Morena Peruvian Kitchen

Experience authentic Peruvian cuisine in Cusco at this highly-rated restaurant. Enjoy delicious food and expertly crafted cocktails. Discover a memorable dining experience.

Caribbean & Latin$$4.7(3,575)Cusco
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About Morena Peruvian Kitchen

Nestled in the heart of Cusco's Plaza de Armas, this vibrant establishment offers a delightful journey through Peruvian flavors. With an impressive 4.7-star rating from over 3,500 diners, it's clear that this is a culinary destination worth seeking out. The atmosphere strikes a balance between lively and comfortable, making it a welcoming spot for both intimate dinners and larger gatherings. Diners frequently praise the innovative and delicious dishes, with many recommending adventurous options like alpaca and cuy. The expertly prepared cocktails also receive high marks, contributing to a truly memorable dining experience. For those seeking authentic Peruvian cuisine at a reasonable price point ($$), this restaurant provides exceptional value and taste.

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💰Price Range
Moderate
🕐Meal Time
dinner
👥Group Size
Groups Welcome
🎭Atmosphere
Casual
🍽️Dining Style
Flexible
Features & Amenities
Cocktails
Beer
Wine
Coffee
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4.7 / 5.0(3,575 reviews)

Lovely experience at Morena and by far, the best I’ve had at Cusco! The drinks were 11/10, I recommend you get the house special so you can get the table side cocktail prep. The food.. immaculate 100/10. Super delicious and quite a diverse menu. Don’t be scared to order the cuy or the alpaca. Service was great, staff was attentive yet a bit obnoxious upon the kitchen closing. Price was quite impressive. Despite ordering multiple drinks, an appetizer and a main entree for each, we paid less than USD $100 in total, a shocker for us that reside within the Miami-Ft. Lauderdale area. If you are in town, please please please go to this restaurant. It is one of the best I have eaten around the world. Our group loved it so much we are here a second time in our second night in Cusco. When I say it's one of the best in the world It's no exaggeration. Everything is good here (food, ambiance, service) and to die for, and very decently priced. The servers were so nice we asked if we could take the cocoa pod they serve the desert in hime. They took it back, cleaned it up and gave it to us wrapped up. I miss this place, and the experience of eating here blew me away more than Machu Picchu. Morena came highly recommended on the forums I looked at prior to booking our vacation. The location is fabulous as it faces the city center. The staff was friendly enough however, when I booked our reservation, I specifically stated we were celebrating our honeymoon. We were originally seated at a table away from the windows and view, but within a few minutes a window table opened up. When my husband asked for us to be moved to a window table our waiter didn’t even ask the hostess, my husband then went downstairs to speak to the hostess that gave him a hard time, but eventually moved us. When we changed tables, we also changed waiters the second waiter was lovely. The octopus was delicious and the beef tartar was good. I got the gnocchi which was OK. My husband got the seafood pasta. Both the Pisco sour and the Pisco punch were very good. We didn’t have dessert. The view was fantastic, but there are also a few other fine dining restaurants that I’m sure have the same view and maybe better service

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Where to Find Them

Plaza de Armas, Portal Harinas 181, Cusco 08001, Peru

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Opening Hours

Closed Now
Monday12:00 – 11:00 PM
Tuesday12:00 – 11:00 PM
Wednesday12:00 – 11:00 PM
Thursday12:00 – 11:00 PM
Friday12:00 – 11:00 PM
Saturday12:00 – 11:00 PM
Sunday12:00 – 11:00 PM

Recent Reviews

Milk L.

November 11, 2025

Lovely experience at Morena and by far, the best I’ve had at Cusco! The drinks were 11/10, I recommend you get the house special so you can get the table side cocktail prep. The food.. immaculate 100/10. Super delicious and quite a diverse menu. Don’t be scared to order the cuy or the alpaca. Service was great, staff was attentive yet a bit obnoxious upon the kitchen closing. Price was quite impressive. Despite ordering multiple drinks, an appetizer and a main entree for each, we paid less than USD $100 in total, a shocker for us that reside within the Miami-Ft. Lauderdale area.

Darryl L.

November 9, 2025

If you are in town, please please please go to this restaurant. It is one of the best I have eaten around the world. Our group loved it so much we are here a second time in our second night in Cusco. When I say it's one of the best in the world It's no exaggeration. Everything is good here (food, ambiance, service) and to die for, and very decently priced. The servers were so nice we asked if we could take the cocoa pod they serve the desert in hime. They took it back, cleaned it up and gave it to us wrapped up. I miss this place, and the experience of eating here blew me away more than Machu Picchu.

Kelly D.

November 6, 2025

Morena came highly recommended on the forums I looked at prior to booking our vacation. The location is fabulous as it faces the city center. The staff was friendly enough however, when I booked our reservation, I specifically stated we were celebrating our honeymoon. We were originally seated at a table away from the windows and view, but within a few minutes a window table opened up. When my husband asked for us to be moved to a window table our waiter didn’t even ask the hostess, my husband then went downstairs to speak to the hostess that gave him a hard time, but eventually moved us. When we changed tables, we also changed waiters the second waiter was lovely. The octopus was delicious and the beef tartar was good. I got the gnocchi which was OK. My husband got the seafood pasta. Both the Pisco sour and the Pisco punch were very good. We didn’t have dessert. The view was fantastic, but there are also a few other fine dining restaurants that I’m sure have the same view and maybe better service

Rhys S.

November 10, 2025

Couldn't recommend this restaurant more. The atmosphere is calm sophisticated but has a little life. The service is top notch and super professional - you feel really loved after, easily services by 4-5 staff. Good - incredible.

Food L.

November 12, 2025

Best food and service in Cusco! We were having lunch on our first day in Cusco and after trying other places, we end up coming back because it was the best food by far! We saw some reviews saying it’s pricey but… we actually found it cheap for the quality we received. Highly recommended

What to Expect

Features and amenities that make Morena Peruvian special

Cocktails

Beer

Wine

Coffee

Family Friendly

Groups Welcome

Reservations

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Payment Options

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NFC/Contactless

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