Peruvian cuisine is famous around the world, so today we suggest the 5 best restaurants in Cusco that you can’t miss. You will find a wide variety of options in Cusco, and this article is the first in a series of good recommendations.
Travelling is not just about visiting places: it is also about meeting the people, learning their customs and stories, and taking part in their daily life. And food is one of the best ways to do it.
Every dish has passed through many hands, travelled a long way and is full of stories. That is why there is nothing better than visiting a restaurant where you can taste a good sample of the local cuisine.
The best restaurants in Cusco you can’t miss
Le Soleil
Cusco being an iconic Peruvian destination doesn’t mean you will only find traditional food. There are also excellent international options, and we want to start with one of them. Le Soleil is one of the best known: it serves traditional French cuisine in a very romantic and elegant setting. Its seven-course tasting menu is a great choice if you want to try several dishes in a single visit. Surprised to find a restaurant like this in such a typically Peruvian place?
Chicha
If you said yes, here is an iconic and very Peruvian restaurant. Chicha belongs to Gastón Acurio, perhaps the greatest ambassador of Peruvian gastronomy, and is named after one of the country’s most traditional drinks. It serves sophisticated dishes and traditional Andean recipes with a modern touch that will delight you. It is 5 minutes from the Plaza de Armas.
Pirka
Where the San Agustín convent once stood, you will now find Pirka, a restaurant that impresses with the architecture of a 16th-century colonial monastery. It is the restaurant of the JW Marriott hotel and serves Peruvian cuisine with modern touches, made with regional produce such as native potatoes, quinoa and trout. Its elegance and the restoration of the building make it very welcoming, ideal for an evening with friends or as a couple.
Yaku Cocina de Altura
A clever culinary concept with innovative Peruvian dishes, many of them made with ingredients as traditional as they are delicious. Highlights include simple yet refined dishes such as quinoa salad, tender pork belly and a delicious chocolate cake. Pair them with fresh fruit juices and enjoy the warm atmosphere.
Green Point
An excellent choice for anyone looking for good vegetarian food; with so many travellers from around the world in Cusco, a place like this was needed. It is a vegan restaurant with very well-crafted dishes, standing out for creative recipes and high-quality ingredients. Green Point proves that food without animal products can be fun and delicious.
Now that you know some of the best restaurants in Cusco you can’t miss, are you ready to travel with Experience Colibri?
