Huaca Pucllana Restaurant
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"Lovely Spot with Great Views, but Pricey"
This is a nice place with beautiful views. The food was good, though a bit overpriced—but that’s understandable given the location and the level of service they aim to provide. I’d recommend stopping by, especially if you’re visiting the museum next door.
"Beautiful Views but Mixed Dining Experience"
The restaurant offers a unique experience with stunning views, and for that alone, it’s worth a visit. However, our experience with the food was mixed. Unfortunately, our waiter Julio wasn’t able to clearly explain the traditional dishes, which led us to order something that didn’t suit our tastes. The pallares sauce on the seco was overly bitter, and the rocoto was too spicy for us.
"Elegant Atmosphere, Impeccable Service, and Delicious Food"
This restaurant is truly first-class. The waitresses are incredibly attentive, and the mayordomo—dressed in a suit despite the heat and lack of A/C—adds a level of elegance you rarely see elsewhere. It’s something I’ll miss in other countries: the sophistication and poise of the entire staff. As for the food, it was absolutely delicious with exquisite presentation. The beautiful Peruvian decor is breathtaking, and dining right in front of an archaeological site makes the experience even more unforgettable.
"Terrible Service That Ruined a Special Occasion"
Our experience here was incredibly disappointing. The waiter seemed to be having a bad day, so my party made an effort to stay positive and even tried to cheer him up. Unfortunately, things only got worse. He brought the wrong order, complained about us to other staff, and then stopped attending to our table altogether. I specifically mentioned a severe fish allergy and ordered a salad, yet he brought me a fish dish. When I explained I couldn’t eat it, he rolled his eyes and refused to serve us further. Eventually, my salad arrived, but by then we decided to cancel the rest of our dinner. Even more frustrating, management never came by to check on us despite the situation. We had to flag down other staff just to get basic service and the bill—while about 15 waiters stood around doing nothing. This was meant to be a special occasion, and the experience was completely ruined. Sadly, I would not return and cannot recommend this place.
"Consistently Excellent Food and Service"
I’ve been fortunate to dine here several times over the past couple of years, and it never disappoints. Once again, the food was outstanding—served hot, fresh, and full of flavor. The service and recommendations were top-notch, and the warm, welcoming atmosphere makes every visit a pleasure. You really can’t go wrong eating here.
"Great Food and Ambience, but Service Needs Improvement"
My group and I encountered an issue with our reservation and ended up waiting an hour and a half longer than our scheduled time. The staff seemed disorganized and communication was poor throughout. That said, the food was amazing, and the ambience is absolutely beautiful. With improvements in service, this place could offer a truly exceptional dining experience.
"Beautiful Setting but Disappointing Experience for the Price"
The restaurant has lovely décor, and while the ruins are in the background, they’re farther away than expected. Unfortunately, our experience was underwhelming from the start. When we arrived, the front desk staff were cold and seemed confused about my reservation—I had to point my name out on their guest sheet. Once seated, the staff disappeared for about 15 minutes. When the waiter returned, I asked if we could move to an empty table closer to the edge. He hesitated, called the manager, and the manager gave me a vague reason that the table was reserved—even though I also had a reservation for the terrace. Ironically, he then spent over an hour at that very table, talking and attending only to those guests, without checking on us once during our meal. The appetizer was good, but they only provided four tiny pieces of bread to go with a rich dish of cheese and alpaca—it really needed more bread. The lomo saltado was heavy on potatoes and rice, with very little meat. Other dishes were fine but nothing spectacular, especially given the high price point. The chocolate dessert was huge and felt excessive after an appetizer and main course. This ended up being one of the most expensive meals I had in Peru, yet it was also my least favorite. When we left, not a single staff member acknowledged us—not even a “hope you enjoyed your meal.” There are much better (and cheaper) options in Peru that deliver far superior food and service.
"Stunning Setting but Average Food"
The setting at Huaca Pucllana is truly breathtaking—dining next to an ancient archaeological site makes for a unique and memorable experience. While the ambiance and history are worth the visit, the food itself was just okay and didn’t quite stand out, especially when compared to Lima’s world-class culinary scene. Come for the atmosphere, but don’t expect the best food in the city.
"Favorite Dining Experience in Peru"
This was easily my favorite place for food in Peru. Dining on the restaurant verandah overlooking the incredible Huaca Pucllana archaeological site made for such a unique and memorable experience. The location is unbeatable. The food was equally impressive—we tried several appetizers and mains, and everything was absolutely delicious. I’d go back in a heartbeat.
"Beautiful Setting but Overpriced, Overrated, and Terrible Service"
The restaurant and view are undeniably fantastic, but the food was mediocre and the service downright terrible. To start on a positive note, the host who greeted us was wonderful—he seated us, answered our questions, brought a battery bank to charge our phone, and got our first drinks. Unfortunately, everything went downhill from there. When our server finally arrived, he took our order but never returned to check on us. He seemed completely dismissive and miserable. We had to flag down other staff repeatedly just to get basic service. After sitting with empty drinks for some time, we waved over an assistant server to order another round. When my medium-rare steak arrived blue rare, no one came by to check on the food. After another long wait, we flagged down the same assistant server to send the steak back. It returned cooked properly, but by then the rest of the plate was cold and stale. Once we finished eating, we decided to skip dessert after being ignored yet again. When we asked our original server for the bill, he acknowledged us but then spent the next 10 minutes cleaning tables instead. In the end, we had to ask the assistant server once more to bring the check. The worst part? The restaurant wasn’t even busy. Do yourself a favor: visit the museum and ruins, then eat somewhere else. This place is overpriced, overrated, and not worth your time.
Huaca Pucllana Restaurant
Dine beside pre-Inca ruins at this elegant restaurant. Upscale Peruvian fare with a backdrop of ancient history.
Address
Ca. Gral. Borgoño Nº860, Lima 15074, Peru
Website
http://www.resthuacapucllana.com/
Email
[email protected]
Telephone
+5114454042