Rosty Peruvian Food
Peruvian restaurant · Highland Park ·
Peruvian fare: lomo saltado, rotisserie chicken, ceviche
Peruvian fare: lomo saltado, rotisserie chicken, ceviche
"This Peruvian restaurant on the main drag of Figueroa in Highland Park has only been open since 2018 but somehow feels like it's been part of the neighborhood for decades. Rosty's menu features Peruvian staples like sweet and zesty pollo a la brasa and an excellent lomo saltado. But our go-to dish is still the la copa nostra: a massive glass goblet of mixed ceviche filled with an array of both raw and sauteed seafood in a leche de tigre that's memorably spicy." - sylvio martins, brant cox
"A casual, family-run Highland Park spot from Peruvian restaurant lineage that serves some of the city’s best Peruvian comfort food. The arroz chaufa (Peruvian fried rice) is a standout—vibrant, saucy, and flavorful even without protein, and excellent with chicken—while the menu also features traditional la brasa rotisserie chicken, fried yucca, lomo saltado, a spicy, well-executed ceviche, and a pescado frito served with salsa criolla, rice, and plantains. The friendly, communal format makes it ideal to visit with a group and share a variety of plates." - Eater Staff
"Former nurse and local resident Maritza Gomez opened Rosty in 2018 on a busy side of Figueroa and Avenue 55. It’s a family-run operation where traditional Peruvian fare is some of LA’s best, with ceviches, fried rice, lomo saltado, and more. The anticuchos arrive smoky and tender and are an absolute must-order for those who embrace offal. The kitchen doesn’t skimp on portions, so dine with a group and share everything on the table before taking a stroll up and down the neighborhood." - Mona Holmes
"Splitting a rotisserie chicken at Rosty makes for a great affordable date night, on par with Lady & The Tramp going halfsies on spaghetti. And you won’t have to feign carving skills in front of someone you met on the internet either, since the smoky barbecue-like meat at this cutesy Peruvian spot pulls apart with the tug of a fork. And three colors of aji sauce adorn each table for dunking, so who knows? Maybe you’ll have your own Lady & The Tramp moment." - brant cox
"Opened by Maritza Gomez in 2018, Rosty serves traditional Peruvian fare inspired by her mother’s restaurants in Lima. Try the ceviche, fried rice, lomo saltado, and wonderfully crispy fried yuca. Peruse the Peruvian groceries after lunch for a little something to bring home." - Eater Staff