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We stopped here twice on our trip in Chile, once at the beginning in Santiago and once at the end of our trip. The first time, we went in for lunch and unfortunately the menu was limited on that day, so we had a prix fixe choice (very reasonably priced) of a fish and salad dish, then a beef and quinoa dish. Both were very tasty. The restaurant is known for their pisco drink options, including a variety of fun cocktails. The prix fixe lunch included both a pisco sour as well as choice of second drink (including wine), so we got a glass of red each. The second time we came in, we got some of the fun pisco cocktails (the one I got was loosely based on a sangria). The restaurant interior itself is nice, and if you walk through to the back, there's a really cool garden area. Would definitely recommend coming here in Santiago!
Although this restaurant is near a touristy spot, plenty of locals will point here for an authentic meal. Glad we took the advice and gave it a try. We came during a summer evening and the place was full of locals and busy. Maybe a bit warm temperature wise when sitting inside, but definitely worth it. Ordered the chicken & beef empanadas along with the crispy chicken for appetizers and it hit the mark. The empanadas were good but those crispy chicken dipped in the ceviche sauce was exactly what I wanted in a local place. I'm not a huge sweet potato fan, but the way this one was prepared complimented the chicken beyond my imagination. Wifey ordered the seafood mixture and it was tasty, however a bit too heavy on the mushroom pieces which took up too much room on the plate. I ordered the sweet and sour chicken, which was a spin off of the Asian version combined with a Peruvian touch. Didn't know what to expect when I ordered it so it was a pleasant surprise and very sweet, and well, sour. If you are near this area, this place is a must try.
I went here while visiting Santiago for the first time. Chipe Libre was a beautiful restaurant with great service. We ordered chicken and beef empenadas and fried avocados. The empenadas were not my favorite because the cheese wasn't melted. But the avocados were pretty good. I ordered Salmon and vegetables.
We stopped in for the first Pisco Sour of our visit to Santiago, and the bartender was so kind and attentive! He gave us several tastes and explained some of the differences in production between Peruvian Pisco and Cilean Pisco.
We came here with our tour group The picsxo sour was fantastic I had the salmon with quinoa and it was very tasty The hubby had braised beef and polenta and he loved it There were people smoking which ruined an otherwise lovely dining experience with our new travel mates
Stopped her for a drink in the evening and was greeted immediately and seated at the bar. They have English and Spanish menus. They have a lot of different cocktails with pisco as well as pisco flights. My drink was smoky and boozy. I didn't try their food so can't comment on that.
Had late lunch at this interestingly decorated restaurant which is located on a street with lots of other restaurants. Chose it as it was recommended by several friends and also only 15 mins walk from our hotel. We had seafood with stir fried veggies and fish with quinoa, both quite tasty. Good place for selection of Pisco sour but unlike many other restaurants they don't have any non alcoholic juice selection at all only lemonade. They are also very strict on seating - even though the place was pretty empty during a non peak time they won't let you seat at a 4-top if you are a party of 2 which I found to be a bit odd.
Most memorable seafood and Pisco meal in Santiago Chile. We enjoyed this restaurant so much that we ate here three times over 4 days. The ceviche was well prepared with a balanced mixture of citrus flavor, veggies and fish. The wife had a fried fish dish with stir fried veggies and was pleased with the dish. Everything was well cooked, served and tasty. The service was excellent with staff practicing their English and me, Spanish. It could be the Pisco talking but still think about returning and eating at Chipe Libre again.
Visited on a Monday around 4:00pm lots of tables and bar space available so was seated quickly. Menu has a huge selection of piscos, cuban/peruvian food options as well. Drinks: La Temptation - sweet, fruity and tropical with a slightly thicker texture, delicious and dangerous didn't pick up much Pisco flavor Vegetarian ceviche - really tasty, I got the chili dressing which tasted citrusy with a bit of spice, ceviche had a blend of strawberry, mango, crispy corn and hominy, along with red onion and sweet potato Service was good, served promptly and staff could communicate in English with ease. Overall I enjoyed my experience and would recommend a visit while traveling in Santiago.
This is a wonderful option for drinking or dining! The food is all savory and delicious. They even offer vegetarian options like Thai food and tofu. The empanadas are solid. Everything tastes good! The cocktails are delicious, especially those with pisco. It's wonderful that they also offer pisco flights so you can try each kind individually. Indoor seating is available by reservation plus outdoor patio seating might be your only option if you walk in. Service is very prompt in any case, and English menus are offered.
So first time here , and probably last , service was so bad our server never showed much interest on selling more that we were asking ( Alejandra) she disappear constantly, when she was coming back never asked us ; would you like guys something else's to drink ? That was weird , ceviche traditional was good , the seafood rice was uneventful ( just a server who wasn't even working with us helped us and literally saved the experience ( Victor ) I just asked his name
Solid place to drink Pisco. Great and vast selection. Started with some cocktails and then moved on to flights. We learned a lot here. Tried some great flights including the herbal and grand flights. Considered a return later in the evening. Service was very laid back.
The food is as delicious! The service was great. I really appreciated that they had an English menu. The drinks looked amazing, next time I'm going to try a couple.
1 month ago
This is a great restaurant in a fun part of Santiago. I have been enjoying pisco cocktails throughout Chile, and the cocktails here were fantastic. Over a couple of visits I was able to try: La Enjundia De Diablo, Cotrabando, Temporada, and Pisco is in the air. Truthfully the first two were preferred, more spicy than sweet. The second two were like smoothies with alcohol-also delicious, just hot differently. They were well presented and fabulous. For meals we had the steak and chimichurri, good if you love a big steak- a little too much for us. The beef and lentils were delicious and perfect for a cold winter evening. The next meals we tried were the cuttlefish croquettes which were very good, like a Japanese octopus ball. Great sauces. Then the fish of the day-Hake- with whipped potatoes(I think) and capers with veggies-outstanding. We also had a very good, filling, fish sandwich. I liked the sweet potatoes, a unique touch. The service was attentive without overdoing it. The first night when we came in everyone said hello, which made us feel very welcome. The atmosphere was fun, hipster, and inviting. So glad our hotel was nearby, couldn't have asked for a better restaurant to be near. read more
9 months ago
Really liked Chipe Libre! Our first lunch at this spot was delicious. We went with the daily lunch special (chicken curry or fish and salad). For a very reasonable price, you also get a pisco sour, water/soda/wine, an appetizer (fried cauliflower with beets), and coffee. The pisco sour was very refreshing and tart. Food was a good sized portion as well and tasted light and not too heavy. The lunch special isn't listed in the menu so don't forget to ask about it! Ambiance is really cute inside and they have nice outdoor seating as well. read more
8 months ago
Great find right by hotel Food was great Service was accommodating And the house cab was perfect read more
2 years ago
We stopped here twice on our trip in Chile, once at the beginning in Santiago and once at the end of our trip. The first time, we went in for lunch and unfortunately the menu was limited on that day, so we had a prix fixe choice (very reasonably priced) of a fish and salad dish, then a beef and quinoa dish. Both were very tasty. The restaurant is known for their pisco drink options, including a variety of fun cocktails. The prix fixe lunch included both a pisco sour as well as choice of second drink (including wine), so we got a glass of red each. The second time we came in, we got some of the fun pisco cocktails (the one I got was loosely based on a sangria). The restaurant interior itself is nice, and if you walk through to the back, there's a really cool garden area. Would definitely recommend coming here in Santiago! read more
Although this restaurant is near a touristy spot, plenty of locals will point here for an authentic meal. Glad we took the advice and gave it a try. We came during a summer evening and the place was full of locals and busy. Maybe a bit warm temperature wise when sitting inside, but definitely worth it. Ordered the chicken & beef empanadas along with the crispy chicken for appetizers and it hit the mark. The empanadas were good but those crispy chicken dipped in the ceviche sauce was exactly what I wanted in a local place. I'm not a huge sweet potato fan, but the way this one was prepared complimented the chicken beyond my imagination. Wifey ordered the seafood mixture and it was tasty, however a bit too heavy on the mushroom pieces which took up too much room on the plate. I ordered the sweet and sour chicken, which was a spin off of the Asian version combined with a Peruvian touch. Didn't know what to expect when I ordered it so it was a pleasant surprise and very sweet, and well, sour. If you are near this area, this place is a must try. read more
6 months ago
I went here while visiting Santiago for the first time. Chipe Libre was a beautiful restaurant with great service. We ordered chicken and beef empenadas and fried avocados. The empenadas were not my favorite because the cheese wasn't melted. But the avocados were pretty good. I ordered Salmon and vegetables. read more
8 months ago
We stopped in for the first Pisco Sour of our visit to Santiago, and the bartender was so kind and attentive! He gave us several tastes and explained some of the differences in production between Peruvian Pisco and Cilean Pisco. read more
7 months ago
2 years ago
We came here with our tour group The picsxo sour was fantastic I had the salmon with quinoa and it was very tasty The hubby had braised beef and polenta and he loved it There were people smoking which ruined an otherwise lovely dining experience with our new travel mates read more
Stopped her for a drink in the evening and was greeted immediately and seated at the bar. They have English and Spanish menus. They have a lot of different cocktails with pisco as well as pisco flights. My drink was smoky and boozy. I didn't try their food so can't comment on that. read more
Had late lunch at this interestingly decorated restaurant which is located on a street with lots of other restaurants. Chose it as it was recommended by several friends and also only 15 mins walk from our hotel. We had seafood with stir fried veggies and fish with quinoa, both quite tasty. Good place for selection of Pisco sour but unlike many other restaurants they don't have any non alcoholic juice selection at all only lemonade. They are also very strict on seating - even though the place was pretty empty during a non peak time they won't let you seat at a 4-top if you are a party of 2 which I found to be a bit odd. read more
1 year ago
1 year ago
Most memorable seafood and Pisco meal in Santiago Chile. We enjoyed this restaurant so much that we ate here three times over 4 days. The ceviche was well prepared with a balanced mixture of citrus flavor, veggies and fish. The wife had a fried fish dish with stir fried veggies and was pleased with the dish. Everything was well cooked, served and tasty. The service was excellent with staff practicing their English and me, Spanish. It could be the Pisco talking but still think about returning and eating at Chipe Libre again. read more
Visited on a Monday around 4:00pm lots of tables and bar space available so was seated quickly. Menu has a huge selection of piscos, cuban/peruvian food options as well. Drinks: La Temptation - sweet, fruity and tropical with a slightly thicker texture, delicious and dangerous didn't pick up much Pisco flavor Vegetarian ceviche - really tasty, I got the chili dressing which tasted citrusy with a bit of spice, ceviche had a blend of strawberry, mango, crispy corn and hominy, along with red onion and sweet potato Service was good, served promptly and staff could communicate in English with ease. Overall I enjoyed my experience and would recommend a visit while traveling in Santiago. read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
This is a wonderful option for drinking or dining! The food is all savory and delicious. They even offer vegetarian options like Thai food and tofu. The empanadas are solid. Everything tastes good! The cocktails are delicious, especially those with pisco. It's wonderful that they also offer pisco flights so you can try each kind individually. Indoor seating is available by reservation plus outdoor patio seating might be your only option if you walk in. Service is very prompt in any case, and English menus are offered. read more
2 years ago
So first time here , and probably last , service was so bad our server never showed much interest on selling more that we were asking ( Alejandra) she disappear constantly, when she was coming back never asked us ; would you like guys something else's to drink ? That was weird , ceviche traditional was good , the seafood rice was uneventful ( just a server who wasn't even working with us helped us and literally saved the experience ( Victor ) I just asked his name read more
Solid place to drink Pisco. Great and vast selection. Started with some cocktails and then moved on to flights. We learned a lot here. Tried some great flights including the herbal and grand flights. Considered a return later in the evening. Service was very laid back. read more
2 years ago
The food is as delicious! The service was great. I really appreciated that they had an English menu. The drinks looked amazing, next time I'm going to try a couple. read more
Absolutely delicious! This is such a top quality restaurant from the decor to the food. We enjoyed every bite of the beef with tomatoes and fries. The oysters were from Chile and different than what I'm used to but we ate every one and enjoyed their unique brine! read more
2 years ago
We weren't too hungry for dinner, but we stopped by and had a seafood chowfa and a vegan ceviche. We expected the chowfa to be like a fried rice with the rice and seafood mixed together, but the seafood was a stir fry with a small bowl of fried rice served on the side. It was very delicious and the portions size was very generous. The vegan ceviche was quite good too - as we were just looking for a side salad to accompany our meal. read more
Great place to try Pisco in a hip happening neighborhood. Do tell the Chileans that I like the Peruvian Pisco better. It's less sweet. We shared 2 lovely appetizers. The salmon tartar and the Japanese tuna. Charming handsome Columbian waiter too! read more
2 years ago
I have l had the menu delivered dia and a dozen oysters . The oysters were smallish and on the cusp of freshness. I included the dessert with the menu del dia and there was dinner confusion on the bill regarding this issue, but the manager fixed it. Best pisco sour in town. read more
3 years ago
3 years ago
3 years ago
Right across the street from our hotel Cumbres was this fantastic place. The host, in English, seated us immediately on a gorgeous patio with mist to keep us cool. I ordered the Lourdes, great refreshing, ginger based drink. Had the empanadas and added French fries. Plenty for me for lunch. Husband had Surf and Turf and it was excellent, shrimp, fish, beef, chicken and more. Service and atmosphere were excellent. read more
2 years ago
Not quite ready to leave Santiago and still a little hungry, I stepped into Chipe Libre after spotting the Chilean equivalent of the "People love us on Yelp" decal in their front window. It's a lovely restaurant, perhaps a little touristy, but you'll get past that quickly. Starting off with a flight of piscos, my waiter was very helpful with getting me their wifi code and I was now ready to start cranking out Yelp reviews and getting just a little bit liquidated on the booze. I chose the "Artisan" flight and got three nice pours of pisco in separate glasses to taste. Honestly, I don't know which was which and I'm no piso authority but they were all quite intoxicating and very tasty. For my second course, I opted for the seafood ceviche. It was awesome. Aside from being a huge portion of fish that was just a little spicy and more than a lot flavorful, it included some roasted and (boiled?) corn. I cleared the plate. Delicious. John Carlos did not mind that I sat here taking up one of his tables for close to two hours. Service was excellent. Food was excellent. I'd return here for sure. read more
2 years ago
4 years ago
I don't even know where to start with this one. This restaurant is so good I can't even describe it. Everything on the menu looks so good you don't even need to read anything. Just order and you'll like it. The surf and turf has chicken that is the texture of a marshmallow. It has beef to die for. It has cuddlefish that is like candy. It has zucchini cooked to perfection. There is a raspberry juice that is unlike any juice in the word. They have empanada that are made minutes before. I'm in shock at how good this food was. read more
8 years ago
While I write this review I remember of extraordinary experience I had at Chipe Libre. This was probably my best meal at Santiago, and you can add to that a great service and a cool environment. If I go to Santiago would definitely go back. We were 4 people and mainly ordered everything to share. The highlights of our lunch were the tuna ceviche, the octopus and the empanadas. Everything was cooked to perfection and nicely presented (pictures). Moreover, the pisco cocktails were all delicious and our waiter was very accurate in his recommendations. If you are in Santiago and want to have a great ceviche, a couple of drinks and be in a cool environment, Chipe Libre is the right spot. read more
8 years ago
Found it by just walking by, reviews looked really good so I gave it a try. Not disappointed, the atmosphere was really nice with great salsa music hits background -if you like salsa-, there are more Pisco sour combinations that what I ever heard of. Waiter was very polite and knowledgeable, went by his recommendation and it was very on point. The octopus was really good too, I liked the flavor and texture, the potatoes were on point and with great flavor too. Definitely worth to stop by. Cheers! read more
We originally wanted to go to Bacanariz since we've heard so much about that restaurant. When we arrived around 8:30 p.m, we were informed that they wouldn't have availability until 11 p.m. so we went next door as Chipe Libre had good reviews on Trip Advisor. We were able to sit outside immediately and we had a group on 7 people. They had heaters and the top was covered, which was nice. The waiter even offered to get us blankets. We ordered beef empanadas as an appetizer, the crust was a little thick, but still crispy and flavorful with sautéed onions in the inside. We got the chaufa (seafood) which had an assortment of seafood including shrimp, mussels, veggies- a bit bland. We also got a beef filet which was very tender, but didn't have a lot of spices to it. I honestly wasn't amazed by this restaurant in Santiago. read more
4 years ago
delicious pisco bar & restaurant nestled in Barrio Lastarria. beautiful atmosphere, w cute design and concept. make sure to call ahead for reservations or be willing to sit at the bar! + this bar is famous for their pisco. they have SO many variety of piscos. i first opted for the pisco flight, being warned by the bartender that it'd be very strong. (it was basically just three shots of different types of pisco lol) couldn't even have more than a sip, so he remade my drink to a traditional blended pisco sour for free. (so sweet!) the drink was delicious. + ceviche!!! they have around 8 different types of ceviche. i opted for the fish & shrimp, and it was incredibly fresh. generous serving that easily could have been split. + skirt steak and potatoes. the steak was SOOO TENDER!!!!! i woke up at 3am after passing out and was suddenly craving it again All in all, delicious restaurant and bar nestled in one of the trendiest neighborhoods in Santiago. Will definitely come back on my next visit... and order a mixed cocktail over a flight! read more
I've been back in the states for a few weeks from Chile and for the life of me, I cannot stop thinking about this place. The food here is magnificent. The different choices in ceviche varying in heat levels and sweetness are plentiful and the dishes we tried, pilpil de pollo y camaron was simply amazing. So much so that we visited this place twice during our 3 day stay in Santiago. And pisco sours. My goodness. I tried the pisco flights and boy are those bad boys strong. There are a ton of different pisco sours to try so take your time in reading the description of each, and pick the one you feel best fits your palate. Our last night there we decided to sit at the bar and were greeted and entertained by the lovely Jorge for our 2 hour stay. He indulged us in Chilean history, culture, food and simply made this restaurant unforgettable. If you want s tasty dinner and great craft drinks, look no further. Treat yourself and enjoy!! Cheers! read more
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José Victorino Lastarria 282
RM 8320156 Santiago
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Lastarria, Santiago Centro
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