Bodega Restaurant Carbone

Bodega Carbone - Review - Centro - Lima - The Infatuation

"Bodega Carbone is a century-old, cash-only Italian-Peruvian sanguchería, café, bar, and a cult hit—and there’s not even a sign out front. Vintage spirits and wine bottles line the shelves, and there are original tile floors and high ceilings that set the stage for pork legs marinated with a blend of chili peppers, spices, and chicha de jora or vinegar for a tangy touch. The star is the jamón del país sandwich, and the deep-fried pejerrey sandwich (they’ll substitute another fish if it's offseason). Ask for the sarza criolla on the side, or a version with lima beans or chickpeas to go with it, plus a cup of strong drip coffee. Or stay longer with a cold beer, from morning to late afternoon." - Paola Miglio