There is no shortage of good quality restaurants in Arequipa, the second largest city in Peru. One of our favorite eateries is Zingaro, located in the downtown historic district on San Francisco. With their newly opened wine bar and quality local dishes, it is no wonder the restaurant is fashionable with both locals and tourists.
You can sit in the restaurant sipping wine while sharing an Arequipa Mix Appetizer with your friends: a mix of pork, mini rocoto, fried cheese, potatoes in ocopa sauce and cheese solterito; this dish is always popular. Or you can enjoy a Pisco Sour in a more private setting while enjoying the popular shrimp chowder. From cuy to alpaca, beef to quinoa taboule, the restaurant has something for everyone. And the extensive wine list will have you coming back for more – they offer over 250 wines from Argentina, Chile, Spain, Italy and Peru.
The restaurant has been in operation for over 10 years and the modern menu complements the traditional beauty of the building in which it is housed.
With the open kitchen, you can easily watch the kitchen staff hard at work preparing the food. And if you are keen to try your hand in the kitchen yourself, Zingaro also offers cooking classes. You can enjoy preparing a couple of classic traditional dishes under the guidance of the chefs as well as learning how to make your own Pisco Sour. You can then sit back and enjoy your hard work. Bon appetit!
Whatever the occasion, whether for a long lazy lunch or a corporate dinner, Zingaro is definitely worth a visit.
