Cusco

Everyone seems to know everyone at this second-floor eatery, part lively tapas bar, part sit-down, candlelit restaurant. — Fodor's

There are plenty of chifa—Peruvian-Cantonese cuisine—restaurants to be found as you wander the side streets of town, but the best by far is Kion, with its modern decor and attentive service. — Fodor's

The best restaurant in Urubamba, probably in the Valley, El Huacatay was serving Peruvian fusion cuisine before it became trendy, in an intimate atmosphere and with a lovely garden. — Fodor's

A Gastón Acurio venture serving up haute versions of Cuzco classics in an open kitchen. — Lonely Planet

The ambience here is a nice blend of friendly, upscale, and romantic, with a rooftop terrace and a cozy interior dining room. — Fodor's

The specialty here is serving meats on stones full of minerals that add flavor and nutrition to the dishes. — Fodor's

This is a favorite gringo hangout, with a dozen or so wood tables, a rack of English-language magazines, and a menu of international comfort foods. — Frommer's

This small, glass-enclosed, elegant café inside the courtyard of the Museo de Arte Precolombino is actually one of the city's top restaurants. — Fodor's

If you've been putting off trying the famous Andean dishes of guinea pig or alpaca, then wait no longer. — Fodor's

This quaint little upstairs restaurant, one block from the main plaza, has grown a following for its straightforward Peruvian dishes. — Frommer's

Traipse through an uneven stone courtyard to this little gem, a pizza joint with wooden tables and gorgeous wood-fired pies. — Lonely Planet

Diners rave about the crepes in this Marseillaise-owned cafe, crafted with fusion ingredients like caramelized onions, Andean cheese, mushrooms and béchamel. — Lonely Planet

Serving healthy and hearty food, beer and wine and fabulous coffee, Hearts is a longtime local presence, with some organic produce and box lunches for excursions. — Lonely Planet

Thin-crust pizzas and green salads with crisp chicken chunks are the standouts at this tiny eatery run by an Italian-Peruvian couple. — Lonely Planet

The balcony may be the best spot to watch market-day interactions in the plaza below. — Lonely Planet

This sunny cafe is consistently tasty, serving up a great vegetarian menú, plus homemade pasta and melt-in-the-mouth cheesecake and a fluffy carrot cake that is legendary. — Lonely Planet