We loved this quirky hipster Chilean restaurant so much from the kitchy arcade to the amazing…read morecocktails and seafood. The octopus appetizer was particularly spectacular. Note that the portions are not particularly large, the prices are not particularly low, and the decor not at all new if that kind of thing is important to you - but it is truly charming, quirky, fun and delicious. It was one of our favorite nights out coming here, and we even played a game at the arcade after supper, although it closed very shortly after that, so come early if you really want to spend time at the arcade. IMPORTANT NOTE: ONLY OPEN ON WEEKENDS. (We tried to go during the week and failed, but we came back and were so glad we did!)

A very unique restaurant located in the shadow of a cathedral. When we visited it was a pretty slow…read moreWednesday. I'm sure it gets very busy due to the area and atmosphere. We started out with the Caramelized Goat Cheese Salad. We can not recommend this enough! Delicious and fresh and light. We ordered the Filet Sautéed in Gnocchi and the Filet Sheet. If it wasn't rude to lick our plates clean we would have!

A really good restaurant in the hill side amidst all the painted walls in Valparaiso. 7 of us all…read moretried a different dish and each of us are commenting that his or hers is the best dish. That said a lot about the chef. Hake, a local fish ( we all think that it is the Chilean sea bass ) was served in 5 ways. Each was perfectly cooked, beautifully presented and taste wonderful. Meal was completed with homemade ice creams and sorbets. If you find yourself in this part of the world and spending sometime in Valparaiso, do come here for lunch. They are not open for dinner. Almost forgot to mention the friendly staffs.

Relaxed Elegance We were delightfully surprised that our…read moreAirBnB sat on a street up in the hills that offered so many wonderful places to visit. When looking for a dinner spot one night, we saw that one of Chile's top rated restaurants was a just a few minutes walk away. Some Pisco Sours, some local wines, fresh and exquisite entrées, followed by a delicious dessert and an elegant and cozy setting... all making for a truly special evening. Rambling down the street the following day, the lovely owner, Laura, whom we met at dinner, came out to chat and wish us well on our journey.

This restaurant is right in the middle of the tourist area in Valparaiso - halfway up the hill…read more It's recommended by our B&B host just a couple of blocks from where we were staying. It has a homey, rustic decor. It's open from lunch on all day which is good if you are looking for a late lunch early dinner. We had the fried fish and ceviche - they have a much better selection of the latter than anywhere else we've been. Good selection of fresh juices - I had the blueberry without sugar which was great. Not a place for sea views like many other places in this area - the two windows in front look out on the buildings across the narrow street - but the food is definitely worth trying.

We had a great experience at Cocina Puerto! The restaurant was located about 5 minutes from our…read morehotel and was very convenient. The appetizers blew my expectations away: the Mixto Ceviche is a MUST. It was my first time having salmon in a ceviche and its delicate texture blended incredibly well with the dish's milky-citrusy sauce. and the parmesan crusted scallops were very good. For the main course we ordered the Chupe de jaiba, which was good but nothing to phone home about. The grilled octopus, however, was excellent. I have never been given such a large octopus tentacle. It was savory and delicate and cooked to perfection.

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Good historic hole in the wall type place serving the most common home style Chilean dishes. We…read morewent with an uncle who is super good with money (cheap). We had the merluza, cazuela de vacuno and the pernil. I was expecting a pernil more Cuban or Puerto Rican Style, but this was a big ass leg o' pork. Delicious if you don't mind soft, braised fat covering the meat. Underneath the layer of fat is lovely meat with a texture similar to carnitas. The cazuela was just soup, typical with a huge potato, squash and corn on the cob. The merluza had a light batter and we ordered ensalada Chilena with it. With wine the huge meal was $21,000 pesos. About $30 bucks and you have to pay cash for tip.the waiter was a bit salty, but was happy with 10%.

Located across the street from the Cementerio General, the largest cemetery in Santiago, Quita…read morePenas is named conveniently for those who would wander into this pub after burying their loved ones. Quita penas, or "take away sorrow", is exactly what the patrons of this bar do - drown their sorrows with a large jug of pipeño or in one of their rich dishes. The food served here is a true example of Chilean comfort food at its finest, with bread, potatoes and meat as the base of almost all of these dishes. This pub is not the most glamorous, but in a way, that is what makes it so unique and perfect for its location and purpose. It is a simple and cozy pub with photos lining its walls of popular figures such as Chilean sports stars, politicians such as Allende, artists such as Victor Jara and Gato Alquinta (from Los Jaivas) as well as Chilean poets and filmmakers. Quita Penas is one of the historical hubs of Santiago, filled with stories and popular culture, it is here to stay. As it was told to me, everyone has a memory of spending an afternoon here with their family, passing through many emotions from sorrow to laughter. One of the many things that has put Quita Penas on the map, is for Chile's main soccer clubs Colo-Colo. Colo-Colo was founded here in 1925 by two football players who were drowning their sorrows, after being let go from their soccer team. Now, whenever an "hincha" of Colo-Colo passes away, they always make their way here (their last stop of their caravan). Tip: You can get here by taking the green line metro to "Cementerios" Try the "Paró la Chala". It is the house drink, made of pisco, gin and granadine (similar to a Terremoto but way stronger!) They are open every day of the year except for September 11th.

The sesame shrimp are damn good. Ahimsa tuna Ceviche was pretty good. A bit salty but still really…read moregood. The Crouquettes were tasty. Super creamy texture. Don't waste your time on the Falfal. They tasted like hush puppies. But we went here twice because it was good.

Our last night in Chile and decided to go super casual with pizza. The staff was very quick and…read moreattentive and a beautiful summer night we sat outside. The pizza was very good.

This restaurant is amazing!!! The ceviche is an orgasm in your mouth. The service is beyond warm…read moreand welcoming. Everybody and their mothers have to come here. This bomb.com restaurant is a hidden gem, American and Latino Americans can't miss!! (Tostadas not included)