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.

Our hotel had a deal for free Pisco Sours here so...drinks were good, staff friendly. Food fine,…read morenothing exceptional. Great location in a neighborhood square with a lot of foot traffic (locals, tourists).

The service was really good, the food was good, and the prices were a little too high. Perhaps…read morebecause 7:00 pm is too early, but the vibe (atmosphere) was lacking a positive energy.

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.

The only reason for 3 stars was the INCREDIBLY slow service…read more We came to the restaurant a party of 13 with a reservation after a long night of rehearsals at the Municipal Opera of Santiago. If you know a part of that size is coming.......put some tables together and pour some still water. At least try. The meat here is ridiculous. Roasted and fired to perfection. The barbecue for 3 is not to be missed. Good flavors and great wine selection.

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.

Located in a cute neighborhood, I was drawn to the outside patio…read more It was a great spot to eat lunch, enjoy a pisco sour and people watch. However, I wasn't too impressed by the food: My tuna carpaccio was way too lemony/sour, and the texture of the fish was a bit strange - kind of like a proscuitto texture. And for my main course, I had asked if they served any chilean seabass and I was pointed to the Merluza. It came as a thicker cut than what I was expecting so was very hearty and could have used more flavor / sauce. I paid a bit more than I would have liked to for the meal I got, but still a nice meal in Lastarria thanks to the patio!

Another in a long line of business lunches during my week-long trip. This is a solid 4-star…read morerestaurant. Service was great and the recommendations of our server was spot on. There also have a very good local craft beer and wine selection as well. For the life of me I can't remember what we ordered for Apps but I do remember we were jockeying for the last morsels. I had the congrio and it was baked to perfection. Others at our table had the Combo meat plate, baked white fish, and the squid/squid ink risotto. You would think we had not eaten in days as we devoured our lunch. Yes, this is the tourist area but at lunch time the area is bustling with the local lunch crowd and of course tourists. They do have a patio and it is a great spot for people watching. Being four guys we did a lot of, ahem, people watching. Lastly if you are seeking a cheap lunch go elsewhere but I believe the price does match the quality of the food.

My husband and I were in Santiago and I wanted an authentic chorrillana, so we went to El Palacio…read morede la Chorrillana. We got the "traditional" with French fries, sliced beef, caramelized onions and fried eggs. It was outstanding, a contender for best dish of the trip. The atmosphere and service were great as well. I highly recommend if you want a traditional, local dish.

Bigggg portions, a personal size was quite large. We shared it between two people. The fries were…read morebetter than I expected, large steak fry style fries that were fairly crispy on the outside. The meat/gravy mixture in the Rocuant was good, not outstandingly flavorful but comforting! Overall enjoyed the meal and glad we tried a modern spin on a more traditional Chilean dish, but not the most amazing meal I've ever had.

We just happened to stumble on this place. We were pleasantly surprised. This little diner has…read moreamazing food. I had tostada, my husband the tacos and my daughter the steak and cheese sandwich. Everything was very good!

So I was craving for some tacos, I decided to take the walk to this place, I had 3 of their "carne…read moreasada" tacos, they were OK but not real Mexican tacos they had potatoes, tomatoes and onions I'm not sure if they were going for the flag theme or what was the deal, anyway my "carne asada" tacos should have one thing "carne asada" and that's it.

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!

Fabulous experience, cool place, instructional, culturally interesting, extremely refined, soothing…read morenight. They started me with a small cup of a drink originating from coconut water (I think). I order a pisco sour flavored with regional mint from the north. It was quite good. They brought me a long, thin wooden platter with an assortment of bite sized morsels that originated from the north to the south of Chile. Each bite was different. They was some spicy pepper-based sauce and a few bite-sized pieces of flat bread. When they observed my interest (I asked a question), they offered a look at a book dedicated entirely to native foods. It looked a bit dated but it was really cool. There was an image of the dish with explanations. Many other interesting things in the book. I started with the ceviche and it was really good. Then I had a mixed salad and that was quite good, but there were things in there that felt like stones. My main was the shrimp. It was a fine dish, made quite elegantly, but they used a certain type of pepper that I don't care for (maybe it was fire roasted? But it's a flavor I encountered from time to time and it just doesn't work for me. Wait staff was kind and knowledgeable, but not in a hurry. Cool space; nice atmosphere.

The presentation is amazing but the food tasted ok overall. Nothing to be impressed about and it's…read morepretty expensive. Some of the food don't really have the depth of flavor that I was expecting and a little bland. Service can be extremely slow when they're busy.