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Kjolle Barranco Reviews
Disappointing
I came to Kjolle so excited to try a top restaurant. Others complain about the quick service between courses but I actually found the service quite enjoyable. And the creativity of the menu was very good. But, after enjoying tasting menus around the world, I’d have to say the food here was probably the worst of any tasting menu I’ve experienced. Mediocre at best. The only 2 courses I’d rate as “delicious” were the bread and beef rib. And several we didn’t even make an effort to finish the plate. We did the nonalcoholic pairing and several of those (the last 2 specifically) were downright undrinkable. For the price, I expected so much more. 5 for service and presentation, but overall a 3 since the food and value were quite poor.
A special restaurant.
We managed to get a reservation at this incredible restaurant. Because they use locally sourced products, I still am not certain what we ate. But it was all delicious, beautifully presented and special. A week after our visit, Kjolle was named the 16th best restaurant in the world. I never fully trust those lists, but Kjolle is definitely one of the most imaginative and unique restaurants in the world. Great service as well and the wine pairings are also unique and clever. For example, one pairing was cheese wine made with whey! And it worked.
Really not worth it, feel robbed
I feel robbed. The food was good but for sure not worth 250€. I went there expecting to pay aprox 100€ and while I was there I kept thinking that it wasn’t worth it, now imagine my surprise when I saw the final price of 250€ per person (with no cocktails or tasting). I don’t think the food was that good, it felt like a roller coaster of flavours, but not in a very good way. I felt overwhelmed at some moments and needed a break, but the dishes kept coming. Separating individually all of the 9 “moments” of the experience, I don’t feel like I tried anything that I haven’t tried already in the past. Also, the explanations of the “moments” were quite poor, just pointing out what was the main ingredient, but nothing much more elaborated or creative such as what was aimed with those ingredients. The place was very big and didn’t feel much cozy, it was too iluminated and when I entered the room it had a very strong smell of palo santo, which I didn’t appreciate combined with food. In conclusion, really disappointed on this experience, it’s not bad but for sure it doesn’t pay the price of +2000 PEN. Not worth it.
Food Poisoning - Be Advised
Our group unfortunately suffered from food poisoning after dining at Kjolle. When we reached out to management to let them know of our experience, we were informed that it was "not possible" to get food poisoning at their establishment. Be warned.
Second best restaurant in Lima
My little brother is in a wheelchair and with his wife and they accommodated everything and treated us like family. The service was impeccable, they were attentive and the whole experience was to die for! This is the same owner of the world, famous Central restaurant, which is situated next-door. We did the beverage pairing which were made local fruits and vegetables, nonalcoholic and just went well with every meal. Tomorrow we get to try the central restaurant and so excited!!
Full charge without dining !
I made a reservation at this restaurant and called more than 24 hours in advance to move the date to next day. The restaurant was not open for two dats after and hence I asked to cancel the reservation. Later they charged my $190 dollars for no show. Looks like the company taking the reservation and Restaurant has no connection or communication. The charge came from a “computer programming and design services” entity.
Beautiful interior, uneven food and service
Overall, we had a nice experience at Kjolle. The setting is beautiful, from the entry through the garden, up the staircase, and to the table. The interior is made of warm woods, and the vibe was peaceful. Service throughout the meal was okay--certainly not bad, but compared to other places of this caliber that we've visited, a little uncoordinated and sometimes a little cold. The food was plated beautifully, and the stoneware on which the food was served was gorgeous. The food itself ranged from excellent to only okay. The bread was excellent, as was a beautiful seafood dish with an herby broth and cucumber ribbons. Octopus was wonderful. A dish called "diversity of vegetables" that came with a fancy description ended up being a pretty average green salad. A vegetarian main was a flavorless disappointment. Given the restaurant's reputation, I expected the food to be more consistent.
One of the best meals we’ve ever had
Having tried most of the top 50 restaurants in Lima (past and present), we had moderate expectations. This is why we booked a la carte rather than tasting experience, to give us more flexibility. When we arrived, we were taken behind the gate where Central and Kjolle are located. To get to the house, you walk through the vegetable and herb garden and where some of the ingredients are smoked. Once at the restaurant, we were promptly taken to our table and given menus to peruse. Service was exceptional from the start, we were given recommendations for dishes to try and sommelier helped us match them with wine. Wine selection was very impressive, including per glass. We had 3 starters; seabass & clams, squash & crustaceans and catch of the day & sea urchin. The second starter in particular was exceptional (I am still thinking of how good it was!). We then ordered octopus tentacles and beef ribs for main and they were both delicious. We finished our meals with a special vintage of sweet French wine. The meal was fantastic, some of the dishes best we’ve ever had, great atmosphere and service second to none. We eat out a lot so it’s sometime hard to impress us but we left the restaurant feeling wow-ed. We look forward to Kjolle becoming no 1 restaurant in the world. It deserves it.
Best Restaurant in Peru, hands down!
Forget the other “top 50 restaurants” in Peru. This is the spot. Food was excellently crafted with each course complementing the next. We felt like a celebrity eating here with the staff being attentive but not intrusive. Every member was passionate about the restaurant and elevating your experience. I could not recommend a restaurant more highly. Each course was thoughtful, well balanced and worked together. Please eat here if you are in Lima. We ate at all the top restaurants in Peru and this was the only one that we are still talking about daily. Kjolle for number one!!!
Exceptional experience, not just extraordinary food
Very nice restaurant - not just great food offerings but the ambiance and service are extraordinary. Perhaps one of the nicest restaurants I've eaten at. Dress code is fairly casual as there are a lot of tourists (no shorts, polo shirt is OK). The food was exceptional, the waiters were attentive and explained to us every meal. Truly great place. We also visited another restaurant in the 'Top 50 in the world' list and this one was a class better.
Fantastic dinner
Unquestionably one of the great restaurants in the world. Food was awesome, not challenging or in need of an acquired taste, just fantastic. Service was fine dining without the stuffiness, young female sommelier has an exceptional pallet, my wife does not drink so I had glasses of vino with some dishes. My wife has a very specific diet she weights her food and does not eat certain foods, the chef (who is a superstar) accommodated her and told us when we come back let her know and she will cook a special meal for my wife. I know Central is now the #1 joint in the world but check out Kjolle. Shadow boxed with her kid, his got good hands. All in all one of the best meals I've ever had. Bravo Pia and your team!
Poor service and poor food
We were very excited to visit Kjolle due to its relationship with Central and a love of Peruvian cuisine and its diverse ingredients. Unfortunately, our experience did not match our expectations in any way. When we arrived the initial welcome was very exciting, we were led through the house and shown to our beautiful table. Following that, we were shown the menu and quickly given the first course (a bread course) which was quite tasty. However the next few courses were quite poor. The shrimp course was heavily overcooked with the shrimp being rubbery and the sea bass course being incredibly salty. Additionally, the service for such a high end restaurant was very poor. The courses came out so fast we had no chance to enjoy our dinner, and nobody was refilling our water glasses. All in all a very disappointing experience.
Beautiful meal to experience Peru
We went for dinner, my wife and I had the experience and the kids ordered a la carte. It was honestly one of the best meals I've ever had. I'm not a fan of squid but the squid dish was perhaps my favourite bite I've enjoyed in years. The service was wonderful, the staff super friendly and knowledgable. Excellent meal and would happily dine there again.
Stunning food
Amazing meal. We loved the ambience and the staff is so nice without the stuffy atmosphere of a Michelin restaurant. One of the best meals of my life. Very similar to central. We went for lunch and it was the perfect amount of time. I didn't feel rushed but I wasn't bored bc the meal didn't drag on.
Very good food but probably not worth going again.
The food was very good and the service was extraordinary - BETTER than her husband's restaurant, Central by a long shot from a service perspective. The scallops were delicious. The best was the beef ribs and the river shrimp. The least impressive was the desert which frankly reminded me too much of Central's version of deconstructed Cacao. Could have done a lot better here than copying from downstairs. The journey also included the wine pairings which were odd and frankly a bit jarring - they made some selections which just didn't work like Agathodemon - meh. One bright spot here was the Whey Vodka which was OUTSTANDING. All in all a very good meal and night out. Expect to spend $350-400 USD for 2 here. Is it worth it? I'm a bit on the fence- probably won't go again. Central runs about $650 for 2 - is it worth it? No not really. While the food there is good, the service lacks a lot and frankly neither Pia or Martinez make any effort to participate (neither of them are in their kitchens) or interact with the guests. So no probably won't go back again.
Excellent… but service is too quick!
We went to Kjolle with my Peruvian fiancée to enjoy Pia Leon’s cuisine and the Kjolle experience menu. And what we can say first is that we have not been disappointed: it was absolutely amazing! The experience menu is properly a journey into Peru through the various gastronomy and biodiversity that can offer the country. All the dishes have an incredible taste and something you have never tasted for sure. We chose the non alcoholic option regarding the drinks. And this is what I would advise. This, you will taste 6 different fruit juices and again, you will be delighted discovering the diversity of fruit Peru can offer. The juices are the perfect match with the food. Regarding the negative points, only one from my side: the service is too quick! There is not enough time between the dishes, no break for the customers to breathe. In the gastronomic restaurants, and especially in France, we are used to a slower service that allow customers to better enjoy the food, especially when it is original and various in terms of tastes. It also allow customers to discuss. To conclude: I strongly recommend Kjolle and from my side, I will go back for sure next time I am in Lima.
Amazing food and great experience!!
This was our favorite restaurant while in Lima. The food was amazing. The dishes were creatively prepared and the presentations were beautiful. Loved hearing about the ingredients and how the food was prepared. Service was top notch. We highly recommend this restaurant, as did the top notch concierge at Miraflores Park hotel. Take a few minutes and visit the cacao testing area downstairs. They make their own chocolate which was very good. Be sure to plan ahead and make a reservation!
A lovely, if rushed, experience
The food here is beautiful and tastes amazing. I love a tasting menu and this one had a clear point of view and showed tremendous skills. Everything was interesting and showcased the flavors of Peru. I would say I felt rushed at times. I was traveling by myself, and eating on my own never bothers me. But I felt that because I was on my own, and courses may be finished a little quicker, they would swoop in and take my plate and bring the next one before I finished my wine. The service was lovely, but perhaps a little too efficient. That said it was a fantastic experience and a highlight of my trip to Lima.
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