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Food Peruvian's love to eat - LIMA Cantina, London,

LIMA Cantina

4.6
4.6
1668 Reviews
£26 to £40
Peruvian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
Located only a short 1-minute walk from Leicester Square tube station and 5-minute walk from Covent Garden tube station, LIMA CANTINA brings you a true taste of the Peruvian capital’s buzzing local food scene: what Peruvians love to eat and drink! LIMA CANTINA is born out of a desire to bring the soul of LIMA to London: its flavoursome daily life, with simple dishes directly inspired by markets & home cooked meals. The restaurant’s chefs use traditional cooking methods to transform quality UK and Peruvian sourced ingredients into mouth-watering dishes. The menu delivers classics such as Pollo a la Brasa (arguably the national dish of Peru and possibly the best roast chicken you’ve ever had), whilst retaining signature Ceviches and Pisco Sours, and many more Lima locals’ favourites. The restaurant’s vibe is warm and modern with a hint of nostalgia. You’re encouraged to share always; bring your friend, neighbour, and colleague for an authentic and unpretentious all-day dining experience.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Peruvian, Latin American
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Lunch Wed–Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    020 7240 5778
  • Website
    https://lima-cantina.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    LIMA CANTINA brings you a true taste of the Peruvian capital’s buzzing local food scene - what Peruvians love to eat and drink! Exclusive hire of lower floor: Seated up to 30 / Standing up to 40 Exclusive hire of ground floor: Seated up to 45 / Standing up to 55 Semi-private ground floor: Seated up to 45 / Standing up to 16 guests
  • Location
    14 Garrick Street, London, WC2E 9BJ
  • Area
    Covent Garden
  • Cross Street
    Floral Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Underground: Between Leicester Square station with Northern or Piccadilly Line and Covent Garden with Piccadilly Line
  • Entertainment
    Private dining from 7 to 12 people
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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Experiences

  • CHEF’S SELECTION — FOR 2

    £52.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Wok Beef Taco Pollo A La Brasa Taco El Ceviche Roasted Aubergine Octopus Beef Filet Lomo Saltado Corn Cake
    CHEF’S SELECTION — FOR 2 photo

  • Lunch & Pre Theatre Menu

    £18.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    LUNCH & PRE THEATRE MENU - A main and side for £18pp. Available Tuesday to Friday 12 - 5pm Choose from the following mains: 5 OZ RIB EYE 1/2 POLLO A LA BRASA FRITTURA DE SEA BREAM ROASTED AUBERGINE And any side: SWEET POTATOES BROCCOLI CHAUFA RICE ENSALADA PASSION FRUIT, TOMATO, QUESO FRESCO, AJI AMARILLO CORN CAKE
    Lunch & Pre Theatre Menu photo

Menu

To Start

Starters

  • Home baked bread£2.00

    sweet black carob tree butter

    • Corn ribs£8.00

      salsa huancaina (creamy queso fresco)

      • Aji amarillo hummus£9.00

        plantain, manchego, bojita olives

        • El ceviche£15.00

          sea bream, tiger's milk, crispy cuzco corn

          • Salmon ceviche£14.00

            avocado tiger's milk, plantain crisps

            • Tuna tiradito£18.00

              avocado, Nikkei tiger's milk

              • Pork belly bao£13.00

                char siu sauce, daikon

                • Wok beef tacos£14.00

                  house corn tortilla, guacamole

                  • Prawn causa nigiri£13.00

                    mash, anticucho sauce

                    • Baked beef empanadas£10.00

                      yellow chilli cream

                      • Quinoa & Asparagus Salad£15.00

                        passion fruit vinaigrette, queso fresco

                        • Roasted Aubergine£15.00

                          Hoisin Sauce, guacamole

                          • Baby Gem Lettuce£16.00

                            Burrata, coconut & curry

                            • Aji Panca Ribs£17.00

                              Yakiniku style, golden potatoes

                              Grilled over charcoal

                              Mains

                              • Rib eye£34.00

                                anticucho sauce, huacatay bernaise, corn cake

                                • Octopus£27.00

                                  coriander, mussels, aji amarillo bubble & squeak

                                  • Beef fillet lomo saltado£29.00

                                    Andean potatoes, soy, jasmine rice

                                    • Peruvian style paella £28.00

                                      prawns and baby squid

                                      • Frittura de sea bream£26.00

                                        plantain crisps & criolla

                                        • Traditional pollo a la brasa

                                          charcoal rotisserie chicken. Marinated for 24 hours in Peruvian herbs & spices. Served with Andean potatoes & aji amarillo & huacatay cream

                                          • Ollucos Causa£24.00

                                            Mushroom stew, broccoli

                                            Sides

                                            side dishes

                                            • Oven-baked sweet potatoes£6.00

                                              • Broccoli£6.00

                                                chili & soy sauce

                                                • Chaufa rice£7.00

                                                  Peruvian stir fried rice

                                                  • Ensalada£6.00

                                                    cherry tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, onion

                                                    • Corn Cake£7.00

                                                      Last updated: 7 May 2024

                                                      What 1,668 people are saying

                                                      Overall ratings and reviews

                                                      Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                      4.6
                                                      4.6 based on recent ratings
                                                      • 4.5Food
                                                      • 4.6Service
                                                      • 4.5Ambience
                                                      • 4.1Value

                                                      Noise • Energetic

                                                      Review summary

                                                      AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                      LIMA Cantina offers a delightful blend of Peruvian-inspired dishes in a vibrant Covent Garden setting. Diners rave about its "excellent service" and "delicious pisco sours." Highlights include the ceviche and rotisserie chicken, praised for their "superb" flavors. Despite some noting smaller portions and pricing, the atmosphere and attentive staff make it a must-visit.

                                                      1,668 Reviews

                                                      1. Sarah

                                                        London

                                                        2 reviews

                                                        4.0

                                                        2 reviews

                                                        Dined 1 day ago

                                                        1. Overall 4
                                                        2. Food 4
                                                        3. Service 4
                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                        Love this place. Great food, cocktails, service and experience. The food is flavourful, feels authentic and tasty, the menu is diverse and I love the margaritas and pisco sours

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                                                      2. Maria

                                                        London

                                                        1 review

                                                        5.0

                                                        1 review

                                                        Dined 2 days ago

                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                        2. Food 5
                                                        3. Service 5
                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                        We ordered the pollo a la brasa and was really good, rich in flavour. Just as in Lima! Lomo saltado and causa were also amazing!

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                                                      3. Karen

                                                        Oxford

                                                        1 review

                                                        5.0

                                                        1 review

                                                        Dined 2 days ago

                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                        2. Food 5
                                                        3. Service 5
                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                        We had a great waitress and were seen to our table immediately. Lighting was beautifully pitched and very ambient. Buzzy in there on a Tuesday evening. We had ballet tickets so had to be out in just over an hour which wasn't a problem for them at all. Food was fabulous though possibly a little expensive. Would definitely go back though.

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                                                      4. Carolyn

                                                        London

                                                        2 reviews

                                                        3.0

                                                        2 reviews

                                                        Dined 3 days ago

                                                        1. Overall 3
                                                        2. Food 2
                                                        3. Service 4
                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                        The ceviche and causa were very tasty, the lomo saltado was disappointing and expensive. Service was good and there was a nice ambience.

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                                                      5. Dermot

                                                        New York City

                                                        3 reviews

                                                        5.0

                                                        3 reviews

                                                        Dined 6 days ago

                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                        2. Food 5
                                                        3. Service 5
                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                        Fourth time going back, and absolutely fantastic again. Shared several starters and two mains between three of us, seviche, beef, chicken amazing flavour. Great cocktails

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                                                      6. bob

                                                        Washington DC

                                                        1 review

                                                        5.0

                                                        1 review

                                                        Dined on 7 December 2024

                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                        2. Food 5
                                                        3. Service 5
                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                        Great unexpected experience. Interesting food, good service, good prices. It is now on our list of London places to eat!

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                                                      7. Elaine

                                                        London

                                                        5 reviews

                                                        5.0

                                                        5 reviews

                                                        Dined on 5 December 2024

                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                        2. Food 5
                                                        3. Service 5
                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                        Great flavours, buzzy ambience, friendly and efficient service

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                                                      8. Alex

                                                        VIP

                                                        London

                                                        20 reviews

                                                        5.0

                                                        20 reviews

                                                        Dined on 5 December 2024

                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                        2. Food 5
                                                        3. Service 5
                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                        Food and ambience really good. They looked after us well. Nice chilled vibe and no rushing to get us off our table. Which is so common these days. Manger really helpful when we fancied a post meal drink. And found space for us at the bar. Will definitely be back! Menu should have something for everyone x
                                                        LIMA CantinaResponded on 7 December 2024
                                                        Hi there! Thank you so much for taking the time to provide your positive feedback with us. Our team is thrilled to hear your compliments. Looking forward to welcome you again in Lima Cantina!

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                                                      9. Eileen

                                                        London

                                                        2 reviews

                                                        3.0

                                                        2 reviews

                                                        Dined on 4 December 2024

                                                        1. Overall 3
                                                        2. Food 3
                                                        3. Service 3
                                                        4. Ambience 3
                                                        Buzzy restaurant. Nice staff. Food And wine greatly overpriced. The food was good by but by no means special. £18 for a small tuna ceviche was way too sweet.

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                                                      10. Ariane

                                                        VIP

                                                        London

                                                        32 reviews

                                                        4.0

                                                        32 reviews

                                                        Dined on 3 December 2024

                                                        1. Overall 4
                                                        2. Food 3
                                                        3. Service 5
                                                        4. Ambience 3
                                                        Overall the food could have had more punch. More flavour, more coriander, more everything. Excellent service. Not sure I liked the basement bar vibe for dinner.

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                                                      FAQs

                                                      LIMA Cantina is rated 4.6 stars by 1668 OpenTable diners.

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                                                      2 people
                                                      19:00
                                                      Booked 19 times today
                                                      Experiences are available.
                                                      Google Map for LIMA Cantina

                                                      14 Garrick Street, London, WC2E 9BJ

                                                      Additional information

                                                      • Cross Street
                                                        Floral Street
                                                      • Area
                                                        Covent Garden
                                                      • Hours of Operation
                                                        Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Lunch Wed–Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
                                                      • Price
                                                        £26 to £40
                                                      • Cuisines
                                                        Peruvian, Latin American
                                                      • Dining style
                                                        Casual Elegant
                                                      • Dress code
                                                        Smart Casual
                                                      • Parking details
                                                        Street Parking
                                                      • Public transit
                                                        Underground: Between Leicester Square station with Northern or Piccadilly Line and Covent Garden with Piccadilly Line
                                                      • Payment Options
                                                        AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
                                                      • Entertainment
                                                        Private dining from 7 to 12 people
                                                      • Additional
                                                        Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
                                                      • Website
                                                        https://lima-cantina.com/
                                                      • Phone number
                                                        020 7240 5778
                                                      • Private party facilities
                                                        LIMA CANTINA brings you a true taste of the Peruvian capital’s buzzing local food scene - what Peruvians love to eat and drink! Exclusive hire of lower floor: Seated up to 30 / Standing up to 40 Exclusive hire of ground floor: Seated up to 45 / Standing up to 55 Semi-private ground floor: Seated up to 45 / Standing up to 16 guests
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