Nestled in Cusco's charming San Blas neighborhood, this popular eatery has earned a stellar 4.7-star rating from over a thousand diners. The welcoming atmosphere makes it an ideal spot to relax and savor delicious food. Diners consistently praise the flavorful appetizers, like crispy empanaditas and cheese balls, and the expertly prepared pasta dishes, with the creamy rigatoni often highlighted. The establishment also offers outdoor seating, live music, and cocktails, making it a versatile choice for a casual lunch, a lively dinner, or a gathering with friends. Reservations are recommended to experience this local favorite.
Nestled in Cusco's charming San Blas neighborhood, this popular eatery has earned a stellar 4.7-star rating from over a thousand diners. The welcoming atmosphere makes it an ideal spot to relax and savor delicious food. Diners consistently praise the flavorful appetizers, like crispy empanaditas and cheese balls, and the expertly prepared pasta dishes, with the creamy rigatoni often highlighted. The establishment also offers outdoor seating, live music, and cocktails, making it a versatile choice for a casual lunch, a lively dinner, or a gathering with friends. Reservations are recommended to experience this local favorite.
Nestled in Cusco's charming San Blas neighborhood, this popular eatery has earned a stellar 4.7-star rating from over a thousand diners. The welcoming atmosphere makes it an ideal spot to relax and savor delicious food. Diners consistently praise the flavorful appetizers, like crispy empanaditas and cheese balls, and the expertly prepared pasta dishes, with the creamy rigatoni often highlighted. The establishment also offers outdoor seating, live music, and cocktails, making it a versatile choice for a casual lunch, a lively dinner, or a gathering with friends. Reservations are recommended to experience this local favorite.
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Price Range (Moderate)
Moderate pricing ($$) - Mid-range restaurants with good value
Meal Time (dinner)
This restaurant primarily serves dinner. Based on opening hours.
Group Size (Groups Welcome)
Welcomes large groups and families. Great for group dining.
Atmosphere (Outdoor)
Al fresco dining with outdoor seating
Dining Style (Flexible)
Flexible options. Reservations available but not required.
Features & Amenities
This restaurant offers: Outdoor Seating, Live Music, Cocktails, Beer, Wine, Coffee, Family Friendly, Dog Friendly, Groups Welcome, Reservations
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We stopped in for lunch and immediately loved the welcoming vibe of this spot. We started with a coffee and a rich hot chocolate while browsing the menu, and everything looked tempting. The short rib empanaditas and cheese balls we ordered as appetizers were absolutely scrumptious, crispy on the outside and flavorful inside. For our mains, we each tried a pasta, and the creamy rigatoni was a standout, rich, perfectly cooked, and full of flavor. The service was excellent, with staff who were attentive, friendly, and never made us feel rushed. Prices are very reasonable; our total came to 183 soles without tip, which is about $57. The restaurant has two floors with plenty of seating, although there is no parking in the historic center. Overall, it was a wonderful place in Cusco to enjoy delicious food, warm service, and a relaxed atmosphere. We ordered cheese and corn empanadas along with a tomato soup. The empanadas, in my opinion, lacked contrast in flavor and were somewhat underwhelming. However, the tomato soup was excellent — rich and well-balanced, without any sourness in the tomato. I also tried the lemongrass lemonade, which was refreshing but could have used a bit more sweetness. The venue is charming, and the service was prompt and friendly. We had a wonderful dinner at this warm and inviting restaurant. The atmosphere was cozy, with tasteful decor and a relaxed vibe that made us feel welcome right away. The food was excellent. We started with the short ribs empanadas, which were crispy, flavorful, and a perfect way to begin the meal. The cheese balls were also delicious — crispy on the outside, melty inside. The ceviche was super fresh and well-balanced, full of citrus and spice. For mains, we had the lomo saltado, a classic done right: tender beef, well-seasoned, with perfectly cooked vegetables and fries. We also tried the papardelle con ragú de hongos — a pasta dish with a rich mushroom sauce that was both hearty and elegant. A great choice even if you're not vegetarian. The Peruvian wines on the menu were a nice touch — we tried a red that paired beautifully with the meal. Service was excellent throughout. A big thanks to Edy, who was friendly, spoke very good English, and made sure we had everything we needed. His attentiveness really added to our experience. In short, this is a great place to enjoy modern Peruvian cuisine in a comfortable setting. Highly recommended if you're in the area and want a memorable meal with great service.
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Cta. de San Blas 525, Cusco 08003, Peru
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October 3, 2025
We stopped in for lunch and immediately loved the welcoming vibe of this spot. We started with a coffee and a rich hot chocolate while browsing the menu, and everything looked tempting. The short rib empanaditas and cheese balls we ordered as appetizers were absolutely scrumptious, crispy on the outside and flavorful inside. For our mains, we each tried a pasta, and the creamy rigatoni was a standout, rich, perfectly cooked, and full of flavor. The service was excellent, with staff who were attentive, friendly, and never made us feel rushed. Prices are very reasonable; our total came to 183 soles without tip, which is about $57. The restaurant has two floors with plenty of seating, although there is no parking in the historic center. Overall, it was a wonderful place in Cusco to enjoy delicious food, warm service, and a relaxed atmosphere.
October 8, 2025
We ordered cheese and corn empanadas along with a tomato soup. The empanadas, in my opinion, lacked contrast in flavor and were somewhat underwhelming. However, the tomato soup was excellent — rich and well-balanced, without any sourness in the tomato. I also tried the lemongrass lemonade, which was refreshing but could have used a bit more sweetness. The venue is charming, and the service was prompt and friendly.
June 6, 2025
We had a wonderful dinner at this warm and inviting restaurant. The atmosphere was cozy, with tasteful decor and a relaxed vibe that made us feel welcome right away. The food was excellent. We started with the short ribs empanadas, which were crispy, flavorful, and a perfect way to begin the meal. The cheese balls were also delicious — crispy on the outside, melty inside. The ceviche was super fresh and well-balanced, full of citrus and spice. For mains, we had the lomo saltado, a classic done right: tender beef, well-seasoned, with perfectly cooked vegetables and fries. We also tried the papardelle con ragú de hongos — a pasta dish with a rich mushroom sauce that was both hearty and elegant. A great choice even if you're not vegetarian. The Peruvian wines on the menu were a nice touch — we tried a red that paired beautifully with the meal. Service was excellent throughout. A big thanks to Edy, who was friendly, spoke very good English, and made sure we had everything we needed. His attentiveness really added to our experience. In short, this is a great place to enjoy modern Peruvian cuisine in a comfortable setting. Highly recommended if you're in the area and want a memorable meal with great service.
August 3, 2025
Food was really good! We had the empanadas and cheese balls as starters and the hamburger and steak as main dishes. The steak tasted so good and our waiter was really nice. The ice tea tasted good as well. A bit higher priced than most restaurants in Cusco, but it's worth it! Go here for a good dinner. Great atmosphere as well.
September 26, 2025
Good food with great service in a nice atmosphere. Portions are generous and well prepared. The waiter was creative in offering me a nice glass of red wine as alternative to a couple wine based cocktails on the drink menu.
Features and amenities that make LOCAL Restaurante special
Outdoor Seating
Live Music
Cocktails
Beer
Wine
Coffee
Family Friendly
Dog Friendly
Groups Welcome
Reservations
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