(212) 242-0010

122 Christopher St (Christopher + Bedford)
New York, NY 10014 40.7332 -74.0056

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Neighborhoods: West Village, Downtown

limastaste.com

Hours:

Mon - Sun 12pm -12am

Last updated 11.30.11

Category:

Restaurants, Catering

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Local Favorite, Breakfast, Romantic Dining, Brunch, Date Spot, Food Delivery, Bar Scene, Private Parties, Bar Menu

Cuisine:

Spanish, Latin American, Peruvian, South American, Seafood

What People Are Saying About Lima's Taste

Featured Review

Kara Zuaro

Contributor

The Scene – Plum-colored walls peek from between brick exposures and vividly hued paintings, including a bright rendition of "The Last Supper" that seems anything but somber. The effect is as smooth and refreshing as the house sangria--seemingly made for sipping in the restaurant's ornately carved chairs. You'll often catch the affable owner checking the score of the Peruvian soccer match on the flat-screen TV. – – The Food – At once exotic and comforting, this is Peruvian home cooking at its best. A large portion of fried yucca, grilled shrimp, and scallops fills the…

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ambiance
98.17999839782715% positive
  1. The atmosphere along with the customer service was very pleasant we all had a great dining exprience.
  2. Then i came over Lima's Taste, a cozy peruvian restaurant in the west village.
  3. went to this cozy peruvian restaurant last Friday with some doubts before reading the mixed reviews, but my experience was excellent.
  4. Even though the restaurant is cozy, I think it seats a little over 50 people, it is elegant.
  5. Everytime single time I go I always have a great time- the ambience is beautiful, the service is perfect, and the food is amazing.
  6. The atmosphere was romantic, the service was good.
  7. The food and drinks more then made up for a relaxing night at a cozy restaurant.
  8. The atmosphere was cozy and warm and allowed us to unwind for the evening.
  9. couldn't have been more impressed - the food is divine, the owners are great, and the ambience is inviting.
  10. The decor is truly stunning with odd juxtopisitions.
  11. It is reer that I have experienced a restaurant this much fun and loose with some of the most novel amazing food.
dessert
100.0% positive
  1. The drinks were great, and everything, from the starters thru dessert, beat my expectations.
  2. You have to order their desserts.
  3. the waiters were not at all friendly and they brought us the check without even asking for it and we couldn't get desert or more piscos.
drinks
98.33000183105469% positive
  1. My friends and I consider this place to be a kind of tribute to peruvian cuisine anywhere with it's flavorful ceviche bar and delicious main dishes like lomo saltado and picante.
  2. The drinks were great, and everything, from the starters thru dessert, beat my expectations.
  3. The mix ceviche and the filet mignon were so tasty, the drinks (pisco sour) were ok.
  4. Where should I start pleasant and friendly environment as you walk in, the ceviche bar is amazing not only they have a great variety of ceviche is also the best ceviche we ever had it's clearly the best compared to any other.
  5. The wine list is impressive, the food authentic and sensational.
  6. The food and drinks more then made up for a relaxing night at a cozy restaurant.
  7. Friendly, helpful service, if you don't know what to try she'll recommend something amazing and get you the right wine to go with it.
  8. If you're in the mood for Peruvian food, I recommend Mancora much better -drinks are fabulous and the food is delicious.
  9. corn and yams is a meal itself, and if you are feeling adventurous try the grilled cow's heart it is a real treat, for main course we had sudado ( fish steam in beer and spices),very flavorful, lomo saltado and paella which was excellent
  10. The drinks pisco sours and sangria are also amazing we definitely coming back without a doubt and if you havent been there yet you should we highly recommended.
  11. On to the mains: we had the sudado (steamed fish in beer), totally flavorful, tho they sure are proud of it at $28 bones.
  12. Good wine portions - you get a lot for what you pay for.
food quality
87.03000068664551% positive
  1. Incredible service and flavorful dishes
  2. The chicken and the accompanying sauce were great.
  3. The creamy yellow pepper sauce that smothers the chicken is unique and superb.
  4. the sangria was very tasty and pretty strong (so be careful!)
  5. went there twice, I had the worst service and the food is always have no flavor whatsoever, I don't know how this place is on business, advice for the owner change all the waiters and hire a new chef if you want to be on business for long
  6. If you want real authentic, savory peruvian dishes this is where you should go!
  7. Bad place, service is very bad, they make you feel that they are doing you a favor for eating there, the food is over priced, over $20.
  8. Excellent food, uniquely different to other cuisines.
  9. went there with some friends for a cocktail and appetizer and wound up trying so many wonderful dishes.
  10. This is the best food in the city.
  11. Great Peruvian food!
  12. The Yuca to accompany it is so delicious and sweet.
  13. My table also ordered the Ceviche Mixto--shrimp, squid, baby octopus and fish--truly delicious and refreshing.
  14. Simply put, great food in desirable serving sizes and sangria that kicks your ass the moment you stand up!
  15. Peruvian food is the best on earth, but here it is made even better.
  16. The wine list is impressive, the food authentic and sensational.
  17. The mix ceviche and the filet mignon were so tasty, the drinks (pisco sour) were ok.
  18. Amazing food and great people
  19. While we quite enjoyed Peruvian food in Peru we were very disappointed by Lima's Taste.
  20. The food itself was excellent, but unfortunately, the rest of the experience was so bad I coulnd't recommend it to anyone.
  21. The restaurant is really nice, and the food is delicious!
  22. Overall is the most delicious Peruvian authentic food we ever had everything is so yummy and well decorated.
  23. When they came as apetizers I stared at my pals gross display of attacking the dishes like an eskimo harpooning fish in the springtime.
  24. As a main course, I ordered Aji de Pollo: even is a different style than the original one (no steamed potato) the dish was excellent.
  25. shrimp on a stick which came with a great sauce that we really enjoyed.
  26. My wife and her friend had the lomo saltado (they really did use filet in this dish) and a picante de mariscos which was excellent.
  27. the food was surprisingly good and the prices were quite reasonable for such fresh seafood.
  28. The ceviches of tuna and of grilled shrimp/scallops were outstanding, and creative too as you couldn't easily find these varieties on a menu in Peru.
  29. Peruvian, and I have to say the food is not that great.
  30. So far there has not been a day where the food wasn't amazing.
  31. great dish for a july afternoon.
  32. The service is terrible and teh food is at best passable if you are starving.
  33. Then we tried the Creamy salmon with rice that was amazing!
  34. It is reer that I have experienced a restaurant this much fun and loose with some of the most novel amazing food.
  35. I'm from Peru and I have tried almost every peruvian restaurant in New York and I have to say that Lima's Taste offers authentic Peruvian Cuisine.
  36. And most certainly, order a pitcher of the tasty Sangria.
  37. If you love to eat good food, with amazing flavours then you should definetly eat here.
  38. have no idea what I ate but it was some of the most absolutely delicious food I've ever eaten.
  39. corn and yams is a meal itself, and if you are feeling adventurous try the grilled cow's heart it is a real treat, for main course we had sudado ( fish steam in beer and spices),very flavorful, lomo saltado and paella which was excellent
  40. On to the mains: we had the sudado (steamed fish in beer), totally flavorful, tho they sure are proud of it at $28 bones.
  41. am half Peruvian and can tell you this is the best Peruvian food I have ever eaten in America.
  42. The ceviche is fresh and of good quality.
  43. Apart from the ceviche and the pisco sour which were quite good, the main dishes were mediocre and the lamb I ordered had so much pepper my taste buds went completely numb.
  44. Had the escaveche (fish) and the sauce was very good.
  45. Their lomo salteado is amazing if you still have any room for food left.
  46. Apart from the mediocre meal, the service was indifferent at best with a bored wait staff and a bill that took almost thirty minutes to get.
  47. The food and drinks more then made up for a relaxing night at a cozy restaurant.
  48. After some good food and spotty service, my friends and I were surprised to get a bill that had a 20% tip included post-tax.
  49. recommend this place to anyone who is looking for delicious Peruvian cuisine.
  50. went to Lima's expecting something like rice and beans, but was pleasently surprised with the great food.
  51. However, I've heard that their chicken are good too.
  52. My friends and I consider this place to be a kind of tribute to peruvian cuisine anywhere with it's flavorful ceviche bar and delicious main dishes like lomo saltado and picante.
  53. That is a good sign that the food is good.
  54. delicious food all the time
  55. Peruvian food is cool.
  56. The service was slow, but, we were out enjoying our dinner, our company, and talking over delicious food - who want's to be rushed when you are enjoying yourself.
  57. went there hoping to find a good taste of Peruvian food and friendly people.
  58. The ceviche was especially excellent- most notably the spicy tuna and the mixto appetizers- and the escaviche and lamb stew entrees were both impressive.
  59. Everytime single time I go I always have a great time- the ambience is beautiful, the service is perfect, and the food is amazing.
  60. The seafood ceviche was delicious but too picante for my friends.
  61. The best authentic peruvian food I've ever had the best in the city hands down!
  62. Reasonable prices and GREAT food.
  63. It's a croweded little place, with not a lot to move around, but with excellent food, friendly service (which accounted for one of my family members' significant food allergy), and above-average sangria, I will be back again.
  64. service was wonderful as the waitress explained all the dishes to us.
  65. Amazing food,very reasonabled priced.
  66. couldn't have been more impressed - the food is divine, the owners are great, and the ambience is inviting.
  67. If you're in the mood for Peruvian food, I recommend Mancora much better -drinks are fabulous and the food is delicious.
  68. The food was superb!
  69. This place was really just ok - went on a wed night it was fairly empty and they seated at the worst table inside - the food was mediocre - you can definitely find somewhere better to spend your money.
  70. On top of the good service, the food was excellent!
  71. The ceviche is fresh, spicy, and utterly foodgasmic.
  72. We then shared a papa rellena which was fantastic, not greasy and full of flavorful meat.
  73. The seafood was very fresh.
  74. We had a dinner on a Saturday night, the food was excellent.
  75. will certainly return and gladly pay full price for such good food and sincere service!
  76. had recently returned from a trip to Peru and was craving the native food when a neighbor recommended Lima's Taste.
  77. we were just looking for a small dish or two so we did the mussells lima and wow what a great dish.
  78. The main dishes are decent, but you will be happier with the peruvian apps and ceviche dishes.
menu variety
96.00000381469727% positive
  1. The service was very good, the waitress kindly answered all our questions about the menu.
  2. The ceviches of tuna and of grilled shrimp/scallops were outstanding, and creative too as you couldn't easily find these varieties on a menu in Peru.
  3. Where should I start pleasant and friendly environment as you walk in, the ceviche bar is amazing not only they have a great variety of ceviche is also the best ceviche we ever had it's clearly the best compared to any other.
  4. Our server was quite knowledgeable of the menu and the service was prompt.
  5. can wait to return to try the rest of the menu and the friendly service will be an added bonus.
overall
100.0% positive
  1. great place for a date (dark, Spanish vibe), children (saw lots of little ones chowing down) and groups (great Sangria pitchers and small plates.)
return potential
93.33000183105469% positive
  1. will certainly return and gladly pay full price for such good food and sincere service!
  2. And as much as I love my sangria, it's not enough to make me go back there ever again.
  3. It's a croweded little place, with not a lot to move around, but with excellent food, friendly service (which accounted for one of my family members' significant food allergy), and above-average sangria, I will be back again.
  4. can wait to return to try the rest of the menu and the friendly service will be an added bonus.
  5. strongly recommend this place and I definitely will come back.
service
59.21999931335449% positive
  1. First of all, I am not exaggerating when I say that the entire staff here are so incredibly rude, to the point of being shocking.
  2. The atmosphere along with the customer service was very pleasant we all had a great dining exprience.
  3. The waiter was very rude and not willing to make you feel welcome.
  4. However, that's not the worst part it was the horrible service we had.
  5. The service is very friendly makes you feel like home along with good looking waiters is a plus GREAT SERVICE.
  6. Where should I start pleasant and friendly environment as you walk in, the ceviche bar is amazing not only they have a great variety of ceviche is also the best ceviche we ever had it's clearly the best compared to any other.
  7. Bad place, service is very bad, they make you feel that they are doing you a favor for eating there, the food is over priced, over $20.
  8. Horrible service, lots of mice in the restaurant
  9. the waiters were not at all friendly and they brought us the check without even asking for it and we couldn't get desert or more piscos.
  10. Amazing food and great people
  11. Everyone on staff was nasty to everyone.
  12. But the service was horrible.
  13. Friendly, helpful service, if you don't know what to try she'll recommend something amazing and get you the right wine to go with it.
  14. Even though the restaurant is cozy, I think it seats a little over 50 people, it is elegant.
  15. The place is a little chaotic but the staff rolled wioth it and kept the service at an O.K. level.
  16. The service was very good, the waitress kindly answered all our questions about the menu.
  17. My experience has always been pretty good with the wait staff, they are not exceptional but they are more than adequate.
  18. The service is terrible and teh food is at best passable if you are starving.
  19. After some good food and spotty service, my friends and I were surprised to get a bill that had a 20% tip included post-tax.
  20. the only drawback was slow service but then again, there was only one waiter for the whole restaurant until around 10pm.
  21. Our server was quite knowledgeable of the menu and the service was prompt.
  22. Apart from the mediocre meal, the service was indifferent at best with a bored wait staff and a bill that took almost thirty minutes to get.
  23. was greeted with a smile at the door and the waiter went out of his way to find the perfect seating arrangements in an already packed resturaunt.
  24. will certainly return and gladly pay full price for such good food and sincere service!
  25. The atmosphere was romantic, the service was good.
  26. As a Peruvian I will say we are a warm beatiful people but when it comes to eating in restaurants we are a little difficult and I understand how the wait staff might have had a few off moments.
  27. service was wonderful as the waitress explained all the dishes to us.
  28. It's a croweded little place, with not a lot to move around, but with excellent food, friendly service (which accounted for one of my family members' significant food allergy), and above-average sangria, I will be back again.
  29. Everytime single time I go I always have a great time- the ambience is beautiful, the service is perfect, and the food is amazing.
  30. (The service was slow all night long.)
  31. Many reviews speak of lousy service and an overcrowded room and they are right.
  32. The service was slow, but, we were out enjoying our dinner, our company, and talking over delicious food - who want's to be rushed when you are enjoying yourself.
  33. Anfortunately the service was awful.
  34. can wait to return to try the rest of the menu and the friendly service will be an added bonus.
  35. went there hoping to find a good taste of Peruvian food and friendly people.
  36. went there twice, I had the worst service and the food is always have no flavor whatsoever, I don't know how this place is on business, advice for the owner change all the waiters and hire a new chef if you want to be on business for long
  37. The service is not that bad and they deal with a large "international" clientele.
  38. There are too many other good restaurants to waste your money on such lousy service.
  39. The service was almost perfect, even though the place was extremely busy.
  40. Incredible service and flavorful dishes
  41. On top of the good service, the food was excellent!
  42. Unfortunately, service was slow and when our server noticed we had not received our entree he comp'ed us two delightful margaritas - AND charged us only for appetizers , thereby cutting our bill in half.
  43. The waiter was awful and couldn't wait to get rid of us he basically kicked us out by bringing the check while I was still eating.
value
65.14999866485596% positive
  1. This place was really just ok - went on a wed night it was fairly empty and they seated at the worst table inside - the food was mediocre - you can definitely find somewhere better to spend your money.
  2. There are too many other good restaurants to waste your money on such lousy service.
  3. the food was surprisingly good and the prices were quite reasonable for such fresh seafood.
  4. Good wine portions - you get a lot for what you pay for.
  5. Bad place, service is very bad, they make you feel that they are doing you a favor for eating there, the food is over priced, over $20.
  6. The owner seems to be hovering around in an effort to salvage the situation but we won't be dining in this expensive pepper-galore restaurant.
  7. Reasonable prices and GREAT food.
  8. will certainly return and gladly pay full price for such good food and sincere service!
  9. Halloween night I wanted to watch the parade remnants at a restaurant with a huge window on Christopher Street.
  10. was packed the night we went , but they come quickly with Pisco Sour while we wait, wich was great , it was worth the wait.
  11. The Ceviches were really excellent with a side of huge steam corn.
wait time
25.0% positive
  1. (The service was slow all night long.)
  2. Apart from the mediocre meal, the service was indifferent at best with a bored wait staff and a bill that took almost thirty minutes to get.
  3. The service was slow, but, we were out enjoying our dinner, our company, and talking over delicious food - who want's to be rushed when you are enjoying yourself.
  4. the only drawback was slow service but then again, there was only one waiter for the whole restaurant until around 10pm.
  5. went there twice, I had the worst service and the food is always have no flavor whatsoever, I don't know how this place is on business, advice for the owner change all the waiters and hire a new chef if you want to be on business for long
  6. Unfortunately, service was slow and when our server noticed we had not received our entree he comp'ed us two delightful margaritas - AND charged us only for appetizers , thereby cutting our bill in half.
1 Star Rating: Poor

01/17/12

don't use your Living Social coupon here!

by fanmo26

Service has always been very bad, even if we were the only customers the service is very slow. I had a living social coupon and got completely ripped off. They served less than 1/3 of the normal portions expecting us to pay the full amount, I ended up paying 18 bucks for 1 shrimp, 1 calamari and onions. - Since I prepaid I had no choice but to at least use up the money I put in. I will never go back. there are many places in NYC were I can go for Peruvian food.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/03/11

Loving Lima!

by TheLWord

First of all, I'm debating on whether or not to call those who gave negative reviews whiners instead of diners. Lima's Taste is an excellent escape from the mundane world of common cuisine eateries found in New York (e.g. Italian, Chinese, Thai, etc.). Operated by Lima native Nelly, the decor and charm of Lima's Taste has been great to revitalize the once bland Christopher Street area that has seen many businesses come and go due to poor management. I went there for ceviche and not only left with my appetite satisfied, but with the knowledge I will be back in the future. Across from the famous Lucille Lortel theater, the staff at the restaurant do a great job in taking down your order and addressing any questions or concerns you might have with your order. After dinner, stay for the music (on special nights) and most importantly their great selection of traditional Latin desserts such as flan and dulce de leche.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

07/06/11

Disappointment

by alexandra merino

First of all, we received good comments f/other people, and I was trying to prove my friend who came from Germany with her family there is good Peruvian food in Manhattan, but unfortunately again big disappointment, first w/Pio Pio in the city and then this... The portions were tiny, food didnt have any taste, ceviche and tiradito were made w/FROZEN FISH... No chicha morada, no tamales... the chicken saltado had 5 pcs of chicken, the small portion of sweet potato ordered for a baby was way too expensive for what it was. Sincerely that place has to close, there was a guy who was running around paying attention to other people and no to us, and we were a 4 adults, 1 little girl and a baby. What happened? I seriously cannot understand why a Peruvian restaurant give such crappy attention to Peruvians!

1 Star Rating: Poor

06/18/11

Taste of Lima My @$$

by dannyboy85

My wife is from Lima, Peru and she has made plenty of food for me from there and all i can say about "Taste Of Lima" is it was the hugest joke ever. For starters the amount you pay for how little food you get is ridiculous. Second of the food is no where close to what the real dish taste like and finally the service was the worst service i have ever had. I recommend that you dont waste your time here cause all you will get is a huge bill, an empty stomach, and a headache. Please just go somewhere else...this place needs to be shut down.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

04/27/11

Exquisite ceviches in a authentic style and charming service

by Saprisse

Last night was a taste to remember! This had to of been the truest enlightenment to good food I have had in NY. This place is a worthwhile quality eatery to recommend, I was quite pleased with the quality of food being served as well as the tasty drinks which reminded me a lot of traditional Peruvian food back home. This place deserves an utmost appreciation for reaching out to its customers; everything was in perfect taste and more importantly with pleasing service. To start, my husband and mother in- law went straight for the Ceviches, the Mixto and Salmon ceviche which were in a splendid fresh and spice ending, my favorite was the Mixto as well as the Lomo Saltado which was exactly like it should be but with an extra quality of filet mignon being added in the Lomo. Another favorite dish came in with the Aji de Pollo and seafood Picante both in a creamy spicy captivating sauce. Everything resembled exactly like the taste from Lima, Peru. I am always traveling back home and there is nothing like putting real authentic flavor into ones mouth. If you are going to be drawn away into places that give good service but deliver mediocre food on the table? At this restaurant Lima’s Taste, it is not only on a historic and engaging neighborhood in downtown west village, but the food you get here is something else; you won't find such good food anywhere else as you do here at this restaurant.

The Details on Lima's Taste

Place Categories:

  • best authentic peruvian food
  • fresh seafood ceviche
  • slow bad service
  • friendly customer service
  • great place
  • cozy peruvian restaurant
  • worst dining experience
  • great dish
  • very tasty sangria
  • awful waiter
  • romantic atmosphere
  • unique creamy yellow pepper sauce
  • mediocre main dishes
  • favorite taste
  • amazing lomo saltado
  • refreshing ceviche mixto
  • quite reasonable prices
  • refreshing fish
  • very flavorful paella
  • beautiful ambience
  • warm beatiful people
  • mediocre food
  • happy valentine
  • fabulous drinks
  • very fresh seafood
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