Cusco and the Sacred Valley Restaurants
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1. Apu Veronica
$ | |The family that owns this small restaurant pours passion into their business and their excellent food, which is made using local ingredients that are carefully sourced in ways that lend poorer communities a helping hand. To ensure that everyone who walks in gains a little more understanding of indigenous culture, the specialty here is meat prepared on stones that are full of nutritious, flavor-enhancing minerals. There are also veggie options and a daily menu.
Calle Ventiderio s/n, Ollantaytambo, Cusco, Peru915-222–637Known For
- Meats cooked on stone
- Traditional Peruvian atmosphere
- Great service
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2. Chuncho
$$ | |A labor of love from someone born and raised in Ollantaytambo has resulted in a must-visit restaurant experience—one in which you will savor traditional ancestral foods made with the freshest of local ingredients and prepared to appeal to the foreign palate. The all-wood décor makes for a warm and rustic yet chic atmosphere, with Peruvian accents sprinkled throughout. If you like cocktails, you must try one using Destilería Andina’s artisanal hooch produced, like Chuncho, by the El Albergue family.
Plaza de Armas at Chaupi Calle, Ollantaytambo, Cusco, Peru979-797–638Known For
- Farm-to-table ingredients
- The "Chuncho banquet" tasting menu
- Fabulous cocktails
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3. El Huacatay
$$ | |One of the best restaurants in the Cusco region was serving Peruvian fusion before it became trendy, perfecting the art of combining flavors in a way that each one can be savored. You’ll need some time to decide between all the enticing options on the menu; the cuts of meat are amazingly tender, and there are some interesting vegetarian choices as well, not to mention an array of fabulous appetizers that might tempt you to just order a medley.
Jr. Arica 620, Urubamba, Cusco, Peru084-201–790Known For
- Alpaca carpaccio
- Lovely intimate atmosphere
- Excellent cocktails (frozen coca sour!) and wines
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4. Marcelo Batata
$$ | |Start with a drink made from one of the many house-made pisco infusions, and then move on to the Peruvian fusion that is Batata's specialty, in particular, mouthwatering alpaca steaks. With a rooftop terrace and a cozy interior dining room, the vibe here is in the sweet spot between upscale-but-friendly and romantic. The wine list is continuously improving, and you may be able to get in a wine or pisco tasting if you ask ahead of time. The restaurant also offers cooking classes that include a trip to the local market for the freshest ingredients.
Calle Palacio 121, 2nd fl., Cusco, Cusco, Peru084-776-148Known For
- Novo Andino cuisine
- Pisco infusions
- Cooking classes
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5. MIL Centro
$$$$ | |World-renowned chef Virgilio Martinez of Central fame has done it again with this tasting menu–style restaurant that allows you to devour Andean culture in a very personal way. Locally grown products that have been used in the Andes mountains for millennia are crafted into gourmet dishes that should be on any gastronomic tour of Peru. Be sure to opt for the pairing option, with or without alcohol.
Maras, Cusco, Peru926-948–088Known For
- Complete gastronomic experience
- Relationship with local farmers
- Stunning location
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6. Pacha Papa
$$ | |The menu at this restaurant, which is modeled after a typical open-air quinta, with wooden tables scattered around a large patio, gets its influences from all over Peru, and the waiters are happy to explain what makes each traditional dish special. For a special treat, go for the underground-oven-baked pachamanca, in which different types of meats are slow roasted together with potatoes and aromatic herbs. This dish, as well as the cuy, has to be ordered 24 hours in advance, so plan ahead.
Plazoleta San Blas 120, Cusco, Cusco, Peru084-241–318Known For
- Traditional Peruvian food
- Great place to try guinea pig
- Authentic atmosphere
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7. Greens Organic
$$ | Plaza de Armas |Serving delicious dishes that you can feel good about eating, too, this restaurant's use of top-quality, locally produced, and organic ingredients makes it the go-to place in town. Whether you are a carnivore or a vegetarian, you'll find options to make your mouth water and ensure you leave satisfied. The organic offerings even extend to beer and wine. It also serves one of the better breakfasts in town.
Santa Catalina Angosta 135, 2nd fl., Cusco, Cusco, Peru084-243–379Known For
- Fresh organic ingredients
- Healthy options
- Friendly service
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8. Horno Pumachayoq
$ | |The empanadas are fantastic, but that's not the only reason to stop by at this classic empanada place. The real hook is a "cuy castle," a sort of Barbie mansion for guinea pigs. But rest assured, there are no cuy empanadas on the menu.
Av. Federico Zamballoa s/n, Pisac, Cusco, Peru84-203–120Known For
- Traditional oven
- Guinea pig castle
- Empanadas
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9. Inka Grill
$$ | Plaza de Armas |Featuring soups, salads, a plethora of tasty appetizers, sandwiches, and hearty main dishes, as well as delicious desserts, this popular restaurant located in the Plaza de Armas offers both comfort and gourmet choices, all with a Peruvian flair. It's a great place to go when you are with a group that has varying tastes—even the pickiest of palates should find something to suit them—and it also features live Peruvian music.
Portal de Panes 115, Cusco, Cusco, Peru084-262–992Known For
- Variety of options
- Fine cuts of meat
- Excellent service
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10. La Feria
$$ | Plaza de Armas |Traditional Peruvian cuisine, rather than the stuff of gourmands, is a food of the people, served on the street or in family-style restaurants called picanterías. At La Feria, you can enjoy good country eating Andean style, with generous portions of such typical fare as slow-cooked pork, beef ribs, anticuchos (kebabs), and much more. With balconies overlooking the Plaza de Armas and a warm and welcoming atmosphere decorated with brightly colored textiles, you’ll feel like you’ve just walked into your long-lost Peruvian grandma’s house.
Portal de Panes 123, Cusco, Cusco, Peru084-286–198Known For
- Traditional Peruvian food and atmosphere
- Varieties of homemade chicha
- Overlooking the Plaza de Armas
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11. MAP Café
$$$$ | |Museum eateries don't routinely warrant a mention, but this small, glass-enclosed, elegant café inside the courtyard of the Museo de Arte Precolombino is actually one of the city's top restaurants. It has top prices to boot, but it's still a bargain compared with what this quality meal would cost in New York or Los Angeles. Of its novel and exciting twists on traditional Peruvian cuisine, try the chicken estofado (stew) with goat cheese and raisins or the pork adobo on a bed of sweet potato mousseline à l'orange. The dessert presentation is so clever that you may not want to ruin it by eating it—but you'll be glad you did. The menu is prix-fixe after 6 (S/225), and you can choose one each from any of the appetizers, main dishes, and desserts; between 3 and 6, only dessert and coffee are served.
Plazoleta Nazarenas 231, Cusco, Cusco, Peru084-242–476Known For
- First-class dining and presentation
- Prix-fixe dinner menu
- Cool atmosphere in courtyard of museum
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12. Mayupata
$ | |Spacious and airy, furnished with large wooden tables and chairs, this restaurant has the unmistakable air of a tourist-friendly Andean establishment. The menu ranges from traditional Peruvian grilled meats and fish to slightly edgier dishes like Andean ravioli (filled with alpaca). You'll also find foreigner-friendly staples like wood-oven pizza and Asian-fusion plates.
Jr. Concepcíon s/n, Ollantaytambo, Cusco, Peru084-610–258Known For
- Peruvian grilled meats
- Pizza and other visitor-friendly staples
- View of the archaeological site
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13. Morena Peruvian Kitchen
$$ | |Bright, cheerful, and just off the Plaza de Armas, the Australian-Peruvian owned Morena serves its own delicious takes on Peruvian standards, with a variety of traditional appetizers and mains that are perfect for mixing and matching to make your own tasting menu. The soups, sandwiches, smoothies, and other light fare are ideal for when you're adjusting to altitude; tea, coffee, juices, heavenly desserts, craft beers, and creative cocktails round out the offerings.
Calle Plateros 348-B, Cusco, Cusco, Peru084-437–832Known For
- Tasty takes on Peruvian classics
- Pisco drinks
- Great service
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14. Mullu Café
$$ | |Rustic but stylish, Mullu Café has a cosmopolitan flair and specializes in Andean-fusion fare, with some especially good Asian-influenced plates. The food and drinks, along with the upbeat atmosphere, can't be topped. Grab a table for dinner overlooking the Plaza de Armas, and you might think you were in Cusco for the night. If you're looking for a lunch spot, come early as the place tends to fill up.
Plaza de Armas 352, Pisac, Cusco, Peru084-203–073Known For
- Balcony overlooking Plaza de Armas
- Cocktails
- Asian dishes
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15. Uchu
$$$ | |You could easily just feast on tasty appetizers at this upscale, minimalist-design spot, but you'd be missing out on the real highlight—an entrée cooked at your table on a heated volcanic stone. Choice, fresh selections of beef, alpaca, fish, chicken, and shrimp, are brought to your table seared on the outside, allowing you to complete cooking them to your personal preference. Unlike other table-side cooking techniques, there's no smoke or strong odor to follow you home.
Calle Palacio 135, Cusco, Cusco, Peru084-246–598Known For
- Table-side cooking on lava stone
- Highest quality meats and fish
- Ample portions
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Rate Includes: Reservations essential
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