The North Coast and Northern Highlands Restaurants

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  • 1. Café Andino

    $ | Café

    Equal parts funky and friendly, this café offers light snacks, hot and cold beverages, free Wi-Fi, and a seemingly endless supply of newspapers...

    Equal parts funky and friendly, this café offers light snacks, hot and cold beverages, free Wi-Fi, and a seemingly endless supply of newspapers and books in English. Warm up by the fireplace on a cold night, or sit on the outdoor terrace with your laptop and sip a fresh-pressed cup of tea.

    Jr. Lucar y Torre 530, 3rd fl., Huaraz, Ancash, Peru
    043-421–203

    Known For

    • Good views
    • Cozy
    • Good food
    • Cozy, home-away-from-home vibe
    • Best breakfasts in town
  • 2. Club Colonial

    $ | Seafood

    This classic Huanchaco eatery, in the hotel of the same name, is on the beachfront and has a sidewalk-facing patio. It combines recipes from...

    This classic Huanchaco eatery, in the hotel of the same name, is on the beachfront and has a sidewalk-facing patio. It combines recipes from the old world with ingredients from the new world, coming up with wonderful combinations of fresh seafood, pasta, greens, meats, and more. There's everything from Basque-style sea bass to crepes covered with tropical fruit.

    Av. La Rivera 514, Huanchaco, La Libertad, Peru
    044-461–015

    Known For

    • European flair with unusual dishes
    • Beachside people-watching
  • 3. Don Cuy

    $ | Peruvian

    To experience the Andean delicacies that huarasinos eat on special occasions, take a 10-minute taxi ride outside downtown to this excellent...

    To experience the Andean delicacies that huarasinos eat on special occasions, take a 10-minute taxi ride outside downtown to this excellent restaurante campestre (country restaurant beneath a trellised arbor). Here you'll find pachamanca (meats and vegetables cooked over coals in a pit), pork cooked in a cylindrical box, and yes, cuy, or guinea pig (it's actually scrumptious). The decor and service are hospitality personified, and the grilling is some of the most exquisite in the city.

    Av. Centenario 2621, Huaraz, Ancash, Peru
    043-232–472

    Known For

    • Grilled meats
    • Andean delicacies
    • Great service

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No dinner
  • 4. Fiesta Gourmet

    $$ | Peruvian

    This exquisite eatery is one of Peru's not-to-be-missed culinary experiences. In 1983, the Solis family began serving modern interpretations...

    This exquisite eatery is one of Peru's not-to-be-missed culinary experiences. In 1983, the Solis family began serving modern interpretations of comida norteña (northern Peruvian cuisine) out of their home. The business exploded, leading to a chain of top-shelf restaurants all over Peru. Here, under the aegis of renowned chef Hector Solis, you can try a sumptuous cabrito (kid goat) and arroz con pato (duck with rice), as well as dozens of other local specialties and a long list of trendy pisco-based cocktails.

    Salaverry 1820, Chiclayo, Lambayeque, Peru
    074-201–970

    Known For

    • Northern Peruvian cooking raised to an art form
    • Classic surroundings
    • Attentive service

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No dinner Sun.
  • 5. Fiesta Gourmet

    $$ | Peruvian

    Born in Chiclayo decades ago, the Fiesta group is widely considered the preeminent dining choice for those looking for modern interpretations...

    Born in Chiclayo decades ago, the Fiesta group is widely considered the preeminent dining choice for those looking for modern interpretations of Peru's northern coastal cuisine such as arroz con pato (duck with rice) or suckling goat. This location, a sleek multilevel modern bistro in Vista Alegre, has become the city's top choice for fine dining. Try the creative dishes like grouper cebiche, served hot, and innovative cocktails, nearly all of which utilize pisco. This place is highly recommended.

    Av. Larco 954, Trujillo, La Libertad, Peru
    044-421–572

    Known For

    • Dishes that set the benchmark for northern cooking
    • Polished, attentive service
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  • 6. Jama

    $ | Peruvian

    With this intimate, five-table bistro, Peruvian cocina del autor comes to Huaraz. Young chef Junior Reymundo doesn't just provide exquisite...

    With this intimate, five-table bistro, Peruvian cocina del autor comes to Huaraz. Young chef Junior Reymundo doesn't just provide exquisite takes on Peruvian classics: he tells stories. The first chapter might be a cebiche de mango, followed by washga gora, a soup of Andean vegetables. Or the narrative might start with an ají de gallina (nutty chicken stew) like none you've ever had before, with a denouement of exotic mountain fruits. The menu rotates, so you can enjoy this gifted cuisinier's culinary poems every day. It's simply exquisite.

    Psje. Guzman Arenas, Huaraz, Ancash, Peru
    964-307–503

    Known For

    • Innovative, ever-changing menu
    • Personal attention from one of Peru's top chefs
    • Haute cuisine for ridiculously low prices
  • 7. La Sirena D'Juan

    $$ | Peruvian

    Chef Juan Seminario rides his motorcycle to local markets every day to find the fish and produce that make this narrow restaurant the rival...

    Chef Juan Seminario rides his motorcycle to local markets every day to find the fish and produce that make this narrow restaurant the rival of many top eateries in Lima. This means Mediterranean and Asian elements find their way into dishes such as a Nikkei-style tiradito (sashimi-style fish with a spicy sauce) and house-made pastas.

    Av. Piura 316, Máncora, Piura, Peru
    073-258–173

    Known For

    • Asian fusion cuisine
    • Top-notch food
    • Asian-fusion cuisine
    • Top-notch ingredients
    • Delicious cocktails

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Tues.
  • 8. La Toscana

    $$$$ | Italian

    Dining at this closed-door, reservations-only private house is like partaking of a sumptuous family meal in an Italian villa. There are no menus...

    Dining at this closed-door, reservations-only private house is like partaking of a sumptuous family meal in an Italian villa. There are no menus, no sign outside—instead, the owner, Sheyla, comes to your table; asks what you'd like to eat; and then heads to her kitchen to whip up fresh, organic dishes such as melon-and-prosciutto salad, wood-fired pizzas, and fusilli with mushroom ragù. She'll even send her private car to pick you up at your hotel, gratis.

    Manzana W Lt. 3-B Semi-Rustica, Urbanizacion El Bosque, Trujillo, La Libertad, Peru
    949-650–496

    Known For

    • Personalized attention
    • Unique, private-home setting for a maximum of eight guests
    • High-quality ingredients imported from Europe

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No lunch. Closed Sun.
  • 9. Picanteria La Santitos

    $ | Peruvian

    Ask anyone in Piura the best place in town to go for typical dishes, and they'll tell you to come here. Two dining rooms—one air-conditioned...

    Ask anyone in Piura the best place in town to go for typical dishes, and they'll tell you to come here. Two dining rooms—one air-conditioned, one not—with cracked white walls and waitresses in flowing peasant dresses form the backdrop for regional dishes like tamales verdes (green tamales) and seco de chavelo (fried green bananas and pork). Wash everything down with algarrobina, a pisco-based cocktail flavored with the syrup from the area's algarrobo trees.

    La Libertad 1001, Piura, Piura, Peru
    074-309–475

    Known For

    • Offbeat regional food
    • Countrified atmosphere
    • Consistently high quality

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No dinner
  • 10. Restaurant Romano Rincón Criollo

    $$ | Peruvian

    There's a reason why this criollo eatery is consistently mobbed by hungry locals at lunchtime: its innovative cooking is some of the best in...

    There's a reason why this criollo eatery is consistently mobbed by hungry locals at lunchtime: its innovative cooking is some of the best in northern Peru. From shellfish and goat to duck and causas (stuffed mashed-potato-sandwiches), the menu just goes on and on. Locals swear by the meat-and-rice norteño staples, but you'd be hard-pressed to find a weak spot here. Come hungry.

    Cl. Estados Unidos 162, Trujillo, La Libertad, Peru
    044-244–207

    Known For

    • Unusual cebiches
    • Encyclopedic menu
    • Massive portions

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No dinner
  • 11. Taberna Calixto

    $ | Peruvian

    Sandwiches are among the lesser-known glories of Peruvian cuisine, but if folks continue to throng this sunny patio café like they do now, it...

    Sandwiches are among the lesser-known glories of Peruvian cuisine, but if folks continue to throng this sunny patio café like they do now, it's only a matter of time before word gets out. Burgers here are among Peru's best, but even tastier is the sandwich de lechón al cilindro, made from pork slow-roasted inside a barrel. Added plus: the owners are northern hospitality incarnate.

    Jr. Pizarro 552, Trujillo, La Libertad, Peru
    933-557–989

    Known For

    • Outdoor seating
    • Scrumptious sandwiches, especially with pork
    • Salads and vegetarian small plates
  • 12. Al Dente

    $ | Italian

    With this simple but classy Italian trattoria, artisanal pizza comes to Trujillo. The pies are, indeed, tempting—with thin, flaky crusts and...

    With this simple but classy Italian trattoria, artisanal pizza comes to Trujillo. The pies are, indeed, tempting—with thin, flaky crusts and generous toppings—but don't let them distract you from the excellent pastas, which are homemade and inventive.

    Jr. Independencia 589, Trujillo, La Libertad, Peru
    044-372–379

    Known For

    • Top-notch artisanal pizza
    • House-made pasta
    • Cozy ambience
    • Three-pepper steak
    • Some of the best pizza in Peru
  • 13. Big Ben

    $$ | Seafood

    Skip the first floor and head upstairs to the terrace for great views of the beach at Huanchaco's largest and most popular restaurant. Enjoy...

    Skip the first floor and head upstairs to the terrace for great views of the beach at Huanchaco's largest and most popular restaurant. Enjoy Huanchaquero specialties, including cangrejo reventado (baked crab stuffed with egg) and cebiche de mococho (algae cebiche). Only open 11–5:30, this open-air restaurant serves lunch and sunset drinks from a special wine list or cocktail menu.

    Av. Victor Larco 1184, Huanchaco, La Libertad, Peru
    044-461–378

    Known For

    • Unusual seafood dishes
    • Sweeping beach views

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No dinner
  • 14. Bottega Capuccino

    $ | Peruvian

    This attractive restaurant has an extensive international menu offering traditional rice and meat dishes, as well European-inspired salads,...

    This attractive restaurant has an extensive international menu offering traditional rice and meat dishes, as well European-inspired salads, sandwiches, and entrées mixing local and imported ingredients. Whether you choose the Thai salad or lomo saltado (stir-fried beef and potatoes), expect to savor your meal. Relax in the serene dining room, and don't miss dessert—along with, well, a cappuccino.

    Cl. San Miguel 298, Piura, Piura, Peru
    074-301–111

    Known For

    • Alternatives to Peruvian fare
    • Cheery atmosphere
    • Alternatives to Peruvian cuisine
    • Yummy desserts
    • Café fare
  • 15. Café Fusiones

    $ | Café

    A great hangout and meeting spot for travelers, this eclectic café with cheery yellow walls and wood-beamed ceilings works with local farming...

    A great hangout and meeting spot for travelers, this eclectic café with cheery yellow walls and wood-beamed ceilings works with local farming co-ops and has a commitment to organic principles and fair trade. The menu is small, but the quality is good. Try the juanes (an egg, rice, herb, and spice mixture, topped with chicken and tied into a bijao leaf), sandwiches, or any of the desserts.

    Ayacucho 952, Plaza Mayor, Chachapoyas, Amazonas, Peru
    41-479–170

    Known For

    • Desserts
    • Sandwiches
  • 16. Cascanuez

    $ | Bakery

    This is the place in Cajamarca for decadent desserts and delicious coffee. Casanuez translates to "The Nutcracker," and Sugar Plum Fairies would...

    This is the place in Cajamarca for decadent desserts and delicious coffee. Casanuez translates to "The Nutcracker," and Sugar Plum Fairies would approve of the extensive homemade pastries, tortes, and other tempting treats. There's also a small lunch and dinner menu with highland staples such as caldo verde (a cilantro-spiced potato soup) and grilled meats, but the desserts are their mainstay.

    Av. Puga 554, Cajamarca, Cajamarca, Peru
    076-366–089

    Known For

    • Artistic local pastries
    • Elegant setting
  • 17. Casona Deza Café

    $ | Café

    This beautiful café sits inside the Casa Ganoza Chopitea, which was constructed around 1735 and is one of the best-preserved colonial mansions...

    This beautiful café sits inside the Casa Ganoza Chopitea, which was constructed around 1735 and is one of the best-preserved colonial mansions in Trujillo. The interior has original woodwork and frescoes, and the exterior features a balcony and a unique polychrome facade featuring a male and a female lion (which is why it is sometimes referred to as Casona de los Leones). There's decent coffee, though the food is quite simple (sandwiches, pizza, pasta, empanadas). The atmosphere is really why you are here.

    Independencia 630, Trujillo, La Libertad, Peru
    51-9484–34866

    Known For

    • Colonial atmosphere
    • Cheap snacks
  • 18. Chilli Heaven

    $ | Eclectic

    An eclectic mix of Indian curries, Mexican burritos, and Thai favorites makes this cozy dining room a magnet for tourists seeking international...

    An eclectic mix of Indian curries, Mexican burritos, and Thai favorites makes this cozy dining room a magnet for tourists seeking international edibles. The spicy concoctions are belly warming; a big beer selection helps put out the flames. They also bottle their own hot sauces.

    Parque Ginebra, Huaraz, Ancash, Peru
    043-396–085

    Known For

    • Fajitas
    • Vindaloos
    • Warm hospitality

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No lunch
  • 19. Chocolate Café

    $ | Café

    This cute coffeehouse serves as a nice break from seafood if you find yourself spending too much time indulging in Huanchaco's cebicherías....

    This cute coffeehouse serves as a nice break from seafood if you find yourself spending too much time indulging in Huanchaco's cebicherías. The Dutch-and-Peruvian-owned café sources its coffee and other organic ingredients from local and regional producers. You can grab wraps, sandwiches, pastries, pies, crêpes, and other light bites here as well.

    Av. La Rivera 752, Huanchaco, La Libertad, Peru
    044-462–420

    Known For

    • Gourmet desserts
    • European atmosphere
    • Good organic coffee

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No dinner
  • 20. Creperie Patrick

    $$ | French

    With a breezy terrace upstairs and a cozy bistro downstairs, this French eatery covers a lot of bases. There are couscous and fondue, as well...

    With a breezy terrace upstairs and a cozy bistro downstairs, this French eatery covers a lot of bases. There are couscous and fondue, as well as hard-to-find local dishes such as grilled alpaca. Don't miss the sumptuous dessert crepes and good wine selection. Added plus: after three decades in Peru, chef and owner Patrick Bertrand now offers homemade goodies that you can take with you, including liquors, jams, mustards, granola, and more.

    Av. Luzuriaga 422, Huaraz, Ancash, Peru
    043-426–037

    Known For

    • European fare
    • Crepes with fruit and ice cream
    • Great atmosphere
    • Old World atmosphere

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No lunch

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