Cusco is a city full of amazing and magical places to be explored, and its cuisine is definitely one that cannot be left aside. We would like to recommend the best restaurants in the city so that you can taste the best of Peruvian gastronomy.
Top 10 Restaurants in Cusco
Le Soleil French Cuisine is one of the first French gourmet cuisine restaurants in Cusco. All meals are prepared with fresh ingredients. Additionally, Le Soleil offers a wine bar space where guests can sample good French wines, and best of all, it is located just two blocks away from Plaza de Armas (the main square).
Address: San Agustin Street 275, Cusco
Incanto offers Italian and Peruvian food. When preparing meals, it blends Italian techniques with local ingredients. It also offers a charming environment to enjoy your meal. Food includes Italian, Peruvian, Latin, pizza, soup, vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options.
Address: Santa Catalina Angosta 135, Cusco.
Limo cocina Nikkei offers a fusion between Japanese cuisine and fresh ingredients of the region. The Japanese technique creates new types of dishes, satisfying the most demanding palates.
Address: Portal de Carnes 236, second floor – Plaza de Armas.
Cicciolina is located along Triunfo Street, on the second floor of a colonial house located one block away from Plaza de Armas (main square). If you are looking for vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options, you will find them here. Fusion cuisine is offered as well. It is a charming place for couples, meeting with friends, and having a good time.
Address: Triunfo Street 393, second floor, Cusco.
Tunupa museum and restaurant is located in the historic center of Cusco. It is a colonial house with a balcony, where guests can overlook Plaza de Armas (main square), the Cusco Cathedral, La Compañía de Jesus Church, and some other churches with beautiful architecture. The restaurant offers a buffet, new Andean food and folk music performances.
Address: Portal Confituria #233, Plaza de Armas, Cusco.
Pucara is a traditional cuisine restaurant located at one of the corners of Plaza de Armas (main square). Here, visitors can taste the delicious cuy al horno (baked guinea pig), ají de gallina (creamy hen stew), and a wide variety of traditional meals from the coast, highlands and jungle.
Address: Plateros Street 309, Cusco.
Uchu. This restaurant is inspired by the grill, offering classic Peruvian recipes and a touch of contemporary sophistication. On the menu visitors can find a gastronomic proposal that implements Andean ingredients. The specialty of the house is carne a la piedra (beef prepared on a stone); after cooking the meat, it is served at the table.
Address: Palacio Street 135, Cusco.
Kion. Peru has a certain amount of Chinese influence, and culinary traditions came with immigration. Ever since the foundation of the first Chinese restaurant, at the beginning of the 20th century, people have called Chinese restaurants “Chifas”.
Address: Triunfo 370, Cusco.
Morena. One of the best restaurants in Cusco, it is located in the touristic center, offering a modern and brilliant atmosphere which makes for a unique experience for visitors’ palates. It offers Peruvian and sophisticated cuisine from the coast, highlands and jungle.
Address: 08000 B, Plateros Street 348, Cusco.
Fallen Angel is a gourmet restaurant with Peruvian ingredients and the best gastronomic techniques. It is highly recommended, offering a bar and a gallery that visitors cannot miss.
Address: 221, Plazoleta Nazarenas, Cusco.
These restaurants can be visited while you explore the city of Cusco, continuing your Peruvian adventures.
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