Must-see restaurants in Chile

  • Cotelé

    Puerto Montt

    This quincho (barbecue hut) steakhouse has a long-standing reputation for its meticulous grillmen, who honor the meat with Picasso-level focus. Grill…

  • Boragó

    Santiago

    Chef Rodolfo Guzman earned a coveted spot among the World’s 50 Best Restaurants by elevating Chilean cuisine to new heights at this Vitacura restaurant,…

  • Singular Restaurant

    Puerto Natales

    The perfect port in a storm, part supper club of yore, part modern bistro, with exquisite food and attentive service. Leather sofas and polished wood meet…

  • Cazador

    Chiloé

    Formerly the excellent and innovative Mar y Canela, the restaurant's same chef, and her wine-savvy new partner, have actually managed to improve this…

  • Chile Picante

    Puerto Montt

    Owner Francisco Sánchez Luengo is on to something at this intimate and playful gourmet hot spot that's an ambitious (uphill) walk from most of the budget…

  • Se Cocina

    The Lakes District

    Se Cocina is hit or miss, but even when it misses, this beautiful 1850s farmstead 2km from Frutillar is one of the most interesting foodie destinations on…

  • El Chiringuito de Pullay

    Middle Chile

    Fresh seasonal ingredients sourced from local farmers and fishers – that's the philosophy behind this low-key beachfront restaurant with colorful wooden…

  • Peumayen

    Santiago

    Without a doubt one of the most unusual culinary experiences in Chile, this upstart is innovating Chilean cuisine by looking back to the culinary roots of…

  • La Fleur de Sel

    Pucón

    Basque-country chef Michel Moutrousteguy offers a Mapuche-infused French menu that's well worth the trip to Termas Peumayén (for the food, not the service…

  • Rucalaf Putemún

    Chiloé

    In tiny Putamún (7km outside Castro on the way to the Peninsula de Rilán and Dalcahue) is one of Chiloé's destination restaurants. In a colorful and cozy…

  • Anita Epulef Cocina Mapuche

    Sur Chico

    Mapuche chef Anita Epulef turns seasonal ingredients into adventurous vegetarian Mapuche tasting menus. You can sample such indigenous delicacies as…

  • Awa

    The Lakes District

    Awa has a sommelier poached from Borogo and a chef from La Percanta – two of Santiago's finest foodie destinations – so you'd be right to expect big…

  • El Galpón

    The Lakes District

    Tucked away around the side of Hotel Waeger, you'll find dark flooring and a rustic, barnyard vibe (old-school metallic buckets as lampshades)…

  • La Marca

    Puerto Varas

    This is the spot in Puerto Varas for devout carnivores to delight in seriously outstanding slabs of perfectly grilled beef. You won't find any obnoxious…

  • Santorini

    Iquique

    A surprising find in Iquique, Santorini serves up a huge menu of authentic Greek fare, best enjoyed in the bougainvillea-draped back patio. Aside from…

  • Chivato Negro

    Elqui Valley

    Two blocks east of the plaza, Chivato Negro has a bohemian, vintage vibe with a spacious patio hidden in back. There's a wide-ranging menu of sandwiches,…

  • Club Social Chañaral

    Norte Chico

    A surprising find in the small town of Chañaral, this exceptional restaurant serves excellent fish (try the pejegallo with capers and beurre blanc) as…

  • Baltinache

    San Pedro de Atacama

    A short walk south from busy Caracoles, Baltinache has some of San Pedro's best cuisine. Thick adobe walls hung with geoglyph-inspired artwork and…

  • El Peral

    Valparaíso

    The menu at this beloved cafe above Ascensor El Peral is written on chalkboards each morning and typically includes the freshest ingredients from the sea…

  • Restaurante Miguel Torres

    Middle Chile

    Set amid sprawling vineyards, this high-end eatery cooks up gourmet versions of Chilean classics – and every dish is listed with a recommended wine…

  • La Kaleta

    Rapa Nui (Easter Island)

    Santiago's El Mercurio newspaper crowned La Kaleta the best regional restaurant in Chile in 2016 and the seafront tables have been packed with vacationing…

  • Te Moai Sunset

    Rapa Nui (Easter Island)

    Make this chic new restaurant your go-to spot in the late afternoon when the moai of Tahai are silhouetted against the setting sun just below your table…

  • Sativo

    Viña Del Mar

    Don't let the simple storefront fool you: the plates here are works of art, the ingredients are fresh, the wine list is intriguing and the service is…

  • Nativo

    Norte Chico

    On a leafy block a 10-minute walk east of the plaza, this bohemian bar and eatery has earthy decor of wood and adobe, snacks, and pizzas with unusual…

  • Dalí

    Coyhaique

    A happy surprise, dining in this chef's home is a special event. There's no menu, just a few well-attended candlelit tables served by the vivacious…

  • El Rincón Gaucho

    Northern Patagonia

    With fine wood details and big picture windows, this handsome bar and restaurant provides an ambient setting for meals or drinks. An on-site greenhouse…

  • Santolla

    Puerto Natales

    For worthwhile upscale seafood, look no further than this cozy container restaurant attended by the owner. Feast on gorgeous salads and local king crab…

  • La Diana

    Santiago

    Attached to a children’s arcade of the same name and built within the walls of an old monastery, La Diana defies easy description. Its ceilings are…

  • Lo que más quiero

    Concepción

    Conce's top restaurant is as unstuffy as the city itself, with a whimsical woodsy aesthetic and a secret garden out back. The menu includes the largest…

  • Silabario

    Santiago

    Tucked away in an old home just south of Barrio Italia's main drag, this intimate restaurant re-envisions staples from the Chilean countryside as gourmet…

  • El Wagón

    Iquique

    Almost single-handedly taking on the task of preserving the region's culinary traditions, this rustically decked-out dining hall serves up a fantastic…

  • Casa Botha

    Middle Chile

    Let the gregarious South African owner David usher you through a long and lazy lunch with surprising wine pairings from boutique producers at this…

  • Te Moana

    Rapa Nui (Easter Island)

    One of the most reliable options in Hanga Roa, this buzzy restaurant boasts a spiffing location, with an atmospheric veranda opening onto the ocean. It's…

  • Salvador Cocina y Café

    Santiago

    This no-frills two-story lunch spot packs a surprising punch with market-focused menus that change daily and highlight unsung dishes (and exotic meats)…

  • El Internado

    Valparaíso

    Soaring Valpo views, well-priced Chilean sandwiches and silky-smooth pisco sours make this funky new spot on Pasaje Dimalow a favorite among locals. Head…

  • Cafe del Sol

    Norte Grande

    On weekend nights, this ramshackle corner restobar comes alive with live Andean music and dancing (CH$3000 cover after 11pm). Other nights, it serves a…

  • Cafe Museo

    Norte Chico

    Head to this cute little cafe with old posters and newspaper clips, adjacent to Casa Tornini, for its delicious cakes, sandwiches and real espressos on…

  • Fuego Divino

    Middle Chile

    Stylish restaurants are thin on the ground in Chillán – perhaps that's why the gleaming black tables here are always booked up on weekends. Or maybe it's…

  • El Pescador

    Northern Patagonia

    Come for simple but outstanding Chilean comfort food. The fried merluza (hake) comes fresh, crisp and oversized, though you probably won't want to share…

  • Haka Honu

    Rapa Nui (Easter Island)

    Fish dishes, steaks, homemade pasta, burgers and salads round out the menu at this well-regarded eatery blessed with unsurpassable ocean views. The…

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