Viña Del Mar Restaurants

Restaurants in Viña Del Mar

  1. A

    Africa

    With the giant model elephants trampling on the roof, Africa's facade wins no prize for subtlety. Nor does its food for that matter, all hearty Chilean staples, but it's fun and worth a trip for the kitsch novelty value.

    reviewed

  2. B

    Entremasas

    Prawn and mushroom in a cheese-cilantro sauce; ground beef and bacon seasoned with merquén; chorizo and goat’s cheese…Who knew empanadas got this interesting?

    reviewed

  3. C

    Enjoy del Mar

    A sunset drink here should be on everyone’s Viña to-do list – there are panoramic views of the Pacific from its terrace above the mouth of the Marga Marga. The ice-cream bar includes kooky flavors such as pisco sour and Coca-Cola. You get cheaper food but lesser views from the branch along the waterfront, Enjoy Café on Av Perú.

    reviewed

  4. D

    Otro Estilo

    Spurred by a reader's letter ('my wife had homemade ravioli that sent her to the floor in ecstasy'), we were looking forward to a meal here. It didn't disappoint. Fusing an impressive range of international culinary influences, the food is excellent and the service is very personal. Call to reserve on weekends.

    reviewed

  5. E

    Jerusalem

    This counter of Middle Eastern cuisine expertly dispenses falafels to take away or munch on the surrounding stools. Expect a bit of friendly banter with the owners, who like to practice their English - and watch out for the arak, a potent Middle Eastern shot that is also dished out here.

    reviewed

  6. F

    Arena Bistro

    Arena bridges the gap between the posh restaurants and fast-food chains around it: pizzas, sandwiches, empanadas and wraps fill the menu, but they’re made with interesting combinations of fresh ingredients. Later on, cocktails clutter the pale wood tables and the music gets turned up.

    reviewed

  7. G

    Panzoni

    One of the best-value eateries in central Viña, Panzoni’s uncomplicated Italian food and friendly service reel in the lunchtime diners. Pastas make up most of the offerings – the favorite filling is pork and plum.

    reviewed

  8. H

    Schawerma

    Everything comes on flimsy plastic plates and there’s not so much as a straw between you and your drink bottle. Who cares? The shawarma here’s so damn tasty we’d eat it off the floor if we had to.

    reviewed

  9. I

    Anayak

    Big, bright and with a long stretch of tables, its lunch menu is a little overpriced, but this place is good for coffee and cakes (go on, give in to the lemon meringue slice).

    reviewed

  10. J

    Samoiedo

    For half a century the old boys have been meeting at this traditional confitería (tearoom) for lunchtime feasts of steak and fries or well-stuffed sandwiches.

    reviewed

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  12. Portal Álamos

    The Portal Álamos, a downtown shopping arcade, has a string of samey schop-and-sandwich joints that fill the open-fronted 2nd floor.

    reviewed

  13. K

    Divino Pecado

    The short but surprising menu at this Italian restaurant might include smoked salmon and wasabi pansotti or merquén fettuccini with lamb ragu.

    reviewed

  14. L

    Fellini

    One of Viña's most renowned and popular restaurants, this is also relatively inexpensive. Well lit and welcoming, it has good, simple pasta dishes.

    reviewed