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Sucre’s sophisticated hotel offerings have led to a similar step up from local restaurants. There are options ranging from superb granny-style Italian to beefy Argentine steaks, hearty vegetarian options, and even modern Bolivian cuisine. Don’t get caught up and miss the basics, though. The juices in the local market are spectacular, and Sucre’s salteñas (Bolivian baked empanadas) are among the country’s best. If you’re not a fan of spicy food, avoid dishes prefaced with the words ají (pepper) or picante (spicy).
This is Italian food exactly how you hope to find it: the hard-to-find family-home-turned-restaurant, the charming, effervescent owner, and the mother as master chef working her magic in the kitchen. Every dish is comfort-food bliss; the fresh pasta is simply perfect.
