Must-see restaurants in Chile

  • El Faro

    The Lakes District

    Probably your best bet for a decent home-cooked meal in Cochamó, El Faro does ceviches, fresh fish such as merluza (hake) and congrio (conger eel) a…

  • Bongo

    Norte Grande

    Buzzy eatery with thick-cushioned booths, a tidy mezzanine above and a good-and-greasy menu for those times when only a draft beer and burger – preferably…

  • Sotito’s

    Punta Arenas

    This seafood institution is popular with moneyed locals and cruise-ship travelers in search of a classy king crab feast. The decor may not be inspiring…

  • Mousse

    Arica

    One of several appealing indoor-outdoor eateries facing Plaza Colón, Mousse serves a great variety of pastas and pizzas, plus breakfast fare, tostadas …

  • Café Central

    The Lakes District

    This bi-level plaza hot spot is more or less a Chilean diner, crowded for its decent coffee, colossal burgers, ridiculous sandwiches and hot dogs…

  • La Picada

    Pucón

    This locals' secret is out: an underground eatery in someone's living room (or outside on the new terrace) serving fuss-free set lunches: salads, pastel…

  • Casita de Piedra

    Chiloé

    This wonderful cafe houses a very stylish crafts shop on the 1st floor (everything but the tea and essential oils are made by local artisans) and an…

  • El Santo Cervecero

    La Serena

    Perched up on a hillside, this large indoor/outdoor setup serves up some tasty pizzas along with sandwiches, steaks and tablas (sharing platters). Food…

  • Viña Corral Victoria

    Middle Chile

    More of a restaurant than a winery (though you can do tastings in the wine shop for CH$4000), this woodsy spot 7km east of Talca offers a countryside…

  • Paraíso del Elqui

    Elqui Valley

    Opened by a professional chef, this cozy spot with a backyard, two small dining rooms and tables on the patio serves up regional specialties, with…

  • Casa Piedras del Lago

    Northern Patagonia

    This new restaurant gets creative with gourmet fare and a fine selection of wines. Start with its signature pisco sour. Options span from tender pork loin…

  • Restaurante Jeinimeni

    Northern Patagonia

    Thin-crust pizzas come sizzling out of the stone oven, plus there's seafood, sandwiches and Chilean classics. Not only friendly, it's one of the few spots…

  • Café Turri

    Valparaíso

    Locals call it an overpriced tourist trap, but elegant Café Turri does boast unforgettable views over the harbor and ocean. You can't go wrong by grabbing…

  • Blanco

    San Pedro de Atacama

    The hippest eatery in town, this all-white adobe-clad restaurant has artful bamboo lampshades, a terrace with a fireplace out back, a good range of dishes…

  • Terminal Pesquero

    Norte Chico

    The fish market, located along the bay, offers a wealth of fresh seafood, and it's the best place to be around lunchtime.

  • Las Vacas Gordas

    Santiago

    Steak, pork, chicken and vegetables sizzle on the giant grill at the front of the clattering main dining area, then dead-pan old-school waiters cart it…

  • Mikafé

    Rapa Nui (Easter Island)

    Mmm, the helados artesanales (homemade ice creams)! Oh, the damn addictive banana po'e cake! Other treats include panini, sandwiches, muffins and brownies…

  • Letras y Musica

    Norte Grande

    Across from the plaza, Antofogasta's beautifully designed public library has a charming cafe tucked in the back. Stop in for sandwiches, changing lunch…

  • Boulevard Vereda Bolognesi

    Arica

    Hip little shopping mall with a clutch of cool cafes, restaurants and bars. Choose between a Peruvian joint, an Italian restaurant or a sushi bar, and eat…

  • Pizzería y Cervecería Jauría

    Cajón del Maipo

    Craving beer and pizza? This new brewpub combines creative pizzas (such as prosciutto, grilled pear and sun-dried tomatoe) with home-brewed IPAs, brown…

  • La Cuisine

    Punta Arenas

    If you're craving veggies beyond the trusted potato, this plain-Jane French restaurant is a good bet. Seafood dishes come with sautéed vegetables, green…

  • La Bilbaina

    Elqui Valley

    On the north side of the plaza, La Bilbaina is a local favorite for its delicious and creative varieties of ice cream (try regional flavors such as copao,…

  • Pulpo

    Middle Chile

    This central pizza joint has a pleasant patio and an airy interior. It serves up crispy stone-fired pies with plenty of veggie offerings such as artichoke…

  • El Toconar

    San Pedro de Atacama

    El Toconar has one of the best garden setups in town, complete with bonfires for those chilly desert nights. Also on offer is a wide menu and a superb…

  • Los Mañíos del Queulat

    Northern Patagonia

    An attentive family-run cafe serving burgers, heaping plates of beef or pork chops, and an appealing selection of homemade desserts and real coffee…

  • Lavanda Casa de Té

    The Lakes District

    On a lavender farm just outside town, this is a lakeside favorite for tea, gourmet lavender products and farm-fresh lunches. Make a reservation for…

  • 179 Pizzeria Bar

    Middle Chile

    Excellent pizzas and pastas, plus wines by the glass, bring in a small lunch crowd to this stylish space near Plaza de Armas. At night, the bar comes…

  • Café Caleta Gonzalo

    Northern Patagonia

    The park's only restaurant is this attractive cafe with a huge fireplace. Fresh bread, local honey and organic vegetables put it a notch above average…

  • Taberna Nos

    Chiloé

    If you spend one night in Quellón, it should be at this local secret run by a genuine Galician. Inside a residential black house, excellent tapas and…

  • El Pomelo

    Norte Grande

    A few blocks north of the plaza, El Pomelo is the best place to eat in town, with hearty lunch specials (CH$6000), grilled meats and fresh juices. It has…

  • La Bahia

    Norte Chico

    The best option of the beachfront restaurants, La Bahia whips up a wide variety of fish and seafood plates. The lenguado (sole) is quite good. Go early to…

  • Rosamel

    Norte Grande

    On a corner of the plaza, Rosamel has a big menu of Andean dishes, including lomo de alpaca con papas fritas (alpaca meat with fries). There are a few…

  • Mar y Velas

    Chiloé

    Overlooking the bustling jetty (and usually a thick blanket of intimidating fog) is this recommended seafood restaurant with an extensive menu. Try the…

  • Salon de Te O2

    San Pedro de Atacama

    Early-morning breakfasts, great quiches, juicy meat sandwiches and lovely tarts are the highlights of this colorful cafe run by a French-Chilean couple…

  • Ckunna

    San Pedro de Atacama

    Come for the homemade pastas and the fusion of altiplano and Mediterranean fare served inside an old school building a stroll from the main strip. There's…

  • Club Croata

    Tierra Del Fuego (Chile)

    Formal by tradition, the town's most reliable restaurant serves good seafood at reasonable prices. There's also Croat specialties, such as pork chops with…

  • M.Koo

    Iquique

    Colorful corner shop famous for its crumbly chumbeques – sweet biscuits filled with mango, lemon, guava, passion fruit, manjar (dulce de leche) and other…

  • Tchiuchi

    San Pedro de Atacama

    If San Pedro's high prices have you down, pay a visit to this no-nonsense rotisserie-chicken joint. A quarter of a chicken with fries will set you back…

  • Café Tamango

    Northern Patagonia

    Everything looks good in this cafe, from the homemade candies and chestnut ice cream to sandwiches, lentil burgers and couscous served with garden lettuce…

  • Panzoni

    Viña Del Mar

    One of the best-value eateries in central Viña, Panzoni's well-prepared Italian pastas and friendly service reel in the lunchtime diners. The location is…

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