La Trattoria del Monestario has my favorite inner courtyard in Arequipa

This is a great little Italian restaurant. It has a fantastic location and the best outdoor space in the city. The food is very good, though not particularly creative. I wanted something light and ordered the salad, which was excellent though it had a bit too much dressing. My dining companion ordered the prawn spaghetti which he said had great flavor but would have been better with more prawns. Overall, we had a lovely lunch in a very peaceful setting.

La Trattoria del Monestario is easy to find on Calle Santa Catalina as it’s part of the monastery. You can check out their website here.