Campo Cocina Andina
Its approach pairs Andean ingredients and cooking methods with a contemporary interpretation. A reference for exploring current cooking in Cusco.
Visit official website ↗CONTEMPORARY COOKING · CHEF-LED IDEAS
Modern restaurants in Cusco and the Sacred Valley
Explore restaurants presenting a current interpretation of Peruvian and Andean cooking. This selection focuses on the food; dining-room design is a separate detail you can review before booking.
PLACES TO EXPLORE
Two dining approaches to explore
Informational references, not a ranked list. Sources checked on 27 October 2026; confirm menus and availability with each business.
El Huacatay
It describes its offering as contemporary Peruvian cooking in the Sacred Valley. Browse the official menu when planning a meal in Urubamba.
Visit official website ↗How this selection works
We use each restaurant’s official description of its cooking to distinguish contemporary approaches from purely traditional ones. This is an editorial classification, not a design certification or a best-restaurant ranking.
À la carte or a multi-course experience
Check whether you can order individual dishes or whether the visit revolves around a set sequence. Ask how long service lasts and whether everyone must choose the same format. Similar styles of cooking can lead to different dining experiences.
Choosing the city or the valley
A meal in Cusco has different travel implications from a reservation in Urubamba. Consider where you will be before and after lunch. Arrange valley transport and avoid deciding solely from a photograph of a dish.
Two meanings of modern
| Aspect | What to review |
|---|---|
| Contemporary cooking | Interpretation, ingredients and published menu. |
| Venue design | Current room photographs, layout and lighting. |
| Service | Duration, booking format and group arrangements. |
ON SALENSIA · URUBAMBA
Corazón del Valle Buffet
Explore its buffet, gardens and terraces in Tarapata, Urubamba. Browse the photographs and ask separately about dining, group visits and heated-pool access.
CHICÓN · URUBAMBA
Dining at Unu Samay
For dining within a country-house setting, explore its food offering and ask which services are available for your visit.
Before you choose
Does modern mean newly opened?
No. Modern describes the cooking approach here. New refers to a documented recent opening or dining concept.
Do all these restaurants serve tasting menus?
No. Each restaurant sets its own format and should confirm it directly.
Are the references ranked by quality?
No. They are presented by their approach and location, without invented scores.