Central is a world-renowned contemporary restaurant in Lima, Peru, famously voted the #1 restaurant in the world in 2023 by The World’s 50 Best Restaurants. Founded in 2008 by chef Virgilio Martínez Véliz and co-led by his wife, chef de cuisine Pía León, the establishment is celebrated for redefining modern Peruvian gastronomy through the rigorous exploration of the country’s diverse ecosystems and elevations.