Amazing local place... cute as a button and with great food and super cheap prices... the service…read moreis super slow but the food is worth the wait

A good tapas bar in Santiago is hard to find, but look no further than De la Ostia! If you have an…read moreentire Sunday to spend with friends, drinking pitchers and pitchers of delicious sangria, you will not be disappointed. This spot is on a busy restaurant row and on the weekends, every table on the boulevard is taken (hint: arrive early--13:30, stay late-17:00). The staff is very nice and accommodating. My recommendations are the mushroom croquettes (just go ahead and order two), the sangria, and the Spanish tortilla. If you like calamari rings, those are also nice. The most unusual option is the flamenquines, which are sort of a tapas version of a Scotch egg with pork, pepper, and an egg in the center with a nice fried crust. Check it out! Depending on the time of year, the sun can be harsh, so wear SPF or bring a hat, because the umbrellas are few. Need to hit the loo? No problem--they have a well-kept unisex bathroom, too.

Hey - do you do croquetas de patatas? I have a friend of mine which might show up if you have. 4/5…read morein the meantime. PS: she's Spanish so please don't mess, it's important.

The place has an excellent vibe, laid back atmosphere and friendly service. they were good…read moreaccepting our comments and it is definitely a place to try. However, there were a few small details that made me gave it 4 instead of 5 stars. First, an issue with the entrance door made it uncomfortable for us sitting close to it on a cold night. Second, two groups of singers were allowed to play a few songs and asked for tips later, which left me with the feeling of our conversation being interrupted unnecessary times (it may be just me being too up-tight...). Despite these details (which I hope they correct soon, at least that door!!), it is definitely a place to try. The calamari was a delight and the octopus couldn't make it to an amazing dish but was a close one. The house red wine was a good pick and was a good complement for grilled meat. Congrats!

At last a place with "normal" prices in Santiago. Food around here is incredibly overpriced, so…read morewalking in a place with options around 800CLP - 1400CLP was a relief. It's the same restaurant from Madrid and is inside the patio Bellavista. Great atmosphere, very casual, great for beer. We had a bunch of montaditos, bread is crunchy and delicious. Staff isn't friendly, but they aren't rude, just want to get the job done.

We went here on Wednesday night for the happy hour special. 1900 Chilean pesos for sangria and 800…read morefor select sandwiches. The sangria was average and the sandwiches were tasty, but too small. Without happy hour pricing, they are potentially three times the price. Five of these sandwiches would be filling, and spending 12,000 on enough sandwiches to fill you is quite ridiculous. Furthermore, there is no service. You wait in line and pick up your own food. Very exorbitant prices for the lack of service and petite quantities.

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