Rafael - Review - Miraflores - Lima - The Infatuation

"Rafael Osterling’s fancy fine dining spot, now guided by Rodrigo Alzamora, has refreshed the space, slimmed down the menu, and added natural Peruvian wines, while keeping the untouchable mainstays: the rich Piemontese duck pasta laced with Pinot Grigio and pecorino, roasted corn ravioli, and grilled scallops. Their superpower? Nearly everything is made in-house—from the bread that opens the meal to the tomato chutney and fresh pastas. Mediterranean, Asian, and Peruvian influences weave through the menu, like the seasonal marmita of fabes and clams with housemade morcilla, or the Thai mushroom curry with wok-fried rice. Old Lima mingles with contemporary art on the walls of a restored mansion from the 1900s, creating a mood that invites lingering sobremesas—after-dinner conversation—over a couple of perfectly balanced Negronis. RESERVE A TABLE" - Paola Miglio