La Serena Restaurants

Restaurants in La Serena

  1. A

    Daniella II

    Numero Dos is a plain-faced local favorite serving hearty portions of Chilean comfort food. The fresh seafood is especially tasty.

    reviewed

  2. B

    Rapsodia Gastronomía

    With several side rooms looking onto the interior courtyard, this old casona (mansion) is home to one of La Serena’s best restaurants. Come for afternoon drinks or later on for occasional live music, tasty salads and sandwiches.

    reviewed

  3. C

    Café Colonial

    If you’re missing stiff espressos, banana pancakes and burgers, get your fix in this attractive tourist-friendly restaurant. It’s used to accommodating kids, vegetarians and non-Spanish speakers. There’s live music on weekends.

    reviewed

  4. D

    Donde El Guatón

    El Guatón prepares sizzling parrilladas (grilled meats) right before your hungry eyes. The characterful dining area is hung with flowers and chandeliers made from old bicycle wheels.

    reviewed

  5. E

    Bomberos

    Join the local fire brigade for a no-frills set lunch on the upper floor of the fire station. Note the British-made 1874 Merryweather engine downstairs, and browse firemen mugshots upstairs.

    reviewed

  6. F

    Bavaria

    Tucked away in a picturesque courtyard engulfed by flowering vines, this squeaky-clean chain restaurant is especially good for grilled meats and picados (snacks).

    reviewed

  7. G

    Quick Biss

    Take your pick from fresh salads, piping-hot grills and mix-and-match accompaniments at this surprisingly good self-service caféteria. Vegetarians do well here.

    reviewed

  8. H

    Grill Bar Serena

    This down-to-earth venue is not much to look at but is fast, efficient and offers freshly netted catches of the day and good grills for reasonable prices.

    reviewed

  9. I

    Rincón Oriental

    A serene chifa (restaurant) in which to escape the busy streets and enjoy excellent noodles, amid oriental screens and fish tanks.

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