35 Best Restaurants in The Southern Andes and Lake Titicaca, Peru

If you're craving an American comfort food, the scrumptious artisanal burgers, perfectly cut fries, and pulled-pork sandwiches on offer at this central bistro all go down extremely well. There's also a nice selection of creative cocktails.

An upscale modern restaurant but with colonial-era artwork and antiques throughout, this two-decades-old local institution is filled with savory aromas of flavorful soups and grilled meats and fish. Try local fare, such as the alpaca steak or their take on quinoa soup, a must-try dish wherever you go in Peru. Or ask for the Menu Turistico, a set meal including an appetizer, main, and dessert for S/30.

Enter this cozy, luminous café near the plaza and find the loaves of bread, empanadas, and cakes from Ricos Pan bakery. Beyond, a large loftlike room is a perfect place to sit, sip coffee, and work on your laptop.

Specializing in both classic Andean meat and fish dishes, as well as international fare, this restaurant is in the quiet residential neighborhood of Vallecito, a 10-minute walk from the Plaza de Armas. Try the chef's favorite, a tender, juicy lomo al vino tinto (beef tenderloin in red wine), but if you're craving something more familiar, wood-oven pizza is another specialty of the house. Buffet specials are offered throughout the week.

This simple café offers a good selection of local brews, such as pungent Tunki coffee, plus flavored iced coffees, lattes, and the like. It's just off the southeastern corner of the Plaza de Armas.