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Food Peruvian's love to eat - LIMA Cantina, London,

LIMA Cantina

4.5 (1699)
£26 to £40
Peruvian
14 Garrick Street, London, WC2E 9BJ

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2 people
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8:00 PM
Booked 23 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for groups
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 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Lunch Wed–Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    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

  • Lunch & Theatre Menu

    £18.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    1 Main + Side Mon-Thur 12—17:30 | Fri 12—17 5 Oz Rib Eye | 1/2 Pollo A La Brasa | Frittura de Sea Bream | Roasted Aubergine + Any Side
    Lunch & Theatre Menu Photo

  • CHEF’S SELECTION — for 2

    £56.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Wok Beef Taco Pollo a La Brasa Taco El Ceviche Roasted Aubergine Octopus Beef Filet Lomo Saltado Corn Cake
    CHEF’S SELECTION — for 2 Photo

Menu

LIMA Cantina's menu was last updated on 5/13/2025.

PICAR

  • Pan£2.00

    Home Baked Bread, Sweet Black Carob Tree Butter — Per Roll (V)

    • Corn£8.00

      Ribs Salsa Huancaina — Creamy Queso Fresco (V)

      • Guacamole£11.00

        Whipped with lime & huacatay, crunchy cancha, plantain chips (v)

        CEVICHERIA

        • El ceviche£17.00

          Sea Bream, tiger's milk, crispy cuzco corn

          • Tuna£18.00

            Tiradito, Avocado, Nikkei Tiger’s Milk

            • Salmon£15.00

              tiradito, yellow tiger’s milk, avocado

              • Prawn Nigiri£13.00

                Causa, Anticucho Sauce

                STARTERS

                Starters

                • Bao£13.00

                  Pork Belly, Char Siu Sauce, Daikon

                  • Pollo Tacos£14.00

                    a la brasa, House Corn Tortilla, Guacamole

                    • Beef Tacos£14.00

                      Wok, House Corn Tortilla, Guacamole

                      • Anticuchos£13.00

                        wood fired beef fillet skewers, peppers, anticuchera sauce

                        • Empanadas£11.00

                          Wok Beef, Yellow Chilli Cream

                          • Quinoa£15.00

                            Asparagus Salad, Passion Fruit Vinaigrette, Queso Fresco

                            • Aubergine£15.00

                              Roasted, Hoisin Sauce, Guacamole (V)

                              • Burrata £16.00

                                Baby Gem Lettuce, Coconut & Curry (V)

                                • Ribs £17.00

                                  Pork Yakiniku Style, Aji Panca, Golden Potatoes

                                  CHARCOAL

                                  Mains

                                  • Whole Suckling Pig

                                    6-10 pax. to be ordered 24hrs in advance

                                    • Traditional Pollo a la Brasa£27.00

                                      1/2 Rotisserie Chicken. Marinated for 24 hours in Peruvian herbs & spices. Served with Andean potatoes & aji amarillo & huacatay cream

                                      • Traditional Pollo a la Brasa£49.00

                                        WHOLE Authentic Rotisserie Chicken. Marinated 24hrs in herbs & spices. Served with Andean potatoes, Aji amarillo & Huacatay cream.

                                        • Seasonal Vegetables£22.00

                                          Simply grilled, with lime & herbs (vg)

                                          • Octopus£31.00

                                            Baby Squid, Coriander, Aji Amarillo Bubble & Squeak

                                            SALTADO

                                            • Lomo£32.00

                                              Beef Fillet, Andean Potatoes, Soy, Jasmine Rice

                                              • Quinotto£29.00

                                                Prawns, octopus, lime, quinoa

                                                • Ollucos£24.00

                                                  Causa, Mushroom Stew, Broccoli

                                                  • Tempura£29.00

                                                    Prawns & Courgette

                                                    Sides

                                                    side dishes

                                                    • Potatoes£7.00

                                                      andean golden (vg)

                                                      • Broccoli£7.00

                                                        chili & soy sauce

                                                        • Chaufa rice£7.00

                                                          Peruvian stir fried rice

                                                          • Ensalada£7.00

                                                            Tomato, Avocado, Red onion

                                                            • Cassava£7.00

                                                              crispy sticks, huancaina (v)

                                                              DESSERTS

                                                              • Picarones £8.00

                                                                Traditional Peruvian Donuts, vanilla ice cream

                                                                • Watermelon£8.00

                                                                  Granita, Whipped Cream & Coconut

                                                                  • Chocolate£8.00

                                                                    Mousse

                                                                    Last updated: May 13, 2025

                                                                    What 1,699 people are saying

                                                                    LIMA Cantina reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                                                                    Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                                                    4.5
                                                                    4.5 based on recent ratings
                                                                    • 4.5Food
                                                                    • 4.6Service
                                                                    • 4.5Ambience
                                                                    • 4.1Value

                                                                    Noise • Energetic

                                                                    Loved For

                                                                    • London

                                                                      Peruvian

                                                                    Review summary

                                                                    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                    LIMA Cantina offers "fantastic peruvian meal" experiences with "excellent service and delicious food." Guests praise the "great pisco sours" and "amazing ceviche," alongside a vibrant atmosphere. The restaurant's friendly staff and thoughtful touches for special occasions create memorable dining moments. Situated conveniently with a "relaxed and unpretentious ambiance," it's a delightful destination for authentic Peruvian flavors.
                                                                    1,699 Reviews

                                                                    1. Jimmy VIP

                                                                      Yorkshire2 reviews

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      Dined 1 day ago

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      Easily my favourite place in London now. Awesome food and service

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                                                                    2. Helen

                                                                      London2 reviews

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      Dined on May 5, 2025

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      Lovely lunch .. lots of sides followed by dessert. Really friendly service. Only thing to improve… smarten up the toilet areas

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                                                                    3. Irene

                                                                      London7 reviews

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      Dined on April 29, 2025

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 4
                                                                      3. Service 4
                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                      Location close to nearest tube station about 5 mins walk. Enough space inside between tables. Not crowded great for a lunch meet. We had set menu a main and a side with a drink each. Food okay. Pleasant afternoon.

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                                                                    4. Sarah VIP

                                                                      Birmingham5 reviews

                                                                      4.0

                                                                      Dined on April 26, 2025

                                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 3
                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                      Food and cocktails delicious, although service perhaps a bit too laid back!

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                                                                    5. Angelina

                                                                      London13 reviews

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      Dined on April 23, 2025

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      Excellent service and delicious food!! We celebrated a birthday and they really made it special! Thank you!!
                                                                      LIMA CantinaResponded on April 24, 2025
                                                                      Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience with us! We’re truly grateful for your kind words and happy to share it to the team! Your feedback made our day! We hope to see you again in Lima Cantina soon!

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                                                                    6. David

                                                                      London3 reviews

                                                                      2.0

                                                                      Dined on April 17, 2025

                                                                      1. Overall 2
                                                                      2. Food 4
                                                                      3. Service 1
                                                                      4. Ambience 1
                                                                      Hmmmmm Not great - mostly slack service and being encouraged to place last orders - no offer of desserts or coffee Food was tasty ! Great pisco sours Wouldn't go back

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                                                                    7. Malcolm

                                                                      San Francisco8 reviews

                                                                      4.0

                                                                      Dined on April 10, 2025

                                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                                      2. Food 4
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      We went for lunch and theatre menu - choice of mains plus sides resulted in lovely shared set o dishes for us at a decent cost.
                                                                      LIMA CantinaResponded on April 15, 2025
                                                                      Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience with us. We hope to welcome you again in Lima Cantina soon!

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                                                                    8. Tony

                                                                      London2 reviews

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      Dined on April 7, 2025

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      Excellent food and lovely friendly staff and a great atmosphere. Will definitely return
                                                                      LIMA CantinaResponded on April 15, 2025
                                                                      Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a positive review about your experience in our restaurant. We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed our friendly service and that you found the food amazing. We are looking forward to serving you again soon!

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                                                                    9. Jackie

                                                                      London65 reviews

                                                                      3.0

                                                                      Dined on March 29, 2025

                                                                      1. Overall 3
                                                                      2. Food 3
                                                                      3. Service 4
                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                      We had the Chef's Choice menu which was very good. However, I didn't think for the amount paid that the portions were large enough. I felt we paid a lot of money for an average amount. Whilst the food was very good, I would not say it was anything special. Possibly we made the wrong choice in electing the Chef's Choice menu which was £54 per head (total of £108 for 2 without drinks and service charge). I have been to Lima Fitzrovia previously, so perhaps the offerings at Cantina are slightly different and I was expecting something similar. I believe Cantina has a different type of menu to the other restaurants. Overall very pleasant environment. Service could not be faulted. But not sure I would retunr.
                                                                      LIMA CantinaResponded on April 15, 2025
                                                                      Thank you for your honesty in sharing this with us. We’re truly sorry to hear that your experience did not align with our commitment to customer satisfaction. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention. We hope to still welcome you again in our restaurant.

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                                                                    10. Cathy

                                                                      London1 review

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      Dined on March 29, 2025

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      Lovely restaurant, delicious food, friendly, helpful staff
                                                                      LIMA CantinaResponded on April 2, 2025
                                                                      Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience with us. We hope to welcome you again any time soon in Lima Cantina!

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                                                                    FAQs

                                                                    LIMA Cantina is rated 4.5 stars by 1699 OpenTable diners.

                                                                    LIMA Cantina does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

                                                                    Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                                                                    1. Home
                                                                    2. United Kingdom
                                                                    3. London
                                                                    4. West End London
                                                                    5. Covent Garden

                                                                    Make a reservation

                                                                    Booked 23 times today
                                                                    Experiences are available.
                                                                    Google Map for LIMA Cantina

                                                                    14 Garrick Street, London, WC2E 9BJ

                                                                    Additional information

                                                                    • Cross street
                                                                      Floral Street
                                                                    • Neighborhood
                                                                      Covent Garden
                                                                    • Hours of operation
                                                                      Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Lunch Wed–Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
                                                                    • 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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