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.

Excellent BBQ, big restaurant & no reservation needed. As…read moreper others, you seriously need your google translate... this is as authentic as it gets with just menu in Spanish. We tried the restaurant WIFI. Unfortunately it did not work for us. So... we ask for the paper menu... the female by the cashier must be a family member of the owner... she clearly looked bored & practically was on her phone most likely f the time! Very bad optic for the customers. We asked her for the paper menu in English with action words... she looked extremely disinterested & shook her head. We waited for the waiter & we told him we couldn't get the WIFI & asked for a paper menu. He came right back with one... then everything is on Spanish. The waiter was very patient & kind... we got the general gist of the menu & ordered a T-Bone steak with an assortment of fresh salad. Overall, excellent service & food EXCEPT for the female at the counter... must be related to the owner or else... how on earth did she survived that long without getting fired?

The atmosphere is very nice. Great service. We have ate at many restaurants but the servers doesn't…read morespeak English so we were very happy to talk to the server here at this restaurant, the steak, pork chops, blood sausages, and 2 other kinds of sausages are grilled to perfection.

Best empanadas I've had in Chile. We went with someone who lives in the area and even she said…read morethey never tried better. The dough is light and flakey the fillings were all delicious, especially the cheese ones. There is limited seating since its basically sold out of a garage. They accept credit cards too which is nice.

Fantastic food. I recommend the classic ceviche + lomo saltado. Suave steak in a rich sauce. Fresh…read morefish in lime juice. Very good food. The service is mediocre. The digital menu sucks.

Came here for a quick lunch and it was busy on a Friday afternoon. I ordered their beef empanada as…read moreappetizer and it was hearty, flavorful, and the beef was tender. The crust was flaky and I enjoyed it even though it was on the saltier side. For entree, I ordered their seafood pasta. The pasta was al dente, mixed in with so much seafood that it almost seemed like it was endless. The seafood were big, fresh, and cooked perfectly. It is again, a little too salty for me. This is a great option for a quick bite when you get tired from shopping at the mall. The foods are decent and staff are friendly.

I've visited Tramonto twice now and agree with friends that you come here primarily for the views,…read morebut during covid, you also come for the delicious food and quicker-than-normal and quality service. A group of my neighbors decided to make an early dinner reservation at the restaurant over the holiday weekend (Fiestas Patrias). Due to the earlier-than-normal curfew, the restaurant stopped serving and turned off the music at 8 p.m. (normal Chilean dinnertime). Thankfully, we'd had two hours to enjoy pisco sours, sparkling wine, ceviche, provaleta, empanadas, entraña, and pizza. Thanks to the pandemic, our temperatures were taken at the door and the menu (in English and Spanish) downloads onto your phone with via QR code. I can highly recommend the blue cheese- and-carmenere empanadas, which also contain beautiful caramelized onions. Also, the trio of ceviches was lovely and the toasted bread crisps had a buttery garlic flavor. We ordered two warm provaletas that come with herbs, tomatoes, and walnuts, but only the second one was actually served at an acceptably warm temperature. I also recommend the pear, brie, and caramelized onion pizza. The pizza and pears are very thin but the flavor is good, though I would not call the dough "gourmet". Possibly because it is winter or because of covid, the pool has been drained, but the evening view of the mountains was still the highlight of the meal, como siempre.

Beautiful rooftop bar with colorful lighting and a pool in the center. The views were nothing…read morespectacular, but the cocktails were great. We tried the traditional Pisco Sour as well as the Passionfruit variety, but my favorite was their Ginger and Honey cocktail. I could taste the fresh grated ginger and the honey was not too sweet at all. The waiter was so funny and accommodated my broken Spanish. All in all, a beautiful night.

Had such a lovely experience eating at La Picantería!…read more After spending a week hiking through Patagonia/Torres Del Paine sleeping in tents and eating sandwiches, we were eagerly awaiting a nice sit down meal to celebrate, and La Picantería did not disappoint. The spot is located in a multi-level, beautiful shopping/dining center (for those from NYC, imagine an outdoor version of the Shops at Columbus Circle). The weather was beautiful, and it was so nice being able to enjoy the meal under the pleasant night air. Reservations are preferred during peak days/times, but we were able to easily walk in. All of the seafood/crudo/ceviche was absolutely delicious and so fresh. Their pisco menu was overwhelming (in a good way), and the drinks were great. Prices were extremely reasonable - we over-ordered food to share as a table, and everyone had multiple drinks, and I think we spent probably not much more than $50/pp. We all left with happy stomachs, satisfied taste buds, and slightly buzzed. Highly recommend this place if you happen to be in Santiago and want seafood!

What a pleasant surprise to find this branch of a restaurant that I love in Lima, Peru now in…read moreSantiago, Chile. The food here is amazing! The seafood is fresh, and the creative preparations are awesome. If you have never tried your fish "escabechado", I would highly recommend it. The service was great, the server will always advise on what seafood came in that day, what is fresh and how he would recommend it prepared. I would definitely recommend "La Picantería", as one of your MUST seafood restaurants in Santiago, Chile.

We were staying nearby and stumbled on this cute cafe. The staff were so nice and spoke English…read morewell which was helpful. Good food and a nice garden in the back to enjoy some quiet time. Kind of a busy place with people coming from work. We had some portobello apps and salmon dish and I had a salad but can't recall it now. But easy place off the main avenue and a wonderful bakery next door I highly recommend too.

A great patio restaurant with a good menu with lots of variety. I got a burger which was great but…read morethe fries were bad. Very fast service though and good prices too.

I rarely eat at a hotel restaurant unless needed as usually they are average but this one had good…read morereviews and usually a Ritz restaurant is worth it. The meal started well with friendly service and the Salmon tartare cones. They were delicious! The tables on the patio are wonderful. We ordered the salmon and the Sea Bass. I was particularly looking forward to having Chilean Sea Bass while in Chile. Ironically the salmon was the hit and the Sea Bass was dry. Also, after we chose to order just a glass of wine each instead of a bottle, our waiter abandoned us. He stopped checking on us and we had to ask for the check (albeit typical in Chile) after quite a long wait. Please note this isn't a bad restaurant, it's just not consistently great for a 5 star hotel. There are many options for good dining in Santiago, this one is average for fine dining.

Incredible experience!…read more We were hoping for the opportunity to try a good Chilean Sea Bass, but due to the season found ourselves indulging in the juices of the Patagonian lamb perfectly prepared with putee eggplant and a Carmanere wine glaze. Before we can even decide on an appetizer, we were greeted with freshly warm biscuits that were stuffed with caramelized onions and a cone of tuna Crudo (on the house!). Pro Tip: Request a taste of several wines, including the regional Carmanere (originating from France, but rediscovered in Chile). Camilo provided us with exceptional service and even surprised us with a parting gift! It was a pleasure getting to know him and hope to cross paths with him in the future.

Great japanese peruvian fusion restaurant using the freshest ingredients…read more The decor is a mix of trendy and classical seating with large plush blue sofas. We had so many dishes including the arroz de mariscos, their version of paella, katsusando with wagyu steak and caramelized onions, pulpo, tori karage ( fried chicken), dumplings and camaron al pil pil. Everything was delicious and beautifully served. The server was really very helpful in our choices and they cleaned the table and changed the plates and silverware between each dish. The wine bottle ( Don Melchior) was one of the best in Chili and worth it. The only little annoyance was the loud music which did not fit this upscale restaurant . Maybe they pushed the trendiness factor a little too much. Otherwise, great restaurant.

Matsuri is definitely in my top five favorite restaurants of all time. It's a creative fusion of…read morePeruvian and Japanese cuisine that once you experience it; you'll wonder how you got this far in life without having tried this incredible melding of flavors. It's located in the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Santiago and features indoor as well as outdoor dining options. We chose to dine outside and take in the ambiance of the beautiful poolside views. Let me just say- this meal was stellar in every way possible. The waitstaff were very friendly and attentive. Everything on the menu sounded so good, so we asked for suggestions to help us narrow down what to order. Ultimately, they steered us in the right direction. Everything we ate was magnificent. I started my meal with a mocktail. This was the BEST mocktail I've ever had in my life. It was called "Corinthians" and consisted of Greek yogurt, Elderflower reduction, vanilla syrup and fresh lemon juice and zest. WOW! This was such a satisfying drink. The smooth creaminess was the perfect complement to the seafood dishes to come, and I still have yet to try another mocktail that even comes close to rivaling it. For an appetizer, we had the Sake Tartar. This dish was out of this world delicious and creatively combines two of my favorite foods- raw salmon and passion fruit. The dish consisted of a finely chopped salmon tartar with a really vibrant, creamy sauce with some zing or as they call it "leche de tigre", ikura, passion fruit gel and vegetable chips. I am in love with this dish and would rank it as one of the top 3 best things I've ever eaten. It was just so good! We were also served a complementary Amuse Bouche that was a Peruvian Vegetable and meat hor d'ouvere that was so delicious- It was earthy and the textures were delightful. It was like a miniature work of art that bursted with unique flavors. For an entree, I decided to try this fish burger which was a an in house made minced fish and ginger patty served on a brioche bun with all the fixings. It too, was incredibly delicious. Overall, I cannot say enough good things about Matsuri. Everything was perfect and I would come back in a heartbeat. The food, service and atmosphere were top notch. A MUST when visiting Santiago.