An internationally revered temple of gastronomy perched on the second floor of an ancient Spanish-colonial mansion built over Incan stone foundations on Calle Triunfo, Cicciolina is Cusco''s most celebrated restaurant. Featuring rich red walls draped with dried red peppers and garlic braids, an open theatrical kitchen, and a buzzing marble tapas bar, Cicciolina fuses Mediterranean sophistication with high-altitude Andean products: signature *Garlic-Sautéed Squid Tapas* on crusty bread, tender duck confit with Andean elderberry sauce, handmade squid ink pasta with seared scallops, and an encyclopedic South American wine list.
Good to Know
Cuisine: Mediterranean-Andean Haute Fusion, Tapas & Artisan Pasta
Dining Style: Sensuous 2nd-Floor Colonial Salon with Marble Tapas Bar & Wine Vault
The Famous Garlic-Sautéed Tender Squid Tapas on Toasted Artisan Baguette
Tender whole baby squid flash-sautéed in extra virgin olive oil with sliced garlic, red pepper flakes, fresh parsley, and white wine, served over crispy grilled rustic bread slices.
32–44 PEN · Halal
Famous Food, Drinks & Activities
Garlic squid tapas and duck confit at Cicciolina in Cusco.
Famous Food: The famous garlic-sautéed squid tapas and the duck confit with elderberry sauce
Famous Drinks: Rare Andean boutique wines from Sacred Valley and Mendoza high altitudes
Must-Try Experience: Arriving at 17:30 to snag a high stool at the marble tapas bar to watch the chefs cook while sipping high-altitude Malbec
Getting There
Located on Calle Triunfo 393; 2 min walk up from Plaza de Armas.
Pedestrian walk · 2 min walk from Main Plaza
San Blas Artisan District & 12-Angled Stone Walk → Dinner at Cicciolina
16:30: Admire the famous Twelve-Angled Stone on Calle Hatun Rumiyoc and browse San Blas art galleries → 18:30: Climb the stairs on Calle Triunfo for an exquisite culinary evening at Cicciolina
Cusco's most sought-after reservation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you eat at the bar without reservations?
Yes, the marble tapas bar operates on a first-come, first-served basis and offers the full tapas menu.
Is it open daily?
Yes, open 7 days a week for lunch (12:00–15:30) and dinner (17:30–22:30, weekends until 23:00).
What payments are accepted?
Peruvian Soles (PEN), US Dollars (USD), and all credit cards.
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