Restaurant in Lima, Peru

Maras

Name: Maras
Address: C. Amador Merino Reyna 589, San Isidro 15046, Peru, Lima, PE
Telephone: +51 962 382 609

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About Maras

Maras is the strongest fine-dining option in San Isidro, with a focused seafood-forward Modern Peruvian menu, an OAD Top 60 South America ranking, and a 205-bottle wine list. Food pricing sits at the $$ tier, booking is easy via the Westin Lima, and lunch runs Monday through Friday — making it the most practical high-quality option in the neighbourhood.

Should You Book Maras? The Verdict

If you are returning to San Isidro looking for a Modern Peruvian restaurant that holds up on a second visit, Maras earns its place. The kitchen's focus on fish and seafood gives it a clearer identity than many of its peers, and consecutive rankings on the Opinionated About Dining Leading Restaurants in South America list (#50 in 2024, #58 in 2025) confirm it is not a one-season story. The hotel address inside the Westin Lima Hotel & Convention Center can put off travellers who assume hotel dining means safe, tourist-facing food — that assumption is wrong here. Maras is a legitimate destination restaurant for Lima's food-focused visitors and the San Isidro business lunch crowd alike.

Maras in San Isidro: What to Expect

San Isidro is Lima's financial district, and Maras operates as the neighbourhood's most credible fine-dining anchor. If you are staying nearby or have a meeting in the area, this is the restaurant that justifies an extended lunch. The format runs lunch and dinner Monday through Friday, dinner only on Saturdays, and closes Sundays — a schedule shaped around the neighbourhood's corporate rhythm rather than tourist convenience. Plan accordingly: if you are coming from Miraflores or Barranco, a Friday lunch is your most practical window before the weekend closure.

The kitchen, currently led by Chef Anthony Macedo under the broader direction of Chef Rafael Piqueras, leans into seasonal and Peruvian technique with a particular emphasis on fish and seafood. That specialisation is worth taking seriously. Lima's seafood tradition runs deep, and Maras applies haute-cuisine precision to it rather than treating it as background. For a comparable level of seafood focus executed at the very leading of the global scale, Le Bernardin in New York City is the benchmark , Maras operates in a different price tier but shares the same philosophical commitment to fish as the primary subject.

Wine Director Julián Oliva oversees a list of 205 selections with 460 bottles in inventory. The strengths are Chilean and Argentine bottles, with wine pricing at the $$$ tier (many bottles above $100). A corkage fee of $14 applies if you bring your own. For an explorer focused on South American wine alongside Peruvian cuisine, this is a well-constructed pairing opportunity. The sommelier depth , Andrés Carbajal assists on the floor , means you can ask for guidance and get a real answer rather than a wine-list hand-off.

Food pricing sits at the $$ tier (a typical two-course meal in the $40–$65 range, excluding beverages and tip), which positions Maras below the top-tier tasting-menu restaurants in Lima but above casual neighbourhood spots. At that price point, with an OAD ranking and a serious wine program, the value case is clear for anyone who wants a structured, high-quality meal without committing to a multi-hour tasting format.

Google reviews sit at 4.6 across 917 ratings , a sample size large enough to be meaningful. That score reflects consistent execution rather than a single standout experience, which is exactly what you want from a restaurant you are returning to or booking for a business dinner.

For other strong Modern Peruvian options across Peru, Mil Centro in Moray, Chicha por Gastón Acurio in Cusco, and Mauka in Cusco are worth adding to your itinerary if you are travelling beyond Lima. Within Lima itself, Cosme in San Isidro and Costanera 700 in Miraflores offer points of comparison in the seafood-forward space. See our full Lima restaurants guide, Lima hotels guide, and Lima bars guide for broader planning.

Booking and Timing

Booking at Maras is rated Easy. The hotel context helps , the front desk can assist and the reservation infrastructure is more reliable than at independent restaurants of comparable standing. Walk-ins are more feasible here than at tasting-menu venues like Central or Kjolle, but a reservation is still the sensible move for dinner, especially Thursday through Saturday. Lunch on a weekday is your easiest entry point. Saturday dinner is dinner-only and the only evening service in a shorter weekly window, so book that slot in advance.

Practical Details

Detail	Maras	Astrid & Gastón	Kjolle
Cuisine	Modern Peruvian (seafood focus)	Modern Peruvian	Modern Peruvian
Food Price Tier	$$	$$$	$$$
Wine List Size	205 selections / 460 bottles	Extensive	Focused
OAD South America Rank	#58 (2025)	Ranked	Ranked
Booking Difficulty	Easy	Moderate	Hard
Location	San Isidro (hotel)	San Isidro	Barranco
Sunday Service	Closed	Open	Open
Lunch Service	Mon–Fri	Available	Limited

FAQs

Is Maras good for solo dining?

Yes. The hotel setting makes solo dining comfortable , there is no awkwardness around single-cover bookings, and the structured service model works well for one. A weekday lunch is the easiest solo visit: the business-lunch crowd normalises solo tables and the $$ food pricing keeps the bill reasonable. If you are a solo traveller prioritising wine exploration, ask the sommelier for a by-the-glass pairing; with 205 selections on the list, there is enough range to make that conversation worthwhile. For solo diners who want a counter experience or a more informal room, Rafael in Miraflores is an alternative to consider.

Does Maras handle dietary restrictions?

The seasonal Peruvian menu with a seafood focus means pescatarians are well-placed here. For other dietary restrictions , vegetarian, gluten-free, allergies , the hotel kitchen infrastructure generally supports advance requests better than independent restaurants. Contact the Westin Lima directly ahead of your visit to confirm, since specific menu details and current availability are not listed publicly. The kitchen's seasonal approach means the menu changes, so calling ahead is more reliable than assuming. A contact route via the Westin Lima Hotel & Convention Center is your leading option in the absence of a direct restaurant phone number on record.

Can Maras accommodate groups?

The hotel context makes Maras more group-friendly than most comparable Lima restaurants. The Westin Lima has event infrastructure, and a restaurant operating within it typically has private dining or semi-private space available for larger parties. For groups of 6 or more, contact the hotel directly to discuss room configuration and set-menu options , a group booking at the $$ food price tier makes Maras a more cost-effective choice for corporate or celebration dinners than Astrid & Gastón or Central Restaurante at the $$$ tier. For a large group exploring Lima's dining scene more broadly, see our Lima experiences guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maras good for solo dining?

Yes. The hotel setting inside the Westin Lima means solo diners are well-handled — no awkward stares from a room full of tables-for-two. Lunch service runs Tuesday through Friday, which is the lower-pressure window if you want space and attentive service. At $$ per head for a two-course meal, a solo lunch here is one of the better-value ways to access a restaurant ranked #58 in South America by Opinionated About Dining.

Does Maras handle dietary restrictions?

The kitchen's focus on fish and seafood is central to the menu, so pescatarians are well-placed. For other dietary needs, the hotel restaurant infrastructure — more robust reservation and communication channels than an independent — makes it easier to flag requirements in advance. Contact via the Westin Lima front desk if no direct reservation line is listed.

Can Maras accommodate groups?

The Westin Lima hotel context makes Maras a practical group option — larger parties and private dining requests are typically handled more smoothly here than at independent fine-dining spots in Lima. Dinner service runs seven days a week (Saturday only for evening), giving some scheduling flexibility. For groups, dinner Tuesday through Friday is the easiest window since both lunch and dinner service run those days, allowing more coordination with the hotel.

What is Maras known for?

Maras is primarily known for Modern Peruvian in Lima.

Location

C. Amador Merino Reyna 589, San Isidro 15046, Peru

Lima, Peru

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Maras in Context: Awards and Value

Venue	Awards	Value
Maras	Peruvian haute cuisine is the name of the game at Maras, with a special love for fish and seafood. Its San Isidro location inside the Westin Lima Hotel & Convention Center makes for an ideal spot for...; WINE: Wine Strengths: Chile, Argentina Pricing: $$$ i Wine pricing: Based on the list\'s general markup and high and low price points:$ has many bottles < $50;$$ has a range of pricing;$$$ has many $100+ bottles Corkage Fee: $14 Selections: 205 Inventory: 460 CUISINE: Cuisine Types: Seasonal, Peruvian Pricing: $$ i Cuisine pricing: The cost of a typical two-course meal, not including tip or beverages.$ is < $40;$$ is $40–$65;$$$ is $66+. Meals: Lunch and Dinner STAFF: People Julian Oliva:Wine Director Wine Director: Julián Oliva Sommelier: Andres Carbajal Chef: Anthony Macedo General Manager: Andres Rosero Owner: Pedro Brescia, Alex Fort Brescia; Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in South America Ranked #58 (2025); Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in South America Ranked #50 (2024)	—
Astrid & Gastón	World's 50 Best	—
Kjolle	World's 50 Best	—
Mayta	World's 50 Best	—
Mérito	World's 50 Best	—
Fiesta		—

Key differences to consider before you reserve.

Also Consider

Astrid & Gastón — Modern Peruvian, Modern Peruvian
Kjolle — Modern Peruvian, Modern Peruvian
Mayta — Peruvian Modern, Peruvian Modern
Mérito — Venezuelan/Fusion, Venezuelan/Fusion
Fiesta — Contemporary Peruvian, Contemporary Peruvian

Among Lima's Modern Peruvian restaurants, Maras sits in a practical middle ground that not enough visitors use. Astrid & Gastón and Central Restaurante operate at the $$$ tier with longer booking windows and higher ambition on the tasting-menu format — if you want the full Lima statement dinner, those are your targets. Maras asks less of your time and budget while still delivering an OAD-ranked experience with a serious wine program. For a traveller fitting a high-quality dinner around a business trip to San Isidro, Maras is the more rational choice than commuting to Barranco for Kjolle.

Kjolle and Astrid & Gastón both outrank Maras in ambition and in the tasting-menu format specifically — book those if a multi-course structured experience is the priority. Mayta and Fiesta are strong alternatives if you want Contemporary Peruvian cooking with a more neighbourhood feel and less hotel formality. Mérito is the choice if Venezuelan-Peruvian fusion interests you more than a seafood-focused Modern Peruvian menu. Maras wins on the combination of booking ease, wine program depth, and consistent execution that a 4.6 Google rating across 917 reviews reflects.

If seafood is your primary reason for booking, Maras's explicit fish-and-seafood focus gives it a tighter identity than most of its OAD-ranked peers in Lima. Costanera 700 in Miraflores competes directly on seafood, and that head-to-head comes down to neighbourhood preference and format. For visitors already based in San Isidro, Maras is the easier call. For a broader view of where Maras sits in Lima's dining scene, our full Lima restaurants guide covers the full competitive set.