MIL Centro

A tasting menu of the Andes, at the edge of the Moray terraces.

  • Address: Via a Moray, junto a los andenes de Moray
  • District: Moray (Maras)
  • Cuisine: Andean tasting menu
  • Chef / group: Virgilio Martinez y Pia Leon (Mater Iniciativa)

MIL is the research restaurant of chef Virgilio Martínez and Mater Iniciativa, set beside the circular Inca terraces of Moray at over 11,000 feet. The multi-course tasting menu is organized by altitude and ecosystem, using tubers, grains and herbs grown or foraged by the on-site team in collaboration with nearby highland communities. It is a lunch-only, reservation-only experience, open Tuesday to Sunday from 12 pm to 2:30 pm, with an optional guided immersion before the meal. The setting is one of the very few fine-dining tables in the world built directly into an archaeological landscape, and it combines naturally with a Moray and Maras salt-pan day tour. MIL ranked #4 among the best restaurants of Cusco at the Premios Summum 2026, and it is listed among Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants. Plan a once-in-a-lifetime meal for food lovers, and book well ahead.

Why we chose it

  • One of the very few fine-dining tables in the world built directly into an archaeological landscape, not just near one
  • Backed by Virgilio Martinez's international reputation and a genuine research program, not a tourist gimmick
  • Naturally combines with a Moray-Maras day tour, so guests don't need a separate trip
  • A memorable splurge meal for food-focused travelers who want something distinct from Lima's dining scene

Highlights

  • Tasting menu structured around Andean altitude ecosystems, from valley floor to high puna
  • Ingredients grown, foraged, or sourced with local highland communities through Mater Iniciativa
  • Dining room and research kitchen sit directly beside the Moray Inca agricultural terraces
  • Ranked among Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants
  • Lunch service only, with an optional guided "immersion" experience before the meal
  • #4 among the best restaurants of Cusco, Premios Summum 2026

Ideal for

  • food lovers
  • a once-in-a-lifetime meal

Practical information

Hours
Lunch only, Tuesday-Sunday, 12pm-2:30pm; closed Mondays
Reservations
Required; book well ahead
Good to know
MIL is at Via a Moray, junto a los andenes de Moray.
Tips
Combine it with a Moray and Maras day tour, and book the optional guided immersion if you want more context.

Frequently asked questions

Is MIL open for dinner?

No, MIL serves lunch only, typically Tuesday through Sunday, and is closed Monday. It should be booked well in advance.

How far is MIL from Cusco city?

MIL sits near the Moray terraces, roughly 1.5 hours by road from Cusco, and is usually visited as part of a Moray-Maras day trip rather than a standalone dinner outing.

Does MIL suit travelers with dietary restrictions?

The kitchen works with a wide range of native Andean ingredients and can generally accommodate vegetarian requests with advance notice, though guests with strict allergies should confirm directly when booking.

How did MIL do at the Premios Summum 2026?

It ranked #4 among the best restaurants of Cusco.

Do I need a reservation at MIL?

Yes. It is a reservation-only restaurant, so book well ahead.

What is the optional immersion?

A guided experience offered before the meal; ask about it when you reserve.