Top 15 Restaurants for a Local Taste of the City
How to choose the best eats during a short visit to the city? We’ve curated top restaurant choices by areas in town where most of Southwind’s recommended hotels are located, based on excellence in the local and evolving Chilean cuisine that mixes Spanish heritage with classic native recipes as well as international influences and fusions. Meals are best when paired with a glass of internationally renowned Chilean wine.
If you have a specific restaurant from this list that you want to try, we advise that you check the websites or contact the restaurants directly for specific information as restaurant hours, menus and prices often change.
Las Condes
An upscale district of Santiago, known for its Apoquindo Avenue, also known as “Sanhattan” (Santiago + Manhattan)
A trendy restaurant that brings a bold, modern twist to Chilean cuisine inside the Mercado Urbano Tobalaba (MUT). The restaurant blends open‑fire cooking with a strong wine‑driven identity, offering a lively atmosphere where grilled meats, inventive sides, and premium wines take center stage. Its stylish setting and energetic service make it a standout choice for travelers seeking a contemporary, urban dining experience in the city.
Diablo Vino & Fuego website
Phone number: +56 9 5006-3696
Address: Av. Apoquindo 2730, 5th Floor, Las Condes
Price range: $$$$
Bringing the spirit of Buenos Aires’ famed parrilla culture to Santiago, La Cabrera offers generous cuts of expertly grilled meats accompanied by an array of creative side dishes. Its lively, polished atmosphere makes it a favorite for travelers seeking a hearty, indulgent meal. With attentive service, consistently bold flavors, and a second venue in Vitacura, La Cabrera delivers a remarkable steakhouse experience.
La Cabrera website
Phone number: +56 9 3452-4440
Address: Isidora Goyenechea 3275, Las Condes
Price range: $$$$
Offerings a refined hotel‑restaurant experience, blending contemporary Chilean cuisine with global technique under a polished, cosmopolitan setting. Located inside The Ritz‑Carlton, it highlights seasonal ingredients, elegant plating, and a commitment to sustainability that shapes its creative tasting menus. Warm, attentive service and a serene dining room make Estró a standout choice for travelers seeking an elevated, modern expression of Chile’s culinary identity.
Estró website
Phone number: +56 2 2470-8585
Address: El Alcalde 15, El Golf, Las Condes
Price range: $$$$$
A long‑standing high‑end restaurant, Happening is known for its elegant atmosphere and expertly prepared Argentine‑style grilling. The eatery offers premium cuts of beef, refined service, and a warm, sophisticated setting. With a strong wine list and consistently polished execution, Happening delivers a reliable upscale dining experience that showcases South America’s classic steakhouse tradition.
Happening website
Phone number: +56 2 2362-1092
Address: Av. Apoquindo 3090, Las Condes
Price Range: $$$$$
Brings a touch of classic Italian refinement and offers a dining experience rooted in tradition and quiet elegance. Guests come for handmade pastas, rich Northern Italian flavors, and a sense of timeless hospitality. Soft lighting, polished service, and a well‑curated wine list create an inviting setting where craftsmanship and comfort meet, making it a dependable choice for lovers of authentic Italian cuisine.
Le Due Torri website
Phone number: +56 2 2231-3427
Address: Isidora Goyenechea 2908, Las Condes
Price range: $$$$
Vitacura
Emerging as Santiago’s new culinary hotspot, Vitacura blends upscale dining, innovative chefs, and stylish urban energy into a vibrant gastronomic district.
Boragó consistently draws attention with its place among Latin America’s Top 50 Restaurants. Led by Chef Rodolfo Guzmán, it presents what he calls “a dialogue between nature and cuisine,” showcasing Chile’s native ingredients through deeply rooted, hyper-local techniques. Every dish reflects the seasons and the surrounding landscape, making Boragó’s ever‑evolving menu one of the most original culinary expressions in Santiago.
Boragó website
Phone number: +56 9 6509-7768 or 2 2953-8893
Address: Av. San José María Escrivá de Balaguer 5970, Vitacura
Price range: $$$$$
Chile’s finest seafood restaurant, led by showman chef Coco Pacheco, is celebrated for its inventive coastal cuisine and striking, eco‑conscious design. The new location offers a warm, contemporary atmosphere where fresh fish and shellfish take center stage, prepared with bold flavors and meticulous technique. With attentive service and a reputation for consistency, it provides travelers an elevated, distinctly Latin maritime dining experience.
Aqui Esta Coco website
Phone number: +56 9 6341-1510
Address: Nueva Costanera 3960, Vitacura
Price range: $$$$
This eatery, overlooking Bicentenario Park, sits slightly off the main circuit but is well worth the trip. The restaurant’s dramatic architecture—open, light‑filled spaces with a roof supported by large boulders—maximizes its striking setting. An eclectic menu blends contemporary Chilean cuisine with creative twists built around fresh, local ingredients and bold, comforting flavors. Attentive service and a vibrant atmosphere make Mestizo a reliable choice for couples, families, and groups of friends.
Mestizo website
Phone number: +56 9 6843-7146 or 9 7477-6093
Address: Av. Bicentenario 4050, Vitacura
Price range: $$$$
Celebrated for its sophisticated Nikkei cuisine blending Peruvian flavors with Japanese technique. The restaurant offers artfully plated dishes, premium seafood, and inventive cocktails in a sleek, contemporary setting. With attentive service and a reputation for culinary creativity, Osaka provides travelers with an elevated, cosmopolitan dining experience that highlights Santiago’s vibrant fusion‑food scene.
Osaka website
Phone number: +56 9 8879-0342 or 2 2617-0882
Address: Av. Nueva Costanera 3736, Vitacura
Price range: $$$$
One of Santiago’s most celebrated contemporary restaurants, led by chef Carolina Bazán and known for its creative, market‑driven cuisine. Set in a modern, residential neighborhood, the restaurant blends Chilean ingredients with global influences, offering a warm, intimate atmosphere and a constantly evolving menu. Its commitment to seasonal produce and refined yet approachable dishes has made Ambrosia a standout choice for travelers seeking one of the city’s most innovative dining experiences.
Ambrosia website
Phone number: +56 2 2217-3075
Address: Pamplona 78, Vitacura
Price Range: $$$$
One of Vitacura’s premier destinations for high‑end grilling, celebrated for its exceptional cuts of beef and refined, fire‑driven cooking. The restaurant pairs its specialty meats with an impressive selection of Chilean wines, all served in a sleek, contemporary space that blends urban sophistication with warm hospitality. Its commitment to quality ingredients and expert technique makes Cuerovaca a standout choice for travelers seeking an elevated take on Santiago’s steakhouse tradition.
Cuerovaca website
Phone number: +56 9 8211-1171
Address: Paseo Peatonal El Mañío 1659, Vitacura
Price Range: $$$$
A distinguished fine‑dining restaurant, renowned for its mastery of premium meats and refined, Mediterranean‑influenced cuisine. Set in an elegant, contemporary space, it offers attentive service and a sophisticated atmosphere ideal for business travelers and leisure guests alike. With top‑quality ingredients, an extensive wine list, and consistently polished execution, Rubaiyat delivers a memorable dining experience.
Rubaiyat website
Phone number: +56 2 2617-9800
Address: Av. Nueva Costanera 4031, Vitacura
Price Range: $$$$
Led by chef Ignacio Ovalle and celebrated for his refined coastal cooking and deep respect for Chilean ingredients, La Calma serves fresh, locally sourced fish, seafood, and crustaceans while prioritizing fair trade and sustainability. Its extensive wine list features 99% Chilean selections from diverse valleys. The restaurant has earned major regional recognition, ranking No. 57 in Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025.
La Calma by Fredes website
Phone number: +56 9 9613-0353
Address: Av. Nueva Costanera 3832 local 2, Vitacura
Price Range: $$$$
Other Restaurants of Note
Explore other nearby neighborhoods in Santiago, such as hip Lastarria, upscale Providencia and colorful Bellavista, through a meal at one of these top restaurants:
This upscale wine bar in the Lastarria district is beloved by locals for its extensive wine collection as well as its tapas and tasty menu items from appetizers to desserts. Knowledgeable, attentive staff will pair and explain the flavors and textures. When in doubt, try the tasting menu.
BocaNáriz website
Phone number: +56 9 3911-0332
Address: Jose Victorino Lastarria 276
Price Range: $$$
Brings an authentic slice of Parisian bistro culture to this neighborhood, celebrated for its classic French dishes, warm hospitality, and consistently high standards. The menu highlights traditional favorites prepared with precision, complemented by a thoughtful wine selection. Its intimate, relaxed atmosphere makes it a favorite for travelers seeking dependable, well‑executed French cuisine.
Le Bistrot de Gaetan website
Phone number: +56 2 2232-1054
Address: Sta. Magdalena 80, Local 7, Providencia
Price range: $$$$