Everything about the dinner service at Bistro Km0 was fabulous. I've found seasoning, particularly…read moresalt, can be lacking in Chilean dishes (which could explain the joke that you can easily spot a Chilean because he will always salt his food before tasting it, haha), but that was not the case on this particular evening.
We arrived a bit early for dinner (after 7, but before 8 is early) but were greeted with gusto and the wine list. I'd been wanting to check this place out because who doesn't love a restaurant in which an entire four-story wall is just wine?! The wine list didn't disappoint. I had a glass of Syrah, which was divine (by dessert, I was tempted to go for a second, but opted for decaf coffee instead).
We perused the menu for a long while. I will definitely be bringing friends and family here when they visit--everything looked amazing. You can even order a charcuterie tray of just meat, just cheese, or a combo. Doesn't that sound perfect with a bottle of vino?? Other group-dining options include a seafood platter consisting of oysters and crab...Yum!
The hubs and I weren't super hungry, so we skipped the appetizers and went straight for the main course, though I will be back for the appetizers soon. I asked the waiter if he recommended the mushroom risotto or the fish of the day. He said if I like salmon, then the fish hands down. I love salmon, so that was easy. The hubs, as usual, went for the steak. At first he was leaning toward a dish that had steak and veggies, but the waiter said that was too bland and recommended the filet with foie gras. We also ordered a side of mushrooms.
Everything arrived quickly and perfectly. I was most surprised at the level of seasoning in my dish--the butter sauce was great and even had plenty of salt to boot. The fish came with potatoes (the usual staple around here) that were not overcooked but were still soft enough to slice with a fork, though I might have preferred some green veggie instead. We both cleaned our plates and thought we might go for a stroll to get ice cream down the street. But then our waiter cleared our table and offered us the dessert menu. Why not?
Everything looked incredible. The hubs was leaning toward flan but opted for the tiramisu at the behest of the waiter. I couldn't turn down the berries with merengue and vanilla ice cream. It was perfect!
I think I could eat here every day, seriously. So many delicious menu options and so much wine! I'm not sure how it is for the English-speaking crowd, but I would guess they have at least one server on staff who could translate for you. Most of the menu is pretty easy to figure out, though! Enjoy!