Must-see restaurants in South America

  • Churrasquería Novo Rodeio

    Paraguay

    All-you-can-eat meats, salads and pastas at the most established Brazilian buffet in the city. Attentive service and music at weekends. A great feed, but…

  • Olivia

    El Calafate

    This adorable coffee shop does croque monsieurs (grilled ham and cheese), fresh donuts and espresso drinks in a loungy pastel setting. It also uses whole…

  • La Mulata

    Iquique

    Some of the best cooking in town is served at this lively Peruvian-Japanese restaurant. Service is snappy but personable, portions are well-sized without…

  • Punto de Referencia

    Norte Chico

    Chic choice tucked inside a side street just off the waterfront, this place specializes in sushi and sashimi. It also has some beautifully executed cooked…

  • Fauna

    Valparaíso

    One of the best decks in town is found at this hip lounge and restobar (with a sophisticated attached hotel). It's a top spot for locals to suck down…

  • Legado

    Norte Chico

    Copiapo's best restaurant for a splurge, Legado serves up beautifully grilled black steaks, creamy scallop and shrimp risotto, and mouthwatering fresh…

  • Pizzeria Centro

    Medellín

    Located all alone in a converted house on an average street between the center and Boston, this place serves some of the best thin-crust pizza in Medellín…

  • Afrigonia

    Puerto Natales

    Outstanding and wholly original, you won’t find Afro-Chilean cuisine on any NYC menu. This romantic gem serves up fragrant rice, fresh ceviche and mint…

  • Gelateria Preciosa

    Praia da Pipa

    Beat the heat at this Italian-owned gelateria. The 16 flavors change daily, but stalwarts include the namesake Preciosa (with Belgian chocolate) and…

  • El Cantaro

    North Coast

    There is often a line outside this popular local restaurant with fantastic typical food and good service. When we were there one diner said that the…

  • La Cabrera

    Asunción

    Hugely popular Argentine grill, with delicious meat dishes accompanied by an astonishing array of minisalads, sauces and garnishes. See if you can…

  • Apice Cocina De Mar

    Valparaíso

    Just 20 people per night have the privilege of dining in this exclusive low-lit seafood den on Cerro Alegre. The fish is caught the same day you eat it,…

  • La Plaza Bar & Grill

    Amazon Basin

    Whilst quiet outside of prime hotel guest eating hours, the hotel restaurant at Casa Andina Select is a slick, modern eatery offering delicious ceviche…

  • Todo Natural

    San Pedro de Atacama

    Local ingredients like quinoa, plus Asian influences, whole-wheat sandwiches, good salads and other healthy offerings fill out the lengthy menu here. The…

  • Restaurant del Puerto

    Iguazú Falls & the Northeast

    In a lovely old building near the river, this restaurant does tasty evening meals with good service and plenty of imaginative river-fish dishes. It's good…

  • Nossa Cozinha Bistrô

    Brasília

    At this sweet, welcoming bistro tucked away on Bloco C’s backside, superb value awaits. The US-trained chef excels at gourmet treats like the signature…

  • La Picada de los Veleros

    Puerto Williams

    Family-style dinners are served to a menagerie of travelers. Patty is a genius with fresh seafood preparations. The jovial environment is best enjoyed if…

  • Cantaverdi

    Norte Grande

    Two rustic rooms with contemporary artwork and a fireplace right off the main plaza. The menu features a few Andean staple dishes as well as crowd…

  • Parrilladas Orlando's

    Amazon Basin

    This parrilla (grill) place does grilled meat every bit as wonderfully as it claims to: its smoked chicken and pork are particularly divine. That's what…

  • Don Chiquino

    Inland Patagonia

    Of course, pasta is no novelty in Argentina, but the owner-magician performing tricks while you wait for your meal here is. The ambience is happy…

  • Du Chef Arte e Gastronomia

    Salvador

    Fresh seafood and upscale plating make the dishes at this swish Barra restaurant pop. You're likely to make the acquaintance of the chef, Lucius Gaudenzi,…

  • Pizzeria San Francisco

    Huaraz & the Cordilleras

    Proper artisan pizzas made by a local Italian religious mission in a space next to the church. It's only open on weekend evenings (alas!), but the sizable…

  • Diventare

    Norte Chico

    A short stroll from the plaza, Diventare is a charming, sun-drenched cafe with outdoor tables perfect for enjoying quality espressos, yogurt with granola,…

  • El Guru

    Iquique

    Locals flock to this homey spot for its good-value, classic cooking. Come early for changing lunch specials of grilled fish, steak or pork served up with…

  • La Canasta

    Middle Chile

    You will feel as though you've entered into a woodsy wonderland when you walk through the doors of this quirky restaurant; its 2nd-floor terrace offers…

  • La Chingana

    Norte Chico

    A lively spot for a meal or a drink, with various art-filled rooms and an inviting back terrace. Three-course daily lunch specials (CH$5000) are good…

  • Red Crab

    Guayaquil

    The iconic crustacean is prepared in more than a dozen different ways at this popular and festive restaurant. The theme is underwater world, with bad…

  • Vila Gourmet

    Bahia

    This tropical-style eatery (connected to the centrally located Pousada Sobrado da Vila) serves regional cuisine that’s a cut above the rest – thanks to…

  • Gwalia Lan

    Coastal Patagonia

    Considered Gaiman’s best restaurant, Gwalia Lan is a fine alternative to teatime if you've already done that. Excellent homemade pasta and well-seasoned…

  • Bráz Pizzaria

    São Paulo

    Cooking up what many consider to be Sampa’s best pizza Paulistana in wood ovens, this Higienópolis location of the Bráz chain is an always-animated and…

  • Cafezinho

    Iquitos

    Taking on the big boys in town and beating them hands down as far as caffeine fixes go, this agreeable little air-conditioned place will do anything from…

  • Mangue Sereno

    Bahia

    Homemade pastas and creative seafood dishes are locally famous at this lovely restaurant at the pousada (guesthouse) of the same name; the romantic, low…

  • Ayawasi

    La Serena

    A short walk from the plaza, this little vegetarian oasis serves some fantastic set lunches, delicious fresh juices and innovative sandwiches and salads…

  • La Cueva de Gus

    Puerto Ayora

    This picturesque open-air spot perched over the water serves tasty fish and lobster, pizzas and bistro fare. It's attached to Angermeyer Point Hotel; to…

  • La Baguette

    Vilcabamba

    Divine French goodies – pain au chocolat (chocolate croissant), quiche, and even gluten-free bread on Wednesdays – plus good coffee. Order it to go or eat…

  • Fuente Suiza

    Santiago

    Seriously good lomo (pork) sandwiches and flaky deep-fried empanadas make this simple family-run restaurant the perfect place to prepare for (or recover…

  • Salon de Te 890

    Arica

    Come to this cheerful teahouse for pizzas, sandwiches and heavenly sweet cakes served in a pair of pastel-colored rooms with old-timey decoration. Don't…

  • Pizzas de Fabio

    Northern Patagonia

    There's no going wrong with these thin-crust, gooey pizzas made by Argentine chef Fabio, who gave up cooking haute cuisine to open his own grungy-fun…

  • Casa del Lago Café Cultural

    Puerto Ayora

    This boho cafe with a few indoor and outdoor patio tables serves excellent breakfasts, sandwiches, empanadas and salads, as well as homemade cakes, fruit…

  • Meza Bar

    Rio de Janeiro

    Humaitá’s see-and-be-seen hot spot serves delectable, Brazilian-slanted tapas to a sophisticated and trendy crowd. Creative cocktails and delightful staff…

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