4 Best Restaurants in Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail, Peru

Chullpi Machupicchu Restaurante

$$$ Fodor's choice
The kitchen at this rustic-chic restaurant, which is along the tracks heading out of town, turns out high-quality gourmet versions of Peruvian classics such as ají de gallina (creamed chicken) with quail eggs and causa (a potato dish) with salmon tartare. The beautifully presented plates are on the small side, so it's best to order at least two courses, or try the tasting menu of 6, 10, or 15 courses.

Indio Feliz

$$ Fodor's choice

An engaging French-Peruvian couple manage one of the town's best restaurants, whose eclectic decor—think maritime kitsch—is worth a visit on its own. Quiche Lorraine, ginger chicken, and spicy trucha a la macho (trout in hot pepper and wine sauce) are favorites on the Peruvian-French fusion à la carte menu, but the reasonably priced (S/77), prix-fixe, three-course menu is the way to go, offering all the same options plus heavenly homemade bread. It's as good a place for dining with friends as for an intimate dinner for two.

Mapacho Craft Beer Restaurant

$$ Fodor's choice
Go for the awesome craft beer, but stay for the delicious food. Everything—from faster pub fare to full meals such as lomo saltado (beef stir-fry), grilled chicken, and osso buco—is served by a friendly, professional staff in a casual setting along the river. The hardwood tables and chairs and the big-screen TV make it seem more like a bar, but the food is as good as you might find in more upscale or trendy restaurants.

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Qunuq Restaurant

$$$$ Fodor's choice

The restaurant in the Sumaq Hotel is a must-experience for foodies thanks not only to culinary offerings that can easily hold their own against anything Lima's finest restaurants can dish out but also to a first-class setting and the utmost in professional yet warm service. European dishes like ravioli are given an Andean slant by stuffing them with ají de gallina, and traditional Peruvian fare is infused with international flavor. Reservations are a good idea, especially if you plan to opt for the six-course degustation menu, a true gastronomic delight.