Housed inside an exquisite 17th-century mansion crafted from white volcanic sillar stone facing picturesque Plaza San Francisco, Zig Zag is an iconic dining destination that bridges Andean ingredients with Swiss-Alpine culinary philosophy. Centerpiece to the dining room is a magnificent spiral cast-iron staircase designed by the legendary French architect Gustave Eiffel. The restaurant is world-famous for its signature cooking technique: *Trilogy of Meats* (tender alpaca tenderloin, prime beef, and lamb) served sizzling hot directly on superheated slabs of porous volcanic sillar stone at your table.
Good to Know
Cuisine: Andean-Alpine Fusion & Volcanic Stone Searing Grills
Dining Style: Romantic 17th-Century White Sillar Vaults with Gustave Eiffel Staircase
Dietary Focus: Trilogy of Meats on Volcanic Stone (Alpaca, Beef, Lamb), Trout & Fondues
Reservations: Essential well in advance for dinner
Best For: Volcanic Stone Grills, Tender Alpaca, Eiffel Staircase, Romantic Dining
Menu Pricing
Signature Trilogy of Meats on Sizzling Volcanic Stone (Alpaca, Beef, Lamb): 75–105 PEN
Pan-Seared Lake Titicaca Trout on Volcanic Stone with Herbs: 65–88 PEN
Swiss-Andean Mountain Cheese Fondue for Two with Crusty Bread: 85–120 PEN
Curated Glass of South American Malbec / Arequipeño Pisco Sour: 22–38 PEN
Signature Trilogy of Meats Sizzling on Volcanic Stone with Four Homemade Sauces
Tender medallions of Andean alpaca, prime Angus beef, and mountain lamb seared at the table on a 300-degree volcanic sillar stone slab, served with four signature dipping sauces (chimichurri, rocoto, mustard herb, and garlic butter) and rustic roasted potatoes.
75–105 PEN · Halal, Gluten-free
Famous Food, Drinks & Activities
Volcanic stone meats and Eiffel staircase at Zig Zag.
Famous Food: The signature Trilogy of Meats on Volcanic Stone and the Swiss cheese fondue
Famous Drinks: Full-bodied red wines or artisanal craft beers brewed with volcanic glacier water
Must-Try Experience: Searing each piece of tender alpaca meat to your exact preference directly on the volcanic stone slab at your table
Getting There
Located on Calle Zela facing Plaza San Francisco; 3 min walk from Main Plaza.
Pedestrian walk · 3 min walk
Plaza San Francisco Architecture Walk → Volcanic Stone Dinner at Zig Zag
17:00: Admire the illuminated white sillar facade of San Francisco Church → 19:30: Step across the plaza to Zig Zag for a magnificent volcanic stone dinner beneath the Eiffel staircase
Arequipa's most romantic evening restaurant.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who designed the spiral staircase?
The famous black cast-iron spiral staircase was designed and cast by Gustave Eiffel's workshop in Paris.
Is it open daily?
Yes, open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner from 12:00 PM to 23:00 (weekends until 23:30).
What payments are accepted?
Peruvian Soles (PEN), US Dollars (USD), and all major credit cards.
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