Puerto Varas
This little, unassuming Chiloé-inspired eatery is Puerto Varas' secret gourmet cocinería (kitchen). It's a two-man, eight-table show among aqua clapboard…
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Cartagena
Interno is a restaurant inside Cartagena's women's prison that raises money for the rehabilitation of its inmates, who cook for and wait on you. Trained…
Bolivia
An absolutely charming family-run spot only a block from the southeast corner of the town plaza with a central patio lined with potted plants and…
Otavalo
This contemporary cafe with Santa Fe–like adobe walls and minimalist design wouldn't look out of place in a cool outer-borough NYC neighborhood (it even…
Foz do Iguaçu
This mineiro (from Minas Gerais state)-run highlight of the Foz scene ('scene' used loosely) is full of country charm and swarming with town sophisticates…
Centro & the Mainland
Korean-Japazilian chef Emerson Kim and his Latvian wife honed their skills at Nobu (yes, that Nobu). You will find a grand total of zero items with cream…
Santa Catarina
This high-quality buffet of Brazilian-interpreted German specialties is not the kind of place you want to go more than once, but once is worth the…
Bolivia
Dig in to some seriously good artisanal ice cream under the watchful eye of rescued rheas at this eccentric outdoor heladería (ice cream shop) on the road…
Puno
If you need a reason to dress up, this fusion restaurant, a little away from the noise, shows off paintings by local artists on its walls, with colorful…
Rio Grande do Sul
Occupying a lovely residential home in Planato near Igreja São Bento, this is the best of the restaurants specializing in the comida típica italiana…
Punta del Diablo
Run by an Italian family from the Veneto, this portside eatery serves divine, reasonably priced homemade pasta such as lasagne alle cipolle (veggie…
Chiloé
This cozy, traditional, fireplace-heated restaurant on Lago Cucao beckons hungry adventurers with an artsy, hardwood-heavy dining room gussied up with…
Georgetown
This unique cultural experience is quickly becoming a phenomenon in Georgetown, with anyone interested in Guyanese cooking heading to eat in Delven Adam's…
São Paulo
Accolades abound for upstart Brazilian chef Marcelo Bastos and his affordable entry-level into contemporary Brazilian cuisine. Pick any three courses at…
Minas Gerais
In a lovely 18th-century building with intimate candlelit interior, this local favorite specializes in pizza, pasta and salads complemented by a good wine…
The Pampas & the Atlantic Coast
It's not every day you have the chance to dine on French cuisine – prepared by Carmelite nuns from around the world – in small-town Argentina. L'Eau Vive…
The Lakes District
The most famous restaurant on the lake is 6km outside Puerto Octay on the road to Frutillar, and packs in the crowds for the main attraction, succulent…
Minca
Handily situated in the middle of town overlooking the river, this hotel-restaurant serves authentic Málagan food – something of an apparition in these…
Paramaribo
This gorgeously realised addition to Parbo's eating choices has seen the transformation of an old waterfront building into a smart and stylish indoor…
Gramado
Per Voi isn't Gramado's most famous restaurant specializing in the Italian-gaúcho tradition of bottomless capeletti soup, galeto (rotisserie spring…
Chiloé
Tucked behind the crafts market, this collection of stalls – run by grandmotherly types who dish up curanto and cazuela, pound out milcao (potato bread)…
Inland Patagonia
A welcoming husband-and-wife team serve up excellent home-cooked meals at this historic 20th-century house. Think ravioli stuffed with local lamb,…
Puno
The go-to place for locals and travelers alike, Mojsa lives up to its name, which is Aymara for ‘delicious.’ Overlooking the plaza, it has a thoughtful…
Central Highlands
Contemporary furnishings have transformed a historic building dating from 1668 into a chic restaurant. Along with good-quality beef steaks and dishes such…
Mendoza
There's no better spot in the city to pass a few hours on a sunny day than Bröd's whitewashed backyard patio. The pastries, sandwiches and egg dishes are…
Paramaribo
From delicious daily soups to mains like duck leg confit in masala and an amazing pesto pasta topped with home-smoked bang bang (freshwater fish) and…
French Guiana
Easily one of Cayenne's most charming spots for lunch or dinner, La Petite Maison really lives up to its name and is an old traditional Cayenne house,…
Popayán
This upstairs cafe is always busy with chatting locals and prepares excellent fresh juices and traditional snacks, including salpicón payanese, champus,…
Northern Patagonia
This cheerful button-sized cafe redeems the local dining scene with its thin-crust pizza, homemade gnocchi and steak with morel-mushroom sauce. It's just…
Coastal Patagonia
This chic pizzeria and restaurant that first found success in El Calafate is hands down the most ambient eatery in Río Gallegos. The room is low-lit, with…
Recoleta & Barrio Norte
This long-running, cozy little joint has some of the cheapest food in Recoleta, attracting both penny-pinching locals and thrifty tourists. Order spicy…
Puerto Iguazú
A really nice place to eat or have a beer is this market in the north of town. It’s full of stalls selling Argentine wines, sausages, olives and cheese to…
Bahia
This landmark bar and restaurant attracts Amado fans (two of the novelist's fictional protagonists met here) for moquecas (fish stews) and cold beer…
Uyuni
Tika's chic, modern dining room is an appealing setting to sample contemporary takes on traditional Bolivian dishes, such as charque lipeño (sun-dried…
Coastal Patagonia
The best restaurant in town sits on the waterfront but doesn't have ocean views. Still, you will be entertained enough with the excellent wine…
French Guiana
Buzzing ambience meets white-tablecloth elegance at Cayenne's chicest dining spot. Ring the buzzer to enter, and don't be put off by the initial darkness…
Tena
Everyone in town seems to drop by this superpopular Swiss-run riverfront joint, whether it’s for the wide choice of breakfasts, delicious batidos (fruit…
Along the Río Paraná
You might have to wait for a table at this popular little corner cafe where locals go for their merienda to plug the gap between lunch and the late…
Georgetown
The best Indian food in town is rather a way from downtown, but it's well worth the trip by cab. The menu is huge and takes in all the classics, including…
North Coast
This sophisticated seafooder at the far north end of town specializes in lunchtime ceviches and is the best place in town for top-notch seafood. Though…
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