Central is one of the most exclusive restaurants in the world. Not only was it rated number 4 out of the world’s top 50 restaurants, but is also Michelin star rated and was voted Latin America’s Best.
Check out this article on the top 10 Michelin star rated restaurants and Netflix’s Chef’s Table for an in depth look at the story behind the gastronomical delights and the inspiration that lead chef Virgilio Martínez Véliz to create Central.
That being said, fancy foods are not really my thing. I usually like to know what I am putting in my mouth or at least recognize its taste, appearance, texture, or name. All of this goes out the window at Central and I wouldn’t want it any other way. I ordered the Mater Elevations 11 course meal in vegetarian. And I can honestly say, it was an amazingly new experience and flavor explosion with every bite. Each course comes with a table art piece tailored to the region that the foods came from- based on the altitude of the ingredients (Peru’s altitude ranges from 0-12,000+ feet). Expect to spend around 4 hours here to really honor each course. There were so many ingredients and super foods in every meal that I would otherwise probably never get to try in my lifetime. It was the first time I felt that I actually savored and explored each bite rather than just appreciating food for a good taste and a filler.Needless to say, I HIGHLY recommend splurging here if you should find yourself in Lima.
