Don Fernando Restaurante
Restaurant · Lima ·
Specializes in traditional northern Peruvian seafood & stews
Specializes in traditional northern Peruvian seafood & stews
"In Jesús María, this spot is celebrated for the freshest ceviche and some of the very best seafood." - Megan Spurrell
"It isn’t easy to choose one option from the excellent variety of cebiches at this unassuming restaurant in the Jesús María neighborhood, an area that’s off the beaten track for a lot of tourists. Don Fernando specializes in traditional northern Peruvian food, and the quality of their seafood is fantastic. Opt for the elegant purple crab cebiche; the species is only found on the Pacific coast from Ecuador down to northern Chile, and it isn’t commonly served, even in Lima. The leche de tigre is made with smashed crab meat from the claws, which is sweet and delicate, combined with seafood broth, salt, a little bit of garlic, ají limo (a spicy and tasty chile), lime juice, cilantro, and rocotos (red hot Peruvian peppers)." - Liliana López Sorzano
"Every day, two brothers alternate as cook and floor manager at this institution of traditional northern Peruvian cuisine. The restaurant has been in operation for 27 years, but the humble dining room still gets packed at lunch from Tuesday to Sunday, with diners seated around a fig tree in the middle of the room. Garlic, onion, chile, tomato, and lemon star in the brothers’ energetic seasoning, and Don Fernando is especially known for hearty stews, as well as seafood and fish dishes like ceviches. If you order the fresh clams (only served on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays), the server will likely advise you, “If they don’t move, return them.” [$$$]" - Liliana López Sorzano
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