Ceviche
Half-Peruvian former music mogul Martin Morales named his first restaurant after his favourite dish from home, the cured fish that 'grabs you in the mouth, stings you as it kisses you.' The Soho venue has been winning rave reviews for its cocktails and small plates since it opened in February. 17 Frith Street, London, W1, +44 (0)20 7292 2040, cevicheuk.com
Lima London
The first London venue for talented chef Virgilio Martinez, whose restaurant Central is one of the finest in the Peruvian capital, opened this summer on Rathbone Place in Fitzrovia. Expect high-end fine dining: the eight-course tasting menu at Central is heavenly. limalondon.com
Cabana
This take on a Brazilian churrascaria, where succulent meat is grilled on giant skewers and forked straight on to your plate, is the brainchild of veteran restaurateurs Jamie Barber and David Ponte. There are two bright, cheery branches — at the Westfield Stratford City (Montfitchet Road, London, E20, +44 (0)20 8536 2650) and in architect Renzo Piano's Central St Giles development, which is also home to Google's UK offices (1 St Giles High Street, London, WC2, +44 (0)20 7632 9630). cabana-brasil.com
SushiSamba
The first European branch of the American chain that offers a fusion of Peruvian, Brazilian and Japanese food will have spectacular views. It's due to open on the top floor of the City skyscraper the Heron Tower in July. sushisamba.com
Rodizio Rico
This chain of Brazilian-style churrascaria's (rodizio means rotating, like the skewers of meat on the grill) has branches at the O2 Arena in Greenwich, and in Fulham, Islington and Westbourne Grove. rodiziorico.com
