Best Restaurant in Cusco

1 Cicciolina, Bodega – Tapas bar

1 Cicciolina, Bodega – Tapas bar

When touring the gourmet highlights of Cusco, Cicciolina is a mandatory stop. With a style all its own that has attracted a loyal legion of habitués, this restaurant always tops the list for foodies visiting the archaeological capital of the Americas. Restaurant, tapas bar, and lively meeting place, there is no doubt about it: this is a Summum award winner.

www.cicciolinacuzco.com

2 Chicha by Gastón Acurio – Cusco

Gastón Acurio pays tribute to his family roots on his father’s side at Chicha, as well as to Cusco’s extraordinary culinary richesse. Quinoa, white corn, papa nativa potatoes, meats, herbs, and vegetables are the point of departure in creating an original, contemporary, charming, and undeniably Peruvian cuisine.

www.chicha.com.pe

This exclusive, modern restaurant is nestled in a beautiful colonial patio at the Pre-Columbian Art Museum. Its exquisite cuisine lives up to the unique setting, with a menu that offers a delicious introduction to Andean recipes and ingredients. Its impeccable service is especially noteworthy.

www.cuscorestaurants.com/restaurant/map-cafe/

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