I was really craving some gelato in Santiago, and we tracked this place down on Yelp. I'm glad I…read moredid. The inside features a huge display case with at least 25 or so different gelato flavors. As is usually the case with my trips to ice cream shops, I probably tried 10 flavors before finally deciding on my order. After paying at the register, I got a scoop each of tres leche, mousse, and hazelnut. They were fantastic! Rich, velvety, smooth, particularly the tres leches one. The chocolate notes were intense, the hazelnut flavor not overpowering. And the chica working the counter booked me UP. My scoops were MASSIVE. For about $3,000 pesos, I got a ridiculous amount of superb gelato. It seemed to serve lunch and dinner as well. A pretty inviting and friendly atmosphere overall. The gelato is all I'd truly need, though. If I were to stay in Santiago for long, it'd definitely be a regular spot!

This Bravissimo always brings back memories of when I first came to Santiago. This si where,…read moretogether with my study abroad group, we would meet to get ice cream and lunch. At the time, I remember thinking that this ice cream place was huge and futuristic, with the bright colors, colored plastic seating areas and the Jetson-like uniforms the servers use. Although it doesn't seem that big to me anymore, their bright colors and style still seems somewhat futuristic, meets the 90's. There are many Bravissimo's throughout the Chile (41 to be exact), but this one is my favorite (apart from the awesome memories) as it has 2 stories with a large patio for their patrons to enjoy their large ice creams and slices of cakes as well as their savory dishes such as sandwiches, salads, hamburgers and wraps. Bravissimo, is not just ice cream (although I mistakenly categorize it as such all the time). It is a perfect place to come after a long day of work to enjoy "once" with your family or during lunch time with colleagues, as they have some awesome daily specials and that are economic and good. I recommend trying their Caprice sandwich, made with tomato, arugula, ham and mantecoso cheese with a "Tuscany salsa" (which is mostly olives and mayo) on rustic italian bread. I always ask to get avocado instead of ham and it is never a problem. Very delicious and perfect to accompany one of their coffees or teas. The service is good however, the line to get ice cream is always pretty long. Don't forget to pay first and then get in line to order. They have a ton of different flavors, so ask to taste them (the guys behind the ice cream display are happy to give you as many tastings as you want). Also, although I am an ice cream fanatic, I always have to remind myself that here (despite each scoop being very economic and therefor, more enticing to buy more), their ice cream is very thick and similar to a gelato, with intense and some super sweet flavors, so 1 scoop is always enough.

We were visiting in Santiago and our friend brought us for ice cream!…read more The ice cream and chocolate was best... Milkshakes were very thin... Mostly milk, but work a good flavor Service with a smile and very efficient. The restaurant was clean and neat and relaxing after a long day! Music playing in background.

Got a mocha- service was fast and friendly. The beverage was pretty good but definitely not cheap!read more

The food is absolutely excellent. I had a baguette ave palta and a Tarte de citrón. Absolutely…read moredelicious. The presentation was lovely and the mocchacino divine. The only drawback is the service is really excellent and then I think the server got overwhelmed and forgot to bring out the tart but as long as you're patient it is well worth the wait. The staff were all very kind and it was peaceful and calm on the weekend. I would have preferred to give this place 4.5 stars but anything less would be a lie.

If you love bread and all things pastry, you will LOVE EK. This is a chain, but a very good one…read more I stopped in after an 8-mile run with my dog on Easter Sunday and despite my appearance, I received top-notch service and a smile. After that excellent experience, I decided to bring my hubby for a Sunday brunch. I was VERY satisfied with their brunch menu! I could not believe the amount of food and drink that we both received--it was almost too much (in fact, we did take some breads home with us). When it comes to drinks, like pastries, they don't skimp on quality. The fresh-squeezed juices are terrific and the coffee baristas really know what they're doing. I ordered a coffee on Easter Sunday that was delish and had a hot cocoa most recently. The raspberry juice was so great that my hubby, who was feeling a little under the weather, had two! The ambiance is what you would expect from a French cafe in the city. It's a smaller space but I recommend sitting outside if you can. We sat in the far back courtyard and despite the cold temps outside, we were cozy thanks to the warm heat lamps and they also provide blankets! I highly recommend this spot for the friendly service (even if your Spanish is not great) and really delicious food. They even have a nice bakery right when you walk in the door, so it's a perfect spot to grab a quick host gift, a surprise for a friend, or even a coffee drink to go.

Nearly 25 years after my first taste of Bravissimo it is just as good as I remembered!. Great…read moreflavors that include banana split, mint chocolate chip etc exploding with the smell and flavor of the ingredients.

Best cheesecake I have had in Chile! (It really deserves 5 exclamation points, but I don't want to…read morebe that girl...) They offer two different flavors of cheesecake one with fudge-like chocolate and the other with a berry topping. What makes this cheesecake really stand out from the others is the rich, creamy, filling (only attained by those who use quality ingredients and the right amount of cream cheese). Although I could go on forever about their cheesecake, they also offer both sweet and savory options. The owner and the other bakers use all natural and as many fresh ingredients as possible. The idea is to use the least amount of preservatives as possible. Pasteleria Sinfonia del Sabor boasts rich flavors, fresh ingredients and a unique style. They make all of their pastries and breads in house. Their store, although small, is filled top-to-bottom with different all natural delicacies that won't break the bank. The prices range from 1.450 for a slice of cake to 2.500 for a loaf of bread. I also recommend their carrot cake. It was moist, with spices and fresh carrot slices and manjar - perfect to accompany it with a hot cup of tea. The only down side is that the store, because of how small it is, is made more to pick up treats to-go than to enjoy them there. They only have one table with 2 chairs if you are lucky enough to find them unoccupied. Tip: They offer gluten-free options upon request. Most of their pastries has a vegan option, that is just as delicious (they either use vegetable oil, apple sauce or other natural ingredients to make up for the lack of buttermilk, eggs or milk) They also offer made to order pies, cakes among other things. I know where I will be getting my birthday cake next year!

Awesome vegan and vegetarian empanada options (including whole-grain) and desserts. I got a…read morechocolate cookie with dulce de leche in the middle, which was great, and a caprese empanada. Only downside was that the empanada was a bit lukewarm--but quality was great.