The best restaurants Cusco

Here you are promised a "Nuna Raymi" literally a "Party of the Soul" and the place does not lack it. The room is large, bright, with welcome little plants and many nods to local culture such as the emoliente cart. In the plates, a fresh cuisine, based on local and creative products. We revisit the classics by combining alpaca with Mediterranean flavors, flaming aji de gallina with pisco or accompanying trout with fruity flavors. Excellent desserts also or churros at snack time. Very nice.

This restaurant housed in a th century house is popular with the agencies. He was called Le and changed his name. Honest Peruvian cuisine, a little kitsch but friendly with an attractive patio and well-thought-out traditional dance and dance shows.

This is a contemporary and elegant address located inside the Antigua Casona San Blas hotel that stands out for its short menu based on fresh and seasonal products. The space is warm and intimate with soft chairs and a quiet atmosphere. On the plates, soups, salads and sandwiches for the hungry. Trout, alpaca, lomo saltado or sautéed quinoa for vegetarians, two generous specialities stand out: osso buco or lamb seco, meats cooked in spices and over a low heat. Generous desserts and coffees. Good quality.

Seledonia is a little woman who practices her chef's skills with her family and creates tasty local cuisine. You'll find crispy maracuya trout, quinoa-covered pollo novo andino, alpaca meat cooked in dark beer or generous carnivorous sandwiches. Don't miss the quinoa and dried fruit croquettes in a sweet red wine sauce for dessert. The room has a nice height, bright and two small tables on a balcony. A bit slow if busy. Cooking classes from 8am to 11am or 3pm to 6pm, US$49

A beautiful space with parquet flooring and piano in a corner. It offers homemade soups, classic Peruvian dishes and pasta to suit everyone. Micro balcony if you arrive first. The prices are correct and they are quiet.

This popular canteen next to Plaza San Francisco offers generous menus (starter + soup + main course). The dishes are traditional, wide choice. It goes fast, it's noisy and lively. The dishes are well served and of good quality.