Funky café with a wide variety of savory and sweet crepes in Cusco’s San Blas neighborhood.

Cicciolina is the best Italian-Peruvian restaurant in Cusco. While most dishes are Italian, many ingredients and flavors are distinctly Peruvian. This is the best place for tapas in Cusco and I recommend reservations for dinner.

Carpe Diem has the best freshly made pasta in Cusco. This is also the place for a very authentic tiramisu, made at your table.

Sakana Cevisushi has the best ceviche in Cusco’s San Blas neighborhood. It also has excellent Peruvian sushi.

Xapiri has the best hot chocolate in Cusco but is so much more than a café. It is also a venue for art exhibits, community space and sells art from the Peruvian Amazon.

Along the Cuesta San Blas, Local is a short walk from the Plaza de Armas or anywhere in the San Blas neighborhood.

Organika has a well-deserved reputation as a classy restaurant with delicious food made from local ingredients.

Rúcula has some fancy versions of Peruvian basics, with good vegetarian options.

With two locations in Cusco, Café d’Wasi serves fantastic coffee with a wide variety of brewing methods: Aeropress, Chemex, French Press, Siphon and more.

Sushimura has great Peruvian sushi, which looks like Japanese sushi but has Peruvian flavors. This is also one of the best cevicherías in Cusco's San Blas neighborhood.

Jack’s Café is the place to go for hearty portions of Australian and American favorites. Even better, they serve breakfast all day!

The Valeriana Bake Shop has excellent cakes, cupcakes and pastries. Both locations in Cusco are comfortable and stylish.

Avocado is one of the best options for healthy fast food in Cusco. For being so dependent on one ingredient, the menu has a good variety of options.

One of the best restaurants on Cusco’s Plaza de Armas, with beautiful views across the plaza and up to the Inca ruins of Sacsayhuaman.

Recently expanded, Yaku is on the Plaza Regocijo. It has an extensive menu and good service.

Conveniently across the street from the Marriott, Abra Bistro has excellent trout and pastas in a stylish setting.

The best udon in Cusco in a beautiful setting, only a block from the Plaza de Armas.

Tucked in the back of a small courtyard, El Refugio has fantastic views of Cusco, delicious food and an elegant atmosphere.

Hard to find, yet definitely worth the effort. This ceviche bar in Cusco’s Magesterio neighborhood is a gem.