Trujillo
This hugely popular place has recently undergone an overhaul and is now all polished concrete and industrial metal beams, but the food remains…
Must-see restaurants in North Coast
North Coast
This tiny place sits secluded in a walled garden where the legend of chef don Victor is carried on by his widow and son, Wen. It’s not cheap, but it’s…
Trujillo
This atmospheric spot is the only place in Trujillo to enjoy dinner (coupled with an amazing cocktail) on a 2nd-floor balcony – the wraparound number…
Máncora
Before Gastón Acurio there was Teresa Ocampo, Peru’s most recognizable celebrity chef (famous before Peruvian food was even famous). She lives in Texas…
Máncora
Local boy done good Juan has turned his intimate little main-drag seafooder into northern Peru’s best restaurant. Yellowfin tuna fresh from Máncora’s…
Piura
The real deal. This bright, modern cafe in bustling Santa Isabel, a 10-minute taxi from the center, offers wholesome breakfasts and gourmet sandwiches and…
Chiclayo
Live music, slowly spinning ceiling fans, exposed wood and adobe that connects you with the elements are the hallmarks of the best bar-cafe-restaurant in…
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…
Chiclayo
Few things are as satisfying as scraping those last bits of slightly charred rice off the bottom of an iron-clad pan and savoring all that’s great about a…
Chiclayo
This little locals' secret packs in the droves for outstanding seafood and regional dishes at fantastic prices. The ceviches are every bit as good as…
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…
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…
Piura
This excellent restaurant looks unremarkable from the outside, but the interior is set up like a traditional country house, complete with adobe walls,…
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,…
Piura
With an excellent list of several daily menús (set meals), this local favorite has been around as long as its middle-aged waiters. It gets the double…
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…
North Coast
Many of Huanchaco's better restaurants close early, but fortunately this great little sushi place, tucked away on a quiet road at the southern end of town…
Trujillo
With bow-tied waiters and art scattered throughout, this place is aiming for high end, but the fancy seat covers and tablecloths thrown over plastic…
Trujillo
An elegant choice, with veteran cummerbund-bound waiters who fawn over you like in the 1940s, this tableclothed classic offers a long list of…
Chiclayo
This popular place serves a bunch of different dishes, all of them local favorites. If you’re feeling brave, try the chirimpico for breakfast – it’s…
Trujillo
Expect excellent espresso, house-made desserts and tasty pizzas and pasta, often sourced organically, at this spacious, atmospheric cafe that occupies one…
Chiclayo
Lines run deep at this no-frills Peruvian haunt, where the burger stand draws legions of céntimo pinchers for burgers and sandwiches that are practically…
Trujillo
This simple family-run affair pulls a crowd for its traditional local desserts, including mazamorra (made from boiled purple corn with dried fruits),…
North Coast
At first glance this flash corner place near the Plaza Bolognesi looks like just a posh bakery, but up on the mezzanine it serves some of the best gourmet…
North Coast
A little bit out of the town center, this popular place is well worth the S2 mototaxi ride. Packed with hungry diners daily, it serves up heaping plates…
North Coast
This split-level modern corner restaurant a block back from the malecón specializes in whole barbecued fish, which is cooked just right on the grill out…
North Coast
Offering big plates of delicious regional cuisine, this is your best bet in Casma. The menu is diverse, but go for one of the seafood options, which are…
Piura
This cozy and romantic place serves up quality traditional dishes for lunch, and in the evening morphs into the best Italian restaurant in town (though…
Máncora
It's a bit of a mission to reach this bright little family-run restaurant in front of a busy school on the northern edge of town, but it's well worth it…
North Coast
This local favorite, tucked away off the main strip, is a fair bit cheaper than the other quality seafood places, but is no also-ran in quality. It serves…
North Coast
This great little family-run restaurant in town looks unremarkable, but serves a couple of dozen different seafood plates, all of which are delicious. It…
Máncora
Angela the Austrian bread wizard started selling her delicious sweet potato, yucca and wheat breads from her bicycle years ago. Now you can get them at…
Piura
Immensely pleasant spot serving a long list of Peruvian standards and typical northern dishes, as well as good light meals in a colonial atmosphere off…
Trujillo
You wouldn't expect to find it in this part of town, but this hip, healthy cafe serves great snacks, sandwiches, main meals and desserts with plenty of…
Máncora
Away from the honks and exaust of the main drag, this friendly retreat serves up ample Mexican dishes and a smattering of standard pub fare such as hot…
Chiclayo
This busy corner ceviche bar serves cheap, fresh and fast ceviche and seafood rice dishes to hordes of local office workers. Seating is limited to bar…
Piura
No goat-head soups here, but plenty of refreshing fruit juices, yummy yogurts, wholegrain biscuits and lots and lots of salads in addition to hearty meat…
Máncora
There used to be several Lama restaurants in town, all owned by different family members, but this one, owned by Orlando, is the only one that remains. It…
North Coast
For great seafood prepared in classic Peruvian ways, go no further than this humble little family-run diner on the main strip. It's right across from the…
North Coast
While ostensibly a chifa (Chinese) restaurant this busy place, a couple of blocks from the plaza, also serves up some topnotch traditional Peruvian plates…
