One cuisine, three worlds
The Pacific Ocean, the Andes and the Amazon rainforest
This diversity of terroirs, enriched by centuries of encounters between cultures, explains the richness of Peruvian cuisine. Qhanati opens its doors for you, with the discretion and the standards of a Swiss travel house.
The Pacific
Ceviche, fish and seafood of remarkable freshness, from Lima to the ports of the north.
The Amazon
River fish, rare fruits and forest herbs: flavours still little known to travellers.
The Andes
Hundreds of varieties of potatoes and corn, quinoa and slow cooking in the traditional way.
Global recognition
A cuisine crowned around the world
The highest distinctions in gastronomy regularly go to Peru: to its destination, its restaurants, its chefs and even its dishes.
Over 10 times
World Travel Awards · latest title in 2025
Voted the world's best culinary destination
In 2025, Peru was also honoured for its cultural destination, for Machu Picchu, for Lima as the world's best heritage city, and for PROMPERÚ as the best tourism board.
Maido, the world's best restaurant
Chef Mitsuharu Tsumura's table in Lima, where Japanese cooking meets Peruvian produce, took first place in the world ranking.
2025
Kjolle, second-best restaurant in Latin America
LATIN AMERICA'S 50 BEST RESTAURANTS
Kjolle, Pía León's restaurant in Lima, also received the hospitality award. It is one of the tables in our network.
2023
Central, the world's best restaurant
THE WORLD'S 50 BEST RESTAURANTS
Virgilio Martínez's restaurant, in Barranco, was ranked first. It is also one of the tables in our network.
2025
THE WORLD'S 50 BEST RESTAURANTS
2023
Ceviche, heritage of humanity
UNESCO
The know-how behind the preparation and enjoyment of ceviche was inscribed on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
2023
Pía León, the world's best female chef
THE WORLD'S 50 BEST RESTAURANTS
The chef of Kjolle, in Lima, received this global title.
From the plate to the glass
Right down to the plate and the glass
2025 · Worldwide online vote
The world's best breakfast
Pan con chicharrón, a sandwich of crispy pork with sweet potato, won the vote launched by influencer Ibai Llanos, with 12.8 million votes ahead of the Venezuelan arepa.
2025 · TASTEATLAS
Three cocktails among the world's best
The pisco sour ranks 3rd, the chilcano 5th and the chicha sour 6th in the world ranking of cocktails.
2023-2024 · TASTEATLAS
10th best cuisine in the world
Ceviche, anticuchos, lomo saltado, pollo a la brasa, arroz chaufa: Peruvian cuisine is in the world top 10.
Our partner restaurants
The Mater group, in Lima and Cusco
Qhanati works with the Central group and its venues. Our clients enjoy these tables as part of a journey designed around them, with reservations confirmed in advance.
CENTRAL
LIMA · BARRANCO
A menu that tells the story of Peru through altitudes, from the depths of the ocean to the peaks of the
KJOLLE
LIMA · BARRANCO
A cuisine of Peruvian produce, led by chef Pía León, in a lighter spirit.
MIL
CUSCO · VALLÉE SACRÉE
A high-altitude table, near the circular terraces of Moray, at over 3,500 metres.
Masi
Another venue of the group, to be enjoyed alongside the great tables.
Lady Bee
Another venue of the group, to be enjoyed alongside the great tables.
The flavours of Peru
Six worlds to savour
01
Ceviche and the sea
The country's emblematic dish, prepared to order with the catch of the day, lime and chilli.
02
Andean cuisine
Potatoes, corn, quinoa and slow-cooked meats: from Cusco to the Sacred Valley.
03
Flavours of the Amazon
River fish, rare fruits and forest herbs, in a cuisine still little known.
04
Nikkei and Chifa
Japanese and Chinese cuisines, reinvented by the communities settled in Peru.
05
Pisco and mixology
Pisco sour, vineyard tastings and creative bars: the art of the national spirit.
06
Coffee and cacao
From plantations to chocolate workshops, meeting those who grow and transform.
Gourmet itineraries
Where to taste Peru
Lima
The gastronomic capital: great restaurants, markets, creative cuisine and neighbourhood addresses.
Cusco and the Sacred Valley
Produce of the land, high-altitude tables and lunches with producers, at the foot of the Inca sites.
Arequipa
A cuisine of character, its stuffed peppers and traditional picanterías, under the gaze of the volcanoes.
The north and Chachapoyas
The cuisine of the northern coast and the northern Andes, far from the classic routes.
Amazon
An immersion in the rainforest, discovering ingredients found nowhere else.
Signature experiences
Moments to live at the table
Market and cooking with a chef
Walking through a market at dawn, then cooking what you have chosen.
Meeting the producers
Pisco, cacao, coffee, corn: discovering the product where it is grown.
Private dinner in an exceptional setting
A table set for you alone, in a place chosen for its setting.
Private chef
A chef at home or in a villa, for a tailor-made meal during your stay.
Our way of working
How we design your journey
01
A conversation
We learn your tastes, your dates, your wishes and your dietary requirements.
02
A tailor-made design
Itinerary, hotels, restaurants and experiences are put together for you, with no standard formula.
03
Support
Confirmed reservations, concierge service and assistance throughout your stay.
The journey
The 100% gastronomic journey
days and eight nights to bring together the five venues of the Central group, from Lima to the Sacred Valley. An itinerary designed around every meal, with hotels chosen for their comfort and location.
9 days
8 nights on site
5 tables
Central, Kjolle, MIL, Masi, Lady Bee
3 stages
Lima, Paracas, Cusco and the Sacred Valley
Lima
Arrival and check-in at HotelB. The group's restaurants in Lima, in the Barranco district, and time to discover the city.
Paracas
A detour along the coast and the desert, between sea and dunes, to unwind before the mountains.
Cusco and the Sacred Valley
The high-altitude table of MIL, near Moray, and the group's venues in Cusco, among Inca sites and producers.
Optional
Machu Picchu and the Rainbow Mountain, to add as you wish.