Several large wood ovens dominate the entire back wall of Artica, a restaurant in central Iquitos that specializes in wood-fired pizzas, pasta dishes and steaks. There are two dining rooms—one upstairs, one downstairs. Diners gather around large, round, wooden tables. Everything in here is wooden and rustic-looking. Large wooden beams dominate the ceiling that towers two stories overhead.

Pizzas are hand tossed and thin crust. The menu features several cuts of steaks. A good portion of sirloin is grilled and served with french fries and a salad. Pasta is also on the menu as well as salads and gnocchi dishes with meat. Fresh juices, bottled juices, mixed drinks and beer, such as the Crystal and Pilsen name brands, are served. As with other restaurants in Iquitos, don’t be surprised if kids walk in and take leftovers off tables after diners have paid their bills and left. Diners who ask for a doggie bag can take them back to the hotel for a late-night snack or easily give them away to kids who are waiting outside in hopes you’ll bring some out.

Location:
Calle Napo
Iquitos, Peru

Restaurant

Prices: Budget

Price Description: Pizzas cost $3 (about 10 nuevo soles) and up. main dishes cost about $7 (22 nuevo soles) and up. gnocchi is about $8.50 (28 nuevo soles). bottled water is less than a dollar (about 2.50 nuevo soles).

Regulations: No

Reservation: Not necessary

Getting There: On napo, right off the plaza de armas, toward the promenade.

Park Options: No

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