Amazing service! I loved our lunch at El Hoyo. The famous Chilean bevvy "Torremoto" (Earthquake)…read morewas reportedly invented here - it's a sweet, boozy drink that goes down way too easily! We were treated with some live music, which was lovely and unexpected for a weekday lunch rush. It's a huge, sprawling establishment, decorated from head to toe in all sorts of interesting photos, gizmos, old newspapers, etc. Everytime you look around, you see something new. Food is delicious and affordable, including lots of Chilean classics like their signature fork-and-knife sandos and the dense and filling Pastel del Choclo. My only complaint was the noise level - it was pretty loud once the music started. I found it to be challenging to have a conversation at times, which was tricky because we were meeting up with some family for the first time on the trip here, and we wanted to gab. However, the food, value, and service all exceeded expectations.

Anthony Bourdain said he ate his best meal in Santiago at this restaurant, so we had to check it…read moreout. Food is known for being authentic, service was friendly, and at noon on a Friday there wasn't any wait. Large space inside. The terremoto (a Chilean cocktail with white wine, pineapple ice cream, and grenadine) was popularized here and is a must order. We liked the arrollado more than the pork hock, and the cazuela was quite hearty. A must visit in Santiago!

The best beef carpaccio I've had!…read more This adorable French restaurant/vintage hair salon was a treat! Along with a carménère wine, we ordered: -grilled octopus (in a chili-garlic oil) -duck à l'orange -beef carpaccio (with lemon and capers) The service was great, they have menus in English if you want, and they take credit cards.

One of Santiago's beloved culinary landmarks, Boulevard Lavaud, which has been open since 1868, is…read morea little piece of France in Chile. The old photos, mirrors, and antiques in the restaurant brings you to another era - a simpler and perhaps more elegant time. I recommend ordering Carménère (Chile's prized wine) and pato a naranja--duck à l'orange. It's exquisite.

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This restaurant operates under a new name, but a comparison of the menus revealed similar items…read more I'd still give it high ratings. The food and service were excellent, I'm my humble opinion.

This is one of my favorites places in Barrio Yungay: cheap, yummy, and great selection of artisanal…read morebeer. Last but not least, vegan options are available. Check them out in Facebook!

Excellent ceviche. Nice big cuts of reineta or corvina (sea bass) , different marinates/styles…read moreavailable. Great service. Mouth is watering just thinking about it. Will go back to try the sushi next.

Had a great experience at Amori! The menu is fairly extensive and the staff is very friendly. Being…read morefrom the United States, I found the sushi here to be very rice heavy, but that seems to be typical of mid-range sushi restaurants in Chile. The soup I had was very good. I will definitely be returning!

Gabriela Cafe, named after Gabriela Mistral, a Chilean poet-diplomat, educator and feminist who won…read morethe Nobel Prize in Literature, is located in the center of the GAM cultural center. Just like the cultural center, the cafe has an industrial-like feel to it, that makes the cafe seem modern, open and fresh. I have been here a number of times, every time with big groups and the staff have been very accommodating! I recommend calling a week ahead of time to reserve a space if the group is large. If the weather is nice out, I would take advantage of their outdoor seating. The coffee, teas and desserts are top-notch (they even have artesanal ice cream). They sell gourmet products that you might not be able to find elsewhere (usually from family-owned chilean brands) such as chocolates, teas, jams and even merken from the south of Chile!

We found this place on Yelp... with a strong recommendation from the hotel concierge. They have do…read morehave menus in English and a QR code menu with English and Spanish with pictures. Everything we had was fantastic and the waiter and chef were very accommodating. Everything was great particularly the traditional menu items. The service was warm and friendly. Everything was very reasonably priced. We enjoyed sitting outside given we had just arrived from the US in early December. The plus here... most of the folks (other than us) seemed like neighborhood locals. When you're traveling, go where the locals go :) In fact we met the owner who was sitting at the table next to us with some German expats, which just added to the warmth and depth of our experience.

Very friendly management and staff. Here are my ratings for each dish we had:…read more(1) Pastel de Choclo: 4 stars. This is a corn pie filled with chicken and hard boiled eggs. It taste a bit sweet (from the corn) and also savory. (2) caldillo de congrio: 3 stars. This is a fish stew. It tasted okay; not my favorite. (3) Chupe de Jaiba: 5 stars. This tasted like a hot crab meat dip to me. It was delicious. (4) Locos with mayonnaise: 4 stars. This is a Chilean seafood delicacy served with potatoes (5) Torres starter plate: 3 stars. This platter has cheese, prosciutto, salami, crostini and empanadas. It was our first time having these local food and we enjoyed it.