Area: safe + cute vibes with shops Food: 10/10 upscale mix…read moreof cuisine with lots of Chilean local ingredients Service: great with some people who speak English but mostly it's Spanish only Situated at the edge of Barrio Italia neighborhood, this gem of a restaurant resembles the houses in the area with its tall ceilings and beautiful courtyard seating. It looks like a Victorian era style with the wide checkered floors and moody dark tone interior. All to say, the ambiance is a chíc. The food was delicious and paired well with the local red wine was a little sweet and light, Cabernet. The ribeye steak Chileneo cut was delicious with just a little bit of fat skin but not enough for it be annoying to eat around. The pork slaughter was perfectly cooked and tender. The corn side dish was delicious as well. The octopus... if you like seafood this is a must!

Quaint, unpretentious, unique, quirky, fun, cozy, welcoming...the list of superlatives can be…read moreextensive when describing this place. The back patio area at Casaluz is dreamlike and absolutely gorgeous: after a long day of walking in the hot Santiago sun, a few pisco sours in the garden was nothing short of pure bliss. The cocktails are extraordinary and made with obvious understanding and expertise; even the most basic and common drink here is superb. The food at Casaluz is current, and they put a lot of thought into presentation. Ingredients are fresh and diverse, and their salads are especially enticing. Because they offer tapas, you can sample a wide range of flavors, but the croquetas de jamon Ibérico were my favorite dish. An absolute gem that delivers on service, food, drinks, and especially ambiance. A must if you're in Santiago!

Choose this place after three weeks in the hood. Very clean and attended regularly by locals. What…read morea great choice. First they recognized we were Americans and they spoke English tous. They gave us English menus and really went out of their way to be sure we got what we thought we ordered. The atmosphere was amazing. Great original artwork everywhere and lovely background music in a clean environment. The seafood was superb. The. Chef definitely knew what to do with each piece I ordered. Octopus is extremely difficult to get right but this chef did. It was perfect. The best I have ever had. We ordered a Pinot from the region which complimented our menu selections very well. Dinner was typical of the region but so fresh and again perfectly cooked. For Americans looking for a place to experience the local good seafood I highly recommend this place. Worth it in every sense.

El Txoko Alaves, located on the hidden street of Monjitas in barrio Bellas Artes, is an enchanting…read moreBasque restaurant best known for their delicious food and great bar. El Txoko Alaves is best when you come in a group. They serve excellent Spanish tapas that you won't want to skip and in order to try as many as possible, I recommend coming with friends and family to get a little taste of everything. They serve wild boar (jabalí) which is delicious as well as suckling pig (cochinillo, seriously yum!) and boquerones, a dish from the south of Spain which is basically fresh anchovies (recommended by the waiter). They have a great bar with a comfortable and almost mysterious atmosphere that makes you want to start drinking their excellent sangria as soon as you get seated. Tip: They don't only serve tapas but also main dishes which include their menu del dia. It starts at 12:30pm and for 13 mil you get a 3 course meal plus either a glass of wine, pisco sour or beer and a coffee or tea! Call and make a reservation, especially at lunch time because this place fills up!

Best place for spanish tapas in Vitacura. I've been many times, and each time the owner of the…read morerestaurant and his wife had been there. Excelent food and delicius sangrias.

In town for 2 days. Decided to walk that way ! Many restaurants to choose…read more Decided on this place as I lived the decor. Very upscale. I was stated and given water. Ordered a cocktail. After that... a family. And in and were so loud. Talking in the phone with the speaker on.. it happened often in South America..... I was hoping a server would tell them to mute it. They did not. I decided to move... as I can't enjoy my meal with that. Once I moved... delightful. Service and food delicious. Can't wait to return.

Delicious food and wine and excellent service! We went back twice for the lamb chops.read more

Food is good. Service is decent (Chilean standards of course). The restaurant is located within a…read morecharming little plaza which makes for a good ambience. Better than the other tapas place around the block.