The Lakes District
Probably your best bet for a decent home-cooked meal in Cochamó, El Faro does ceviches, fresh fish such as merluza (hake) and congrio (conger eel) a…
Must-see restaurants in Chile
Norte Grande
Buzzy eatery with thick-cushioned booths, a tidy mezzanine above and a good-and-greasy menu for those times when only a draft beer and burger – preferably…
Punta Arenas
This seafood institution is popular with moneyed locals and cruise-ship travelers in search of a classy king crab feast. The decor may not be inspiring…
Arica
One of several appealing indoor-outdoor eateries facing Plaza Colón, Mousse serves a great variety of pastas and pizzas, plus breakfast fare, tostadas …
Pucón
This locals' secret is out: an underground eatery in someone's living room (or outside on the new terrace) serving fuss-free set lunches: salads, pastel…
The Lakes District
This bi-level plaza hot spot is more or less a Chilean diner, crowded for its decent coffee, colossal burgers, ridiculous sandwiches and hot dogs…
Chiloé
This wonderful cafe houses a very stylish crafts shop on the 1st floor (everything but the tea and essential oils are made by local artisans) and an…
La Serena
Perched up on a hillside, this large indoor/outdoor setup serves up some tasty pizzas along with sandwiches, steaks and tablas (sharing platters). Food…
Middle Chile
More of a restaurant than a winery (though you can do tastings in the wine shop for CH$4000), this woodsy spot 7km east of Talca offers a countryside…
Elqui Valley
Opened by a professional chef, this cozy spot with a backyard, two small dining rooms and tables on the patio serves up regional specialties, with…
Northern Patagonia
This new restaurant gets creative with gourmet fare and a fine selection of wines. Start with its signature pisco sour. Options span from tender pork loin…
Northern Patagonia
Thin-crust pizzas come sizzling out of the stone oven, plus there's seafood, sandwiches and Chilean classics. Not only friendly, it's one of the few spots…
Valparaíso
Locals call it an overpriced tourist trap, but elegant Café Turri does boast unforgettable views over the harbor and ocean. You can't go wrong by grabbing…
San Pedro de Atacama
The hippest eatery in town, this all-white adobe-clad restaurant has artful bamboo lampshades, a terrace with a fireplace out back, a good range of dishes…
Norte Chico
The fish market, located along the bay, offers a wealth of fresh seafood, and it's the best place to be around lunchtime.
Santiago
Steak, pork, chicken and vegetables sizzle on the giant grill at the front of the clattering main dining area, then dead-pan old-school waiters cart it…
Rapa Nui (Easter Island)
Mmm, the helados artesanales (homemade ice creams)! Oh, the damn addictive banana po'e cake! Other treats include panini, sandwiches, muffins and brownies…
Norte Grande
Across from the plaza, Antofogasta's beautifully designed public library has a charming cafe tucked in the back. Stop in for sandwiches, changing lunch…
Arica
Hip little shopping mall with a clutch of cool cafes, restaurants and bars. Choose between a Peruvian joint, an Italian restaurant or a sushi bar, and eat…
Cajón del Maipo
Craving beer and pizza? This new brewpub combines creative pizzas (such as prosciutto, grilled pear and sun-dried tomatoe) with home-brewed IPAs, brown…
Punta Arenas
If you're craving veggies beyond the trusted potato, this plain-Jane French restaurant is a good bet. Seafood dishes come with sautéed vegetables, green…
Elqui Valley
On the north side of the plaza, La Bilbaina is a local favorite for its delicious and creative varieties of ice cream (try regional flavors such as copao,…
San Pedro de Atacama
El Toconar has one of the best garden setups in town, complete with bonfires for those chilly desert nights. Also on offer is a wide menu and a superb…
Middle Chile
This central pizza joint has a pleasant patio and an airy interior. It serves up crispy stone-fired pies with plenty of veggie offerings such as artichoke…
Northern Patagonia
An attentive family-run cafe serving burgers, heaping plates of beef or pork chops, and an appealing selection of homemade desserts and real coffee…
The Lakes District
On a lavender farm just outside town, this is a lakeside favorite for tea, gourmet lavender products and farm-fresh lunches. Make a reservation for…
Middle Chile
Excellent pizzas and pastas, plus wines by the glass, bring in a small lunch crowd to this stylish space near Plaza de Armas. At night, the bar comes…
Calama
Part of a chain that covers pretty much all northern Chile, this place still has rustic charm and serves up a good variety of meat dishes and seafood. The…
Northern Patagonia
The park's only restaurant is this attractive cafe with a huge fireplace. Fresh bread, local honey and organic vegetables put it a notch above average…
Chiloé
If you spend one night in Quellón, it should be at this local secret run by a genuine Galician. Inside a residential black house, excellent tapas and…
Norte Grande
A few blocks north of the plaza, El Pomelo is the best place to eat in town, with hearty lunch specials (CH$6000), grilled meats and fresh juices. It has…
Norte Chico
The best option of the beachfront restaurants, La Bahia whips up a wide variety of fish and seafood plates. The lenguado (sole) is quite good. Go early to…
Norte Grande
On a corner of the plaza, Rosamel has a big menu of Andean dishes, including lomo de alpaca con papas fritas (alpaca meat with fries). There are a few…
Chiloé
Overlooking the bustling jetty (and usually a thick blanket of intimidating fog) is this recommended seafood restaurant with an extensive menu. Try the…
San Pedro de Atacama
Early-morning breakfasts, great quiches, juicy meat sandwiches and lovely tarts are the highlights of this colorful cafe run by a French-Chilean couple…
San Pedro de Atacama
Come for the homemade pastas and the fusion of altiplano and Mediterranean fare served inside an old school building a stroll from the main strip. There's…
Tierra Del Fuego (Chile)
Formal by tradition, the town's most reliable restaurant serves good seafood at reasonable prices. There's also Croat specialties, such as pork chops with…
Iquique
Colorful corner shop famous for its crumbly chumbeques – sweet biscuits filled with mango, lemon, guava, passion fruit, manjar (dulce de leche) and other…
San Pedro de Atacama
If San Pedro's high prices have you down, pay a visit to this no-nonsense rotisserie-chicken joint. A quarter of a chicken with fries will set you back…
Northern Patagonia
Everything looks good in this cafe, from the homemade candies and chestnut ice cream to sandwiches, lentil burgers and couscous served with garden lettuce…
