Must-see restaurants in Iquitos

  • Le Bateau Ivre

    Iquitos

    This is laid out with TLC by the Belgian owner with a New York–style breakfast bar (OK, Amazon version thereof) and upper-level mezzanine seating looking…

  • Belén Mercado

    Iquitos

    There are great eats at Iquitos’ markets, particularly the Belén mercado where a menú, including jugo especial (jungle juice) costs S5. Look out for…

  • Dawn on the Amazon Cafe

    Iquitos

    This traveler magnet on the Malecón, with its tempting row of street-front tables, sports a menu divided up into North American, Peruvian, Spanish and…

  • Espresso Cafe-Bar

    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…

  • Al Frio y al Fuego

    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…

  • Karma Cafe

    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…

  • ChillOut Carnes y Pescados

    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…

  • Cafezinho

    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…

  • Gran Maloca

    Iquitos

    Enter the bygone world of the rubber-boom days at this atmospheric Amazonian restaurant. Expect silk tablecloths, wall-length mirrors and imaginative…

  • Ari’s Burger

    Iquitos

    On the corner of the Plaza de Armas, this clean, chirpy and brightly lit joint is known locally as gringolandia (gringo land).Two walls are open to the…

  • Antica

    Iquitos

    The Antica is the best Italian restaurant in town. Primarily a pizza place − there’s an impressive wood-fired pizza oven − pasta also takes a predominant…

  • Mitos y Cubiertos

    Iquitos

    Resembling the inside of an ayahuasca vision, Mitos y Cubiertos is one of the places to be cool in an understated way in Iquitos. The menu loosely hinges…

  • Cafe Express

    Iquitos

    Wondering what to do for breakfast? Don't wonder. This is the spot; has been for decades. Grab a newspaper from the old dude outside and pull up a pew…

  • Ivalú

    Iquitos

    One of the most popular local spots for juice, and cake and tamales (corn cakes filled with chicken or fish and wrapped in jungle leaves). The juices are…

  • Fitzcarraldo Restaurant-Bar

    Iquitos

    The Fitzcarraldo is an upscale option on the riverside strip, with very good food, but occasionally dopey service. It does various local and international…

  • Chifa Long Fung

    Iquitos

    Once you have gotten over the miserable service, the mountains of tasty Chinese food at this most legendary of the chifas (Chinese restaurants) near the…

  • Supermercado Los Portales

    Iquitos

    For self-catering supplies, visit this supermarket, which has a surprisingly diverse wine section and a clean, dirt-cheap cafe (from 7:30am to 10pm; you…

  • Huasai

    Iquitos

    Efficient service, a variety of dependable tasty meat and fish lunch specials and great juices are the cornerstones of this good-value, centrally located…

  • Comma y Punto

    Iquitos

    The 'comma and the full stop' rustles up good ceviche (raw seafood marinated in lime juice).

  • Kikiriki

    Iquitos

    How does a Peruvian cock crow? ‘Kikiriki.’ This is a great place for grilled chicken. Have it served on a bed of fried banana, the jungle way, with a dash…

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