Georgetown
For more than a half century, simple Shanta's has been filling Georgetown's bellies with the best roti, curries and chokas (roasted vegetables) this side…
Must-see restaurants in South America
Baños
It may be difficult to get a table at this tiny tapas restaurant. The selection of small dishes is excellent, ranging from perennial favorites like…
Lake Titicaca
Some say this cozy maritime-themed restaurant is the best in town, with fresh, crunchy-from-the-vine vegetables and interesting trout creations that…
Santa Catarina
Easily one of Brazil's best bars in a gorgeous authentic English pub atmosphere. It does a good job with homesick-remedy pub grub like fish and chips,…
Bahia
This Trancoso classic, formally known as Portinha, woos diners with a sumptuous buffet (don't miss the dessert spread) and atmospheric seating at tree…
Bolivia
For the best pizza in town, head over to Milan Center, which serves crispy thin-crust pizzas with a variety of topping options. The covered back patio is…
Guatapé
Perch at one of the communal tables and tuck into steaming hot crepes with a variety of sweet and savory fillings. It's a great spot for a coffee and pain…
Tarija
Açaí bowls and fruit smoothies are the specialties here, with salads and ceviches rounding out the healthy menu. A few front seats are good for watching…
Cochabamba
This contemporary, bright and airy restaurant has the look, feel and healthy menu choices of a southern California cafe. The umbrella-shaded outdoor patio…
Santa Cruz & Gran Chiquitania
This bar-restaurant serves some of the best food in town: juicy steak, tempting pasta, vegetarian delights and gorgeous brownies. The lighting is intimate…
Amazon Basin
Set down a long brick alleyway in a candlelit courtyard, this 'hidden' upscale eatery has a hearty menu of delicious steaks, veggie pastas, chicken wings…
Northern Patagonia
Apron-clad señoras in tiny kitchens serve up piping-hot seafood empanadas, fish platters and fresh paila marina (shellfish soup). Come early for lunch…
São Paulo
This cutely, Av Paulista outlet of one of the city's best gelatarias is a calm and cool pitstop for those seeking a bit of sweet energy as they explore…
Mendoza
Cool, loungy-looking place with a wonderful garden area, relaxed vibe and carefully prepared dishes like lamb and ratatouille in malbec sauce and white…
Lençóis
This popular eatery specializes in cuisine from Brazil's Northwest – think grilled meats, fish and chicken, served at cute alfresco tables for two. It's…
Cochabamba
A sparsely designed white-brick space with several long picnic-style tables and a menu of Bolivian-style vegetarian dishes and good fruit juices.
Bolivia
Get these hot-from-the-oven chicken and beef salteñas (savory pies) to eat in or take away. They're some of Bolivia's best.
Rapa Nui (Easter Island)
Surrender to some melt-in-your-mouth seafood empanadas prepared mamma-style in this no-frills den.
Bahia
Festive and popular Souza Bar, inside the Tamar Project Station, has a dramatic setting along the rocky coastline. It's a sure bet for fresh clams, crispy…
Venezuela
Outside the village, this place appears to be something of a brightly lit vision emerging from the foliage. And what a vision it is! The impressive indoor…
Venezuela
Housed in a charming colonial house that has been beautifully converted into a small private restaurant, En Casa de Wannia is the home of local ceramicist…
Caracas
Few places stand out in run down Caracas as much as this gleaming temple of sophistication, where you may have to wait for a table at breakfast or lunch…
Venezuela
This recently opened gourmet burger joint serves up a very welcome range of high-quality medium-rare burgers in numerous different styles, has craft beers…
Caracas
An instantly likable Sicilian restaurant in the heart of Los Palos Grandes, Come a Casa serves up daily specials, stellar salads, interesting appetizers…
Venezuela
Right on the beach in the heart of the village, the 'whale song' is an excellent place for an evening meal. You'll get a varied and innovative selection…
Venezuela
This attractive open-air restaurant offers more than just pizzas, and is a refreshing spot to sit with a beer, especially in the evening when a gentle…
South Coast
Look for this truly delicious eatery with no name on the 2nd floor (the 1st floor is a different restaurant) of the orange and white house at El Morro's…
The Galápagos Islands
Esmeraldas native Geanny Bennett Valencia cooks up some of the best dishes in town. Mouth-watering encocados (coconut stews) are the favorite, served in…
Puerto Ayora
Tired of standard almuerzos (set lunches)? Head to this sleek and modern place for brick-oven pizza (small $6.50 to $9.75) and high-quality deli…
Puerto Ayora
This buzzing grillhouse serves satisfying plates of grilled meat and seafood. Among the top picks: costillitas (pork ribs), mariscada (char-grilled shrimp…
Puerto Ayora
Located inside Red Mangrove Aventura Lodge, Almar prepares its seafood dishes with ingredients sourced from local suppliers. The big draw is sitting on…
Puerto Ayora
Good tunes, cool breezes and tasty Ecuadorian and international dishes (seared tuna, grilled seafood platters and fish in coconut sauce) draw a lively…
Puerto Ayora
This open-air Italian trattoria boasts a lovely patio dining area, good meat and seafood dishes, plus decadent desserts. An heladería (ice-cream shop) is…
The Galápagos Islands
A short stroll east of the main square, a rustic, thatch-roofed hut whips up tasty chicken shawermas, falafel wraps and salchipapas (potatoes and sausage).
Bogotá
Bogotano foodies and chefs are nearly unanimous in calling Peruvian Chef Rafael Osterling's creative homegrown cuisine some of city's most consistently…
Ipanema & Leblon
Created by Claude Troisgros, Rio's most famous chef, this innovative Leblon restaurant takes the idea of the churrascaria (traditional barbecue restaurant…
Bogotá
From Michelin-starred Mexican chef Roberto Ruíz (of Punto MX fame), this high-end destination for comida mexicana is not to be missed: dig into fiery and…
Rio de Janeiro
This multipurpose space operates as a cafe, bar and minimarket. The owner’s French roots show through on the menu and store shelves, with the excellent…
Rio de Janeiro
Chef Sei Shiroma made his name with Ferro e Farinha, widely regarded as Rio’s best pizza place. South Ferro, Shiroma’s second restaurant, adds a healthy…
Bogotá
You'll feel like your sweet nighttime dreams have extended into breakfast at this all-natural bakery and pastry shop that pumps out an array of just-baked…
