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Tucked away on a leafy street in Providencia, this tiny restaurant is helmed by the young chef Diego Pardo, who earned his chops at Copenhagen's Noma and spent the better part of a year organizing a series of pop-up restaurants...
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Baco
Few visitors to Santiago might consider dining at a French brasserie, yet Baco is a local favorite among the upmarket, creative class for its extensive and expertly chosen wine list (with emphasis on wines by the glass) and airy, cheerful...
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Blue Jar
A power lunch spot for Chile’s downtown business elite and government employees, Blue Jar is owned and operated by a British long-time expat. The restaurant serves only lunch, but is the downtown area’s best choice when exploring the presidential palace...
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Bocanaríz
When Bocanaríz opened in 2012 in the charming Lastarria neighborhood, it was immediately apparent what the Santiago dining scene had been lacking all along: a wine bar celebrating the vast variety of Chilean wines, including boutique labels and little-known varieties...
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Boragó
Often rated the top restaurant in Chile, Boragó is an exploratory introduction to the flavors and textures of Chile's locally sourced products that are little-known even to Chileans themselves. Rodolfo Guzmán, one of Latin America's most promising and talented chefs,...
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Catedral
Located above sister restaurant Opera, Catedral is a livelier, mid-range eatery and bar on the second floor of the same building. With gun-battle grey walls and minimalist décor, the restaurant turns out simpler but equally delicious food, and is a...
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Kitchen Club
Kitchen Club is both a cooking school and event space, allowing guests to take part in an interactive lesson followed by a meal. The unique culinary experience offers more than 20 participatory courses with options that range from classic to...
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La Mar
La Mar is part of Peruvian Chef Gaston Acurio's culinary empire (La Mar is also found in Miami, San Francisco and elsewhere in the Americas). While the menu is absolutely Peruvian, this is nonetheless a superb place to sample a...
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Mestizo
This modern restaurant, which opened at Parque Bicentenario in 2008, is the perfect spot for savoring upmarket takes on classic Chilean cuisine. Its stunning, museum-like stone and wood building, designed by the acclaimed architect Smiljan Radic, has glass walls that...
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Osaka W Hotel
Osaka, located within the W Hotel in the El Golf neighborhood, is the Santiago outpost of the popular Lima-based Nikkei restaurant serving Asian-Peruvian cuisine. The ambiance is sleek and stylish, yet relaxed, and service can be hit-or-miss, like most Chilean...
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Peumayen
This folksy, wood-and-brick restaurant is located within a century-old home in lively Bellavista, with indoor and outdoor seating. Peumayen is popular with travelers for its "Ancestral Food," which is better described as cuisine using traditional and indigenous Chilean food products...
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In recent times, the culinary landscape of Santiago has seen a serious upgrade. Today, chefs in the city are embracing indigenous and locally grown ingredients and incorporating them into their historical, thoughtful cooking. There are several Michelin-starred restaurants scattered throughout the city, and there is a booming gastronomic scene worth checking out.