Travel to the high Andean city of Cusco and you will be in for a treat not only for the ancient sites to see but also for the restaurants in Cusco Peru.
4. These days Peru is known as the go to place for food. The country is known all
over the world for the wonderful cuisine and the locally grown organic produce.
The Peruvian food movement has come to light over the past few years due to a
group of forward thinking chefs that have taken Peru to the world stage. Travel
to the high Andean city of Cusco and you will be in for a treat not only for the
ancient sites to see but also for the restaurants in Cusco Peru.
There are many great restaurants in Cusco too many for one article but we will
give you some idea of where to go on your next vacation to Cusco. Let us give
you a list to help you make an informed decision.
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5. Cicciolina
Cicciolina is a beautiful dining experience where the food and the wine are part
and the surrounding make for a complete dining experience, from the time you
walk in the door you will be surrounded by the smells of the open kitchen and will
experience new flavors from the different plates you will try.
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Located in the second floor of a
Spanish Colonial house you will
need to make a reservation to
enjoy Cicciolina.
6. Marcelo Batata
For a great alpaca steak try Marcelo Batata, the meat will melt in your mouth and
is cooked to your requirements.
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The restaurant features many
different sauces to try with your
steak and a great range of typical
plates from all over Peru.
7. The Inca Grill
Located on the Cusco Plaza de Armas is the Inca Grill. The oldest of the fine
dining restaurants in Cusco the Inca Grill features a fine range of Peruvian fusion
cuisine.
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The range of desserts are worth
trying and the location makes the
restaurant special.
8. Chicha restaurant
If you are a foodie than you will need to try Chicha by Peruvian celebrity chef
Gaston Acurio. Chicha is about regional food, the produce, traditions and culture
from each location elevated with good culinary techniques, working with local
producers.
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The experience will leave you
wanting to try more.
9. Greens restaurant
The restaurant Greens is worth a visit, this brilliantly run restaurant serves
superb innovative dishes, both novo Andino and Mediterranean
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using as many organic and Green
ingredients as posible.
10. Fallen Angel
Go to Fallen Angel for a new and unique experience. A gay-friendly restaurant
with games suspended on stools from the ceiling and fake leopards-skin trunks.
There’s also a resident DJ who plays vibrant trip-hop and trance. The decor is an
experience in its own right: arty, wicked and inspired, while the garden art is as
good as many of Cusco’s art museums – and much more twenty-first-century.
The food and cocktails are equally exquisite.
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Try the Andean tenderloin steak with
port and balsamic topping or the
Andean ravioli stuffed with local sweet
potato, the wild mushrooms or the
warm salad. Book in advance.
11. Mammacha
Mammacha is Located inside the beautifully restored Casa Qoriq’ente, a late
colonial, early republican mansion with stunning courtyard and working central
fountain.
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Mammacha serves quality lunchtime
menus and fine evening gourmet
meals: a fusion of pastas
with traditional Peruvian cuisine on
the terrace tables or inside the
restaurant
12. Green Point Vegan
For those of you who are vegetarian, the first restaurant we will feature is Green
Point Vegan restaurant in the San Blas area of Cusco, this delightful restaurant
is all vegan so the choice of food is endless. Then menu features fresh juices,
healthy appetizers, great soups, salads and some really delicious desserts.
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The restaurant is generally full and you may have to wait for a table, but if you
love fresh produce the wait, we be worthwhile.
13. Govinda Lila
Another great little place is Govinda Lila, again in the San Blas district of Cusco,
this quaint place is tucked away and you may need to look to find it. There is a
vegan lunch for around US$2. The food is simple and delicious, the owner Mama
Lila is very warm and welcoming and her soups are probably the best around.
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While the prices are cheap but the food is not so try it.
14. Jack’s Café
A very popular restaurant with the visiting international tourist is Jack’s Café in
Choquechaca Street, featuring one of the best veggie burgers in Cusco, the
banana pancakes and French toast are a great breakfast choice.
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This restaurant is not only for
vegetarians but meat lovers will also
enjoy this café.
15. If you love your soups then the tiny little restaurant, Mr. Soup is for you, not all
the soups are vegan but the ones that are will delight. When it is cold outside
this warm cozy restaurant is just the ticket. The menu features simple veggie
soup but also a curry udon and a pac pow. All the soups are served with either
rice or bread to fill your stomach and leave you satisfied.
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16. Apart from your eating experience they are many things to do in Cusco. The city
was the heart of the Inca Empire until the Spanish arrived in the 15th Century.
Cusco is full of wonderful Inca ruins and Spanish Colonial architecture. What is
also a must to experience in Cusco is the luxury hotels in Cusco on offer. Most
built in Spanish Colonial houses and refurbished to their original state.
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