About Costa Contemporary Kitchen
Beyond their size, small businesses are defined by their spirit. And at the helm are their intrepid founders—scrappy, ambitious, and resilient. They invent and build things despite uncertainty, because it’s what drives them. Their risks lead to innovation that moves the world forward. And we need them.
In a world full of dining options, Costa contemporary kitchen stands out as a genuinely memorable experience. Cozy yet vibrant, respectful of tradition yet daring in its creativity, it’s the kind of place that doesn’t just satisfy hunger but leaves you with a story, a smile, and a yearning to return.
We stopped in for a casual lunch and were completely blown away. The empanadas were perfectly golden and dusted with just the right touch of sweetness—crispy on the outside, warm and savory inside, and paired with a fresh, vibrant dipping sauce. The ceviche was out of this world—so refreshing and balanced, with tender fish, sweet potatoes, cancha corn, and that punchy red onion bite. Every element on the plate had intention and flavor. We also had the most stunning pisco sour—smooth, citrusy, and topped with artistic swirls of cinnamon that made it almost too pretty to drink (almost!). The ambiance was warm and chic and great service. 10/10 recommend if you’re craving authentic, elevated Peruvian food. Will definitely be back!
Absolutely delicious! We were lucky to get in as we showed up right as they opened without a reservation. We ordered empanadas, which just melted in our mouths, seriously the best ones we’ve ever had. I ordered the braised beef with mashed potatoes, carrots and gravy, which was delicious and so filling. My husband ordered a dish with a tower of large potato fries, rice, chunks of beef and sauce. The flavors were incredible. I’d love to go back when we’re Olin the area and try more dishes, as every dish we tried was amazing.
We ordered our food to go, so we didn't spend much time in the restaurant. I was most impressed with the ceviche. Many restaurants will serve you the ceviche to-go with the fish already marinating in the lime juice sauce (leche de tigre). The problem with this is that by the time the ceviche arrives at your house it has - 1) overcooked, and 2) likely spilled everywhere. Costa is the only Peruvian restaurant I've found (and I'm Peruvian, I've tried MANY) that actually separates the leche de tigre from the fish. They even let you add salt and pepper to your taste. By the way, before eating it, you should let the ceviche marinate in the leche de tigre for 3-5 minutes - depending on how well done you want the fish. So... wow ... they know their stuff, they care, and they're thoughtful! Okay, but what about the quality? Amazing! The fish is clearly sushi grade, and GOOD sushi grade! Moreover, the leche de tigre is the best I've had outside of Peru (so far). So, 20,000 thumbs up for the ceviche. The other dishes are really good, too. Especially the arroz con mariscos and arroz chaufa, but I really wanted to rave about the ceviche.
Exceptional service and great authentic food. I should've got a photo of my entree for this review, but I was too focused on enjoying it! The flan is made in house and made a great finisher!