The North Coast and Northern Highlands Restaurants

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  • 1. Café Andino

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    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, Huaraz, Ancash, Peru
    043-421–203

    Known For

    • Good views
    • Cozy, home-away-from-home vibe
    • Best breakfasts in town
  • 2. Don Cuy

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    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
  • 3. Fiesta Gourmet

    $$ | Peruvian

    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
  • 4. Fiesta Gourmet

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    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., Credit cards accepted
  • 5. Jama

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    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
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  • 6. La Sirena D'Juan

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    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 ingredients
    • Delicious cocktails

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Tues.
  • 7. La Toscana

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    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, 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.
  • 8. Picanteria La Santitos

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    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, Credit cards accepted
  • 9. Restaurant Romano Rincón Criollo

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    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
  • 10. Taberna Calixto

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    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
  • 11. Al Dente

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    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
    044-303–432

    Known For

    • Cozy ambience
    • Three-pepper steak
    • Some of the best pizza in Peru
  • 12. Big Ben

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    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 cebichede mococho (algae cebiche). Only open 11–5:30, this open-air eatery 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
    • Casual vibe

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No dinner, Credit cards accepted
  • 13. Bottega Capuccino

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    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 cuisine
    • Yummy desserts
    • Café fare

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted
  • 14. Café Fusiones

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    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.

    Jr. Ayacucho 952, Chachapoyas, Amazonas, Peru
    990-285–862

    Known For

    • Yummy desserts
    • Vegetarian and vegan options
    • Ideal café atmosphere

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No credit cards
  • 15. Casona Deza Café

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    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
    044-474–756

    Known For

    • Colonial atmosphere
    • Cheap snacks
    • Patio seating
  • 16. Chilli Heaven

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    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. The restaurant also bottles its own hot sauces.

    Parque Ginebra, Huaraz, Ancash, Peru
    043-425–532

    Known For

    • Fajitas
    • Vindaloos
    • Warm hospitality
  • 17. Chocolate Café

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    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
    044-626–973

    Known For

    • Gourmet desserts
    • European atmosphere
    • Good organic coffee

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No dinner
  • 18. Creperie Patrick

    $$

    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
    • Old World atmosphere

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No lunch
  • 19. El Batán del Tayta

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    Chachapoyas's trendiest eatery tends to elicit sharply polarized reactions: for those in the "love it" camp, local chef David Sancón's innovative take on Amazonian cuisine is a foodie's dream, with imaginative presentations (think guinea pig on a clothesline and ant-studded cocktails), hip jungle decor, and a level of culinary imagination unavailable elsewhere in Chachapoyas. For those in the "hate it" faction, it's all style and no substance. That said, a local puts the case well: "Whatever your final opinion, you can't leave town without trying El Batán."

    Jr. La Merced 604, Chachapoyas, Amazonas, Peru
    982-777–219

    Known For

    • Imaginative jungle decor
    • Bold fusion takes on Amazonian cuisine
    • A culinary philosophy where presentation is as important as flavor
  • 20. El Celler de Cler

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    With its wooden balconies overlooking the street and its rustic-chic interior, this steak house gets high marks for ambience as well as flavor. Vegetarians have a few pastas to choose from, but the main reason to go are the rib eyes and filets mignons. There's also an extensive, if pricey, drink list.

    Jr. Independencia 588, Trujillo, La Libertad, Peru
    044-317–191

    Known For

    • Meat, meat, and more meat
    • Solid wine list
    • Intimate but classy digs

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No lunch

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