touring the galleries. The menu leans Peruvian and international, served at an unhurried pace that fits the romantic, garden-facing setting.

Why we chose it

  • Open to walk-in diners for free, with no museum ticket required -- a genuine restaurant, not a captive museum cafeteria.
  • One of the few gardens in Lima set inside a preserved 18th-century vice-regal mansion, rather than a purpose-built dining room.
  • Open every day of the year, including holidays, which makes it a reliable fallback when other bookings fall through.

Highlights

  • Inside the gardens of an 18th-century vice-regal mansion
  • Pairs naturally with a Museo Larco visit
  • Romantic, unhurried atmosphere

Ideal for

  • lunch after visiting Museo Larco
  • a romantic or unhurried meal

Practical information

Hours
Monday-Saturday noon-10pm (last reservation 8:30pm); Sunday 9am-10pm (last reservation 8pm) -- open daily, including holidays, with reduced hours Dec 24, 25, 31 and Jan 1
Price
$25-40 per person
Reservations
Recommended, especially at peak hours -- book online or via WhatsApp; tables held for 15 minutes past reservation time
Payment
Major credit cards accepted
Tips
You don't need a museum ticket to eat here -- it's a standalone restaurant in the Museo Larco gardens, open to walk-in diners. Corkage fee applies if bringing your own wine/champagne.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a museum ticket to eat at Cafe del Museo?

No -- the restaurant sits in the Museo Larco gardens but access is free and open to the public, whether or not you visit the museum itself.

Is Cafe del Museo good for a romantic dinner?

Yes -- the garden setting inside an 18th-century vice-regal mansion is one of the more atmospheric, unhurried dining rooms in Lima, and it's open evenings, not just for museum-visit lunches.

Is Cafe del Museo open on Sundays and holidays?

Yes -- it's open every day of the year, including holidays, with slightly shorter hours on December 24, 25, 31 and January 1.