Ayacucho
An elegant choice with plaza- or courtyard-facing dining, ultra-professional service and, well, damned good steak. Part of the mini-chain found in other…
Must-see restaurants in Peru
The Sacred Valley
Just off the main road in Huaran, this adorable cafe hits the spot with oversized sandwiches and fresh fruit juices. There are also vegetarian options and…
Máncora
With a short menu of excellent Italian food, this is the most gourmet restaurant in town when the Italian chef is on, but disappointing when he isn’t. It…
Arequipa
This relaxed little joint serves a hungry crowd late-night kebabs, Middle Eastern salads and juicy vegetarian falafel, with excellent coffee, sweet…
Amazon Basin
Getting a taxi to this spot, slightly out of the center, is the best idea for breakfast or lunch. Nothing fancy, mind, but agreeable enough – and the…
Iquitos
For self-catering supplies, visit this supermarket, which has a surprisingly diverse wine section and a clean, dirt-cheap cafe (from 7:30am to 10pm; you…
Huacachina
Towards the end of the boulevard on the far side of the oasis, this tranquil little spot serves decent Peruvian fare and a wide selection of cocktails on…
South Coast
One of the best pisco-biased restaurants on the main square where you can dilute the local ‘rocket fuel’ with typical food from the area, including…
South Coast
This little cafe and eatery scores big on ambience, with classic old-time styling and a few modern touches. The seafood dishes are direct, unpretentious…
Iquitos
Efficient service, a variety of dependable tasty meat and fish lunch specials and great juices are the cornerstones of this good-value, centrally located…
Huaraz & the Cordilleras
Flush on the plaza. this locally-favored spot is packed on hot days for its homemade ice cream, which comes in classic flavors with some fruity injections.
Amazon Basin
The best place to eat Chinese food in the Amazon has a branch in La Merced and in San Ramón, but this clean, smart address is the most convenient.
Amazon Basin
Mean cakes, ice cream and tried and tested breakfasts and mains can be found at Fuente Soda Tropitop, along with a lineup of rainforest juices.
Amazon Basin
The Kitty is clean and popular, if dark, and brings in local lunch crowds for a wide variety of Peruvian culinary classics. Join ‘em!
North Coast
A local institution, this corner restaurant is the place to go for chunks of grilled meaty goodies, seafood and breakfasts.
North Coast
This place gets the thumbs-up from locals who descend en masse to enjoy good ceviches, grills and regional specialties.
Iquitos
The 'comma and the full stop' rustles up good ceviche (raw seafood marinated in lime juice).
Amazon Basin
Decent for juices, cakes, coffees and generous portions of Peruvian Amazonian food.
Lima
Set in a walled garden, this cafe and gallery is a pleasant spot to linger. Grab the Scrabble (or toys set out for kids) and order up a salad, lúcuma…
Lima
Offering up sweet and savory crepes, this quaint shop is the perfect stop while bike riding or walking along the coastal pathway. Grab a cup of coffee and…
Lima
Located a couple of blocks north of Av 28 de Julio, east of the Vía Expresa, this charming take-out place has gorgeous causas (whipped potato dishes) and…
Lima
For German sweets, coffee drinks and smoothies, this is the spot. Don’t go conventional – the ‘sweet green’ smoothie makes spinach, watermelon and mango…
Lima
Grab a stool at the open-air counter and watch the masters at work. Fresh-roasted chicken, ham, turkey and chicharrón (deep-fried pork) sandwiches on…
Lima
This two-story artisanal ice-cream shop, just blocks from Parque Kennedy, makes 36 flavors of gelato daily, inspired by Peruvian fruits, and also sells…
Lima
The Museum of Contemporary Art location of this vegan-friendly cafe has an enclosed park setting that's ideal for families. The original location is in…
Lima
Around for decades, this unpretentious spot draped in flags and plastered in photos packs in the locals with its offering of more than 17 different types…
South Coast
A little more chic than your average pizza joint, Vissios has bright red walls, crisply uniformed waiters and classic photo prints on display. The roaring…
Arequipa
This Argentine-Uruguayan grill with its dark-wood, gentlemen’s-club-style cocktail bar, is in the Yanahuara district adjacent to the mirador (lookout)…
North Coast
On Isla Hueso de Ballena, Restaurante Hueso de Ballena is pretty ideal, right on the sand with a few hammocks and aquatic inflatables to keep young…
North Coast
This Dutch-Peruvian beachside pad is Huanchaco’s requisite travelers' hub, serving up yummy vegetarian victuals such as falafel, crepes, Spanish tortillas…
Lima
One of several informal bistros in the Gastón Acurio brand, Tanta serves Peruvian dishes, fusion pastas, generous salads and sandwiches. It's a good bet…
Cuzco
For upmarket Andean fare, this cheerful restaurant with killer plaza views is a good bet. Try the rocotto soufflé, a twist on the classic stuffed pepper,…
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…
Lima
The Miraflores outpost of Gastón Acurio’s restaurant-cafe chain has a huge menu with anything you might want – from simple sandwiches and desserts to…
Lima
What can't you do with a hot oven, a stack of firewood and a battery of well-oiled cast-iron pans? This restaurant puts that challenge to the test, with…
North Coast
On a quiet corner of the plaza, with pleasant streetside tables outside and quixotic, slow-turning fans inside, Sí Señor is the long-standing staple doing…
Lima
In an 18th-century building, this very simple and unusual eatery is run by French Carmelite nuns. Expect French and other continental specialties (think…
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