Puno
If you need a reason to dress up, this fusion restaurant, a little away from the noise, shows off paintings by local artists on its walls, with colorful…
Must-see restaurants in Peru
Puno
The go-to place for locals and travelers alike, Mojsa lives up to its name, which is Aymara for ‘delicious.’ Overlooking the plaza, it has a thoughtful…
North Coast
This sophisticated seafooder at the far north end of town specializes in lunchtime ceviches and is the best place in town for top-notch seafood. Though…
Lima
Combining ancestral traditions with the Peruvian vanguard of molecular gastronomy is a tall order, but most feel that IK pulls it off with style. The…
Lima
A good-time cevichería (restaurant serving ceviche) with outstanding service and wonderful ceviche and tiraditos (Japanese version of ceviche), alongside…
Lima
One of the neighborhood favorites, this bakery serves up a wide variety of breads, from traditional baguettes and French rolls, to playful experiments…
Lima
On a street once lined by clattering auto shops, this industrial-contemporary destination serves some of the finest ceviche around. Try the ‘Ceviche…
Huaraz
This modern top-floor cafe has space and light in spades, comfy lounges, art, photos, crackling fireplace, books and groovy tunes – it’s the ultimate…
Huaraz
The colonial architectural style is noticeably absent in Huaraz until you step into the sparkling new Huaracina, the clever designers of which have drawn…
Iquitos
Elegant rubber boom-style refurbishments are all the rage in Iquitos and this 2nd-floor people-watching spot has nailed the vibe. Airy, high-ceilinged and…
Huaraz
Cementing a three-way marriage of craft beer, micro-roasted coffee and food made with local ingredients, Trivio joins a few Huaraz restaurants that wouldn…
Huaraz
Whether you send your appetite to India or Thailand, the fiery curries at this hot spot will seize your taste buds upon arrival, mercilessly shake them up…
Lima
A must for original, well-prepared (but not spicy) ceviche – the vegetarian mango ceviche won best at the prestigious Mistura food festival. Serves…
Lima
This artisan coffee shop breaks coffee-making down to a science and has all the chemistry-set-style machines to prove it. Just blocks from Museo Larco, it…
Lima
Just blocks from the famous Surquillo market, diners share two long tables to feast on sea urchin omelette, stuffed rocoto peppers and stewed osso buco…
Cuzco
A Gastón Acurio venture serving up haute versions of Cuzco classics in an open kitchen. Its riff on anticuchos (beef skewers) is a delectable barbecued…
Ayacucho
Not all of the culinary stars that shine in Ayacucho shine in the center. This pizzeria twinkles in a galaxy all of its own out on Av del Ejercito …
Iquitos
Take a boat out to this floating foodie paradise in the middle of the mouth of the Río Itaya to sample some of the city’s best food. The emphasis is on…
Cuzco
This retro-cool Peruvian Chinese restaurant is inviting on all sensory levels. It's also very popular; unfortunately, the dining experience, with clumsy…
Trujillo
You can spot this place by the near-constant lines snaking around the corner in summer as locals queue for the drool-inducing juices. But don’t leave it…
South Coast
It's a bit of a walk out of the center but this local institution is the best place in town to enjoy traditional dishes. It knocks out good ceviches and…
Lima
Venerated Japanese superchef Nobu Matsuhisa once co-owned this sushi bar. Its new location is posh and atmospheric. Diners come to try some of the most…
North Coast
This retro-pop pub cranks out the hits from the '70s, '80s and '90s, and serves up plentiful seafood favorites such as ceviche and chupe de cangrejo (crab…
Ayacucho
This bustling and stylish hangout advertises Peruvian food but what it serves is almost fusion cuisine. Get ready for the likes of the house lomo saltado …
Huaraz & the Cordilleras
This gourmet bistro with checkered tablecloths and colorful blackboard menus is a respite from the usual suspects. It serves up interesting sandwiches (as…
Amazon Basin
Maggy whips up pizzas nothing short of superb, and from a wood-burning oven. The flavors play up to their names: an 'Amazónico' for example comes with…
Cuzco
You can't go wrong with the authentic crepes in this Marseillaise-owned cafe, crafted with fusion ingredients like caramelized onions, Andean cheese,…
Máncora
There’s nothing silly about this Dr Seuss–inspired breakfast spot, which counts a battalion of gringo fans for its homesick-remedy breakfasts (pancakes,…
Amazon Basin
Formerly dealing in just teas, coffees and light snacks, this enterprising German-Peruvian-owned establishment now combines a first-class butchers with,…
Iquitos
This chilled atmospheric place does a little bit of everything and does it well: Thai, Greek, Indian, vegetarian, Peruvian, cocktails. It offers a 'make…
South Coast
Set in a refurbished old house, this modern bistro is about as chic as it gets in Moquegua. It combines one of the most diverse menus in town with a…
Cuzco
Sometimes you just want a huge bowl of soup. Serving fairly authentic udon curry, Thai tom kha ( coconut soup), Andean quinoa soup and others, this tiny…
Puerto Maldonado
A pleasing and popular little spot that charges above-average prices for way-above-average Amazonian food, with a few surprises such as the divine ceviche…
Iquitos
This gets our nod for first prize in the keenly contested battle for number one in the city's cevichería (ceviche restaurant) contest. An air-conditioned…
South Coast
Tacna’s stab at novoandina (Peruvian nouvelle cuisine) avoids too many pretensions, if you can get past the (admittedly photogenic) photos of the food on…
North Coast
There is often a line outside this popular local restaurant with fantastic typical food and good service. When we were there one diner said that the…
Amazon Basin
Whilst quiet outside of prime hotel guest eating hours, the hotel restaurant at Casa Andina Select is a slick, modern eatery offering delicious ceviche…
Amazon Basin
This parrilla (grill) place does grilled meat every bit as wonderfully as it claims to: its smoked chicken and pork are particularly divine. That's what…
Huaraz & the Cordilleras
Proper artisan pizzas made by a local Italian religious mission in a space next to the church. It's only open on weekend evenings (alas!), but the sizable…
Iquitos
Taking on the big boys in town and beating them hands down as far as caffeine fixes go, this agreeable little air-conditioned place will do anything from…
