Cicciolina
Peruvian · Plaza de Armas, Cusco
Restaurant in Cusco, Peru
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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. It operates daily from 12:30 pm to 9:30 pm, and the dress code is smart casual.
Cicciolina is a Cusco Peruvian option. 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
Cicciolina offers Peruvian cooking in Cusco, led by Luis Alberto Sacilotto. It also appears in Opinionated About Dining's Top Restaurants in South America list, ranked #86 for 2026.
The restaurant operates daily from 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, and 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, and 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 is worth considering for Peruvian dining in Cusco, especially if its daily 12:30 pm to 9:30 pm schedule and smart-casual expectations fit your plans. For specific details on prices, dishes, seating style, or special services, confirm directly with the restaurant.
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
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
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
Accessibility
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
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- C. Palacio 110, Cusco 08002, Peru
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
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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, and enough atmosphere to carry an occasion without becoming overly formal.
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Compare Cicciolina
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cicciolina | Cusco | Peruvian | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in South America Ranked · #862024 OAD Top Restaurants in South America Ranked · #55 |
| Marcelo Batata Restaurante | Cusco | No published awards | , |
| El Tupay | Cusco | No published awards | , |
| Oqre | Cusco | No published awards | , |
| KUSYKAY Peruvian Craft Food | Cuzco | No published awards | , |
| Chicha por Gaston Acurio | Cusco | Peruvian | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in South America Ranked · #612025 OAD Top Restaurants in South America Ranked · #642024 OAD Top Restaurants in South America Ranked · #452023 OAD Top Restaurants in South America Ranked · #45 |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is midday or evening better at Cicciolina?
The restaurant operates from 12:30 pm to 9:30 pm every day, so both midday and evening plans may fit within the schedule. Choose the time that works best for your Cusco itinerary, and 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, and the dress code is smart casual.
Can I eat at the bar at Cicciolina?
If bar seating matters for your visit, ask the restaurant directly when you book. Otherwise, plan generally for a Peruvian meal in Cusco during its daily hours of 12:30 pm to 9:30 pm.
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, and Oqre. Use the comparison to decide which restaurant best matches your preferred schedule.
