Chicha Restaurant by Gaston Acurio
Gaston Acurio is widely credited with putting Peruvian food on the map. His cooking style elevates Andean cooking styles to haute cuisine. He opened his first restaurant in Lima in 1994, and since then has opened restaurants all over the world and has published several books on Peruvian cooking.
- Duration:
- 2 hrs
- Available Days:
- Every day
- Schedule:
- Any time between Thu Jan 01 1970 12:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) and Thu Jan 01 1970 22:30:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
- Inquire for Transportation
- Mobile Ticket Included
- Offered in English, Spanish
Chicha is located just a few blocks from the Plaza de Armas, in the historic heart of Cusco. The menu focuses on local produce and all the ingredients are sustainably sourced. No matter what menu you choose, you’ll get to try dishes that are based on ancient recipes, updated by Acurio for modern and adventurous palettes.
You can choose from the following three options:
Chef's Menu · 01 Entrée (1/2 Portion) · 01 Main dish · 01 Dessert (1/2 Serving) · 01 Cold Drink (Water or Soft Drink) · 01 Hot Drink (Coffee or Infusion)
Menu a la Carte · Appetizer (Pisco Sour Tasting) · 01 Entrée · 01 Main Dish · 01 Dessert · 01 Cold Drink (Water or Soft Drink) · 01 Hot Drink (Coffee or Infusion)
Tasting Menu (Maximum 10 people) · Appetizer (Pisco Sour Tasting) · 03 Entrees (Tasting) · 03 Main Dishes (Tasting) · 02 Desserts (Tasting) · 01 Cold Drink (Water or Soft Drink) · 01 Hot Drink (Coffee or Infusion) · 01 Glass of house wine (Red or White)
What to Bring
Money for tips and a camera.
What's included
Depend on your choice: Chef's Menu: · 01 Entrée (1/2 Portion), · 01 Main dish, · 01 Dessert (1/2 Serving), · 01 Cold Drink (Water or Soft Drink), · 01 Hot Drink (Coffee or Infusion).
Menu a la Carte: · Appetizer (Pisco Sour Tasting), · 01 Entrée; · 01 Main Dish; · 01 Dessert; · 01 Cold Drink (Water or Soft Drink), · 01 Hot Drink (Coffee or Infusion).
Tasting Menu (Maximum 10 people): · Appetizer (Pisco Sour Tasting), · 03 Entrees (Tasting), · 03 Main Dishes (Tasting); · 02 Desserts (Tasting); · 01 Cold Drink (Water or Soft Drink), · 01 Hot Drink (Coffee or Infusion), · 01 Glass of house wine (Red or White).
Transportation
Many of our tours and activities offer transportation pick up & drop off options from several locations and destinations. Options vary by tour, see “BOOKING REQUEST” for full details.
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