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!

Sparkly atmosphere and kind waiters! Drinks were the size of a fishbowl- I would consider that a…read morewin. Definitely get the shrimp appetizer and the Spanish cheesecake dessert. Pro tip- they DO have churros, but you have to ask. Must be on secret menu. I recommend getting hot chocolate with it!! As an American eating at 5:30pm, 10/10 experience!!!

In town for 2 days. Decided to walk that way ! Many restaurants to choose…read more Decided on this place as I lived the decor. Very upscale. I was stated and given water. Ordered a cocktail. After that... a family. And in and were so loud. Talking in the phone with the speaker on.. it happened often in South America..... I was hoping a server would tell them to mute it. They did not. I decided to move... as I can't enjoy my meal with that. Once I moved... delightful. Service and food delicious. Can't wait to return.

Hey - do you do croquetas de patatas? I have a friend of mine which might show up if you have. 4/5…read morein the meantime. PS: she's Spanish so please don't mess, it's important.

The place has an excellent vibe, laid back atmosphere and friendly service. they were good…read moreaccepting our comments and it is definitely a place to try. However, there were a few small details that made me gave it 4 instead of 5 stars. First, an issue with the entrance door made it uncomfortable for us sitting close to it on a cold night. Second, two groups of singers were allowed to play a few songs and asked for tips later, which left me with the feeling of our conversation being interrupted unnecessary times (it may be just me being too up-tight...). Despite these details (which I hope they correct soon, at least that door!!), it is definitely a place to try. The calamari was a delight and the octopus couldn't make it to an amazing dish but was a close one. The house red wine was a good pick and was a good complement for grilled meat. Congrats!

Best place for spanish tapas in Vitacura. I've been many times, and each time the owner of the…read morerestaurant and his wife had been there. Excelent food and delicius sangrias.

We were looking for a place for dinner and noticed the covered cute sidewalk seating area and…read moredecided to eat here. It's a Spanish tapas place, so they've got Spanish tortilla, patatas bravas, and other shareable small plates on the menu. They also have a few options of ceviche, including a salmon one that was pretty tasty. We also ordered the tortilla which was huge and the prosciutto plate. We also got some pisco sours to go with our food. The food was tasty - especially the ceviche. The ambiance was great and the service was excellent. I checked out the inside and sitting outside in the sidewalk area is much better! Cheers!

Choose this place after three weeks in the hood. Very clean and attended regularly by locals. What…read morea great choice. First they recognized we were Americans and they spoke English tous. They gave us English menus and really went out of their way to be sure we got what we thought we ordered. The atmosphere was amazing. Great original artwork everywhere and lovely background music in a clean environment. The seafood was superb. The. Chef definitely knew what to do with each piece I ordered. Octopus is extremely difficult to get right but this chef did. It was perfect. The best I have ever had. We ordered a Pinot from the region which complimented our menu selections very well. Dinner was typical of the region but so fresh and again perfectly cooked. For Americans looking for a place to experience the local good seafood I highly recommend this place. Worth it in every sense.

El Txoko Alaves, located on the hidden street of Monjitas in barrio Bellas Artes, is an enchanting…read moreBasque restaurant best known for their delicious food and great bar. El Txoko Alaves is best when you come in a group. They serve excellent Spanish tapas that you won't want to skip and in order to try as many as possible, I recommend coming with friends and family to get a little taste of everything. They serve wild boar (jabalí) which is delicious as well as suckling pig (cochinillo, seriously yum!) and boquerones, a dish from the south of Spain which is basically fresh anchovies (recommended by the waiter). They have a great bar with a comfortable and almost mysterious atmosphere that makes you want to start drinking their excellent sangria as soon as you get seated. Tip: They don't only serve tapas but also main dishes which include their menu del dia. It starts at 12:30pm and for 13 mil you get a 3 course meal plus either a glass of wine, pisco sour or beer and a coffee or tea! Call and make a reservation, especially at lunch time because this place fills up!

This was my favorite restaurant in Chile and I got the chance to try a good amount…read more Please note that it's pretty busy so it's best that you make reservations. I loved the creativity in the dishes, they were so unique and delicious. My favorite dishes were the leche de tigre veggies and the ceviche. Honestly we didn't make it out of the app section but we got to try a good amount. They have a HUGE wine selection, I ordered a flight and got to try 3 different kinds. Don't skip dessert it's so worth it! Cant wait to come back, I highly recommend.

Very cute and delicious wine bar! Definitely make a reservation because this place was full on a…read moreTuesday night. We started with the ceviche to start, which was very delicious but a tad small. For entree, I got the beef tongue with mushroom and barley which was so delicious!! The beef tongue was very tender, and the mushroom barley was so umami. I also got one of the wine flights which complemented the food very well. I especially loved the red blend!

A good tapas bar in Santiago is hard to find, but look no further than De la Ostia! If you have an…read moreentire Sunday to spend with friends, drinking pitchers and pitchers of delicious sangria, you will not be disappointed. This spot is on a busy restaurant row and on the weekends, every table on the boulevard is taken (hint: arrive early--13:30, stay late-17:00). The staff is very nice and accommodating. My recommendations are the mushroom croquettes (just go ahead and order two), the sangria, and the Spanish tortilla. If you like calamari rings, those are also nice. The most unusual option is the flamenquines, which are sort of a tapas version of a Scotch egg with pork, pepper, and an egg in the center with a nice fried crust. Check it out! Depending on the time of year, the sun can be harsh, so wear SPF or bring a hat, because the umbrellas are few. Need to hit the loo? No problem--they have a well-kept unisex bathroom, too.

Amazing local place... cute as a button and with great food and super cheap prices... the service…read moreis super slow but the food is worth the wait