LIMA Cantina

Name: LIMA Cantina
Address: 14 Garrick Street, London, United Kingdom, WC2E 9BJ
Telephone: 020 7240 5778
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.6

4.6

1668 Reviews

£26 to £40

Peruvian

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2 people

27 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
Great for creative cocktails

Located only a short 1-minute walk from Leicester Square tube station and 5-minute walk from Covent Garden tube station, LIMA CANTINA brings you a true taste of the Peruvian capital’s buzzing local food scene: what Peruvians love to eat and drink! LIMA CANTINA is born out of a desire to bring the soul of LIMA to London: its flavoursome daily life, with simple dishes directly inspired by markets & home cooked meals. The restaurant’s chefs use traditional cooking methods to transform quality UK and Peruvian sourced ingredients into mouth-watering dishes. The menu delivers classics such as Pollo a la Brasa (arguably the national dish of Peru and possibly the best roast chicken you’ve ever had), whilst retaining signature Ceviches and Pisco Sours, and many more Lima locals’ favourites. The restaurant’s vibe is warm and modern with a hint of nostalgia. You’re encouraged to share always; bring your friend, neighbour, and colleague for an authentic and unpretentious all-day dining experience.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Peruvian, Latin American
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sat 12:00–23:00 Sun 12:00–17:00 Lunch Wed–Sun 12:00–17:00 Dinner Tue–Sat 17:00–23:00
Phone number
020 7240 5778
Website
https://lima-cantina.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
LIMA CANTINA brings you a true taste of the Peruvian capital’s buzzing local food scene - what Peruvians love to eat and drink! Exclusive hire of lower floor: Seated up to 30 / Standing up to 40 Exclusive hire of ground floor: Seated up to 45 / Standing up to 55 Semi-private ground floor: Seated up to 45 / Standing up to 16 guests

Location
14 Garrick Street, London, WC2E 9BJ
Area
Covent Garden
Cross Street
Floral Street
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Underground: Between Leicester Square station with Northern or Piccadilly Line and Covent Garden with Piccadilly Line
Entertainment
Private dining from 7 to 12 people
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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Experiences

CHEF’S SELECTION — FOR 2
£52.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Wok Beef Taco Pollo A La Brasa Taco El Ceviche Roasted Aubergine Octopus Beef Filet Lomo Saltado Corn Cake
Lunch & Pre Theatre Menu
£18.00 per person
Multiple dates available
LUNCH & PRE THEATRE MENU - A main and side for £18pp. Available Tuesday to Friday 12 - 5pm Choose from the following mains: 5 OZ RIB EYE 1/2 POLLO A LA BRASA FRITTURA DE SEA BREAM ROASTED AUBERGINE And any side: SWEET POTATOES BROCCOLI CHAUFA RICE ENSALADA PASSION FRUIT, TOMATO, QUESO FRESCO, AJI AMARILLO CORN CAKE

Popular dishes

Home baked bread£2.00
sweet black carob tree butter
Corn ribs£8.00
salsa huancaina (creamy queso fresco)
Aji amarillo hummus£9.00
plantain, manchego, bojita olives
El ceviche£15.00
sea bream, tiger's milk, crispy cuzco corn
Salmon ceviche£14.00
avocado tiger's milk, plantain crisps
Tuna tiradito£18.00
avocado, Nikkei tiger's milk
Pork belly bao£13.00
char siu sauce, daikon
Wok beef tacos£14.00
house corn tortilla, guacamole
Prawn causa nigiri£13.00
mash, anticucho sauce
Baked beef empanadas£10.00
yellow chilli cream
Quinoa & Asparagus Salad£15.00
passion fruit vinaigrette, queso fresco
Roasted Aubergine£15.00
Hoisin Sauce, guacamole
Baby Gem Lettuce£16.00
Burrata, coconut & curry
Aji Panca Ribs£17.00
Yakiniku style, golden potatoes

Grilled over charcoal

Mains

Rib eye£34.00
anticucho sauce, huacatay bernaise, corn cake
Octopus£27.00
coriander, mussels, aji amarillo bubble & squeak
Beef fillet lomo saltado£29.00
Andean potatoes, soy, jasmine rice
Peruvian style paella £28.00
prawns and baby squid
Frittura de sea bream£26.00
plantain crisps & criolla
Traditional pollo a la brasa
charcoal rotisserie chicken. Marinated for 24 hours in Peruvian herbs & spices. Served with Andean potatoes & aji amarillo & huacatay cream
Ollucos Causa£24.00
Mushroom stew, broccoli

Sides

side dishes

Oven-baked sweet potatoes£6.00
Broccoli£6.00
chili & soy sauce
Chaufa rice£7.00
Peruvian stir fried rice
Ensalada£6.00
cherry tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, onion
Corn Cake£7.00

What 1,668 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

LIMA Cantina offers a delightful blend of Peruvian-inspired dishes in a vibrant Covent Garden setting. Diners rave about its "excellent service" and "delicious pisco sours." Highlights include the ceviche and rotisserie chicken, praised for their "superb" flavors. Despite some noting smaller portions and pricing, the atmosphere and attentive staff make it a must-visit.

1,668 Reviews

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Sarah
London
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 18 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Love this place. Great food, cocktails, service and experience. The food is flavourful, feels authentic and tasty, the menu is diverse and I love the margaritas and pisco sours
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Maria
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 17 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We ordered the pollo a la brasa and was really good, rich in flavour. Just as in Lima! Lomo saltado and causa were also amazing!
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Karen
Oxford
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 17 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great waitress and were seen to our table immediately. Lighting was beautifully pitched and very ambient. Buzzy in there on a Tuesday evening. We had ballet tickets so had to be out in just over an hour which wasn't a problem for them at all. Food was fabulous though possibly a little expensive. Would definitely go back though.
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Carolyn
London
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 16 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The ceviche and causa were very tasty, the lomo saltado was disappointing and expensive. Service was good and there was a nice ambience.
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Dermot
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 13 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fourth time going back, and absolutely fantastic again. Shared several starters and two mains between three of us, seviche, beef, chicken amazing flavour. Great cocktails
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bob
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great unexpected experience. Interesting food, good service, good prices. It is now on our list of London places to eat!
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Elaine
London
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 5 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great flavours, buzzy ambience, friendly and efficient service
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Alex
VIP
London
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on 5 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and ambience really good. They looked after us well. Nice chilled vibe and no rushing to get us off our table. Which is so common these days. Manger really helpful when we fancied a post meal drink. And found space for us at the bar. Will definitely be back! Menu should have something for everyone x
LIMA CantinaResponded on 7 December 2024
Hi there! Thank you so much for taking the time to provide your positive feedback with us. Our team is thrilled to hear your compliments. Looking forward to welcome you again in Lima Cantina!
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Eileen
London
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 4 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Buzzy restaurant. Nice staff. Food And wine greatly overpriced. The food was good by but by no means special. £18 for a small tuna ceviche was way too sweet.
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Ariane
VIP
London
32 reviews
4.0
32 reviews
Dined on 3 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Overall the food could have had more punch. More flavour, more coriander, more everything. Excellent service. Not sure I liked the basement bar vibe for dinner.
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LIMA Cantina is rated 4.6 stars by 1668 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

27 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

14 Garrick Street, London, WC2E 9BJ

Additional information

Cross Street
Floral Street
Area
Covent Garden
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sat 12:00–23:00 Sun 12:00–17:00 Lunch Wed–Sun 12:00–17:00 Dinner Tue–Sat 17:00–23:00
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Peruvian, Latin American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Underground: Between Leicester Square station with Northern or Piccadilly Line and Covent Garden with Piccadilly Line
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Entertainment
Private dining from 7 to 12 people
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
https://lima-cantina.com/
Phone number
020 7240 5778
Private party facilities
LIMA CANTINA brings you a true taste of the Peruvian capital’s buzzing local food scene - what Peruvians love to eat and drink! Exclusive hire of lower floor: Seated up to 30 / Standing up to 40 Exclusive hire of ground floor: Seated up to 45 / Standing up to 55 Semi-private ground floor: Seated up to 45 / Standing up to 16 guests

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LIMA Cantina

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CHEF’S SELECTION — FOR 2

Lunch & Pre Theatre Menu

El ceviche

Octopus

Salmon ceviche

To Start

Home baked bread£2.00

Corn ribs£8.00

Aji amarillo hummus£9.00

El ceviche£15.00

Salmon ceviche£14.00

Tuna tiradito£18.00

Pork belly bao£13.00

Wok beef tacos£14.00

Prawn causa nigiri£13.00

Baked beef empanadas£10.00

Quinoa & Asparagus Salad£15.00

Roasted Aubergine£15.00

Baby Gem Lettuce£16.00

Aji Panca Ribs£17.00

Grilled over charcoal

Rib eye£34.00

Octopus£27.00

Beef fillet lomo saltado£29.00

Peruvian style paella £28.00

Frittura de sea bream£26.00

Traditional pollo a la brasa

Ollucos Causa£24.00

Sides

Oven-baked sweet potatoes£6.00

Broccoli£6.00

Chaufa rice£7.00

Ensalada£6.00

Corn Cake£7.00

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