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    Cicciolina

    Peruvian · Plaza de Armas, Cusco

    Restaurant in Cusco, Peru

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    The Read

    Andean Colonial Table

    Chef

    Luis Alberto Sacilotto

    Dress

    Smart Casual

    Why go

    Cicciolina is a strong Cusco pick for a date, birthday, or polished group dinner when Peruvian cooking and a central historic-center setting matter. It is easier to justify for atmosphere and occasion value than for a quick casual meal; cross-shop Chicha por Gaston Acurio for a bigger-name Peruvian option or El Tupay for a more formal evening.

    About Cicciolina

    Cicciolina is a Peruvian restaurant in Cusco from chef/owner Luis Alberto Sacilotto. For planning purposes, the verified basics are direct: it operates daily from 12:30 pm to 9:30 pm, the dress code is smart casual.

    Because the available verified information is limited, the safest way to evaluate Cicciolina is as a Cusco Peruvian option rather than through unverified claims about price, menu format, room style, or specific dishes. It may suit diners who want a smart-casual meal in Cusco and who are comparing several local restaurants before choosing where to book.

    A Cusco Peruvian restaurant with smart-casual expectations

    The confirmed identity here is Peruvian cooking in Cusco, led by Luis Alberto Sacilotto. Cicciolina also appears in Opinionated About Dining's Top Restaurants in South America list, ranked #86 for 2026.

    Plan around the published daily hours of 12:30 pm to 9:30 pm. The smart-casual dress code is useful to know when deciding whether the restaurant fits a relaxed travel day, a more dressed-up evening, or a meal between other plans in Cusco.

    Who should choose it, who should cross-shop

    Choose Cicciolina if you want a Peruvian restaurant in Cusco with clear daily hours and a smart-casual dress code. For diners who want another Peruvian comparison, Chicha por Gaston Acurio is a natural cross-shop. El Tupay, KUSYKAY Peruvian Craft Food, Marcelo Batata Restaurante, Oqre are also relevant Cusco options to compare. If the group wants to compare the wider city set before committing, use Our full Cusco restaurants guide.

    The practical verdict: Cicciolina works for Peruvian dining in Cusco, especially if its daily 12:30 pm to 9:30 pm schedule and smart-casual expectations fit your plans. Avoid relying on unverified assumptions about prices, specific dishes, seating style, or special services unless you confirm them directly with the restaurant.

    The takeThis is a restaurant for people who come for thoughtful, ingredient-driven Peruvian cooking rather than tourist set menus. Its placement near the Plaza de Armas and its reputation among locals make it a natural pick for date night and special-occasion dinners, and the menu’s signature items — from guinea pig gyoza to alpaca loin and osso buco — underline a kitchen comfortable with both regional traditions and elevated preparations. Diners who appreciate restrained, craft-focused plates in a historically resonant room will find Cicciolina especially rewarding.
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    Restaurant contextCusco, Peru

    Planning details

    Hours
    Monday: 12:30–9:30 pm · Tuesday: 12:30–9:30 pm
    Location
    C. Palacio 110, Cusco 08002, Peru
    Website
    cicciolinacuzco.com
    Phone
    +51 84 255763
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    The take

    The Take

    The Vibe

    Cicciolina occupies a converted colonial room in Cusco's historic centre, and the space sets the tone before a single dish arrives. Exposed stone walls, low wooden ceilings and candlelight create an intimate, quietly refined setting that favors restraint over spectacle. The dining room reads as unhurried and serious about cooking, but it never feels solemn; instead the atmosphere balances heritage and focused hospitality. Regulars and visitors alike experience a room that foregrounds architecture and light, so that the city’s history is as much a part of the meal as the recipes on the plate.

    Best For

    This is a restaurant for people who come for thoughtful, ingredient-driven Peruvian cooking rather than tourist set menus. Its placement near the Plaza de Armas and its reputation among locals make it a natural pick for date night and special-occasion dinners, and the menu’s signature items — from guinea pig gyoza to alpaca loin and osso buco — underline a kitchen comfortable with both regional traditions and elevated preparations. Diners who appreciate restrained, craft-focused plates in a historically resonant room will find Cicciolina especially rewarding.

    Ordering Tips

    Focus on the house specialties and dishes that showcase Andean ingredients: the guinea pig gyoza, alpaca loin, osso buco, seafood risotto and squid ink pasta are highlighted preparations that reflect the kitchen’s range. Given the restaurant’s compact, intimate dining room and its durable local loyalty, expect a deliberate, composed menu rather than trend-chasing options. If you want a clear sense of what defines Cicciolina, order from the signature items and let the kitchen’s restraint and technique — emphasized throughout the room’s quiet, candlelit atmosphere — speak for itself.

    Venue details

    Ambiance

    Cozy atmosphere with warm lighting, stylish decor, and a welcoming, intimate feel on the second floor.

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    Vibe

    CozyIntimateElegant

    Best For

    Date NightSpecial Occasion

    Experience

    Open Kitchen

    Sourcing

    Local Sourcing

    Accessibility

    Step Free Entrance

    At the Table

    Dress Code
    Smart Casual
    Noise Level
    Quiet
    Service Style
    Upscale Casual
    Meal Pacing
    Leisurely
    Capacity
    Intimate

    Signature Dishes

    • guinea pig gyoza
    • osso buco
    • alpaca loin
    • seafood risotto
    • squid ink pasta
    Planning details

    Hours

    Monday
    12:30–9:30 pm
    Tuesday
    12:30–9:30 pm
    Wednesday
    12:30–9:30 pm
    Thursday
    12:30–9:30 pm
    Friday
    12:30–9:30 pm
    Saturday
    12:30–9:30 pm
    Sunday
    12:30–9:30 pm

    Location

    C. Palacio 110, Cusco 08002, Peru · Directions

    +51 84 255763

    cicciolinacuzco.com

    Recognition and awards
    Also consider

    Where to book if Cicciolina is not the fit

    For a more formal celebration, try El Tupay. For a recognizable Peruvian name in Cusco, compare availability at Chicha por Gaston Acurio.

    Restaurant context

    How Cicciolina compares in Cusco

    Cicciolina is the balanced choice in this Cusco set: more occasion-ready than a purely casual Peruvian meal, but less formal in feel than El Tupay. Choose it for a date, birthday, or small group dinner where room energy matters as much as the food. If the night needs a more dressed-up tone, El Tupay is the safer cross-shop.

    Against Chicha por Gaston Acurio, Cicciolina is the pick when the group wants a Cusco neighborhood anchor rather than a name-led Peruvian booking. Chicha por Gaston Acurio is the better fit for diners specifically seeking that recognizable Peruvian reference point. Marcelo Batata Restaurante and Oqre are useful alternatives if Cicciolina does not fit the schedule, but the decision should come down to the room style and how celebratory the meal needs to feel.

    KUSYKAY Peruvian Craft Food is the better cross-shop for diners prioritizing a more casual Peruvian craft-food direction. Cicciolina makes more sense when the meal needs polish, centrality, enough atmosphere to carry an occasion without becoming overly formal.

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    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is midday or evening better at Cicciolina?

    The restaurant's verified hours run from 12:30 pm to 9:30 pm every day, so both midday and evening plans may fit within the published schedule. Choose the time that works best for your Cusco itinerary, confirm availability directly with the restaurant.

    What should a first-timer know about Cicciolina?

    Cicciolina is a Peruvian restaurant in Cusco led by chef/owner Luis Alberto Sacilotto. It is ranked #86 in Opinionated About Dining's 2026 Top Restaurants in South America list, the dress code is smart casual.

    Is Cicciolina good for a special occasion?

    It can be a reasonable option to consider if you want Peruvian dining in Cusco with a smart-casual dress code. For any occasion-specific needs, such as table type, group size, or timing, confirm directly with the restaurant before you go.

    What are alternatives to Cicciolina in Cusco?

    Other Cusco options to compare include Chicha por Gaston Acurio, El Tupay, KUSYKAY Peruvian Craft Food, Marcelo Batata Restaurante, Oqre. Use the comparison to decide which restaurant best matches your preferred schedule.