"Pronto" Central - de Virgilio Martinez, Restaurant and art gallery in Barranco, Peru.
Pronto Central is a restaurant and art gallery located in a contemporary building in the Barranco neighborhood. The space integrates dining areas with exhibition zones featuring current artworks created by artists from the region.
The restaurant was established years ago before relocating to this location in 2022. The move brought the operation from another district to the Barranco neighborhood.
The space celebrates Peruvian cooking through dishes that feature ingredients sourced from different climate zones across the country. Visitors experience how this geographical diversity shapes the flavors and techniques used in the kitchen.
Reservations should be made well in advance since this space fills up quickly. Contact the venue through its website or phone to secure a spot for your visit.
The kitchen runs a research lab that studies and records native ingredients harvested from different altitudes across Peru. This exploration results in experimental creations found nowhere else.
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