Chicha por Gaston Acurio

Absolutely one of the best restaurants you can find...not just in Arequipa but around the world. Absolutely amazing food and service! Will definitely be back everytime I am in the area. We came 3 nights in a row during the Perumin expo when they were extremely busy. Despite the packed restaurant the service was excellent each night and the food was divine. Each dish has a unique flavor and is presented beautifully on the plate. Don't miss the opportunity to try this restaurant.

The food was delicious! Even bread was amazing. If you are not confident with Spanish, you might want to coordinate with them to get an English speaking server assigned. I had a challenge with communication with my server who doesn't speak English at all - which is fair though because we're in Peru... But there were many English speaking staff, so I believe they can offer help if you ask. That said, everyone was nice and I enjoyed the experience.

I was excited about adding another Gaston Acurio restaurant on my list but the service at this establishment left it to the floor! Worst experience I’ve ever had at a Gaston Acurio restaurant. Attempted to begin my night with a glass of Sauvignon Blanc but it was served room according to the waiter it’s cold outside so Peruvian’s drink their white & sparkling room temperature. Terrible service & super rude unnecessary response. So switch for a glass of their Spanish Red Wine. Orders appetizers (Corvina Ceviche exquisite) and 2 entree (Lomo Saltado & Noodles with Steak) which were very good but not amazing! Service all night went from horrible to not wanting to visit ever again. I think we tolerated since everything was packed, I had made this reservation 2 months prior visit & we were just tired overall from tours.

Unfortunately, despite much fanfare about this place, the food experience was way below the expectation. We were four persons and none of us thought their dishes were anything to write home about. Carpaccio was swimming in oil but did not have any taste. Arros with langustines and the tortellinis were swimming in sauce, while de crispy duck option was below anything you could get at a medium quality chinese restaurant. The sweets were good. We had dined at Astrid & Gaston in Lima which was a truly superb experience, but Arequipa Chicha was a disillusionment. Add to that a seriously high price, I give them one star.

Amazing!! Wish I could’ve afforded to try the whole taster menu, because everything I had was just delightful. First time trying Guinea pig and picarones and they both were delicious!

What at amazing dinner! We wanted to try cuy and we chose this restaurant and we weren’t disappointed!! The service was excellent, Santos was very kind and friendly. The food was very tasty and flavorful! I highly recommend it!

It was a thoroughly enjoyable experience. The traditional dishes: Rocoto Relleno and Adobo, were exceptionally flavorful. The staff was warm and welcoming, and the place had a nice, cozy vibe. Highly recommend!

We had an amazing experience at Chicha in Arequipa. The highlight for us was the adobo arequipeño, a rich and flavorful soup with tender meat and a special pepper, perfect for dipping fresh bread. It was absolutely delicious and full of authentic local flavors. We also tried the corn toasts with trout, which had a ceviche-style preparation — super fresh and vibrant. Another standout was the guinea pig taco, where the tortilla was made with chicha morada (a traditional Peruvian purple corn drink), adding a unique and creative touch. The flavors were outstanding, the presentation was beautiful, and the service was very good. Overall, a memorable meal that truly captured the spirit of Arequipa’s cuisine. Highly recommended!