Must-see restaurants in Cuzco & the Sacred Valley

  • Ayasqa

    Aguas Calientes

    Located inside Tierra Viva hotel but independent, this high-quality buffet restaurant is a great idea if you want an expedited dining experience in Aguas…

  • Pacha Papa

    Cuzco

    Invoking a rustic highland ambience, this open courtyard with wooden tables serves up Peruvian classics, cooked over a wood fire or in clay pots. It’s a…

  • Restaurante Egos

    Cuzco

    A bustling restaurant offering typical, filling Andean fare. There's no menu, just blackboard specials in limited supply. Come early for better options,…

  • El Ayllu

    Cuzco

    Longtime staff chat up clients and serve traditional pastries like lengua de suegra (‘mother-in-law’s tongue’, a sweet pastry confection) and pork…

  • Puka Rumi

    Ollantaytambo

    Locals rave about the steaks, travelers melt over the breakfasts, and everyone enjoys the fresh but nontraditional burritos, which could feed two with…

  • Papachos

    Cuzco

    You could do worse than satisfying your fast-food craving at a Gaston Acurio outlet. Papachos does big, beautiful burgers topped with goodies both…

  • Meeting Place

    Cuzco

    This British-Peruvian-owned cafe nails gringo breakfast. Start with organic coffee or nice loose-leaf teas, oversized waffles and egg combinations. The…

  • La Boulangerie de Paris

    Aguas Calientes

    We don’t know how these Frenchmen got here, we’re just thankful. This small cafe sells pain au chocolat, fresh croissants, espresso drinks and desserts,…

  • A Mi Manera

    Cuzco

    This romantic Cuzco mainstay serves up traditional Peruvian cuisine and pasta. It won't blow your mind with innovation, but offerings like steak in port…

  • Prasada

    Cuzco

    The best bang for your pesos, serving tacos, tortilla soup and lentil burgers with fresh toppings and generous servings. Pair with a jar of fresh-squeezed…

  • Morena Peruvian Kitchen

    Cuzco

    Popular and stylish, this chic cafe bridges the gap between gourmet Peruvian and kinder prices. Serves quinoa, burgers and Peruvian classics like…

  • Il Piccolo Forno

    Ollantaytambo

    Thin-crust pizzas and green salads with crisp chicken chunks are the standouts at this tiny eatery run by an Italian-Peruvian couple. It's a great option…

  • Cafe del Abuelo

    Ollantaytambo

    This cute two-story side-street cafe offers tasty baked goods and desserts and real brewed coffee. It also offers sandwiches and box lunches. The 2nd…

  • Tutti Amore

    Ollantaytambo

    Andres from Rosario, Argentina, serves up homemade gelato-style ice creams, including some exotic jungle-fruit flavors worth a try. It’s halfway down the…

  • Pantastico

    Cuzco

    For a little something sweet, this tiny bakery hits the spot, selling breads, empanadas and fat slabs of tart passion-fruit or coconut bread with fresh…

  • Pizzería Carlo

    Cuzco & the Sacred Valley

    This restaurant has wood-fired pizzas, and also serves lasagna in big portions. It's a local hangout after dark.

  • Gato’s Market

    Cuzco

    One of several small, overpriced grocery shops near the Plaza de Armas. With a Globalnet ATM inside.

  • Divina Comedia

    Cuzco

    With sopranos singing live arias, this unusual upscale eatery fills a small niche of romantic dining with entertainment. The food combines Peruvian…

  • Juanito’s

    Cuzco

    With the griddle hopping, this sandwich shop churns out made-to-order numbers with a variety of sauces. Vegetarians get big fried-egg sandwiches, and…

  • Q’ori Sara

    Cuzco

    Serving hungry cuzqueños with well-priced daily specials (menú del día) including a main course, a drink and dessert. Cash only.

  • Mega

    Cuzco

    For a serious stock-up head to supermarket Mega.

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