Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. United Kingdom
  3. London
  4. West End London
  5. Covent Garden
Food Peruvian's love to eat - LIMA Cantina, London,

LIMA Cantina

4.6
4.6
1651 Reviews
£26 to £40
Peruvian

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
Gift card

Gift card

Send gift cards instantly by email or print to present in person.

Send a gift card

Experiences

  • 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
    Lunch & Pre Theatre Menu Photo

What 1,651 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • London

    Peruvian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
LIMA Cantina offers a vibrant dining experience with "outstanding service" and "delicious" Peruvian-inspired cuisine. Guests rave about the "amazing ceviche" and "perfectly seasoned" roast chicken. The lively atmosphere and "friendly staff" make it a top choice in Covent Garden. While some find it pricey, the unique dishes and "great pisco sours" are worth a visit.

1,651 Reviews
  1. Ioana

    London

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I have been 3 times to LIMA Cantina. I've always loved the experience. The service is exceptional and the Quinoa salad was divine. I will be back!
    LIMA CantinaResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for sharing this to us! Your positive feedback is a huge encouragement to our team! Looking forward to welcome you again soon!

    Is this helpful?

  2. hannah

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Considering Lima is a Peruvian restaurant I would expect the ceviche to be far more delicious than it was. I would also expect them to make better disco sours - it was far too sweet!
    LIMA CantinaResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for taking the time to provide your honest feedback. We're very sorry we failed to meet your expectations. Hoping to welcome you again another time!

    Is this helpful?

  3. Caroline

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 4, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    The restaurant was pretty empty. The staff were very attentive. Some of the food was absolutely delicious (corn ribs, beef taco), some less so (quinoa salad). The pisco sours were wonderful. The meal was way too expensive.
    LIMA CantinaResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for taking time to provide feedback on your experience with our restaurant. We are truly sorry that we did not meet your expectations. Hope we could still welcome you again any other time in the future!

    Is this helpful?

  4. Camila

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    as a Peruvian, I know we can be a little bit picky with the food but honestly the pollo a la brasa was really good. if I ever go back to London, I will definitely go back to Lima Cantina just for the chicken.

    Is this helpful?

  5. Doctor

    London

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dining experience! Excellent location! The sharing menu was tasting & varied. Highly recommended!

    Is this helpful?

  6. Tracey

    London

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We were catching up with friends over a meal and Lima Cantina made the whole experience really enjoyable. Service excellent without being intrusive. Menu explained with out being patronising. Food complex but simple and delicious. Admittedly Lima has been a favourite for some years - so we could be bias.

    Is this helpful?

  7. Luca

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    brilliant service and food, first experience with Peruvian food for us. Will definitely come back.
    LIMA CantinaResponded on October 28, 2024
    Thank you very much for taking the time to share your positive experience. We'll be happy to welcome you again soon!

    Is this helpful?

  8. Justin

    London

    41 reviews

    4.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Baked beef empanadas is the winner. The pork ribs is slightly on dry side. Loved the cocktails. Staff is friendly.
    LIMA CantinaResponded on October 31, 2024
    Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience with us and we're truly sorry if we did not meet your expectations that caused slightly downside for this review. We are always looking for ways to improve our services and your feedback is valuable to us. We hope to see you again in Lima Cantina soon!

    Is this helpful?

  9. Lucy

    Key West

    13 reviews

    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Early evening dinner for two. Arrived when restaurant was empty except one another couple and were sat next to them. Limited non alcoholic drinks options was very disappointing. Food tasty but service wasn’t great, they didn’t seem to listen and so had to repeat order and then tried to clear whilst we were still eating. Didn’t appreciate the 12.5% tip being added.
    LIMA CantinaResponded on October 26, 2024
    Thank you for taking the time to provide your honest feedback. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention and we're very sorry we failed to meet your expectations. Hoping to welcome you again another time!

    Is this helpful?

  10. Liz

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fun evening with very friendly service. Food well presented and good, the ceviche was delicious. Piscos to be recommended! The sharing items really good value.
    LIMA CantinaResponded on October 25, 2024
    Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience with us and spreading the good word! Our team is thrilled to hear your compliments and positive feedback. Looking forward to welcome you again soon!

    Is this helpful?

FAQs

LIMA Cantina is rated 4.6 stars by 1651 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.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 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
  • 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
Gift card

Gift card

Send gift cards instantly by email or print to present in person.

Send a gift card
Discover
OpenTable
  • About Us
  • Blog
  • Careers
  • Press
More
Businesses
  • Restaurant reservation software
  • Industry insights
  • Hospitality resources
  • Marketing resources
  • Operation resources
  • How to open a restaurant
  • For restaurants
  • For restaurant groups
Join us on
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2024 OpenTable, Inc. 1 Montgomery St Ste 500, San Francisco CA 94104 - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo