Isolina
Peruvian restaurant · Lima ·
Hearty home-style criollo fare, generous sharing portions
Hearty home-style criollo fare, generous sharing portions
"I speak from personal experience: L’Isolina’s Spaghetti Dust sells out so frequently it’s become a grail item — the groovy, graphic tube is essentially an at-the-ready Aglio Olio e Peperoncino blend you just add to drained, al dente pasta with a third cup of great extra-virgin olive oil, toss and serve." - Francky Knapp
"If you want to know what we eat in Lima homes or on special occasions, Isolina, by chef José del Castillo in honor of his mother, is where to go. Their menu showcases the deepest flavors of the Limeño criollo repertoire, built on a foundation of onion, garlic, and yellow chili pepper base that runs through nearly every dish. Always present is an ají de gallina, brought to life with bread soaked in broth and different types of chili, and the most traditional cebiche, served with octopus chicharrón and sweet potato. Isolina is a laid-back happy place that embraces the city’s spirit, featuring wooden tables and chairs, vintage tiles, and the charm of a revived old neighborhood tavern." - paola miglio
"If you want to know what we eat in Lima homes or on special occasions, Isolina, by chef José del Castillo in honor of his mother, is where to go. Their menu showcases the deepest flavors of the Limeño criollo repertoire, built on a foundation of onion, garlic, and yellow chili pepper base that runs through nearly every dish. Always present is an ají de gallina, brought to life with bread soaked in broth and different types of chili, and the most traditional cebiche, served with octopus chicharrón and sweet potato. Isolina is a laid-back happy place that embraces the city’s spirit, featuring wooden tables and chairs, vintage tiles, and the charm of a revived old neighborhood tavern. RESERVE A TABLE" - Paola Miglio
"A tavern-style eatery celebrating home cooking and forgotten recipes, known for dishes like papa rellena and escabeche de bonito." - Amanda Ogle Amanda Ogle Amanda Ogle is a writer and editor who specializes in travel, food and drink, sustainability, and general lifestyle topics. Her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, National Geographic, Condé Nast T
"This old tavern in the bohemian neighborhood of Barranco, owned by chef José del Castillo, offers traditional and homey recipes from Lima. Isolina’s cebiche, tasty and honest, is considered a classic. It’s made with the freshest catch, boiled sweet potato, red onion, canchita (corn nuts), choclo (large kernel corn), and a perfectly battered fried octopus that adds a touch of elegance to this dish." - Liliana López Sorzano