Located on Bilbao off the corner of Manuell Montt, Machu Picchu is situated on a busy street…read moresurrounded by interesting dining options. However, if you are decided between where to go, in my opinion, Machu Picchu is the one to pick - without a doubt as it is one of my favorite Peruvian restaurants in Santiago. Machu Picchu boasts great quality with their outstanding taste and a nice atmosphere (plus it won't break the bank!). One of the great things about Machu Picchu is that it can be for both a relaxed dinner or a date night (meaning you can either dress up or down and you won't feel out of place). I recommend coming hungry and with a friend so you can share the different delicious dishes. My partner and I always make the "mistake" of sharing a ceviche and then both getting a main dish (half-way through we are stuffed!). Better to order 2 dishes and share so you can get a taste of both - that way you will have room for dessert! As you start your meal, I suggest trying one of their Peruvian pisco sours, great to set the mood. A must-try is their ceviche al cilantro, a delicious mix of traditional Peruvian ceviche with a cilantro cream sauce...yum! As for the second dish, I am tied between the risotto de camarones (served with fresh parmesan on top) and the Pulpo al Olivo (with deliciously creamy olive sauce). You will have to make the decision for yourself. If you are lucky, you will enjoy your meal with a live band. Usually, during the busy weekend nights, local artists come through to play in the restaurant. Tip: On any given day, this restaurant is always super busy. I recommend calling to make a reservation ahead of time so your wait is to a minimum (although they have a nice lounge where you can wait and drink a cocktail).

La Mar in Santiago is outstanding. The food is excellent, with an impressive selection of very…read morefresh fish and beautifully prepared seafood. While the menu is mostly focused on seafood, there are also sashimi options and subtle Japanese influences that add nice variety without taking away from La Mar's core identity. Everything we tried was flavorful and well executed, and the quality of the ingredients really stood out. I also ordered a pisco sour, which was perfectly balanced and one of the better ones I've had. If you enjoy high-quality seafood and fresh fish, La Mar is absolutely worth a visit.

This was our first restaurant we tried in Santiago and wow it blew us away! We asked the server his…read morerecommendations, and he hand picked out dishes, starting with two ceviches, scallops, a fish and risotto dish, and dessert. Everything was phenomenal and the flavors and freshness of the fish really blew us away. And, the restaurant itself had a great vibe and wasn't too loud. Really loved our experience.

The best ceviche I ever had. And I had a lot of ceviche. Please has amazing food. Servers were very…read morenice and ambience. They struggled with English but that's okay. I would come back here when I am back here in Chile.

The meal was absolutely incredible. Our waiter, Alex, suggested a special entree to sample the…read morechicken, fish and steak with a side of vegetables. Each had it's own unique and wonderful sauce. Very tasty and yummy. The service was attentive and excellent. Our waiter also spoke English which was a great help.

Had the mixed seafood ceviche and it was excellent! Service was prompt and attentive.read more

The food was delicious and it was a nice environment. I've had multiple dishes but the lomo…read moresaltado is my favorite.