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.

We loved the food, service and Ambiance here. A must try for folks visiting Santiago.read more

Me encantaba este restaurante, pero mi experiencia reciente me decepcionó mucho. Pedí una simple…read moremodificación --solo una hamburguesa sin pan-- y me dijeron que no podían atenderla. Al parecer, ni siquiera tienen un chef en el local que pueda atender un pedido básico. Es frustrante cuando un lugar que antes disfrutabas se vuelve tan inflexible. Definitivamente estoy pensando si volveré.

This is hands-down the best rooftop bar in all of Bella Vista, but good luck getting a table on the…read moreweekend! Your best bet is to come on a weeknight, particularly now (during the troubles causing the social and political unrest throughout the country and particularly this area) and via taxi since the Baquedano metro stop is no longer in existence. A few months ago (before the troubles started), a group of friends and I tried to come here on a Saturday night around 10:30 p.m. Bad idea. There are no reservations and it is first-come, first-served. That was no problem for us because there are so many great restaurants and bars in this neighborhood, but fast-forward to last week when I had a friend from the U.S. visiting for her first time ever. She spent the daytime taking the funicular, touring the zoo, and taking a walking tour. Regrettably, I had not been on the Metro since early October 2019, before all the upheaval began, so I was very late in arriving to meet her thanks to the protests, riot police blocking the streets, and general mayhem just down the street from here. She didn't seem to mind--she found her way to the restaurant and snagged a great table (there really are no bad seats here, but the tables along the railing are the best for taking photos of the cityscape). Once I arrived (badly in need of a drink for all the traumas I just witnessed minutes earlier on my walk), I was absolutely stunned by the beauty, calm, and serenity of this spot. You would have no idea there was a quasi-civil war being fought just down the road. We sat and talked for hours over pisco, wine, and empanadas. I pointed out the various sights around us, including La Chascona, the home of Chilean poet laureate Pablo Neruda, which is named after his mistress-turned-wife, Matilde (hence, the name of the restaurant). Luckily, we came at the perfect time and caught the sunset, which was lovely. If you need to get away from the bustle of the city (or fiery, tear-gas-filled protests), this is the spot for you. It was therapeutic for me that evening and I'll definitely be back (via Uber, not the Metro).

I can't help myself. This place deserves 4* but I need to counteract its terrible rating! I don't…read moreknow why this place has such a bad yelp rating... I went here ignoring the rating because I specifically wanted a sunset view (and it did NOT disappoint). We ordered drinks, 2 starters and elected to share a main dish so that we could order 2 desserts. The cerviche was ok. I have only had better cerviche once in Santiago, but I was still disappointed that there wasn't more tang and the fish was a little fishy. The quinoa salad was good. Nicely presented with a delicious tangy dressing. Very fresh. I ordered 2 drinks, the first a piece pomelo tonic which even with the waiter's advice when ordering I still found too sweet. But he brought me an extra shot of lemon juice and I was really surprised how much I ended up loving this drink. Then I tried a Traditional Mojito made with Flor De Caña 4 rum (because I love rum). I ordered this to be much less sweet than the standard, but it still arrived a bit sweet for me. Nicely presented- I love dried citrus as garnish that's all the rage now! Main dish: sesame encrusted barely seared tuna. If I hadn't eaten so much truly fresh tuna,(diluted in front of me) I could have mistaken this for fresh tuna. Quite nice. And then dessert... actually the desert blew me away. I've been to some very "fancy" restaurants in this past 2 weeks in Argentina & Chile but this was my favourite dessert: quinoa tres leches. It was phenomenal! And gluten free! Like the whole rest of the menu you may have noticed. The second dessert I personally didn't care for but found it interesting and different, and my friend that ordered it absolute loved it. Raves about it. It was a cream made of fruit I hadn't heard of and have unfortunately forgotten with meringue and fresh mandarins. There was even a raw vegan option! (Which I didn't try). Very easy to back gate this menu if you're gluten free or dairy free or have other eating difficulties. I highly rate this place, and the view just sets it over the top.did I mention that I loved the desserts and considered ordering more? They didn't look the part, but they really delivered.

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!