The best restaurants in Peru, our top picks

Peruvian Restaurant Guide by City

This guide offers a selection of recommended restaurants in various Peruvian cities, catering to different tastes and budgets.

Lima:

CENTRAL: Award-winning contemporary Peruvian cuisine showcasing the country's biodiversity. (Reservations required)
MAIDO: Creative fusion of Peruvian and Japanese dishes by Chef Mitsuharu Tsumura.
KJOLLE: Tasting menu highlighting local ingredients and Peruvian flavors by Chef Pía León.
PUNTO AZUL: Popular spot for ceviche and tiraditos (sliced raw fish), with a lively atmosphere. (No reservations, expect a wait)

Paracas:

RESTAURANT PARACAS: Traditional Peruvian cuisine with a bay view.
RESTAURANTE BALLESTAS: Fresh seafood and local cuisine in a relaxed setting.
EL PORTON: Creole restaurant specializing in meats, chicken, fish, and pastas.

Arequipa:

ZIG-ZAG: Specializes in meats served on hot stones, also offers a creperie.
CREPISIMO: Wide variety of sweet and savory crepes, terrace with city views.
ZINGARO RESTAURANT: Modern Peruvian cuisine in a beautiful colonial mansion.

Puno:

MOJSA RESTAURANTE: Guinea pig, trout, and other Peruvian dishes in a spacious setting.
CAFE BAR DE LA CASA DEL CORREGIDOR: Alpaca burger, vegetarian options, and Lake Titicaca views.
ALMA BAR RESTAURANTE: Lakeside restaurant with stunning views and fine Peruvian cuisine.

Cusco:

PACHAPAPA: Traditional Peruvian cuisine prepared in wood-fired ovens and clay pots.
CICCIOLINA: Upscale Peruvian cuisine with a tapas bar for a more casual vibe.
A MI MANERA: Exquisite Peruvian cuisine in a charming atmosphere.
MORENA PERUVIAN KITCHEN: Peruvian flavors from the coast to the Amazon, with the Andes in between.

Sacred Valley:

Huacatay: With a menu based on typical products such as alpaca meat, quinoa, tarwi, corn, vegetables and spices from the Sacred Valley, El Huacatay is a sophisticated proposal with a Cusco touch in the heart of Urubamba. With a warm atmosphere and a pretty garden, it is a small restaurant that developed long before the Peruvian gastronomy boom and its cuisine is considered one of the most creative in Cusco.
3 KEROS / AV. TORRECHAYOC, URUBAMBA Good atmosphere, good food! Delicious trout and shrimp ceviche and quinoa mushroom risotto!!!! Umm deli! I recommend it... Oh and it's open every day!
TUNUPA VALLE / URUBAMBA Set in a superb hacienda, on the banks of the Urubamba River, Tunupa offers one of the best buffet lunches in the Sacred Valley.
MANTAY / OLLANTAYTAMBO Mantay is our restaurant located in Ollantaytambo, a historic neighborhood known as the living Inca town, about 200 m. from the Ollantaytambo archaeological park.

Aguas Calientes

INDIO FELIZ / LLOQUE YUPANQUI 4-12 Without a doubt, the best restaurant in the area. At Indio Feliz, you'll find original but simple cuisine, based on fresh, local products. The portions are generous and will satisfy you after (or before!) visiting Machu Picchu. We highly recommend the experience.
Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday from 12:30 pm to 9:00 pm

Puerto Maldonado

BURGOS'S RESTAURANT : Vegan options, Vegetarian options, Gluten-free options.
Cafeteria La Semilla : Very cozy cafeteria with a nice terrace. A la carte dishes, good desserts and sandwiches.

Don't forget that these are just a few of the many incredible restaurants to discover in Peru. Thanks to the diversity of its culinary landscape, you will certainly find something to satisfy your taste buds in every region. So embark on a gastronomic adventure and savor the delicious flavors that Peru has to offer!

Want to learn more about local gastronomy, see here
A selection of traditional Peruvian dishes