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A Foodie's Ultimate Guide to Peruvian Dining (Must-Try Spots!)
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items Hey, I'm Dani, your Peruvian guide to the best eats! We're famous for food (and Machu Picchu, naturally), but finding those truly authentic, incredible dining experiences requires local knowledge. I’ve done the tasting for you and organized all my fa...
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📍 LIMA: The Epicenter of Peruvian Gastronomy
📍 CUSCO & THE SACRED VALLEY: High-Altitude Flavors
📍 AREQUIPA: The White City's Robust Flavors
📍 TARAPOTO & THE AMAZON: Jungle Fusion & Freshness
📍 LIMA: The Epicenter of Peruvian Gastronomy
Welcome to Lima—your essential starting point! This is where you'll find the widest range of dining options and styles, from classic Criollo to modern Nikkei. This list includes my top choices for an authentic and unforgettable meal here. It's time t...
Beautiful, instagramable place with many tourist-friendly food options with a local twist. From burgers and pizza to typical dishes! And a butterfly sanctuary inside you can visit 🦋
La Mariposario Lima
Sweet and salty crepes for all preferences! Whether you crave a sweet treat or a whole meal this place ‘s got you covered
Palachinke
If you love Chinese food this is your spot! Exclusive, by reservation only with the best peruvian-chinese (Tusan) food in town
TITI
My go to place if I want steak! Do yourself a favor and order the butterscotch grilled bananas
La Cuadra de Salvador
My favorite for PASTA REINVENTED, for a little history this is a reinvention of Vincenzo’s dad’s restaurant San Ceferino (Now called Salve Luigi since he passed) which had a more classic approach. Vincenzo has an amazing menu with innovative flavors
Vincenzo
Lovely place for a date, serves steaks but also amazing pizzas
Fauna Prime Meats & Garden
Great in traditional peruvian food. AMAZING ARROZ CON PATO
Restaurante Fiesta
Historical tabern, you can get a tradicional cocktail like Pisco Sour but also amazing traditional dishes
Antigua Taberna Queirolo
Lets say youre here and youre craving pizza… now what? Worry not, Antica’s got you crusty pizza dough and delicious pizza with amazing ingredients
Antica Pizzeria
Amazing PASTA, in a more tradicional way La Linterna serves otherworldly lasagna
La Linterna
Ok, we had pizza lets say now you crave chipotle. Xipe is your solution with a peruvian twist, polish your spanish bc if you know this place everyone will think youre a local
XIPE
My fav traditional sushi place! GREAT sashimi
Hanzo Restaurante
If you prefer an all you can eat plan, Ibuki is for you! Great taste and great price
Ibuki Sushi Bar
This one is a must for the full on nikkei experience, try sushi and local ceviches as never before
Osaka Cocina Nikkei
Best ceviche in town? Yes, please. This one is my boyfriend’s favorite and his contribution to this list! You wont regret it
EL HUARIKE
📍 CUSCO & THE SACRED VALLEY: High-Altitude Flavors
After soaking up all that history (and altitude!), you need fuel. Cusco's food scene blends Andean tradition with modern Peruvian flair, often using ingredients sourced straight from the Sacred Valley. These are the spots where I found the most warmi...
Great nikkei (peruvian japanese) restaurant in Cusco
Limo
Try the Cuy here 🫶🏻 (yes its a guinea pig, so if youre sensitive you can still have Lomo Saltado which is meat based)
Pachapapa
We absolutely love recommending Picantería Quinta Waly! This place is the real deal—a top-quality, budget-friendly spot serving authentic, typical Cusco food. We actually found it because a sweet local guy at a bus stop told us about it, and everyone...
RESTAURANT QUINTA PICANTERIA WALY, Cuzco - Opiniones y Fotos
Vegan in Cusco? You have to look for this gem! It's tucked away in a little corner inside the San Blas Market. Don't expect a fancy restaurant, but it's not a fast-food stall either—it's a discreet place that will surprise you. It's the type of local...
Govinda Lila | Vegan Food (@govindalilacusco) · Cuzco
📍 AREQUIPA: The White City's Robust Flavors
Arequipa is known for its incredible historical beauty, but it also has a strong, unique culinary identity distinct from Lima or Cusco. Think heartier portions, deeper flavors, and dishes heavily influenced by traditional Peruvian picanterías. These ...
Beautiful place, with great service and innovative food with a twist of local ingredients
13 Monjas
Lovely place with delicious local food, with a view!
Tío Darío es
This is a total cult favorite for the best reason: if you want truly authentic Arequipa food, this is the only spot you need to know. Go here—you won't regret it!
La Nueva Palomino (@lanuevapalomino)
📍 TARAPOTO & THE AMAZON: Jungle Fusion & Freshness
I dream of jungle food everyday. Heading into the jungle means diving into an entirely new set of flavors! The food in and around Tarapoto is characterized by its incredible freshness, unique fruits, local plantains, and preparation styles inspired b...
This is AMAZING street food, you will try a banana like never before as a local typical food, you wont regret it! Maduro con queso is the BEST
Deliciosos maduritos con relleno en Fonavi, Tarapoto
Best ice cream in town!
Heladeria Anonas | Tarapoto