San Gil
Fairly new, the simply named Coffee House has elevated itself into one of San Gil's best places for breakfast (available all day), with everything from…
Must-see restaurants in South America
Iquitos
The Antica is the best Italian restaurant in town. Primarily a pizza place − there’s an impressive wood-fired pizza oven − pasta also takes a predominant…
Lima
Location, location, location. Though you can get better seafood deals elsewhere, the views from this eatery on the historic pier are unparalleled. Go…
Ushuaia
The spot to sample hearty home-style Patagonian fare or gather for wine and appetizers. Painted peach, this century-old Fuegian home is cozied up with…
Amazon Basin
There's eight fish dishes on the menu, and they all cost B$60: fried, grilled, ceviche, whatever. Got it? Good. The local moto-taxi drivers will tell you…
Rosario
Ice cream here comes from happy cows, they say. We can’t vouch for that, but anyone with a sweet tooth will be mooing contentedly at the optimism-filled…
Along the Río Paraná
On the costanera, this has a sizeable deck and does everything from snacks to pizza and a few parrilla choices. Food is competent without being remarkable…
North Coast & Lowlands
Spanish-owned La Terraza has a great beach setting and turns out good pizzas that keep it packed with locals throughout the week. Pepo, who was one of…
Arequipa
A helping of epicurean delight can be found just next door to the austere Monasterio de Santa Catalina. The menu of Italian specialties was created with…
Morro de São Paulo
Creative Latin American cuisine and cocktails in a lovely treehouse-like setting. Andina is a bit of a hidden gem: to get there from the main square, step…
Fortaleza
Set in two converted homes with a pleasant alfresco dining area in between, this smart place has dozens of wood-fired pizza varieties with gourmet…
Salta & the Andean Northwest
Rancho de Félix is an expansive and warm thatched barn that's incredibly popular for lunch. Regional specialties such as locro and humitas are served;…
Rosario
The angled timber ceiling and floorboards succeed in giving this parilla the feel of a rural grill restaurant, but its popular terrace on the Pellegrini…
El Patio Mágico de Gabo & Leo Matiz
Santa Marta & Around
This rather lovely place is a somewhat unexpected slice of local life run by the namesakes Gabo and Leo. With a daily changing menu that can easily be…
Middle Chile
Glass walls encase two gnarled old trees that rise above this restaurant by the beach. Inventive pizzas and exquisite seafood dishes make up the small and…
Ilha Grande & Vila do Abraão
The Italian-run Pescador is one of the island’s best choices for a fancy beachfront dinner, with mean caipirinhas, authentic Italian risotto and…
Colonia del Sacramento
Nab a table out back on the sunny two-level deck and soak up the sweeping river views while drinking sangria or munching on La Bodeguita’s trademark mini…
Guayaquil
One of the top Japanese restaurants in town, Sushi Isao is a small, casual spot that's popular with Japanese expats. Ingredients are fresh and dishes are…
La Paz
La Paz's best organic store with soaps, fresh-baked bread, organic snacks and quinoa-infused everything (juices, chocolates, cereal bars). An attached…
Bolivia
This secluded hotel restaurant with unbeatable views has cane chairs and slate-topped tables where you can enjoy a range of dishes prepared with a French…
Huaraz
This French-run place is far more than just a crêperie (although both sweet and savory crepes are good). Decked out like an old-fashioned French bistro,…
Praia da Pipa
Real Italian food from well-traveled Roman-born chef Michele, whose passion for fresh ingredients can be seen in his ever-changing menus: lamb with…
Punta del Este
Fresh fish is the big draw at the 'Four Seas' restaurant, up near the lighthouse in the older residential part of Punta. Three or four deliciously grilled…
Arequipa
Not your standard sandwiches, the sánguches here are panini-like creations with wood-fire-roasted pulled pork, chicken or turkey and creamy sauces such as…
São Paulo State
Considered the best option in town, this trim, tiny, spotless little place specializes in simple but expertly prepared local seafood. Expect fish stews…
Guayaquil
Bringing a taste of the coast to the big city, La Culata serves excellent ceviches, encocados (shrimp or fish cooked in a rich, spiced coconut sauce) and…
Rio de Janeiro
A few steps from the entrance to the Belmond Copacabana Palace, Momo is a cheery gelateria serving the neighborhood's best ice cream. All the classics are…
Rosario
Decorated with warm colors and a sweeping horse mural, this parrilla offers plenty more than just grilled meat, with a fine selection of river fish and…
Cochabamba
Classy and fashionable, this popular restaurant-bar has an eclectic menu, both Bolivian and international, including tasty baked potatoes and fondues, and…
Santa Cruz
You are likely to end up at this lively, sprawling landmark if you ask Bolivian friends where to find the ‘most typical’ cruceño/camba (local) experience…
Alter do Chão
Travelers tend to miss this low-key waterfront restaurant, despite it having first-rate fish meals and outstanding river and island panoramas from its 2nd…
Belo Horizonte
Regularly voted one of Belo Horizonte's best pizzerias, Marília earns accolades for its chewy-crispy crust, top-quality mozzarella and deliciously fresh…
Salta & the Andean Northwest
Wall-to-wall bottles decorate this smart wineshop and restaurant, with a menu that features Spanish-style tapas, fine salads and well-prepared fish dishes…
Iquique
Recognizable by the huge lump of quartz outside, this laid-back restaurant serves great vegetarian and carnivore-friendly dishes. Its globally inspired…
Ceará
Near the beginning of Broadway, this Italian-run bakery serves Canoa's best espresso and does a perfect little variety of early-rise, baked-in-house…
North Coast
This local favorite, tucked away off the main strip, is a fair bit cheaper than the other quality seafood places, but is no also-ran in quality. It serves…
Córdoba & the Central Sierras
This is the way the gourmet scene in Argentina should be heading – an open kitchen with chefs doubling as waitstaff and well-presented, innovative dishes…
Iguazú Falls & the Northeast
Just off the plaza, this likable family-run restaurant with colorful Andean textiles on the tables does a nice line in uncomplicated and filling fare,…
Belo Horizonte
The concept is simple at this health-conscious lunch spot, founded by a trio of women: select one of the three daily specials (including one vegetarian…
Porto Alegre
Housed in an eclectic 1917 Rio Branco mansion amid grand pianos and wine art, this funky bistro serves an extraordinarily good-value executive lunch for R…
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