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Top 10 best places to eat in Cusco
Cusco's cuisine is so varied and rich that only Mexican cuisine compares in terms of range. Here is our top 10, with addresses, hours and must-try dishes.
A journey of flavors through the Inca city
Eating in Cusco means discovering a thousand-year tradition: Andean potatoes and corn, quinoa, trout, alpaca and the meeting of these flavors with the wider world.
From colonial houses beside the Plaza de Armas to the edge of the Moray complex, this list brings together established Peruvian, haute cuisine, traditional and fusion restaurants, verified for your next visit.
The leaders in Cusqueño cuisine
Five stops ranging from modern cooking beside the Plaza de Armas to the culinary laboratory of Moray.
1 · Cicciolina
One block from the Plaza de Armas, on the second floor of a charming colonial house: modern, delicious and impeccably prepared food. Address: Calle Palacio 110 – Calle Ruinas 465. Hours: 12:00 – 21:30. Must try: the famous llama meat; order the full service because the portions are not very large.
2 · Chicha
Created by renowned chef Gastón Acurio, it pays tribute to Cusqueño culinary wisdom. Address: Plaza Regocijo 261, second floor. Hours: Mon–Sun, 12:00 – 21:30. Must try: anticuchos, Chupe 5 Sabores, stuffed rocoto and the Andean soup with olluco, quinoa, curry, coconut milk and squash.
3 · Huacatay
Founded by Pío Vásquez de Velasco in the Sacred Valley, it has become a welcoming place serving fresh local ingredients with Mediterranean and Asian influences. Address: Jirón Arica, Urubamba. Hours: Mon–Sat 12:30 – 21:30; Sun 9:00 – 17:00. Must try: alpaca loin in port and thyme sauce.
4 · MIL Centro
Chef Virgilio Martínez brings his vision to the edge of the Moray Archaeological Complex at 3,680 meters above sea level. Address: Moray, Maras, Cusco. Experience: the MIL World Immersion: explore the surroundings, discover local ingredients and visit the microlaboratory for fermentation, distillation and maceration.
5 · Illary / Hotel Monasterio
A dining experience in the cloister of a monastery with spectacular views and a Mediterranean touch. Address: Calle Plazoleta Nazarenas 337, Cusco. Hours: 5:00 – 10:30 and 11:30 – 18:00. Prices: from 70 to 179 soles.
Innovation, tradition and fusion
The second half of the ranking: fine cuisine in a glass cube, pasta among Inca walls and a saintly signature of Nuevo-Andine cuisine.
6 · MAP Café
Its architecture is distinctive: a large glass cube! It reinvents Lima and Andean traditions in one of Cusco's most sought-after dining rooms. Address: Nazarenas 231, Cusco. Hours: 12:00 – 15:00 and 18:30 – 22:00. Must try: mushroom capchi and red and black quinoa cannelloni.
7 · Incanto
Peruvian-Italian fusion cooking in a setting where majestic Inca walls combine with modern, minimalist architecture. Address: Calle Santa Catalina Angosta. Hours: 12:00 – 15:00 and 18:30 – 22:00. Must try: pasta, pizza and homemade bread baked in a clay oven, accompanied by a refined selection of wines.
8 · Inka Grill
One of Cusco's oldest restaurants, right beside the Plaza de Armas. Address: Portal de Panes 115, Cusco. Hours: 12:00 – 22:00 every day. Must try: Nuevo-Andine and international dishes featuring fresh trout, Andean cheese, quinoa and alpaca.
9 · Pachapapa
A landmark of Andean flavor that respects traditional cooking methods. Must try: pachamanca—meat and vegetables cooked underground—and roast guinea pig.
10 · Limo, Nikkei cuisine
A fusion of Peruvian and Japanese cuisine on the second floor of a colonial house with the best view of the Plaza de Armas. Must try: tiraditos, ceviches and the sushi bar, plus a wide selection of piscos and creative cocktails made with Andean and Amazonian fruits.
Arrive hungry and with a plan
Cusco offers endless culinary options for every taste. If you have little time, it is best to arrive with an idea of what you want to try, so you can make the most of your visit and avoid wasting time searching.
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