Absolutely wonderful experience dining at 99 Restaurante tonight. Beautifully plated dishes crafted with love and paired with local wines told a cohesive story that took us through the valleys and peaks of the Andes all the way to the Pacific Ocean. We especially enjoyed the trout, crab and rabbit dishes. The staff was attentive and so knowledgeable. We also loved the intimate atmosphere of this hidden gem and felt like we were in on a great secret. Would absolutely dine again, we felt so taken care of, so kudos to the staff for making us experience great Chilean hospitality! (The location of this restaurant is not in Providencia, but Alonso de Cordova 4355, Vitacura) read more

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The food is a true luxury. The atmosphere is incredibly cozy, and the design transports you to a little corner of southern Chile. It's an intimate space (just a few tables), quiet and warm, that makes you forget you're in the middle of a very busy gallery. We arrived a bit before our reservation time, and were kindly invited to Prima Bar (which was an excellent introduction--and a great bar, by the way). The service is outstanding--very personal and attentive. Each dish is explained in detail, including the preparation, process, and even the inspiration behind it. They also guide you through the drinks that accompany each course. The dishes are delicious, with familiar Chilean flavors elevated through technique and creativity, yet still deeply respectful of tradition. Chef Kurt and the entire team take care of you in a very thoughtful and personalized way. You can tell that everything is crafted with love, and it truly makes for an exceptional experience. Without a doubt, it's one of Santiago's best-kept secrets--and one absolutely worth sharing. read more

99 is a "WOW" dining experience. It's bit like an intimate speakeasy, since you enter through a smallish pair of doors in the back of a bustling bar; the room is windowless with only four tables seating perhaps 14 people. The dining room includes an open kitchen and is staffed by the chef, a sous chef, and the sommelier...that's it. The tasting menu and wine pairings were superb, with everyone explaining what each course was and how it was prepared. We ate at several Michelin-star restaurants in South America and this was arguably the best and most enjoyable meal we had. Worth a detour and making reservations in advance. The modest decor belies the exceptional cuisine and service. read more

Location In Providencia, near shopping and lots of other restaurants. Food Such an interesting place. I'd read about this being the best restaurant in Santiago. After going for lunch on a weekday, I am conflicted. It is definitely an experience I suggest trying, but at the same time I felt underwhelmed by the food itself. We ordered the tasting menu which meant we got small portions of all options on the menu for each of the 3 courses. The dishes were things I would not have ordered off the menu ordinarily (i.e. razor clam ceviche) but they were actually good. The presentation is the impressive part and it's just neat to see how each next dish comes out. I had a really interesting unusual white wine - gorda blanco. It was a surprising delight. You can see the prices on the website, our tasting menu lunch was 21,000 CLP. Dinner is much more expensive but also includes wine with each course. Atmosphere/decor Simple and casual. Not a fancy, white tablecloth place. Service Service was not that great. It is slow (but that's normal in Chile). We had to ask for things a few times. Recommendation If you just want to try it out, I suggest going at lunch time as it's less of a monetary investment and easier to get an appointment. read more

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We had dinner, the tasting menu. Each course was really original, the combination of flavours what accurate! Wine & Dessert not so good. Cenamos, menú de pasos. Cada plato era súper original, la combinación de sabores fue muy preciso y atinado! El vino y el postre no fueron tan ricos. read more

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I had really high hopes for this restaurant and really wanted to love it. While the service was good, the food was just okay. We went with the 9 course set menu. Given the price, we expected some more interesting and substantial dishes. I also wished there was more seafood given that it's Chile. The meal started out with warm bread and mushroom butter (not truffles but kinda similar). Bread was great, no complaints. Smaller dishes included a beet soup, celery mash with leeks (for lack of a better description), some kind of raw fish. The flavours in these dishes just didn't come together too well for me. I also found the celery mash to be watery. The medium-ish sized dishes included vegetables, likely sauteed, as well as fish soup and beef. I liked the fish soup the most, it definitely stood out. The others were just okay. Finally, there were three dessert dishes - these were pretty creative and tasty and among the better offerings. Overall, nothing really stood out all too much. I think things could be improved by focusing on the ingredients and how they mix with one another. I do think that the restaurant has a lot of potential and would give it another try if the menu was revamped and I find myself in Santiago again. I really appreciated that the manager (I think?) came to speak to us at the end and got feedback from us about the meal. read more

Came here for lunch on Monday. We made a reservation beforehand and we chose this restaurant because it was one of the few well regarded restaurants in Santiago that also served lunch. Their wait staff speaks English, which was great because it meant they could explain the food! The restaurant itself is charming with reclaimed-esque wood tables, copper accents and red-clay ceramic plates. The aesthetics were really great--celebrating Chilean resources and modern design. I ordered a chamomile tea (there are eight tea choices presented to you in a cute little platter) and the attention to detail was adorable. They also have a great menu of wines. There were two choices--one was a set menu where you had a mix and match choice of starter, entree and dessert and a tasting menu where they brought out all the choices in smaller portions. There were only two choices (regular and vegetarian) for each course so we went with the set menus, one of each. Meal started with complimentary bread and mushroom butter. Great bread, nice and soft and the crusts were not too crusty. The bread came with spreads of mushroom butter served in copper holders. Very cute. The spread was savory and rich. For appetizers, the vegetarian option was a soup (I think it was potato?) with a skewer of tempura-style veggies. The regular option was a bao of pork in a sauce (not sure what it was). The bao was the winner here, beautifully made with a nice soft doughy shell and tender meat on the inside. The vegetarian stew was also good, but not as memorable. Main entree was the choice of a potato cake which came in a small cast iron pot and a beet risotto. The potato cake had pork and egg, and packed a lot of flavor. Super heavy. I really liked the beet risotto, which was refreshing and light. There were a few different methods of beet preparation in the dish that added some variance. The desserts here were the best by far and the most memorable. There was a lemony cake that came with some great home whipped cream and then a fruity cake dotted with miniature meringues, light ice cream, and jelly made out of some kind of fruit. Delicious! I particularly liked the fruity cake--it was beautifully plated and really fun to eat. The meringues and crumbs provided a great crunch. There was just enough ice cream for the cake and everything just felt so perfectly light. This meal total, including tax and tip and drinks (a tea and a glass of red wine) came out to just a little over 30,000 pesos. That's about $20USD per person. An incredible deal considering the level of service and quality of the food. We were really impressed. I would give the food a range of 3.5-4 stars. It's good, but nothing to write home about. The desserts were phenomenal but there were some misses, like the vegetable soup. Nothing egregious--the soup was still good--just not particularly notable. Value wise, 99 Restaurante is great. The meal doesn't disappoint, the service is knowledgeable, fast and friendly, and the prices are . read more

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Underwhelmed... I've been reading about this restaurant. I was so excited to try it that I chose to go for lunch, alone, after my friend's flight was canceled. The space itself, is small and modestly decorated. Tables made of reclaimed wood. What they call a "terrace" is a street patio enclosed in weather safe plastic. The service is STELLAR. All of the sweet servers speak English. Very helpful. I chose the 6 course tasting menu.. I wanted to try it ALL! The portions were perfect. I wasn't overly full at the end. The salad was a highlight, actually. Greens with asparagus and strawberries a strawberry coulis. It was lovely. The other favorite for me was the eggplant entree. It was tasty. The steak and fava bean course was disappointing. The streak was perfectly cooked, but the purée and side was truly flavorless and, frankly a waste of time and calories. The wine was good, but not sure it paired well with the food. I appreciate that the staff made me feel at home and tried their best to accommodate all my needs. The chef should give his food a taste. read more

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An experience, indeed! First night in Santiago, this place was recommend to us. Zero clue what to expect and didn't know it was a tasting menu. After given the options, we decided to go with the 9 course tasting w/ the wine pairing. Ended up a true culinary experience - it was culinary art. So creative on all spectrums - taste, texture, and plating. It was overall a great experience and I'd say the entire staff knows what they're doing. Would recommend! Tip: the 9 course wine pairing was over 3 hours for a party of 6. Relax and enjoy every second of it. Ciao read more

Great tasting menu and wine paring options. We thought the menu was thoughtful and creative. Service was impeccable. But best of all we loved the creative presentations and unexpected twists and turns through the meal. If you are in Santiago you must try this restaurant. read more

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We did the lunch tasting menu here and it was AMAZING. Each course was beautiful, creative, and delicious. The service was great. The ambiance was lovely. We were super impressed and happy that we ate here during our time in Santiago! read more

So glad a Chilean friend recommended this place! Selection of 6 or 9 courses tasting menu, with option of wine pairing. We weren't super hungry and the 9 courses were still about the right portion. Loved the wine pairing. Great combination of flavor. read more

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The presentation is beautiful but the food was underwhelming. We had the 6 course tasting. The salad was overly dressed- too sour. Next, cow heart and potato- the potato was bland. Main course- small - ok, overly sour arugula. Soup was good but not spectacular. 2 desserts, but not different- some components were the same. Overall not impressed. Was expecting more from such high regards. read more