Led by Lima-born chef Enrique Paredes, Ama.zo Peruano has become a benchmark for contemporary Peruvian cuisine in São Paulo. The restaurant stands out for its exploration of Amazonian flavours, its celebration of lesser-known ingredients, and a cuisine that is precise, technical and visually refined—translating Peru’s rich biodiversity into dishes full of identity and carefully crafted aesthetics. Chef Enrique’s culinary journey is deeply connected to pure plant creativity. Before leaving Peru, he led the wonderful pure plant restaurant Barracuda in Barranco, where he developed his exceptional talent for combining ingredients, flavours, textures, techniques and colours. His cuisine plays beautifully with contrasts—sweet and spicy, delicate and intense, familiar and surprising. At Ama.zo, Enrique continues to evolve his vision towards greater sustainability, gradually introducing more pure plant creations and exploring the possibility of a fully plant-focused menu in the future. His experience and creativity make this an exciting journey to follow. For anyone looking to discover Peruvian cuisine in São Paulo, Ama.zo Peruano is a must-visit: a place where tradition, innovation and the future of sustainable gastronomy come together.
