Rest. Centenario de Machu Picchu — Restaurant in Machu Picchu

This place was recommended to us by Exotica tour guide. Great scenery by the windows overlooking river below. There was a great buffet and most of our tour took advantage of it. We were a bit cautious of a heavy meal before making the trek to ruins. We had been cautioned to eat lightly due to elevation.

So while many stuffed themselves with a nice spread, I talked my daughter into trying the Cui, on the menu here. We were happily surprised when it came without the head. We both tried it. My daughter favored the skin, which was like fried chicken, very good. The meat of the guinea pig was ok but very, very greasy - three napkins worth.

We also had ice creams, which was great after the Cui. And the waitress told us where in the Pueblo we could go and get our passports stamped. Peru does not stamp passports. We also visited some shops and walked around, but the streets only go in two directions - up and down, very...

We recently visited this restaurant based on a tour guide’s recommendation, and while the setting and staff truly impressed us, the food unfortunately did not live up to expectations. Let’s start with the positives: the location is absolutely beautiful, right on the water with peaceful, scenic views that make for a lovely dining atmosphere. The staff were incredibly kind, friendly, and attentive. However, when it came to the food, we were pretty disappointed. The dishes lacked flavor, the presentation was underwhelming, and for the price, the quality simply wasn’t there. It felt overpriced for what we received, and I wouldn’t return based on the food alone.

It was a good reminder for us: sometimes it’s best not to rely on tour guide restaurant picks. While I genuinely appreciated the service and setting, I’d recommend this spot more for a drink with a view than a full meal.

Staff: 5/5 Location:...

What a hidden gem on the river, next to the train station. We had an appetizer seviche and 2 main courses. Pisco sour came for free! Great drink they serve for free if you buy lunch or dinner. Prices were lower then the most places, but food was an outstanding quality and we tried so many places in US and Europe. Simply sophisticated cuisine, great presentation right on the water, river view next to our table. Service was more than attentive, our server checked on us several times. Dinner for 2, with an appetizer, seafood rice for my wife, and guinea pig fried to perfection on the bed of mashed potatoes, side salad, and rice ( we could barely finish) and a freebie Pisco Sour, plus sparkling water came to 150 Soles for 2 people. Most huge plates/dishes are from 35 to 45 Soles. What a great place, we...