Must-see restaurants in South America

  • Tapioca Caraíva

    Bahia

    Classic Brazilian tapioca dishes spiced up with ingredients like hummus and grilled banana are served in a hip, beachy setting at this popular restaurant…

  • Fereiro Grill

    São Luís

    Located in a swank part of town, this large grill restaurant is hugely popular with well-to-do locals but the prices are very reasonable. While it…

  • Color

    Puerto Iguazú

    This popular indoor-outdoor pizza 'n’ parrilla packs them into its tightly spaced tables, so don’t discuss state secrets. Prices are OK for this strip,…

  • Borussia

    Catamarca & La Rioja

    A cavernous and, dare we say, hip restobar on Chilecito's plaza that gets a crowd for big football games on their large screens. It serves pizza, burgers…

  • Z(inc)

    Quito

    Equal parts restaurant and bar, Z(inc) has a multilevel industrial-chic interior of untreated timber, dark metals and exposed brick. It's frequented by a…

  • Alamo

    Bolivia

    A saloon-style spot where locals and tourists mingle in the fun two-story space with a Hollywood vibe and lots of knickknacks. The menu features mainly…

  • Mamma Mia

    Ayacucho

    An exceptional pizza shop, run by a Ukrainian, no less. He has taken his extensive catering experience and come up with an atmospheric place for delicious…

  • Broccolino

    Buenos Aires

    Pick from over 20 sauces (including squid ink!) for your pasta, with a choice of rigatoni, fusilli, pappardelle and all sorts of stuffed varieties. If you…

  • Tempero da Ângela

    Minas Gerais

    It's an 8km trip east of town, but you won't find a more authentic traditional por-kilo place anywhere in Minas Gerais. Every square centimeter of Ângela…

  • Mezza Luna

    Ceará

    The most romantic dining option in Canoa, Mezza Luna is down a small alley off Broadway that opens out onto a lovely sand-floored garden with tables…

  • Tacacaria Amazônia

    Manaus

    This bright, appealing place serves a range of local dishes, specializing in tacacá and well-prepared fish from the Amazon, including tambaqui and…

  • El Tío Sam

    North Coast

    Offering big plates of delicious regional cuisine, this is your best bet in Casma. The menu is diverse, but go for one of the seafood options, which are…

  • Etno Café Cultural

    La Paz

    This edgy scarlet cafe makes a great stop after visiting the museums of Calle Jaén or for an evening nightcap. Come for decent coffees, salads, pizzas or…

  • Le Blé Noir

    Rio de Janeiro

    Flickering candles, art-filled walls and chattering crowds set the scene for feasting on Rio's best crepes and Bretonne-style galettes. Le Blé Noir offers…

  • La Despensa

    Arequipa

    Herby focaccia, delicious brownies, chocolate truffles, handmade pasta, wine and rustic real baguettes filled with arugula and sun-dried tomato are just…

  • Sole Mio

    Cochabamba

    The best pizza in Cochabamba. The owners, encouragingly, are from Napoli and import the ingredients for their robust brick-oven, wood-fired pizzas – thin…

  • CY Coffee + Roasters

    Paramaribo

    Excellent coffee is served in this giant wood-, glass- and concrete-heavy space that looks quite unlike anywhere else in Parbo, yet much like any coffee…

  • Luv 'n' Oven

    South Coast

    This welcoming waterfront spot serves good seafood plates, including ceviches, risottos, tasty encocados (seafood stew with coconut milk), and octopus…

  • Las Sorrentinas

    Ilha Grande & Vila do Abraão

    Superb homemade sorrentinos (ravioli-like stuffed pasta pockets) are the specialty at this breezy Argentine-run upstairs restaurant. Fillings range from…

  • Via Civit

    Mendoza

    An old-school place popular with locals in an upscale neighborhood, convenient as a stop on the way to or from Parque General San Martín. The coffee and…

  • Tambaqui De Banda

    Manaus

    The look is plastic, the location is ideal and the food surprisingly good. Bring some friends – nearly all dishes are for two or more people and the group…

  • Salvaje Sándalo Restobar & Hospedaje

    Middle Chile

    This friendly seafront restobar offers pizza, ceviche, empanadas and more. Locals come here for the good tunes and long list of cocktails – everything…

  • Pelô Bistrô

    Salvador

    The lovely bistro at Hotel Casa do Amarelindo is a sure thing for a gourmet lunch or dinner – the seafood-focused menu features grilled salmon with…

  • Coco Bambu

    Fortaleza

    This massive, iconic eatery does a whole lot of everything, with a 26-page menu covering pizza, tapiocas, crepes, pasta and regional mains (seafood is the…

  • Demente

    Cartagena

    Right in the heart of the Getsemaní action, Demente is an open-air (well, has a retractable roof), rather trendy spot where craft beer and great cocktails…

  • Zizi Bistrô

    Santa Catarina

    Once you're fed up with beer and brats, tuck into this candlelit Mediterranean bistro, vaguely hidden in the ground floor of a travel agency. Decidedly un…

  • Lajau

    Uruguay

    Presided over by a Santa Claus–bearded Basque chef, this cozy family-run spot one block from the waterfront has a short, sweet menu of pasta and seafood…

  • Esfiharia Effendi

    São Paulo

    Started by refugees fleeing the Armenian genocide in 1973, this downright divey classic slings some of the city's best esfihas – open-faced or triangular…

  • Baiana do Acarajé

    Belo Horizonte

    A little slice of Bahia just off Praça da Savassi, this bright, lively and informal bar-restaurant specializes in tasty acarajé (shrimp-stuffed brown bean…

  • Aqva

    Puerto Iguazú

    Solicitous service and plenty of flavor keep this split-level corner bungalow filled with the buzz of contented diners. The quality of the meat is…

  • Casa do Sabor AMMA

    São Paulo

    AMMA's sustainably-sourced, organic and milk-free chocolate is probably Brazil's best. Sample popular flavors such as sea salt, coffee and Gula Merah …

  • Sugar

    Coastal Patagonia

    Facing Plaza Independencia, this modern restaurant spices up a basic menu of classic Argentine fare with options like quinoa milanesas, stir-fried beef,…

  • Pizza Pimini

    South Coast

    This simple little cafe with white walls and chunky pine tables serves hand-prepared pizzas. Order a classic margherita, salami and ham, tuna and onion,…

  • Belle du Valais

    Gramado

    Fondue is as common as the cold in Gramado, but this old school–elegant hot spot is considered one of Brazil's best. The menu is rounded out by filets…

  • Canyon de Coqueirinho

    Brazil

    This fancy place overlooking the sea at the end of Praia Coqueirinho is widely considered the best place to eat in the region. The speciality is massive…

  • Cayenna

    Cochabamba

    On the ground floor of an upscale apartment building lining a narrow suburban park, Cayenna has a large, eclectic menu ranging from pita silpancho (sliced…

  • Lo de Dany

    Uruguay

    This straightforward orange snack shack near the 4WD truck stop is run by one of Polonio's few year-round resident families. It's a welcoming, affordable…

  • Aldo’s Restoran & Vinoteca

    Buenos Aires

    This restaurant and wine shop is an upscale eatery serving a short, gourmet menu of steaks, seafood and pasta dishes, plus small plates and charcuterie,…

  • Pepe's

    South Coast

    Nautical-themed Pepe's is a local favorite, with with dark wood features, shipping memorabilia on the walls, and outdoor seating right next to the pier…

  • Segundo Muelle

    Lima

    A mainstay of impeccable service and renowned ceviches with innovative twists. Try the ceviche de mariscos a los tres ajíes, a stack of mixed fish and…

    • placement: fullWidth
    • path: Destinations/POIs/superzone
    • possible size: [970, 250], [970, 90], [728, 90], [300, 250], [320, 50], [1, 1],
    • targeting:
      {
        "position": "superzone"
      }

More destinations you need to see