Isolina Lima

Isolina sits on Av. San Martín 101, a short walk from the cliffside shops of Larcomar. The restaurant holds the no. 18 spot on the 2024 La Liste, grounding its traditional South American and seafood menu in formal, elegant surroundings.

The kitchen ignores the modern, light-handed trend of its coastal neighbours, choosing instead to lean into heavy, soul-deep portions that feel genuinely rooted in the city's past. While the room runs smart, the atmosphere trades the stiff performance of typical fine dining for a communal, high-energy bustle. It remains the better choice for those who want their prestige delivered without the hush, as the kitchen prioritizes volume and bold flavour over the small-plate restraint found elsewhere in the district.