The Amazon Basin Restaurants

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  • 1. Al Frío y al Fuego

    $$$ | Peruvian

    Step through the unassuming doorway on Avenida La Marina, descend the long stairway to the dock, and a boat will ferry you to this floating...

    Step through the unassuming doorway on Avenida La Marina, descend the long stairway to the dock, and a boat will ferry you to this floating, thatch-roofed restaurant on the Itaya River. The setting is gorgeous, and they prepare excellent versions of traditional dishes such as patarashca (a fish fillet topped with herbs and garlic and roasted in a bijao leaf) and doncella (Amazon catfish) fillet à la loretana (in a mild chili sauce) with tacacho (mashed plantain balls with chunks of smoked pork). There can be mosquitoes here at any hour, so bring insect repellent.

    Av. La Marina 134-B, Iquitos, Loreto, Peru
    -965–607–474

    Known For

    • Views of Itaya River traffic
    • Excellent Amazonian dishes

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No dinner Sun.
  • 2. Burgos's Restaurant

    $ | Peruvian

    This funky, thatch-roofed restaurant with river views in the back has one of Puerto Maldonado's best kitchens, offering up a wide variety of...

    This funky, thatch-roofed restaurant with river views in the back has one of Puerto Maldonado's best kitchens, offering up a wide variety of local favorites such as pollo con salsa de castañas (chicken in a Brazil-nut sauce), pescado en hoja (fish fillet cooked in a leaf), or lomo (grilled tenderloin) with tacacho (fried plantain balls) and ensalada de palmito (heart of palm salad). The environment is appropriately Amazonian, with indigenous art on the walls.

    Av. 26 de Diciembre 195, Puerto Maldonado, Madre de Dios, Peru
    082-502–373

    Known For

    • Amazonian specialties
    • Grilled beef
    • River views
    • Tambopata River views
  • 3. Dawn on the Amazon Café

    $ | American

    A great place for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, the menu here is so vast that even the pickiest eaters will find something to tempt their tummies...

    A great place for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, the menu here is so vast that even the pickiest eaters will find something to tempt their tummies. Selections include lighter fare such as soups and salads, as well as heartier mains that include Peruvian favorites, American-style comfort food, international dishes, and plenty of vegetarian/vegan options. Coffee, smoothies, and desserts round out the menu so no matter what time of day you go to people-watch along the malecón, you will leave satisfied.

    Malecón Maldonado 185, Iquitos, Loreto, Peru
    065-234–921

    Known For

    • Good portions
    • Varied menu
    • Friendly, mostly English-speaking service
  • 4. Espresso Café

    $ | Peruvian

    Housed in one of the grand rubber-era mansions, this café-bar-restaurant concept brings a much-lacking touch of elegance to the city, complete...

    Housed in one of the grand rubber-era mansions, this café-bar-restaurant concept brings a much-lacking touch of elegance to the city, complete with an art gallery. Dishes include regional and Peruvian standards, as well as some original creations that fuse local ingredients from the jungle into tasty new experiences for your palate. Don't miss the gallery where you will have an opportunity to see works by Peruvian artists, something difficult to experience outside of Lima.

    Jr. Prospero 418, Iquitos, Loreto, Peru
    065-241–576

    Known For

    • Creative fusion dishes
    • Attractive ambience
    • Social commitment

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon.
  • 5. Fitzcarraldo

    $$ | Peruvian

    Conveniently located on the Malecón Maldonado, this restaurant specializes in traditional regional specialties such as cecina con tacacho ...

    Conveniently located on the Malecón Maldonado, this restaurant specializes in traditional regional specialties such as cecina con tacacho (a smoked pork steak with fried plantain balls) and pescado a la loretana (fish fillet in a mild chili sauce). The restaurant occupies a historic building and has an air-conditioned room, an airy front dining room with ceiling fans, and sidewalk tables on the malecón.

    Malecón Maldonado at Napo, Iquitos, Loreto, Peru
    065-236–536

    Known For

    • Traditional Amazonian dishes
    • Sidewalk tables with river views
    • Varied menu
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  • 6. Gustitos del Cura

    $ | Peruvian

    Conveniently located on the Plaza de Armas, this popular restaurant is a good spot for a light meal, dessert, or a fresh fruit drink. The menu...

    Conveniently located on the Plaza de Armas, this popular restaurant is a good spot for a light meal, dessert, or a fresh fruit drink. The menu includes a selection of sandwiches and salads, tamales, and chicken cordon bleu, but most people come for the homemade pastries and ice cream made with castañas (Brazil nuts) and local rain-forest fruits such as aguaje and camu camu. Wooden tables fill the front room, next to the display cases, and there is a large patio in back. A Swiss priest known as Padre Xavier opened it, and the profits go to a home for at-risk children in Puerto Maldonado.

    Jiron Loreto 258, Puerto Maldonado, Madre de Dios, Peru
    82-571-055

    Known For

    • Homemade ice cream
    • Light meals
    • Tropical fruit juices

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Wed.
  • 7. Karma Café

    $$ | Eclectic

    A tasty mix of international dishes—together with Wi-Fi, comfy couches and armchairs, local paintings on the walls, and a convenient location...

    A tasty mix of international dishes—together with Wi-Fi, comfy couches and armchairs, local paintings on the walls, and a convenient location between the Plaza de Armas and the malecón—make this a popular traveler hangout. The eclectic selection includes plenty of vegetarian options and an array of salads and sandwiches, as well as fruit smoothies and vegetable extracts; just be prepared for slow service. Note, too, that this restaurant turns into more of a lounge at night.

    Calle Napo 138, Iquitos, Loreto, Peru
    065-600–576

    Known For

    • Eclectic menu
    • Fruit smoothies
    • Chill-out vibe

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon.
  • 8. Le Bateau Ivre

    $$ | French

    This tastefully restored rubber-boom-era mansion is well worth a visit—if not for a meal, at least for a drink or much-needed espresso—with...

    This tastefully restored rubber-boom-era mansion is well worth a visit—if not for a meal, at least for a drink or much-needed espresso—with sidewalk tables on the malecón and plenty more inside. The French-inspired menu features both basic bistro fare (think escargots, fish sautéed in butter, or chicken cordon bleu) and international favorites like hamburgers and pastas, as well as lighter salads and sandwiches. Try the doncella al ajillo (Amazon catfish fillet sautéed with garlic) or the tenderloin Chateaubriand.

    Malecón Tarapacá 268, Iquitos, Loreto, Peru
    065-600–785

    Known For

    • Traditional French cuisine
    • Sidewalk-café dining
    • Imported beers and wine
  • 9. Maracuyeah

    $ | Peruvian

    It doesn't look like much, but this bamboo-and-wood building on the bank of the Madre de Dios River is a popular spot with locals, especially...

    It doesn't look like much, but this bamboo-and-wood building on the bank of the Madre de Dios River is a popular spot with locals, especially at sunset. The menu is limited, and people tend to share dishes like lomo fino (tenderloin strips sautéed with onions, garlic, and a splash of pisco) served with cassava fries. Wash it down with cold beer, a tropical fruit drink, or a caipirinha (Brazilian cachaca rum and lime juice).

    Puerto Capitanía, 142 26 de Diciembre, Puerto Maldonado, Madre de Dios, Peru
    993-358–757

    Known For

    • Sunset viewing
    • Typical Peruvian food
    • Loud music

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