Restaurante Huaca Pucllana
Contemporary Peruvian cooking on a terrace facing a 1,500-year-old adobe pyramid.
- Address: Calle General Borgoño 860, Miraflores, Lima
- District: Miraflores
- Cuisine: Contemporary Peruvian
- Chef / group: Chef Marilú Madueño
Restaurante Huaca Pucllana is one of Lima's most atmospheric tables: a contemporary Peruvian restaurant in Miraflores with an open-air patio and terrace right beside Huaca Pucllana, an adobe pyramid built by the Lima culture between 400 and 700 AD and later occupied by the Wari and the Ychsma. Dining here means looking out at an ancient temple in the middle of a modern district, and the terrace is especially romantic after dark. Executive chef Marilú Madueño, a graduate of Le Cordon Bleu in Paris who trained at Taillevent in Paris and La Rosa Náutica in Lima, works with native ingredients to reinterpret traditional and contemporary Peruvian dishes. The most popular plate is the Amazonian paiche fillet with mashed yucca and a cocona and ají charapita chimichurri, and the menu also includes cuy chicharrón over patacones, red quinoa-crusted corvina, shrimp saltado with potato tacu tacu, ceviche and lomo saltado. In the Premios Summum 2026, Huaca Pucllana ranked #14 in the Top 20 of Peru's best restaurants, #6 in Contemporary Peruvian Cuisine and #7 in Creole Cuisine. It is open daily for lunch and dinner, and it pairs naturally with a visit to the archaeological site itself.
Why we chose it
- Ranked #14 in the Top 20, #6 in Contemporary Peruvian Cuisine and #7 in Creole Cuisine at the Premios Summum 2026.
- A rare setting: a terrace facing a pre-Inca pyramid in the middle of Miraflores.
- Chef Marilú Madueño's contemporary Peruvian cooking with native ingredients such as paiche, cocona and red quinoa.
Highlights
- Open-air terrace facing the Huaca Pucllana adobe pyramid, atmospheric after dark
- Chef Marilú Madueño, trained at Le Cordon Bleu Paris, Taillevent and La Rosa Náutica
- Amazonian paiche fillet with mashed yucca and a cocona and ají charapita chimichurri
- Cuy chicharrón, red quinoa-crusted corvina and shrimp saltado with potato tacu tacu
- #14 in the Top 20, #6 in Contemporary Peruvian Cuisine and #7 in Creole Cuisine, Premios Summum 2026
Ideal for
- a romantic dinner with a view of an ancient pyramid
- first-time visitors who want Peruvian cooking in a memorable setting
- travelers combining a visit to Huaca Pucllana with lunch or dinner
- celebrations and special evenings in Miraflores
Practical information
- Hours
- Sunday to Thursday from 12 noon to 10 pm, Friday and Saturday until 11 pm; confirm current hours before you go
- Price
- About $20-50 per person, depending on what you order
- Reservations
- Recommended, especially for dinner and the terrace; phone +51 1 445 4042 or reservas@resthuacapucllana.com
- Good to know
- The restaurant is at Calle General Borgoño 860 (block 8), Miraflores, next to the Huaca Pucllana archaeological site.
- Tips
- Ask for a terrace table facing the pyramid when you reserve; the view is especially atmospheric after dark.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Restaurante Huaca Pucllana?
At Calle General Borgoño 860 (block 8), in Miraflores, Lima, next to the Huaca Pucllana archaeological site.
What is the view like?
An open-air patio and terrace face Huaca Pucllana, an adobe pyramid built by the Lima culture between 400 and 700 AD, which makes the setting especially romantic at night.
What should I order at Huaca Pucllana?
The most popular dish is the Amazonian paiche fillet with mashed yucca and a cocona and ají charapita chimichurri. The menu also includes cuy chicharrón, red quinoa-crusted corvina, shrimp saltado with potato tacu tacu, ceviche and lomo saltado.
Do I need a reservation?
Yes, a reservation is recommended, especially for dinner and the terrace. Call +51 1 445 4042 or write to reservas@resthuacapucllana.com.
What are the opening hours?
Sunday to Thursday from 12 noon to 10 pm and Friday and Saturday until 11 pm. Confirm current hours before you go.
How did Huaca Pucllana do at the Premios Summum 2026?
It ranked #14 in the Top 20 of Peru's best restaurants, #6 in Contemporary Peruvian Cuisine and #7 in Creole Cuisine.