3 Best Restaurants in La Paz, Bolivia

Not just a restaurant but an entire cultural experience, this is the one restaurant in La Paz you can’t miss. Run as a nonprofit initiative (as part of a project by Danish restaurateur Claus Meyer), Gustu is a training ground for underprivileged youths who want to enter the world of gastronomy. At the same time it serves a refined, modern, and 100% local tasting menu that fuses modern Scandinavian style with top-quality, responsibly sourced Bolivian ingredients. Sip tasty and inventive cocktails as you sit at the bar working your way through the superb snack menu. Knowledgeable, talented staff are on hand to guide you through a bewildering array of ingredients you've probably never heard of. Don’t hesitate to go for the full tasting menu. It will be a unique Bolivian experience and among the cheapest top-class, modern tasting menus you’ll find anywhere in the world.

From its location on the penthouse floor of the Radisson Plaza Hotel, this upscale, formal restaurant gives diners spectacular views of the city, best appreciated at sunset. The Bolivian and international dishes on the menu are excellent, though the presentation may seem overly elaborate.

Don't be fooled by the Swiss-chalet frontage and the name: this restaurant offers a grand mix of styles and cuisines, all impressively well done. It may feel like you're sitting inside a cuckoo clock, but the dining is excellent. Try sticking with the starters and get a range of things to sample, or indulge in a llama steak, followed by a fondue (cheese, meat, or chocolate). Rösti (a Swiss potato dish) and paella are also on the menu. It's a popular place for birthdays, anniversaries, and funerals, so book your table in advance.