Pretty cityscapes aside, Arequipa has played a fundamental role in Peru’s gastronomic renaissance with its classic spicy dishes such as rocoto relleno (stuffed spicy red peppers) or chupe de camarones (prawn chowder), best enjoyed in one of the picanterías restaurants.
Pasta Canteen
These pasta are delicious! For 16 soles, you get to choose what kind of pasta you want, a sauce and 2 ingredients. Included as a starter, you get a fresh salad and bread, it’s a great deal! And the place is charming too with its little mezzanine and super friendly staff.
Pasta Canteen Website
Calle Puente Grau 300
Mon-Sun 12pm-3pm, 6pm-9pm
La Petite Française
If you’re looking for a little crêpe, La Petite Française is the place to go! The taste is good, the ingredients are awesome and the service, as well as the place, is great. And if you’ve been travelling for a while in South America, I’m pretty sure you’re starting to miss Nutella, so go for the banana-Nutella one, mmmh…
La Petite Française Website
Santa Catalina 413
Mon-Sat 7am-9pm, Sun 8am-9pm
Crêpe starting at 6 soles
Ratatouille
Yes, another French restaurant, but I guess you understood that I wanted some European food (3 months of Peruvian food, as delicious as it is, is getting a bit too much…). The gaspacho was a bit to vinegary for me, but other wise it was very good. And for a 10 soles menu of the day (starter + main course), why hesitate?
Ratatouille Website
Puente Bolognesi 214
Mon-Sat 12pm-3pm, 7pm-10pm
El Buda Profano
First time I’ve have vega sushis and I have to say… It’s delicious! Even though I kind of missed having some fish in it, the sushis were very tasty and not too pricey (10 sushis for 15 soles).
El Buda Profano Website
Mon-Sun 12pm-9pm
Calle Bolivar 425
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