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Kjolle

Helmed by world-renowned chef Pía León, this restaurant showcases the vibrant biodiversity of Peru in a visually stunning and artistic manner.

No. 9, The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2025Latin America's Best Female Chef 2018The World's Best Female Chef 2021Art of Hospitality Award 2025
4.7
(1,186 reviews)on Google
$$$$Contemporary PeruvianBarranco

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Located in Lima's vibrant and artistic Barranco district, Kjolle is the celebrated solo venture of Chef Pía León, formerly the powerhouse behind the kitchen at Central. Named after a resilient, high-altitude Andean flower, the restaurant embodies a spirit of freedom and creativity, offering a more informal yet equally profound exploration of Peru's immense biodiversity compared to its world-renowned sibling restaurant. The ambiance is a harmonious blend of understated elegance and natural warmth, with an open kitchen that dissolves the boundary between creation and dining, inviting guests into the culinary process. For the discerning traveler, Kjolle offers an intimate and sensory journey through Peru's diverse ecosystems—from the Amazon to the Andes and the Pacific coast. The focus here is on the ingredients themselves, masterfully combined in colorful, artistic presentations that are both innovative and deeply rooted in Peruvian heritage. This approach creates a dining experience that is less about rigid structure and more about the vibrant, expressive, and authentic flavors of the land.

What People Are Saying

A Reddit User

Kjolle is a 'tour de force of colours, textures, flavours' with exceptional dishes like a 50-hour cooked beef shortrib and a highlight duck dish, complemented by world-class service.

A happy diner

This diner had a wonderful and nearly flawless lunch, highly recommending Kjolle for its unique and delicious flavors, appreciation of biodiversity, and excellent service, finding it even more impressive than Central.

A reviewer

This reviewer was absolutely recommended Kjolle, stating that the food was stunning visually, tasted unique and good, and found the experience more blowing than Central. They particularly enjoyed the lobster in coconut and the thoughtful cider pairing.

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