Puno Restaurants

Inca Bar - Jiron Lima 348 - Tel 368-031

Surprisingly stylish, this lounge bar/restaurant aims high. The menu is much more creative and flavorful than other places in town, with interesting sauces for lake fish and alpaca steak, curries, and stir fries, and artful presentations. Interesting pastas and big salads, as well as sandwiches and snacks, are served until 5pm, and breakfast is served daily. Incabar is also a good place to hang out, have a beer or coffee, and write postcards -- the colorful back room has comfortable sofas.

Colors Lounge - Calle Lima 342

A popular restaurant by the same owner as Inca Bar, this hip eatery offers creative nouveau Andean and international dishes on its menu, as well as free wifi.

Mojsa Restaurant, Café & Pizzería - Jiron Lima 635 - Tel 363-182

Known for tasty fare comprised of international staples such as sandwiches and pastas, as well as fresh new takes on local favorites like trout fillet and alpaca steak, Mojsa Restaurant has a well priced menu and a pleasant ambience. Expect anything but Andean music to be playing as you dine.

Apu Salkantay - Jiron Lima 425 - Tel 363-955

This is a famous touristy restaurant, located in the main street. It is also popular with groups, so you can expect a noisy atmosphere. The decor is characterized by dark woods and ochre colors. The menu offers many typical Peruvian dishes, and the roasted cuy (Guinea pig) is reportedly delicious.