Santiago Restaurants

One of the best restaurants in Santiago is Astrid y Gaston, according to Frommer's. Here, you can experience cuisine influenced by Peru, Spain, France, and Japan. Try the fresh goose liver, a tuna steak with a spicy honey sauce, or sample the king crab ravioli.

Seafood enthusiast's should visit the Azul Profundo. This nautical-themed restaurant is fun for the whole family. Choose from fresh fish such as salmon, swordfish, flounder, sea bass, shark, haddock, and trout. Or try the curanto, the surf-and-turf stew from Chiloé, or a "Tabla Marina," grilled vegetables served with shellfish and salmon. Remember, order your dessert ahead of time: it's made from scratch.

Pizza lovers should try Tiramisu. This Italian restaurant offers gourmet thin-crusted pizzas baked in stone ovens, and can be made with a variety of toppings. You can order pizzas like the margherita or the arugula pizza topped with parmesan cheese and artichokes. Enjoy your meal at tables covered in red checkered cloths, or order your pizza to take back to the hotel.

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• Astrid y Gastón International, Phone: 2-650-9125
  • Frommer's Exceptional Rating: "Today, Astrid y Gaston is still considered one of, if not the best restaurant in the city."

• • Fodor's Choice: "The kitchen is the real star here -- every seat in the pumpkin-color dining room has a great view of the chefs at work."

• • Lonely Planet Selection: "Blending old European influences (Astrid) with South American (Gaston), its exclusive fusion cuisine is among the most refined you will find anywhere, not just in this city."

• Aquí Está Coco Seafood, Phone: 2-235-8649
  • Frommer's Exceptional Rating: "Attentive service and a menu in English are reasons you'll see many gringos here, but Chileans love Aqui Esta Coco, too."

• • Fodor's Choice: "The best seafood in Santiago is served in a dining room where the walls are covered with flotsam and jetsam found on Chilean beaches."

• Agua Fusion, Phone: 2-263-0008
  • Frommer's Exceptional Rating: "Sleek and minimalist, Agua was a pioneer in fashionable dining among Santiago's well-to-do, who clambered for reservations in what was then the place to see and be seen."

• • Fodor's Review: "Talk about minimalist -- this gleaming glass box of a dining room is almost devoid of ornamentation."

• Europeo Central European, Phone: 2-208-3603
  • Frommer's Exceptional Rating: "The dining area is polished and sophisticated, yet its compact size and individual hanging lamps create warmth."

• • Fodor's Review: "Whether you dine on the crisp white-linen tablecloths in the elegant dining room or under an umbrella in the open-air brasserie, you're in for a fine meal at this trendy yet relaxed eatery"

• Bristol Chilean, Phone: 2-639-3832
  • Fodor's Choice: "You won't find dishes like marinated scallops over octopus carpaccio or king crab tartar on any other menu in town. The expertise offered by the city's most prized sommelier, Alejandro Farias, is reason enough to visit."

• Azul Profundo Seafood, Phone: 2-738-0288
  • Frommer's Very Highly Recommended: "A cozy, nautical-themed complete with fish nets, a wooden siren hanging from a mock ship's bow, and bathroom doors that look like they lead to a sailor's bunk lend a sense of fun to the restaurant, and kids get a kick out of it, too."

• • Fodor's Choice: "[Its] two-level dining room -- with walls painted bright shades of blue and yellow, and racks of wine stretching to the ceiling -- ensure that it stands out in the crowd."

• • Lonely Planet Selection: "No prizes for guessing that this long-established restaurant's specialty is seafood, which it does with some aplomb, including grilled octopus prepared Chiloe style."

• Arkana Eclectic, Phone: 2-231-9667
  • Frommer's Exceptional Rating: "Fusing Asian cuisine with New Zealand specialties, the chef here creates a wonderful feast for the palate, from crayfish ravioli to seafood curry "

• Etniko Pacific Rim, Phone: 2-732-0119
  • Frommer's Very Highly Recommended: "Etniko is one of Santiago's hippest restaurants, serving Asian-influenced cuisine to the modern beat of house music played by resident DJs. "

• A Pinch of Pancho American, Phone: 2-235-1700
  • Frommer's Very Highly Recommended: "This restaurant serves contemporary American-style fare, such as barbecue ribs, Cajun chicken, and Caesar salads in a rather odd crossover atmosphere between comfortable elegance and American kitsch."

• Tiramisu Pizza, Phone: 2-335-5135
  • Frommer's Very Highly Recommended: "This gourmet pizzeria began as a hole-in-the-wall but spread into three dining areas to accommodate the growing throngs of admirers."

• • Lonely Planet Selection: "Its thin-crust pizzas are among the best in town, and it has a choice as long as your arm with good vegetarian options."

• Bar Liguria Latin American, Phone: 2-231-1393
  • Frommer's Exceptional Rating: "The Liguria serves ample portions of emblematic Chilean dishes (and a few Italian dishes), as well as hefty sandwiches and salads that are reasonably priced."

• El Mercado Seafood, No Phone
  • Frommer's Very Highly Recommended: "Strolling musicians and garrulous vendors provide the soundtrack noise while waiters in bow ties bustle about."

• Cafetto Cafe, Phone: 2-252-0053
  • Frommer's Highly Recommended: "Cafetto is a pleasant European-style cafe where you can grab a snack or meal at any time of the day."

• El Huerto Phone: 2-233-2690
  • HappyCow Very Highly Rated

• Bambu Phone: 2-231-9094

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