Mayta
Chef Jaime Pesaque's tasting-menu destination, ranked among the world's best.
- Address: Av. Mariscal La Mar 1285, Miraflores, Lima
- District: Miraflores
- Cuisine: Contemporary Peruvian / author's cuisine
Mayta is chef Jaime Pesaque's contemporary Peruvian restaurant in Miraflores, built around a tasting menu that travels through Peru's ecosystems and native ingredients. The experience menu of nine or ten courses has included dishes such as corn with chullpi, quinoa and panca chili, or beetroot with cacao and ayrampo, a cactus fruit, all served with modern technique. The restaurant is on Avenida Mariscal La Mar and serves lunch and dinner every day, usually from 12 to 3:45 pm and from 6:30 to 9:45 pm. Tables fill up well ahead, so plan to book several weeks in advance and contact the restaurant directly. Mayta is recognized by The World's 50 Best Restaurants organization and was named Best Author's Cuisine (Mejor Cocina de Autor) at the Premios Summum 2025. In the 2026 Summum top 10 it appears at #7 in Best Contemporary Peruvian Cuisine.
Why we chose it
- Named Best Author's Cuisine at the Premios Summum 2025 and #7 in Best Contemporary Peruvian Cuisine in the 2026 top 10.
- A tasting menu that travels through Peru's ecosystems.
- Chef Jaime Pesaque's contemporary Peruvian cooking, recognized internationally.
Highlights
- Tasting menu of nine or ten courses with native Peruvian ingredients
- Corn with chullpi, quinoa and panca chili; beetroot with cacao and ayrampo
- Chef Jaime Pesaque's contemporary Peruvian cooking
- Open daily for lunch and dinner
- Best Author's Cuisine, Premios Summum 2025; #7 in Best Contemporary Peruvian Cuisine, 2026 top 10
Ideal for
- a special-occasion tasting menu
- food lovers curious about native Peruvian ingredients
- celebrations and anniversaries
- travelers who plan their dinners ahead
Practical information
- Hours
- Open daily, usually from 12 to 3:45 pm and from 6:30 to 9:45 pm; confirm current hours before you go.
- Reservations
- Book several weeks in advance and contact the restaurant directly; tables fill up well ahead
- Good to know
- Mayta is at Av. Mariscal La Mar 1285, Miraflores. Phone: +51 1 422 6708.
- Tips
- Book as soon as your travel dates are set, and mention any dietary needs when you reserve.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of food does Mayta serve?
Contemporary Peruvian cuisine by chef Jaime Pesaque, built around a tasting menu of nine or ten courses with native Peruvian ingredients.
How far ahead should I book Mayta?
Book several weeks in advance and contact the restaurant directly; tables fill up well ahead.
What are Mayta's opening hours?
Open daily, usually from 12 to 3:45 pm and from 6:30 to 9:45 pm. Confirm current hours before you go.
Where is Mayta?
At Av. Mariscal La Mar 1285, in Miraflores, Lima.
Has Mayta won a Summum award?
Yes. It was named Best Author's Cuisine (Mejor Cocina de Autor) at the Premios Summum 2025 and appears at #7 in Best Contemporary Peruvian Cuisine in the 2026 top 10.