Punta del Este
For seafood, salads, pasta, panini or chivitos in one of Punta's prettiest waterfront settings, grab a spot on the beachside deck here, then enjoy…
Must-see restaurants in Uruguay
Punta del Diablo
By far the greatest asset of this laid-back eatery is its deck, which offers amazing ocean views. It's the perfect place to sip a caipirinha (Brazilian…
Uruguay
If you’ve got a sweet tooth (and we mean a really sweet tooth), pull up a stool at this old confectioner’s shop and sample one of Uruguay’s classic…
Colonia del Sacramento
Renowned for its chivitos (Uruguay's classic fillet of beef sandwich with cheese, tomatoes, bacon, olives and mayonnaise), this simple street-side stand…
Uruguay
Smack in the heart of town (one block west of Plaza Constitución), this corner resto-bar is open all day long for pizza, burgers and standard Uruguayan…
Uruguay
This spiffy resto-pub pours eight varieties of Tacuarembó's homegrown Cabesas beer on tap, accompanied by chivitos (steak sandwiches piled high with…
Uruguay
Down near the riverfront, Salto's swankiest eatery is housed in a 19th-century building with pretty vaulted brick and stonework. The menú de la casa (set…
Uruguay
The prime riverfront setting at the foot of 18 de Julio is complemented by a varied menu featuring homemade pasta, grilled meat, fish, gourmet burgers and…
Uruguay
At the sign of the flashing Z, popular ‘Panceta’ serves steaks, pizza, chivitos (steak sandwiches) stacked high with every ingredient imaginable, and…
Uruguay
Locals flock to this downtown eatery for fish, meat and pasta. Sit in the wood-paneled dining room or people-watch from a sidewalk table on busy Calle…
Punta del Este
Candlelit garden seating on plush chairs and couches provides a romantic setting for ‘after-beach’ drinks, along with homemade pasta, pizza and desserts.
Colonia del Sacramento
With cheery reddish-orange and yellow decor inside and sidewalk seating out front, this is a long-standing local favorite for good-value grilled meats.
Uruguay
For casual dining with an ocean view, this place on Playa La Balconada is the obvious choice, featuring tapas, paella, grilled fish and homemade pasta.
Uruguay
Perched atop the bluffs overlooking the Atlantic, Costa Brava is all about seafood accompanied by an unbeatable view.
Punta del Este
Sushi, grilled fish, fried squid and mejillones a la provenzal (mussels simmered in white wine, garlic, parsley and olive oil) are the specialties at this…
Montevideo
Occupying the elegant upper floor of Más Puro Verso bookstore, this art nouveau eatery with floor-to-ceiling bookshelves and grand windows overlooking…
Montevideo
This chic little cafe across from Teatro Solís serves a variety of goodies, including fish of the day with wasabi or limoncello (lemon liqueur) sauce,…
Uruguay
At this teal-green shack 50m from the 4WD truck stop, Señora Neli cooks up delicious empanadas (UR$45) filled with siri (crab) and pescado (fish), along…
Punta del Este
Montevideo-based Marcos earned its fame making chivitos (Uruguay's famous steak sandwich) to order. These days it's got the feel of a fast-food franchise,…
Montevideo
Old-school neighborhood confiterías (cafes offering light meals) like this are disappearing fast. The gruffly efficient waiters can take any order you…
Montevideo
This classic high-ceilinged corner bar has been wooing patrons since 1931 with its trademark muzzarella al tacho (simple but tasty pizza slices laden with…
Montevideo
Well-prepared Middle Eastern classics such as falafel and shawarma draw loyal lunchtime crowds at this unpretentious hole-in-the-wall. For a special treat…
Uruguay
With fresh breezes blowing in off the river and sunny outdoor seating, this parrilla makes a good lunch stop; at dinnertime, the cozy interior dining room…
Colonia del Sacramento
Vegetarian dishes, nutritious salads and wholemeal pastas complement your standard pizza, pasta and parrilla offerings at this low-key eatery outside the…
Uruguay
At the Capatacía (Parque Nacional Santa Teresa park headquarters) is this restaurant, serving no-frills Uruguayan fare such as chivitos, steaks and…
Uruguay
La Pedrera's only dependable year-round restaurant is this straightforward parrilla-pizzeria, two blocks in from the beach on the town's main street.
Uruguay
Best known for its grilled meats, this popular eatery in the heart of La Paloma also does decent pizzas and has a well-stocked bakery selling takeaway…
Uruguay
With its thatched roof and walls covered with gaucho paraphernalia, this neighborhood parrilla is a perennial local favorite.
Uruguay
A fantastic little family-run parrilla on the plaza. The menu sticks closely to Uruguayan standards. Homemade desserts are wonderful.
Uruguay
This corner place has decent chivitos (steak sandwiches piled high with toppings) and views of Carmelo's central square.
