La Rosa Nautica S.a.

What La Rosa Nautica S.a. does

La Rosa Náutica S.A. is a privately held Peruvian fine-dining corporation founded in 1983 by entrepreneur Carlín Semsch. The company operates a single iconic oceanfront restaurant on the Costa Verde espigón in Lima, generating revenue through on-premise dining at four distinct spatial experiences (Salones under chef Pedro Miguel Schiaffino, El Muelle under chef Enomoto Masaki, Bar Espigón under Jonathan Álvarez, and the Celebraciones event patio under chef Katherine Wong), private events and celebrations (weddings, corporate events, milestone gatherings) sold through a consultative sales motion, and a Shopify-powered direct-to-consumer e-commerce channel selling premium Peruvian seafood products and branded merchandise within Lima Metropolitana. Payment processing is handled by Izipay, supporting cards and cash-collection points.

The company's value proposition is anchored on the physical and brand assets of its oceanfront location, a research-led marine gastronomy program, and an integrated sustainability and education platform ('Receteando el Mar Peruano') that includes editorial content (blog 'Desde el Mar'), marine biodiversity education, and direct sourcing partnerships with artisanal fishing cooperatives (notably COPMAR in Marcona). Leadership includes a marine biologist (Alicia Kuroiwa) embedded in the operating team, which signals a science-grounded approach to species selection and supply chain traceability. All customer segments — affluent diners and culinary tourists, corporate event clients, celebration hosts, and e-commerce food enthusiasts — are served exclusively within Peru, with no disclosed international footprint. The company is independently operated with no disclosed institutional investors, parent company, or subsidiaries, and operates without any proprietary technology platform beyond standard e-commerce and payment tooling.

Name

La Rosa Nautica S.a.

Legal name

La Rosa Náutica S.A.

Website

https://larosanautica.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

La Rosa Náutica S.A. is a privately held Peruvian fine-dining restaurant founded in 1983, operating a single oceanfront location on Lima's Costa Verde with four dining experiences (Salones, El Muelle, Bar Espigón, Celebraciones), private events, and a Shopify e-commerce channel for seafood and merchandise.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fine Dining Restaurant

NAICS

Fish and Seafood Retailers (445250)

SIC

Retail-Eating Places (5812), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYCRAHAHAC

Seafood Markets & Fishmongers

Consumer Products & Retail/Grocery & Food Retail/Fresh Food Specialists (Produce, Meat, Seafood)

Keywords

• Fine dining restaurant
• Peruvian seafood cuisine
• Waterfront dining experience
• Private event catering
• Marine biodiversity program

Headquarters

HQ city

Miraflores

HQ country

Peru

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Restaurant Dining: On-premise dining across four distinct experiences: the main Salones (four private dining rooms), El Muelle (open-air dock restaurant), Bar Espigón (cocktail bar with sharing plates), and Celebraciones (private event patio). Revenue is generated per-covers and per-order for food and beverages. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed for the restaurant.
2. Private Events & Celebrations: Custom catering and event hosting for weddings, corporate events, anniversaries, and social gatherings. The events team develops personalized menus. This is a services-based revenue stream driven by direct sales inquiry and consultation.
3. E-commerce / Merchandise: Online store selling branded merchandise (ceramic mugs, enamel pins) featuring marine species illustrations, under the 'Receteando el Mar Peruano' sustainability project. Products are shipped within Lima Metropolitana or available for pickup at the restaurant. Revenue is one-time transactional per product sold.
4. Online Ordering & Delivery: Customers can order products (seafood items, merchandise) through the website for delivery within Lima Metropolitana. Payment accepted via credit/debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners), bank deposit, or Izipay collection points.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

La Rosa Náutica operates a single oceanfront fine-dining destination on Lima's Costa Verde, offering four distinct on-premise experiences (Salones, El Muelle, Bar Espigón, Celebraciones) centered on Peruvian marine cuisine. The company complements in-person dining with a Shopify-hosted e-commerce store selling premium seafood species and branded merchandise, plus a private-events service for corporate and social occasions, all under a research-led approach to marine biodiversity and traceability from artisanal fishing communities.

Product overview

La Rosa Náutica S.a. operates as a fine dining restaurant and e-commerce platform centered on marine gastronomy. The core offering consists of four distinct dining experiences: the Salones (main restaurant with four rooms under Chef Pedro Miguel Schiaffino), El Muelle (outdoor seafood concept by Chef Enomoto Masaki), Bar Espigón (cocktail bar), and Celebraciones/El Patio (event space managed by Chef Katherine Wong). The e-commerce component sells fresh seafood products (fish and shellfish species), merchandise items (ceramic mugs, enamel pins), and operates the Receteando el Mar Peruano educational program. The restaurant has operated since 1983 on Lima's Costa Verde.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Salones (Main Restaurant) Four ocean-view private dining rooms (Piano Salón, Cúpula, El Mirador, Salón de los Espejos) under Chef Pedro Miguel Schiaffino, offering AM and PM menus built on Peruvian marine cuisine that combines tradition, freshness, and innovation. Reservation-based fine dining for guests seeking the premium flagship experience.
• El Muelle (Outdoor Dock Restaurant) Open-air seafood concept led by Chef Enomoto Masaki at La Rosa Náutica's waterfront dock, featuring fresh daily catch, crudos, shellfish, and seasonal species presented at a marine bar with minimal-intervention preparation emphasizing simplicity.
• Bar Espigón (Cocktail Bar) Cocktail bar under Jonathan Álvarez combining classic and signature creations with marine-inspired ingredients, paired with a selection of small bites. Operates in a relaxed social atmosphere as part of the Espigón waterfront complex.
• Celebraciones (El Patio - Private Events) Dedicated event space with outdoor terrace and indoor areas for weddings, social events, corporate gatherings, and special celebrations, with customized culinary proposals developed by Chef Katherine Wong. Sold as a bespoke event service rather than à la carte dining.
• Premium Peruvian Seafood Products (Online Store) Online store offering fresh Peruvian marine species including fish (Atún aleta amarilla, Caballa, Sierra, Róbalo, Lenguado, Lisa, Pampanito, Páramo, Pintadilla), shellfish and mollusks (Conchas de abanico, Erizo rojo, Langosta entera, Mejillones), and algae, sourced under the 'Receteando el Mar Peruano' sustainability framework. Delivered within Lima Metropolitana or available for pickup at the restaurant.
• Jurel Náutico (Branded Ceramic Mug) Premium 350ml ceramic mug featuring jurel fish illustration inspired by La Rosa Náutica's marine identity. Sold as branded merchandise through the online store at S/ 50.00 per unit.
• Pintadilla Pin (Branded Enamel Pin) Metallic pin with black nickel finish and hard enamel featuring fish species design, with black rubber clasp. Sold as branded merchandise through the online store at S/ 25.00 per unit.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• COPMAR (Cooperativa de Pescadores Artesanales de Marcona)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 April 2026COPMAR is an artisanal fishing cooperative based in Marcona, Peru. La Rosa Náutica partnered with COPMAR on a fishing expedition that connected Marcona with Lima, bringing together fishermen, chefs, marine biologists, and researchers. The collaboration aims to build a sustainable marine gastronomy by promoting responsible fishing practices, protecting marine ecosystems, and strengthening the economic viability of fishing communities. Fresh products brought back by COPMAR fishermen were used by the restaurant's chefs to develop new preparations, demonstrating the culinary potential of responsibly sourced marine resources from a zone with two marine protected areas.
• ShopifycoreTechnology or IntegrationLa Rosa Náutica's e-commerce store is powered by Shopify, a Canadian e-commerce platform. Shopify handles online sales transactions, order management, and CRM for customer data. La Rosa Náutica's customer data (clients and potential clients databases) is managed through Shopify's platform. Additionally, Shopify is used for mass email communications (newsletter dispatch).
• IzipaycoreTechnology or IntegrationIzipay is the payment gateway and collection service provider used on La Rosa Náutica's website. It processes credit and debit card payments (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners) as well as cash payment through collection points (empresas de recaudo) for online orders.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Marea: Michael White's seafood-focused fine dining restaurant in New York City. Comparable as an established, destination seafood restaurant whose identity is built on a single category (marine cuisine) at a premium price point — a useful international benchmark for La Rosa Náutica's positioning.

Direct peers

• Maido: Mitsuharu Tsumura's Nikkei fine-dining restaurant in Lima, also consistently top-ranked globally. It is a direct competitor for premium diners in Lima and shares La Rosa Náutica's model of a single high-impact chef-driven location with no chain footprint.
• Costanera 700: Chef-driven Lima restaurant with a strong coastal-product identity. It competes for the same seafood-loving premium diners as La Rosa Náutica and shares a chef-led, ingredient-focused positioning.
• Astrid & Gastón: Gastón Acurio's iconic Lima flagship, a foundational Peruvian fine-dining brand. It is a direct peer as a long-established, single-location destination restaurant in Lima's premium segment with strong brand equity and event hosting.
• Central Restaurante: Virgilio Martínez and Pía León's flagship in Lima, repeatedly ranked among the World's 50 Best Restaurants. Like La Rosa Náutica, it is a chef-led, single-location, premium Peruvian destination restaurant competing for the same affluent local and international culinary tourists.
• Rafael: Chef Rafael Osteria's restaurant in Lima, focused on contemporary Peruvian cuisine. It targets the same high-end local and visiting clientele as La Rosa Náutica and competes for similar dining-occasion spend.
• Pescados Capitales: Lima restaurant specifically focused on seafood-led Peruvian cuisine. It is the closest seafood-specialist peer, sharing La Rosa Náutica's marine-product sourcing story and competing for seafood-focused premium diners in Lima.
• Isolina Taberna Peruana: Lima restaurant focused on traditional Peruvian cuisine with strong bar and event programming. It targets a similar celebration and premium-casual audience in Lima's Barranco/Miraflores dining circuit.

Emerging players

• Osaka: Nikkei cuisine restaurant group in Lima with multiple locations. It is an adjacent peer: same premium-segment, chef-driven experience in Lima, but with a multi-unit format that contrasts with La Rosa Náutica's single-site model.

Regional players

• The Rock Restaurant: Iconic oceanfront dining destination in Zanzibar, built on a rock formation off the coast. Comparable as a single-location, oceanfront destination restaurant whose value proposition is inseparable from a unique geographic setting — directly analogous to La Rosa Náutica's pier-over-the-sea positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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