3 Best Restaurants in Chiclayo, The North Coast and Northern Highlands

A friendly staff serves a wide range of Peruvian and international specialties at this centrally located eatery open daily from 8 am to 11 pm. Pollo a la brasa, sandwiches, grilled meats, arroz con pato: it's all here. There's also an excellent breakfast menu, free Wi-Fi, big corner windows for people-watching, and facilities for big family parties. Prices may have crept up in recent years, but if you're looking for an eatery with something for everyone, this place is unbeatable.

This hugely popular Italian restaurant serves decent pizza on a wooden block fresh from the oven. The list of toppings is extensive, and there are some pasta choices as well. You might have to wait on the street to get in, and, once inside, you'll feel the almost-stifling heat from the pizza ovens, but you're guaranteed good food and old-country charm. The restaurant also delivers and has additional locations around town.

Locals in the know come to this rustic, bamboo-accented eatery for some of the best seafood in town, including marvelous cebiches and sudados (fish stews). There are also a few unusual entrées, such as peppers stuffed with kid goat, and a long list of mixed appetizers for those who like to sample. Prices are reasonable for the belly-filling portions.