Peruvian-style eatery in the heart of East Harlem, built with accessibility in mind.

Contento’s ethos and tagline is “accessible for all”, and is a purposeful collaboration of sommeliers and social advocates. The design incorporates features for all wheelchair users - including a lower bar counter, slightly higher tables and enough space to navigate comfortably. In addition to its 36 seats inside, there's an outdoor dining shed for up to 14 guests. 

The Peruvian-born Chef Oscar Lorenzzi has worked at iconic NYC restaurants including the Waverly Inn, Marseille and Nice Matin. The seasonally-focused menu, reflects influences from his native Peru - with dishes such as aji amarillo slipped into deviled eggs, quinoa cooked in the style of risotto, and ricotta whipped into a fancy huancaina sauce paired with grilled asparagus.

Ideal For

Peruvian-inspired food, wining wine list.

Signature Dishes

Charred seasonal vegetables with green tahini, pickled celery, morita chile & sunflower dukkah; octopus with black chimichurri & chilled cauliflower gazpacho; salmon with barley salad, zucchini pico de Gallo & pumpkin seeds and Nikkei Kurobuta pork katsu with spicy vinegar daikon slaw & yuzu aioli.

Signature Drinks

Uno Uno Uno with mezcal, pamplemousse, jalapeño, ruby red & fresh lime; La Marqueta vodka, pressed watermelon, mint, yellow chartreuse & citrus and the Ellington with gin, Dolin vermouth, Lillet blanc, orange bitters & citrus.