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Map of Restaurants in Cusco |
Restaurants in Cusco - Expensive
Inca
Grill
(International/Criollo/Nouveau-Andino) Tel: 262992
Portal de Panes 115, Plaza de Armas. Inca Grill offers the best food in town and
although expensive I think you'll think it's worth it. The menu includes a wide
range of typical and international dishes including vegetarian dishes. Elegant
folk shows are put on each evening. Highly recommended by South American
Handbook. Reservations are a good idea. Open Mon-Sun 11am-11:30pm
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Cicciolina
(Mediterranean / Tapas)
Calle Triunfo 393, 2nd floor, nicely decorated, Spanish / Italian /
Mediterranean cuisine, beautifully presented. Nice atmosphere, sophisticated.
Separate bar menu includes tapas. A little on the expensive side but overall
good value. Go on treat yourself. Recommended. Reservations are a must May to
September.
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MAP
Cafe
(International/Criollo/Nouveau-Andino)
Casa Cabrera, Plaza Nazarenas 231,
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Restaurant Illariy,
Monasterio del Cusco Hotel (Andean/International)
Calle Palacios 136, Plazoleta Nazarenas, Cusco. Great food in an old converted
monastery. Main courses for about US$20. Great atmosphere and service worth
treating yourself to.
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Tunupa
(International/Criollo/Nouveau-Andino)
Portal Confituria 233, Plaza de Armas
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A Mi
Manera
(International/Criollo/Nouveau-Andino)
Calle Triunfo 393, 2nd floor, Tel 222219 Swiss managed restaurant combining
typical local foods with international cuisine (NovoAndino). Recently
refurbished. Nice interior design with a spotlessly clean open kitchen. Friendly
relaxed atmosphere, well recommended.
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Fallen
Angel
(International)
Tel: 258184
Plazoleta Nazarenas 221
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Pacha
Papa
(Andean/International)
Plazoleta San Blas 120
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Manu
Cafe
(International)
Avenida Pardo 1046. Friendly service, relaxed atmosphere with plenty of natural
light and plants.
Greens
Organic
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Santa Catalina Angosta 165, 2nd floor
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Incanto
(Italian)
Santa Catalina Angosta 165
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Meson de Espaderos
(International)
Calle Espaderos 105, 2nd Floor, on the corner of the Plaza. Try the best grilled
meats in Cusco while having a great view of the Plaza de Armas. A wide variety
of the finest Peruvian wines is available to accompany your meals. Make a
reservation or get there early to sit in the attractive balcony overlooking the
Plaza.
Restaurants in Cusco - Medium
Jack's Cafe
Corner of Cuesta San Blas and Choquechaca. Tel: 806960 Good selection of snacks
and dishes, generous portions, well presented. Nice decor, relaxed atmosphere.
Well recommended. Great English full breakfast served all day. Other dishes
include houmus and ciabatta bread, French fries and guacamole, Jack's antipasto
(selection of yummy things), veggie burgers and home-made soups. All freshly
made in the smallest kitchen in Cusco!!
Jack's Cafe
Corner of Cuesta San Blas
Kusikuy
(Andean/International)
Calle Suecia 339, Tel: 292870 (Quechua for happy guinea pig!) excellent place to
try out typical Peruvian dishes including the house speciality 'cuy al horno'
(baked guinea pig) which emerges from the oven amidst the flashing of cameras
and squeals of delight or disgust. Good service.
Chez Maggy
(Italian)
Calle Plateros 339, Tel 23 4861Freshly baked pizzas made in traditional wood
burning oven. Pastas and soups. Good atmosphere, long tables bring you jostling
elbow to elbow with other travellers.
Al Grano
(Asian)
Santa Catalina Ancha 398, Tel: 228032 Asian food, daily set menu, vegetarian
curries, yogurt with cucumber, peanut sauce, non of which is too spicy. Prices
are modest. Open Mon-Sat 10am-9pm
Ama Lur
(International)
Calle Plateros 325, clean restaurant with varied menu including all the regulars
such as chicken, steaks, soups, salads and pastas. Also serves fondue and
vegetarian dishes. Often has a very economical set menu for about US$3. Good
coffee. Magazines and daily newspapers available. Popular with locals.
Restaurants in Cusco - Budget
Granja
Heidi
Cuesta San Blas 525. Tel: 238383 Highly recommended. Very clean with spotless
toilets. Granja Heidi (Heidi's Farm) offers fresh, nutritious meals as well as
wholesome breakfasts. They also have a great 4 course set meal at lunchtime for
US$5. Spacious with plenty of natural light. Becoming very popular so it is a
good idea to book a table in the evenings. Good selection of vegetarian meals
including delicious stuffed peppers.
El Cuate
(Mexican) Tel: 227003
Procuradores 386, Good value Mexican food with an economical daily set menu. Big
portions. Open daily 11am-midnight
La Quinta Eulalia
(Andean) Tel: 224951
Choquechaka 384, If you want to experience a real Cusqueñan restaurant pay a
visit to La Quinta Eulalia. It has outdoor tented seating, local dishes
including guinea pig, traditional music and home brewed chicha. An experience
you'll remember. Open only for lunch 11am-5pm
Cafes / Coffee Shops in Cusco
Cafe
Ayllu
Portal de Carnes 208, Plaza de Armas to the left of the cathedral. Good
atmosphere, great range of milk products, fruit salads, breakfasts and other
snacks. Good coffee. Classical music. Always full of tourists and locals alike.
One of the oldest cafes in Cusco. Good service, good value. Open Mon-Sat
6.30am-11pm, Sun 6.30am-1.30pm
Trotamundos
Portal de Comercio 177, 2nd Floor, opposite the cathedral. Sit out on the
balcony and get some of the best views in Cusco. A good selection of snacks,
breakfasts, sandwiches and the usual dishes, steak and chicken. Friendly
service. Excellent filter coffee. Good range of salads that are safe to eat.
Cafe/bar particularly cosy at night with a blazing open fire. a bit pricey.
Internet access. Open 8am-11pm
Cafe
Varayoc
Espaderos 142, Tel: 232404 small Swiss-owned cafe-bar with a quiet atmosphere,
ideal for reading or writing postcards and a good meeting place, serves
excellent coffee, apple pie, sandwiches and specialises in fondue. Open 8am-11pm
The Muse
Tandapata 682, Plazoleta San Blas. (behind the waterfall overlooking San Blas
Plaza). English owner. Often has live music. Great coffee. Snacks and meals,
good lasagne. Great place to sit outside when its sunny and watch the world go
by.
Panaderia El Buen Pastor
Cuesta San Blas 579. Bread, cakes & pastries. Fruit juices and coffee (OK).
Profits go to helping street kids and orphans who also work in the bakers.
Excellent value.
Due Mondi
Santa Catalina Ancha (just to the left of Rosie O'Gradys). Best ice cream in
Cusco. Mmmmm.
