Quitral serves somewhat elevated Chilean food. You won't find anything simple, direct, or tasting…read morelike home cooking. That's not a bad thing because what they serve tastes great! Two orders of empanadas could make you a meal. The cocktails are solid and a great complement to a meal. Indoor and outdoor seating is available and staff does speak some English. Credit card is accepted.

Quitral is in a fun area next to restaurants and bars. It is modern and quite spacious. The…read moreempanadas appetizer was warm and rich in flavor. The grilled tuna was over cooked though. I wish it was slightly seared, but my tuna steak was difficult to enjoy. The service was quick and the staff were helpful. Don't forget to order a pisco sour!

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!

This is hands-down the best rooftop bar in all of Bella Vista, but good luck getting a table on the…read moreweekend! Your best bet is to come on a weeknight, particularly now (during the troubles causing the social and political unrest throughout the country and particularly this area) and via taxi since the Baquedano metro stop is no longer in existence. A few months ago (before the troubles started), a group of friends and I tried to come here on a Saturday night around 10:30 p.m. Bad idea. There are no reservations and it is first-come, first-served. That was no problem for us because there are so many great restaurants and bars in this neighborhood, but fast-forward to last week when I had a friend from the U.S. visiting for her first time ever. She spent the daytime taking the funicular, touring the zoo, and taking a walking tour. Regrettably, I had not been on the Metro since early October 2019, before all the upheaval began, so I was very late in arriving to meet her thanks to the protests, riot police blocking the streets, and general mayhem just down the street from here. She didn't seem to mind--she found her way to the restaurant and snagged a great table (there really are no bad seats here, but the tables along the railing are the best for taking photos of the cityscape). Once I arrived (badly in need of a drink for all the traumas I just witnessed minutes earlier on my walk), I was absolutely stunned by the beauty, calm, and serenity of this spot. You would have no idea there was a quasi-civil war being fought just down the road. We sat and talked for hours over pisco, wine, and empanadas. I pointed out the various sights around us, including La Chascona, the home of Chilean poet laureate Pablo Neruda, which is named after his mistress-turned-wife, Matilde (hence, the name of the restaurant). Luckily, we came at the perfect time and caught the sunset, which was lovely. If you need to get away from the bustle of the city (or fiery, tear-gas-filled protests), this is the spot for you. It was therapeutic for me that evening and I'll definitely be back (via Uber, not the Metro).

I can't help myself. This place deserves 4* but I need to counteract its terrible rating! I don't…read moreknow why this place has such a bad yelp rating... I went here ignoring the rating because I specifically wanted a sunset view (and it did NOT disappoint). We ordered drinks, 2 starters and elected to share a main dish so that we could order 2 desserts. The cerviche was ok. I have only had better cerviche once in Santiago, but I was still disappointed that there wasn't more tang and the fish was a little fishy. The quinoa salad was good. Nicely presented with a delicious tangy dressing. Very fresh. I ordered 2 drinks, the first a piece pomelo tonic which even with the waiter's advice when ordering I still found too sweet. But he brought me an extra shot of lemon juice and I was really surprised how much I ended up loving this drink. Then I tried a Traditional Mojito made with Flor De Caña 4 rum (because I love rum). I ordered this to be much less sweet than the standard, but it still arrived a bit sweet for me. Nicely presented- I love dried citrus as garnish that's all the rage now! Main dish: sesame encrusted barely seared tuna. If I hadn't eaten so much truly fresh tuna,(diluted in front of me) I could have mistaken this for fresh tuna. Quite nice. And then dessert... actually the desert blew me away. I've been to some very "fancy" restaurants in this past 2 weeks in Argentina & Chile but this was my favourite dessert: quinoa tres leches. It was phenomenal! And gluten free! Like the whole rest of the menu you may have noticed. The second dessert I personally didn't care for but found it interesting and different, and my friend that ordered it absolute loved it. Raves about it. It was a cream made of fruit I hadn't heard of and have unfortunately forgotten with meringue and fresh mandarins. There was even a raw vegan option! (Which I didn't try). Very easy to back gate this menu if you're gluten free or dairy free or have other eating difficulties. I highly rate this place, and the view just sets it over the top.did I mention that I loved the desserts and considered ordering more? They didn't look the part, but they really delivered.

We wanted try typical Chilean food, and our food tour guide recommended Viva la Vida. The pastel de…read morechoclo (corn pie) was delicious. The cazuela de pollo (chicken soup) tasted fresh and healthy. The biscuits were warm and toasty and came with delicious pebre salsa. We tried the terramotto drink (has pineapple ice cream) but it was too sweet. We wanted items unique to Chile since we can't get this anywhere else. Our server David was very friendly and provided great service. Loved the 80s remix music videos playing on the TV. Glad we came here!

If you want to sample Traditional Chilean food in a vibrant,…read morewelcome atmosphere and maybe take in a local sports event, definitely choose Viva La Vida. Situated in a lively barrio at the foot of San Cristobal Hill, it shares the atmosphere of its surroundings, colorful, local, and spirited. The servings were generous and delicious. Leaving town the next day, we were looking for a place to try a few traditional Chilean dishes we hadn't yet tried: empanadas, pastille de chocolate, and the sweet ice cream cocktail called Terremoto. We were able to check them off our list, along with other local culinary delights. Highly recommend.

This place is a must-stop for all Campari or negroni lovers!…read more The bar was completely abuzz when we arrived for a post dinner digestif/night cap. Lots of great negroni variations, although they have a slew of other cocktails for those who are looking for something else. Service was friendly and attentive. Overall great energy and vibe, with both indoor and outdoor seating (with heat lamps). Not sure the next time I'll be in Santiago, but if I come back I'd definitely drop by again. Great option for a drink if you are pisco-ed out!

El servicio es excelente! Te explican la carta y te recomiendan cositas. La comida que pedimos para…read morepicar estaba muy muy buena y los negronis son TOP. El ambiente está muy bien preparado.

At last a place with "normal" prices in Santiago. Food around here is incredibly overpriced, so…read morewalking in a place with options around 800CLP - 1400CLP was a relief. It's the same restaurant from Madrid and is inside the patio Bellavista. Great atmosphere, very casual, great for beer. We had a bunch of montaditos, bread is crunchy and delicious. Staff isn't friendly, but they aren't rude, just want to get the job done.

We went here on Wednesday night for the happy hour special. 1900 Chilean pesos for sangria and 800…read morefor select sandwiches. The sangria was average and the sandwiches were tasty, but too small. Without happy hour pricing, they are potentially three times the price. Five of these sandwiches would be filling, and spending 12,000 on enough sandwiches to fill you is quite ridiculous. Furthermore, there is no service. You wait in line and pick up your own food. Very exorbitant prices for the lack of service and petite quantities.

Divey, cozy, hipster feel here. Fantastic old-school hip hop playing. Handsome waiters/bartenders…read more Mare Basil Bramble - sour on top, sweet on bottom - mix it together and it's totally awesome! (Thank you, I'm here all week...literally) Delicious drink. Blueberry bramble -delicious as well...more of a stricter taste on top with this one. Rucadillas - delicious! The cheese combinations blend well with the pork. Simple flavors, no frills, tasty. Still not completely clear on the currency conversion, so not sure if I'm paying a little or a lot, but I'm getting very tipsy, so it doesn't matter, at this point...nothing really matters..

Last night I had the chance to visit Ruca Bar, and my overall impression is a good one…read more Probably the aspect that I value the most about this place is their value proposition based on sharing. From the way tables are arranged to how the menu is structures, sharing and communion are clearly the core concepts defining the spirit of this place. Regarding their food, I tend to agree with what others comment about this place. There is way too much focus on fried food-I would not consider their menu attractive for someone looking for healthy options around this trendy area of Santiago. I had the fish tacos and they were really really good. However, I do not hold the same opinion about the boletus croquetas. The croquetas were bland and lacked and boring (truly nothing exciting about them)... I would definitely recommend the tacos, but croquetas are a waste of money and time. Cocktails in general, and gin in particular, are supposed to be their distinctive feature with the rest of pubs/bars in the area. I was not impressed with the variety of Gin they hold. My personal impression is that they are not running any kind of risk when it comes to selecting some labels over others and that they are not open to consider some really good ones (for example: G-vine). Because it was hard for me see their expertise in a menu where Gin Mare is expected to shine, I decided to try some cocktails. I ordered a negroni and it was OK, nothing memorable about it. I also tried the Gin Yang, which I had to the send back because I prefered to avoid an instant visit to the doctor. The level of sweetness was simply overwhelming... In general this place is ok, but I would probably think twice before coming back. I really enjoyed the sharing-based value proposition but I do feel that they are not capable to meet the expectations proposed in their menu.

Liguria is a stand out in the restaurant-rich area of Providencia. The place was packed but we…read moremanaged to get a table with ease given the restaurants three floors. The food and service were great and prices were reasonable given the portion size and quality. What put this place over the top was the incredible atmosphere -- a loud bustling space with excellent decor and live music. Love love love

This place was recommended to us by our hotel. It's right in the middle of a lot of restaurants so…read morethere are a lot of options. The staff was attentive and our service was prompt. It's a tad loud outside since your right on the main street. The food is typical bland Chilean cuisine. Nothing bad but everything is unseasoned. Large portions of steak and fries, but they really need to add some sauces (au poivre) to enhance the food IMO. The salmon was well relieved as well. It's fine overall but I was unimpressed and want to keep exploring other options.