Chala

Location:
Bajada de Baños 343
Barranco, Lima, Peru

Restaurant

By Luisa Michelsen

One of the newest upscale restaurants to hit Barranco is Chala, located in an old colonial-style house converted into a very hip, minimalistic restaurant and bar. Videos of photographs taken of Lima at the beginning of the last century are shown, from which you can get an idea of the changes that have taken place.

The veranda where lunch and dinner are also served is the same as it was 100 years ago, overlooking a tree-lined, cobbled pathway going down to the sea. From there you can see the two main features of Barranco, the Bridge of the Sighs (El Puente de Los Suspiros) and the old La Ermita church.

The food at Chala is spectacular and inventive. Many of Peru's exotic fruits are used in its preparation. As a starter try the shrimp, which includes three extra-large shrimp stuffed with seasoned yam, and served with a thick sauce of passion fruit. For an entrée, taste the fresh tuna fish steak with a Peruvian berry topping. The complimentary, homemade nut-herb bread is delicious.

Reservations are a must, the wine list is extensive and the service is excellent.

Prices:
Lunch: Expensive
Dinner: Expensive

Credit cards accepted
American Express, MasterCard/Eurocard, Visa

Price Description: Prices include tax. entrées fall on the pricy side, $15-20 per dish.

Atmosphere: Outdoor/patio dining, nice view

Service Features:<br/>Phone ahead seating, large groups ok

Bar Features:<br/>Full bar, wine / beer, wine list, extensive wine list

Regulations: Unknown

Dress Code: Dressy casual

Reservation: Recommended

Park Options: Public transit accessible, street parking

Contact Information:
Phone: 51-1-252-8515