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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 |
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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 |
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Cafe Varayoc Tel: 232404
Espaderos 142, 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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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Due Mondi
Santa Catalina Ancha (just to the left
of Rosie O'Gradys). Best ice cream in Cusco. Mmmmm. |
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Restaurants in Cusco - Budget |
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Granja Heidi Tel: 238383
Cuesta San Blas 525. 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. |
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El Cuate (Mexican) Tel: 227003
Procuradores 386, Good value Mexican food with an economical daily set menu.
Big portions. Open daily 11am-midnight |
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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 |
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Restaurants in Cusco - Medium |
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A Mi Madera Tel 222219
Calle Triunfo 393, 2nd floor, 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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Jack's Cafe Tel: 806960
Corner of Cuesta San Blas and Choquechaca. 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!! |
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Kusikuy (Andean/International)
Tel: 292870
Calle Suecia 339, (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. |
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Kin Taro (Japanese) Tel: 226181
Heladeros 149, prepare an excellent array of Japanese dishes including trout
sushi, tofu and saki. Good set menu for US$3. Open Mon-Sat Noon-10pm. Closed
Sunday. |
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Chez Maggy (Italian) Tel 23 4861
Calle Plateros 339, Freshly baked pizzas made in traditional wood burning
oven. Pastas and soups. Good atmosphere, long tables bring you jostling
elbow to elbow with other travellers. |
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Al Grano (Asian) Tel: 228032
Santa Catalina Ancha 398, 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 |
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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. |
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Manu Cafe
Avenida Pardo 1046. Friendly service,
relaxed atmosphere with plenty of natural light and plants. |
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Pachapapa |
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Restaurants in Cusco - Expensive |
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 Cicciolina
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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Inca Grill (International) 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 (NovoAndino)
including vegetarian dishes. Elegant folk shows are put on each evening.
Highly recommended by South American Handbook. Reservations are a good idea.
Open Mon-Sat 10am-12am, Sun 12pm-12am |
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Inca Grill
(International) 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-Sat 10am-12am, Sun 12pm-12am |
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Inkanato |
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Meson de Espaderos
(International) Tel: 235307
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. |
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Fallen Angel Tel: 258184
Plazoleta Nazarenas 221 |
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Tunupa |
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Novotel |
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MAP Cafe |
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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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