The Observatory - Cusco

We dropped in for lunch. We were conducted through to the poolside, and were alone for most of our time there. The service was charming and attentive Yamile mad... read more We dropped in for lunch. We were conducted through to the poolside, and were alone for most of our time there. The service was charming and attentive Yamile made us feel very much at home ad ensured we had all we wanted. The food...was lovely. Was it cheap? No but well worth it. Sad that we could not return for dinner too many things to do.

Naomi was an amazing lady to welcome and serve us! thank you! we will be safe again in the future insaallah! read more Naomi was an amazing lady to welcome and serve us! thank you! we will be safe again in the future insaallah!

Generous portions and extraordinary taste. The were able to accommodate a large party. The choclo is a must and the chicharrón is great tasting pork. Plates are... read more Generous portions and extraordinary taste. The were able to accommodate a large party. The choclo is a must and the chicharrón is great tasting pork. Plates are very well presented and the place is nice and cosy hidden.

I let my ‘gut and intuition’ guide me this afternoon. I was looking for a ‘solid’ lunch that allowed me to remain ‘centered’ after two incredible days of “takin... read more I let my ‘gut and intuition’ guide me this afternoon. I was looking for a ‘solid’ lunch that allowed me to remain ‘centered’ after two incredible days of “taking it all in” at Machu Picchu. In short I chose this restaurant having heard only...the best about the exquisite Belmond Palacio Nazarenas here in Cusco. My experience TODAY was an EXPERIENCE! What I had planned to be a nice 3 course meal turned into a fine tuned 5 course palate pleasing almost two hour ‘session.’ 1) the breads and the butter with CACAO shavings AMAZING 2) Trout Ceviche with cold ‘pressed mashed’ sweet potatoes deliciously balanced superbly prepared 3) Duck leg with avocado salad and rice Well prepared 4) dessert: baked apple tart with a hint of ‘crumble’ was out of this world with real Vanille ice cream 5) Final offering from the house: gelatin like triangles of prickly pear cactus, passion fruit and mint. Service was OUTSTANDING and thank you NOEMI for your absolutely wonderful attention to detail. Atmosphere was welcoming and the dark blue tiled pool helped. Chairs comfortable. When people complain about ‘high prices’ I just don’t know what to say. Excellence and quality do have their ‘cost’ but here I thought it was a great value it was an OASIS moment, indeed. A rare one on top. I feel fortunate. Once more my intuition did not let me down!

Went with a group of 13 to have dinner. Not sure if the size of our group was why it took so long or not, because the entire restaurant only had about 10 other... read more Went with a group of 13 to have dinner. Not sure if the size of our group was why it took so long or not, because the entire restaurant only had about 10 other people in it. They sat us at two tables, and the...second table (mine) got our drinks, apps, entrees, and desserts about 45 minutes later than the first table. It had been a long exhausting day, so I felt really bad that the other table had to wait for us for so long. Then, when we paid our bills, it took another 40 minutes. Incredible food atmosphere, but that kitchen was so slow!