A dazzling and vibrant culinary showcase located just half a block off Cusco''s Plaza de Armas on Calle Plateros, Morena Peruvian Kitchen celebrates the breathtaking biodiversity of Peru from the Pacific coast, the Andean peaks, and the Amazon basin. Designed with bright tropical botanical wallpaper, natural timber accents, and brass lighting, the kitchen reinvents Peruvian comfort food with modern flair: crispy *Pork Belly Chicharrón* with sweet potato purée, creamy *Ají de Gallina* wrapped in crispy wonton purses, tender *Lomo Saltado*, and stunning botanical pisco cocktails.
Good to Know
Cuisine: Contemporary Modern Peruvian Gastronomy & Coast-to-Andes Classics
Dining Style: Chic Vibrant Designer Dining Salon with Botanical Wallpaper
Prime Beef Lomo Saltado with Wok-Smoked Onions & French Fries: 58–78 PEN
Classic Ají de Gallina with Creamy Yellow Pepper Pecan Sauce: 48–66 PEN
Signature Passion Fruit & Eucalyptus Pisco Sour: 22–34 PEN
Crispy Pork Belly Chicharrón with Camote Sweet Potato Puree, Salsa Criolla and Choclo
Tender pork belly braised for six hours then crisped to a crunchy golden crackling, served over velvet sweet potato purée, pickled red onion criolla salsa, and Andean giant corn (*choclo*).
55–75 PEN · Gluten-free
Famous Food, Drinks & Activities
Pork belly chicharrón and modern cocktails at Morena.
Famous Food: The crispy Pork Belly Chicharrón and the flame-tossed Lomo Saltado
Famous Drinks: Artisanal Eucalyptus Pisco Sour crafted with Andean botanical herbs
Must-Try Experience: Taking a colorful culinary tour across Peru's three regions in one meal in the vibrant designer salon
Getting There
Located on Calle Plateros 348; 1 min walk from Plaza de Armas.
Pedestrian walk · 1 min walk
Cusco Cathedral & Plaza de Armas Tour → Modern Dinner at Morena
16:00: Tour the colonial baroque paintings and silver altars of Cusco Cathedral → 18:30: Walk across Plaza de Armas into Calle Plateros for a colorful modern feast at Morena Peruvian Kitchen
One of Cusco's highest-rated dining spots.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are gluten-free dishes marked?
Yes, Morena provides a dedicated menu clearly marking gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegetarian options.
Is it open daily?
Yes, open 7 days a week from 12:00 PM to 22:30 (weekends until 23:00).
What payments are accepted?
Peruvian Soles (PEN), US Dollars (USD), and all credit cards.
💡 Local Wisdom & Traveler Tips
Share advice, best times to visit, or helpful hints for fellow travelers.