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Marcelo Batata

Calle Palacio 121, Cusco, Peru
084 - 222424
Ranked #6 of 209 restaurants in Cusco
4.5 of 5 stars 147 Reviews
Price range: INR281 - INR788
Cuisines: Fusion, Peruvian
Good for: Child-friendly, Groups, Local cuisine, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations, Delivery, After-hours, Dessert
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Good for: Child-friendly, Groups, Local cuisine, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations, Delivery, After-hours, Dessert
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Atlanta, Georgia
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW
1
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Roof top view...the guide books say it opens at 2...it actually opens at 12. The food was very good, the service just as good and view was over the top on the roof top. Highly recommend. More

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Birmingham, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW
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In amongst all the backpacker friendly eateries and pubs in Cusco there are a few good top restaurants. Marcelo Batata is the best of these. Had heard and read about this and was always on our list of places to try We were made to feel welcome as soon as we arrived and asked if we wanted the roof too... More

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Bratislava, Slovakia
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012
3
people found this review helpful

We (me+my wife) decided to go there because of reviews on TripAdvisor and it was a good choice. If you have a chance ask for a table on a rooftop terrace where you can admire beautiful city of Cusco. We made many pictures there. Food was just amazing and Lamb ribs I had were so delicious that I had to... More

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Washington, DC
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40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012
1
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This restaurant was not on any of the lists of recommendations we received from friends but I'm convinced that they simply didn't know about it. We were referred by our tour guide, Julio Alexander Medina, and it was a fantastic choice. The food was delicious, abundant, and very reasonably priced. The shrimp with pasta dish that I had was one... More

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Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

I cannot say enough good things about this restaurant. We arrived and asked to be seated on the balcony, where we overlooked the entirety of Cusco. The city was all lit up and the view was simply breathtaking. Our waiter, Elvis, was so attentive and funny. We asked him to give us suggestions on which cocktails and plates to order,... More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

This place doesn't get talked up enough. maybe that's for the better because we were one of the few there for lunch. There is a gorgeous terrace on top that overlook the Plaza de Armas. The Alpaca with pepper sauce was the best Alpaca dish we had on the trip (we tried a lot of Alpaca). Good portion, reasonable price.... More

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Baltimore, Maryland
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012
1
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This is a great little find right in the heart of the city. The service was superb, our waitress was very friendly and informed and gave us some great recommendations. Try the Alpaca, I had the chili sauce which was superb. More

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Doha, Qatar
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012
2
people found this review helpful

Amazing cooking course...great bar, great food and great staff! Can't wait to return someday! More

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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012
2
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I ordered the lamb chops with 3 cheeses. Amazing! The ambiance of the place was great and the service was excellent More

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New Jersey
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

This place is modern, spacious, and has a good vibe. Lots of menu items to choose from - classic Peruvian dishes, simple everyday stuff, as well as some inventive items. Nice presentation and good portion sizes. Prices are high for Cusco, but comparative to what you'd pay back home. Vegetarian selections were nice to see. Full bar and some large... More

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