Montevideo
Tucked into a beautifully restored Cordón home, Escaramuza impresses on many levels. Cross the threshold to discover one of Montevideo's most attractive…
Must-see restaurants in Uruguay
Montevideo
At this cool corner eatery, colorful folding chairs fill the sidewalk beneath a spreading sycamore tree, while the chefs inside mix drinks, whip up meals…
Colonia del Sacramento
After 13 years in Europe, Colonia natives Yancí and Pierina returned home with a genuine Neapolitan pizza oven in tow. The result is this cheerful eatery…
Colonia del Sacramento
Outstanding both for its location and its food, this bright and airy eatery with a contemporary aesthetic is tucked down a cobbled side street with a…
Montevideo
Grab a table on the pedestrianized street, or enter the high-ceilinged, brick-walled interior to watch the wild-haired chefs bantering to cool jazz as…
Uruguay
Down a residential backstreet several blocks from the beach, septuagenarian chef-owner Carlos has converted his carport and front room into an informal,…
Uruguay
For a classic taste of José Ignacio’s rarefied atmosphere, drop in at this chic beachside eatery, where you can mingle with José Ignacio's beautiful…
Montevideo
Grab a seat at the long stoveside counter and watch the chefs whip up delicious daily specials at this cozy Ciudad Vieja lunch spot. The international…
Uruguay
Set amid vineyards and orchards 13km from Carmelo, this restaurant in a restored 1908 farmstead serves gourmet pasta, Uruguayan beef, organic vegetables…
Punta del Diablo
Run by an Italian family from the Veneto, this portside eatery serves divine, reasonably priced homemade pasta such as lasagne alle cipolle (veggie…
Montevideo
This converted market on Ciudad Vieja's waterfront remains a Montevideo classic, even if the steady influx of cruise ships into the adjacent port has made…
Montevideo
After nine years honing his culinary technique at Michelin-starred restaurants in Catalonia, chef Martín Lavecchia returned to Montevideo to open this…
Montevideo
Enterprising Argentine owner Guillermina has created this pleasingly unique cafe-boutique on Ciudad Vieja's main pedestrian street. The wide-open space…
Uruguay
On Sunday afternoons, families flock to this quintessentially Uruguayan eatery in Carmelo's wine country to linger over Lo'Korrea's fixed menu of homemade…
Montevideo
With its colorful cocktail list, intimate bar area and street-facing front deck, this lively corner place draws a youthful late-night crowd for designer…
Uruguay
This colorfully decorated, eco-conscious eatery combines the creative efforts of Colombian artist Camila, her Uruguayan partner Fernando and various local…
Colonia del Sacramento
Cozy as a friend’s home, this is an agreeable spot to kick back with tea and cookies, or savor a homemade lemonade accompanied by soup, sandwiches or…
Montevideo
After deriving inspiration from bakers around the world, Gonzalo Zubirí returned home to Montevideo to open this sweet corner spot, a stone's throw from…
Punta del Este
Owners Horacio (the pig) and Karina (the rabbit) named this rustic backstreet hideaway for their Chinese zodiac animals. Well-chosen blues and jazz…
Montevideo
Reserve ahead for this ever-popular parrilla, one block from the waterfront near Punta Carretas Shopping. Enjoy the best of Uruguay's carnivore culture at…
Punta del Diablo
Punta del Diablo's classiest restaurant is this cozy house with a wraparound porch, overlooking a pretty garden whose veggies and herbs complement the…
Uruguay
The parrilla here is excellent; carnivores will be in heaven, with everything from milanesas (breaded cutlets) to chivitos (steak sandwiches piled high…
Uruguay
Hidden away on a residential back street (look for the life preserver out front), La Olada embodies José Ignacio's casual-chic vibe. People play ping-pong…
Montevideo
Lucía Soria’s fresh-baked bread, flavorful salads and soups, savory tarts and sandwiches and other gastronomic delights have been pleasing Montevidean…
Montevideo
If fish is your thing, Es Mercat is your place. Steer one block beyond the meat-crazed Mercado del Puerto to this Ciudad Vieja corner, where a rotating…
Montevideo
Serving a mix of Uruguayan grilled-meat classics and lighter fare such as Caesar salads, this historic art-deco corner grocery was converted into a…
Punta del Este
Rustic wood tables, exposed brick walls, retro decor, and tasty food at affordable prices make this one of the peninsula's most attractive lunch spots…
Colonia del Sacramento
Duck under the wood beams into this cozy spot specializing in picadas (sharing boards of cheese and cold cuts). Sample local wines by the bottle or glass,…
Punta del Este
Popular for its varied menu and moderate (by Punta standards) prices, this bright little eatery decked out with blond-wood tables and red-and-white chairs…
Colonia del Sacramento
Newcomer Bocadesanto pours all of its energy into creating Colonia's best burger: prime Uruguayan beef piled high with ingredients like home-roasted…
Punta del Este
Even with early-bird discounts (20% to 40% between noon and 1pm and 7pm to 8pm), Lo de Tere is hard on the wallet, but you won't find finer food anywhere…
Montevideo
The epitome of an intimate neighborhood parrilla, this corner place doesn’t advertise its presence (drop by before 7pm and you won’t even find a sign…
Uruguay
Presided over by a Santa Claus–bearded Basque chef, this cozy family-run spot one block from the waterfront has a short, sweet menu of pasta and seafood…
Uruguay
This straightforward orange snack shack near the 4WD truck stop is run by one of Polonio's few year-round resident families. It's a welcoming, affordable…
Mercado Agrícola de Montevideo
Montevideo
One of Montevideo's newer foodie attractions, this early 20th-century market building and national historic monument 2.5km north of the center was…
Colonia del Sacramento
Nab a table out back on the sunny two-level deck and soak up the sweeping river views while drinking sangria or munching on La Bodeguita’s trademark mini…
Punta del Este
Fresh fish is the big draw at the 'Four Seas' restaurant, up near the lighthouse in the older residential part of Punta. Three or four deliciously grilled…
Montevideo
Bringing a touch of Spain to the Ciudad Vieja, this corner bar serves a good mix of Iberian classics, from gazpacho and arroz con mariscos (rice with…
Uruguay
'P' is for pasta, paella and – in Spanish – pescado (fish). This popular place, smack in the heart of La Pedrera's main street, serves all three, with…
Punta del Diablo
Tucked in among the artisan stalls down by the port, sisters Alba, Mónica and Noelia Acosta operate three no-frills stands that serve up Punta del Diablo…
