Restaurants in Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu is one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World, a major attraction in Peru, and Peruvian cuisine is incredibly diverse. This is why we're showcasing the best places to enjoy a variety of dishes from Cusco, Peru, and around the world.

Where to Have Lunch in Machu Picchu?

For lunch in Machu Picchu, there is a wide range of options to suit visitors' tastes and budgets. In Machu Picchu, there's only one restaurant, while the rest are in Aguas Calientes, the closest town to Machu Picchu, where you can find all kinds of dishes, from Cusco, Peruvian, to international cuisine.

Recommended Restaurants in Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu

Aguas Calientes is the closest town to Machu Picchu. It is located at 2,040 meters above sea level and 73 km from Cusco. It is where the train station is, and where all tourists arrive to visit the Inca citadel (Machu Picchu).

Aguas Calientes has many tourist attractions, including the hot springs, Putucusi Mountain, the Mandor Falls, the Vilcanota River, and more. You can also find hotels, shops, cafes, restaurants, etc.

Visitors and locals can find restaurants that cater to different tastes.

1. Indio Feliz: A Franco-Peruvian fusion restaurant offering a variety of Peruvian, South American, and Latin dishes, with a pleasant décor and a spacious atmosphere. Located in Aguas Calientes.

1. Tampu Restaurant at Sanctuary Lodge: Located at the entrance to Machu Picchu, offering a variety of Peruvian and South American dishes.
2. Chef House Peruvian Food: A restaurant offering Peruvian and Cusco dishes and drinks.

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1. Inti House Restaurant: Located in the main square of Aguas Calientes, offering pizzas in all flavors.

1. Tree House Restaurant in Machu Picchu: Offers Peruvian, Italian, Asian, and Latin American influences with Andean flavors.
2. Tinkuy Buffet Restaurant at Sanctuary Lodge: Offers a variety of Peruvian, South American, and local dishes, suitable for families.
3. Toto's House Restaurant Machu Picchu: Offers gourmet dishes, buffet, drinks to suit all tastes, along with live music and dance shows.
4. El Mapi Restaurant: Offers a variety of dishes to suit different tastes.
5. Ylla Fusión: Located in a central area, offering Peruvian dishes and good service.
6. Cala Trattoria: This restaurant has an Italian style, offering a variety of Italian dishes, including pizzas, pastas, and grilled dishes, along with Peruvian specialties.

There are many more restaurants in the area, offering Peruvian cuisine, pizzerias, fusion cuisine, international dishes, cafes, buffets, and more.