Gustu

Gustu, which means "taste" in Quechua, provides just that. Gustu is the undisputed king of Bolivia's fine dining scene, having opened in 2012 to excellent reviews from prominent media such as the New York Times and the Guardian. Gustu, the brainchild of Claus Meyer (of Noma renown), takes pleasure in delivering locally produced ingredients with a modern twist on traditional Bolivian cuisine.

More than just a restaurant, the Melting Pot is a sister NGO that recruits talented young stars from El Alto's underserved communities and training them to work in the restaurant. Although the degustation menu costs 410 BOB (US$60) in Bolivia, you won't find greater gourmet cuisine anywhere else in the country. Still not persuaded? Gustu, the sole restaurant from Bolivia, was placed 14th in Latin America's Top 50 Restaurants, and head chef Kamilla Seidler was named Latin America's Best Female Chef.

Address: Calle 10 No 300, Calacoto
Phone: 211-7491
Website: www.gustu.bo
Hours: noon-3pm & 6:30-11pm
Price: almuerzo B$95, dinner tasting menu B$430-560, à la carte mains B$95-130

TripAdvisor ratings: 4.5/5.0