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Chi Cha de Gaston Acurio

Calle Plaza Regocijo 261-2 piso, Cusco, Peru
084240520
Ranked #26 of 209 restaurants in Cusco
4.0 of 5 stars 217 Reviews
Cuisines: Peruvian
Good for: Romantic, Bar Scene, Groups, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
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Good for: Romantic, Bar Scene, Groups, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
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Brisbane, Australia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

Having just returned from Chi cha in Arequipa and having eaten at Chi cha Cuzco a week ago I thought I would post a review... Having now eaten a few different places in Peru I have found the Chi Cha experience to be amazing in both locations.. Menu presents classic Peruvian as well as fusion and western dishes.. The pisco... More

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Providencia, Chile
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

Excellent food, great presentation, superb environment, impeccable service. Expensive. More

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Hartford, Connecticut
Senior Contributor
22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

ChiCha was recommended so we went here on our last night in Cusco. We'd had excellent experiences at all the restaurants we tried and expected to be blown away, again. We weren't. It was noisy, the service was poor (15 minutes to get menus and another 15 before we called a waiter to take our drink orders), and the food... More

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Charlotte, North Carolina
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

We did not have reservations and went early and asked if we could get in. We were seated by the kitchen (with their apologies) - which we found to be the best table in the house! We thoroughly enjoyed watching the chefs & kitchen staff cook and artistically arrange each dish. The parade of dishes going by alone was worth... More

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nunavut
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

good quality for price. I had the beef cheek and it was fantastic. My boyfriend had salmon and it was good. Very busy place must have a reservation. We enjoyed it recommended by 3 hotels and cab drivers as the best place in cusco. More

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MaineUSA
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

We visited Chi Cha the evening of out first day on the advice of our travel rep. It was right around the corner from our hotel (Aranawa Botique). The front desk made reservations for us. The service was fast and efficient but slowed a bit as the the place filled up. I had the lamb and a potato dish. It... More

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Brockville
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46 reviews 46 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

The food was excellant. The service "top notch!"I disagree with a recent review that the restaurant is overrated. It is excellant! More

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The Hague, The Netherlands
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44 reviews 44 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

I read a lot of reviews and was told this place was amazing so i made a booking. It was not good, not good at all. The waiter was surly and when i made my choice just said, we ran out. The food i did get was fine but the place had no atmosphere and was nothing special. A disappointing... More

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Miami
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

A great quite place for a meal with family and or couples! More

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South Pole
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012

Portions are OK, deserts are excellent. We did try some wine and it was also good. Service is great, location is off the main plaza, quieter. More

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