Zig Zag Restaurant
A popular restaurant facing Plaza San Francisco, known for alpaca and mixed meats grilled on hot volcanic stones.
Located at 210 Zela Street in the historic center, facing Plaza San Francisco, the restaurant has long ranked first among Arequipa restaurants on TripAdvisor. Chef Michel Hediger created the Alpandina cuisine, which blends Alpine and Andean flavors. Its signature is alpaca ribs grilled at the table on a sizzling volcanic stone, along with a mixed platter of alpaca, beef, pork and more, served with a variety of sauces. The old house has an iron staircase reportedly designed by Eiffel, and its wine cellar is also well known. Reservations are available and advisable for dinner. It is within walking distance.
Opening hours
Daily, 12:00-22:00
Nearby sights
- Basilica and Convent of San Francisco
- Santa Catalina Monastery
- Casa Tristán del Pozo
- Casa del Moral
- Basilica Cathedral of Arequipa
- Plaza de Armas of Arequipa
- Monastery of Santa Teresa
- Church of the Society of Jesus