Top 10 Restaurants in Cusco, Peru
Most travellers to Peru will, at some point, spend time in Cusco. Here are some of our suggestions for great places to eat.
Fallen Angel
Amazing décor and ambience, best at night for drinks and partying. Also has a guest house with four individually designed funky suites.
Plazoleta Nazarenas 221.
Real McCoy
Very British and popular with expats. If you are missing sausage and mash, fish and chips, or a pub quiz, this is the place for you.
Calle Plateros 326.
Cicciolina
Upstairs at the back. Excellent food from tapas to a full menu, white tablecloths, and the best wine selection in Cusco. Breakfast also available.
Triunfo 393.
Baco
Sister restaurant to Cicciolina. Good food and wine selection, English menus and service. Ideal for a special evening out.
Ruinas 465.
El Hada
Delicious organic ice creams and good coffee.
Calle Arequipa 167.
El Buen Pastor
Excellent café and bakery. A social project helping girls from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Cuesta San Blas 579.
La Granja Heidi
Extremely good natural and organic food, including yoghurts and cheesecakes. Good-value lunches.
Cuesta San Blas 525.
La Tertulia
Delicious wholemeal buffet breakfasts.
Procuradores (upstairs on the left).
Macondo
Popular pub and restaurant with inventive food and a great atmosphere.
Cuesta San Blas 571.
Mesón de los Espaderos
A meat-focused restaurant. Cuy is sometimes available. Expensive but very good quality.
Off the Plaza de Armas on Espaderos and Plateros.
Pachapapa
Excellent choice of typical Peruvian dishes. Well known for Lomo Saltado. Cuy available if ordered 24 hours in advance.
Plazoleta San Blas 120.
Pizzeria Bodega 138
Excellent pizza and delicious salads in a modern setting. Always busy.
Herrajes 138.
Pucara
Japanese-owned restaurant offering good local dishes at higher prices. Excellent homemade chocolates and good-value fixed-price lunches.
Plateros 309.
Quinta Eulalia
Popular with locals. A pleasant courtyard makes it ideal for lunch. Cuy is usually available.
Choquechaca 384. Open 12:00–18:00.
La Cusquenita and La Chomba
Large plates of local food at low prices. Expect rustic surroundings, no English, and relaxed service, but plenty of tasty food. These are popular lunchtime spots for locals.
Avenida Tullumayo 227 and Tullumayo 339.
