The Belmont Cragin Experience: Coastal Elegance Meets Andean Gastronomy
An authentic look at the atmosphere, dining room, and neighborhood warmth.
Located at 3131 N Central Ave, Avenida Peru is a captivating culinary sanctuary dedicated to the extraordinary depth of Peruvian cuisine. From the vibrant coastal cevicherias of Lima to the wok-fired Chifa traditions of the capital, this elegant restaurant honors Peru's position as one of the world's greatest gastronomic capitals.
The dining room is intimate, refined, and warmly decorated with traditional Andean textiles and gentle ambient lighting. Diners are greeted with crunchy toasted cancha corn and tall glasses of spiced chicha morada as intoxicating aromas of aji amarillo, garlic, and wok-seared beef fill the air. It is a premier dining destination that turns dinner into an unforgettable culinary journey.
Pristine Leche de Tigre Ceviches
High-Heat Wok Lomo Saltado
Authentic Pisco Cocktails & Chicha
Celebrated Chifa Wok Specialties
Culinary Destination
4.9
Curated Overall Score / 5.0
Belmont Cragin Guide Seal
Electric, razor-sharp citrus in the classic ceviche, fork-tender beef tenderloin in smokey soy-vinegar lomo saltado, and creamy aji amarillo sauces.
Intimate, tastefully decorated dining room featuring Peruvian textiles, warm ambient lighting, and welcoming Latin music.
Knowledgeable, gracious servers who guide guests through Andean ingredients with immense pride and attentiveness.
Avenida Peru is an absolute jewel in the Northwest Side dining landscape. Nestled at 3131 N Central Ave, this family-run destination celebrates the rich convergence of Andean, coastal, and Chinese-Peruvian (Chifa) traditions. Their Ceviche Mixto is an astonishing achievement: pristine Corvina fish, octopus, and shrimp cured to tender firmness in an electric, cloudy leche de tigre, served with boiled Peruvian choclo corn and caramelized sweet potato. The Lomo Saltado arrives with unmistakable wok hei smokiness, succulent beef tenderloin strips, crisp red onions, and Roma tomatoes over golden fries and garlic rice. An indispensable culinary treasure.
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Location, Transit & How to Get Here
3131 N. Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60634 • Central Ave & Belmont Ave
Belmont Cragin Local Insider Tip:
Order a glass of their house-brewed Chicha Morada—simmered for hours with purple Andean corn, green apples, pineapple rind, and cinnamon cloves. It pairs divinely with the spicy leche de tigre.