Colonia del Sacramento Restaurants

  1. Blanco y Negro

    This upmarket parrilla and pasta joint in a pretty stone-and-brick building has live music on weekends.

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  2. Confitería La Pasiva

    This bright, bustling chain confitería is great for breakfast, pizza or sandwiches any time of day.

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  3. Don Pedro

    It's nothing fancy, but it does serve great sandwiches, pasta, meats and ice cream. The shady outdoor seating on Plaza Mayor makes this a great lunch spot.

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  4. Drugstore

    Reasonable set meals for two, eclectic decor (try dining in the vintage car on the street) and live music on weekends. If you're hungry, go for the picada a la mar (seafood assortment).

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  5. El Palacio

    Long hours, affordable burgers and pizza, and fixed-price daily specials draw a youthful, budget-minded crowd.

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  6. El Rincón

    El Rincón is best enjoyed on a sunny weekend afternoon, lounging out back under a big tree between stone and red-stucco walls, listening to Brazilian music or tango, and watching the riverfront scene as the outdoor grill exudes intoxicating smoky smells.

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  7. El Torreón

    By far the best place to eat in terms of views, this place is set in an old tower overlooking the water. The back deck makes for a cozy, intimate spot for a romantic dinner.

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  8. La Bodeguita

    Nab a table out back on the sunny two-level deck and soak up the sweeping river views while drinking sangría or munching on La Bodeguita's trademark pizza.

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  9. La Luna

    This laid-back pub-restaurant with a great rooftop terrace is the perfect place to grab a beer as the sun goes down and watch the ferries taking those poor fools back to Buenos Aires.

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  10. Mercosur

    For low-priced fast food near the historic center, try this convenient corner eatery.

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  12. Nuevo San Cono

    With a well-stocked bar and a roaring fire, this traditional neighborhood parrilla is a cozy place to pass a chilly evening.

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  13. Parrilla del Barrio

    Once the sun sinks a little and they put the tables out on the street, this friendly little parrilla is the place to be.

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  14. Pulpería de los Faroles

    Specializing in seafood and pasta, this reader-recommended eatery has a rainbow of colorful tablecloths in the artsy interior dining room, plus a sea of informal outdoor seating on Plaza Mayor 25 de Mayo.

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  15. Restaurante del Yacht

    This somewhat snooty place serves up excellent seafood and afternoon teas, and the pierside deck affords stunning river views.

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  16. Sacramento

    Sacramento earns its reputation as one of Colonia's best restaurants, with tasty creations such as risotto in champagne with sesame-marinated spider crabs, or ricotta, leek, and bacon ravioli.

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