Cuzco Restaurants

  1. Pomodoro

    Hidden behind Inca walls off the Plaza de Armas, this romantic Italian restaurant concocts almost everything from scratch, including its pasta dough. Pizzas are cooked in a terracotta wood-fired oven that warms the subdued, artistically designed space. The best deals are at lunchtime.

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  2. Sumaq Misky

    Hidden up an alley of souvenir stalls, this friendly family-owned restaurant and bar targets adventurous travelers with special foodie nights such as alpaca Fridays and cuy Sundays, when you can order your guinea pig roasted tandoori style (we're not kidding, folks). 'Alpurguesas' (alpaca hamburgers), ensaladas (salads) and all-you-can-eat specials are everyday affairs.

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  3. Sweet Temptation

    This cozy bakery and café is the perfect spot for a light meal or sweet snack, with fresh salads, quiche, fruit juices and generous slices of cake and pie on the sinfully delicious menu.

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  4. Trotamundos

    This coffeehouse has a dead-on view of the cathedral and sells a bit of everything, with especially good coffees and baked goods. It's also a popular late-night bar-cum-café.

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  5. Victor Victoria

    Around the corner from the plaza is this no-frills budget restaurant, which slips a few French, Israeli and vegetarian dishes into its primarily Peruvian menu. Backpackers can't recommend it enough, especially for its filling portions.

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