Elif Bozyılan
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We came to this restaurant mainly due to the lack of decent dining options in this city. Its location, story, and online reviews caught our attention, so my partner and I decided to give it a try for lunch.
From the outside, the place looks stunning—stylish, upscale, and very promising. We sat on the terrace, which has a pleasant atmosphere. Unfortunately, the service didn’t match the visual appeal. Despite the place being almost empty, we had to get up and interrupt our conversation multiple times—three or four, to be exact—just to get the attention of the staff. It was disappointing to receive such inattentive service in a place that positions itself as high-end.
We started with drinks and then ordered our food. We were curious about the Ceviche Amazónica, which sounded interesting. While the prices are not outrageously expensive, they’re certainly above average, so we expected a bit more in terms of portion size and overall experience. Sadly, the dish felt rather small for the price.
What really surprised us was the additional 8% “service fee” added to the bill. This might be normal in the U.S. or certain parts of Europe, but we live in Lima and frequently dine at upscale places—this is the first time we’ve encountered a charge like this in Peru. It felt like an unnecessary and slightly exploitative gesture, perhaps targeted at the tourist-heavy location near a major hotel.
Overall, the whole experience left us unimpressed. The food wasn’t bad, but not memorable enough to justify a return—especially not with poor service, small portions, and an unexpected extra charge. It felt like a place trying too hard to be international, yet missing the basics of good hospitality.
We won’t be coming back.
