Rio de Janeiro State
Following a 16-year international culinary career that included stints working at Catalonia's renowned Can Roca (voted 'world's best restaurant'),…
Must-see restaurants in South America
Santa Catarina
The best of a battery of seafood restaurants along 2km-long Av das Rendeiras, the 'Black Beard' does a fantastic pastel de camarão (fried pastry stuffed…
The Lakes District
A step up above the competition in food quality and professionalism, classy Glorymar boasts bay views to accompany its satisfying menu of sea delights…
São Paulo
Piccolo represents a new breed of Italian restaurants in the city – up-and-coming chef Marcelo Milani, who has grabbed two Michelin Bib Gourmand…
Cartagena
There’s nothing remotely looney about this artsy little spot in the hosteling hub of Gestemaní that pays homage to Amy Winehouse in a head-and-shoulders…
Trujillo
With bow-tied waiters and art scattered throughout, this place is aiming for high end, but the fancy seat covers and tablecloths thrown over plastic…
Chiloé
Well-regarded Peruvian chef Sandra Echegaray opened this drop-dead adorable cafe, Chiloé's first organic and vegetarian option, in 2017. Rustic-chic…
South Coast
With big glass windows and a shiny new porch overlooking the waterfront, Casa Grill is a carnivore's heaven. The best-value option is to order the grill…
Minca
The gastronomic high point of Minca can be found inside Minca Ecohabs and is open to all comers. Chef Salvador brings a cosmopolitan touch to the menu,…
Cartagena
A family-friendly restaurant that won’t scare off romantic couples, Santísimo indulges in a bit of creative recycling. The chandeliers are made from empty…
Bogotá
More an extended living room than a coffee shop, Les Amis has a homey atmosphere that begs for quiet, intimate conversations, interrupted only by a deep…
Cartagena
In a city full of tourists, Espíritu Santo is where you come to meet the locals – hundreds of 'em in one sitting. (The restaurant is small from the…
Trujillo
An elegant choice, with veteran cummerbund-bound waiters who fawn over you like in the 1940s, this tableclothed classic offers a long list of…
Sur Chico
This classic salón de té (teahouse) is where Valdivians talk about you behind your back over delicious café cortados (espresso with milk, always served…
Quito
Mouthwatering and stomach-enlarging sundaes, as well as several dozen varieties of sweet and savory crepes, waffles, salads and more conventional…
Santiago
This beautifully restored minimansion – reconstructed with sustainable building materials – houses one of Providencia's most memorable dining venues. The…
Quito
A much-loved spot in El Centro, Vista Hermosa (Beautiful View) delivers the goods with a magnificent 360-degree panorama over the Old Town from its open…
Otavalo
Puns aside, the tacos, burritos, enchiladas and fajitas are most definitely more beautiful than those of this small, simple restaurant's titular namesake …
Quito
Kitschy religious icons and old-fashioned radios decorate this old-school classic serving Ecuadorian fare to bustling workday crowds. Opt for first-rate…
Minas Gerais
Eclectically decorated with old photos, religious art, Brazilian flags and antiques, this local institution serves one of Minas' tastiest (if priciest)…
The Lakes District
You'll be as as surprised as we were about how authentic the classic Peruvian dishes at this hip newcomer are, considering the Peruvian side of this…
Parque Nacional dos Lençóis Maranhenses
The French owners of this riverfront pub-restaurant are trying to raise the bar in Barreirinhas. Several pages of the menu are devoted to cocktails and…
São Paulo
Success has been good to the little Peruvian restaurant that could. Expanded, remodeled and borderline too classy for the dicey neighborhood, this is a…
South Coast
Tucked away in a secluded cove framed by rocky mountains just north of town, Charlie's is the local go-to place for a long lunch followed by a couple of…
Arequipa
Culinary legends are made in this leading font of gastronomic innovation, an ideal place to try outnouveau renditions of Peruvian standards including…
Ayacucho
Cuy, cuy and more cuy (guinea pig): let's hope you like it if you're eating here. It mostly comes fried with various accompaniments. Fried trucha (river…
São Paulo
This criminally small, sidewalk-simple joint epitomizes the city's indelible Lebanese and Syrian links; two huge immigrant forces who thankfully didn't…
Recoleta & Barrio Norte
Ex-New Yorker Dan Perlman is the chef behind this respected puerta cerrada (closed-door restaurant) that serves gourmet five-course menus – appetizer,…
Sucre
Deservedly popular with gringos on laptops and smartphones – as much for its prime location on the eastern corner of Plaza 25 de Mayo as for its strong wi…
Santiago
Even after restorations that added contemporary elegance to its appearance, Confitería Torres – one of Santiago's oldest cafes – still wears its history…
Salta
Far enough out of the tourist zone to be authentic, this down-to-earth parrilla (steak restaurant) in Tres Cerritos is popular with locals for its…
Porto Alegre
The walls of this lively, bilevel boteco (neighborhood bar) straddling Centro and Cidade Baixa are covered in some 200-odd musings of comedians and locals…
Huaraz
Not satisfied with producing Huaraz’ (and maybe Peru’s) best pizzas, the guys at Mi Comedia have recently opened what some are already hailing as the city…
Recife
One of the oldest restaurants in Brazil, this traditional lunch place was opened in 1882. Though modernized these days and void of much historical air, it…
Arequipa
Arequipa's picanterías (informal local restaurants) are traditionally communal, and you might be encouraged here to sit at long tables alongside strangers…
Sur Chico
You'll find one-stop traveler nirvana at this restobar with a distinctly bohemian vibe. Hidden quietly away in a restored mansion, it has a load of…
Rosario
Occupying Rosario's most charming position, right on the river below the contemporary-art museum with 180-degree views, Davis offers minimalist-chic…
Trujillo
Expect excellent espresso, house-made desserts and tasty pizzas and pasta, often sourced organically, at this spacious, atmospheric cafe that occupies one…
Belo Horizonte
The brainchild of chef Leonardo Paixão from Belo's renowned Glouton restaurant, this buzzy newcomer northeast of downtown puts a whole new spin on the…
Uruguay
On Sunday afternoons, families flock to this quintessentially Uruguayan eatery in Carmelo's wine country to linger over Lo'Korrea's fixed menu of homemade…
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