Top Restaurants in Vina del Mar
Vina del Mar Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Vina del Mar
The most popular beach resort in the country, Vina del Mar is within reach of both Santiago and Valparaiso. Vina teems with tourists during peak months December, January and February, despite Antarctic currents that make swimming a formidable prospect. Renaca is the hippest spot to sink onto the sands. The Fonck Museum and Quinta Vergara provide insights into the area's recent and ancient history, archaeology and natural history. Stroll along Avenida Peru and take in stunning ocean views.
Things to do in Vina del Mar
1. La Ciboulette
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 265 reviews
Tipical type very little bistro restaurant served by their Belgian owners
Reviewed By CASACL - Vina del Mar, Chile
My experience visiting this restaurant can be summarized in:
Parking: In a small street near the restaurant
Exterior image: Simple
Interior atmosphere: Nice
Space/Layout of table: Small but enough
Attention of waiters: Directly by owner
Speed of service: Normal
The food: Very good
Average price of dishes: USD 15
What I liked best: Quiche lorraine, Duck and Ice cream
One aspect that can be improved: Interior design
2. El Austriaco
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 478 reviews
Reviewed By PobreLou - Quintero, Chile
My first test in many restaurants starts with ordering a manhattan. For me this sets the stage. The one served was perfect and served in a real manhattan glass, not usually found anywhere. Wife had a good pisco sour. Owners came over and introduced themselves; husband is the chef and wife is the hostess. Really nice people and he speaks English, German and Spanish.
Wife had ostrich which she was hesitant about but truly enjoyed it and I had goulash which was served with spaetzle in true German fashion. Goulash was tender with the right amount of seasoning to make it reminiscent of European style cuisine. Finished off with apple strudel and espresso and was ready for a nap. Atmosphere was warm and cozy. Give this place a chance to prove that there is great food in Chile other than the usual stuff.
3. Divino Pecado Quillota
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 759 reviews
Reviewed By Joseph W - Noblesville, Indiana, USA
We visited here for an early dinner (Which means 8PM in Chile!!). The serving staff was excellent, very attentive and very helpful. They have menus in English available. I had the Shrimp Saltimbocca. It was good but not great. I am not sure that shrimp and beef were really meant to be put together in this way. My wife had the salmon which was excellent. We had a chocolate torte dessert that was excellent. The reviews we read about the gnocchi were spot on. It really is just pasta. Skip that and stick with ordering seafood. This was the advice we received about Valparaiso and Vina del Mar and we should have stuck with it.
4. Ristorante San Marco
Overall Ratings
4 based on 335 reviews
Reviewed By David B - Jenkintown, Pennsylvania
We enjoyed a very nice lunch. With so many restaurants catering to the heavy tourist crowd along the this strip, it's not easy to get a nice meal. We walked just a little further and found San Marco. Large windows open into the restaurant and they were spotless. Once inside, the interior is open and relaxing. The menu is typical italian, this is not a pizza shop. The food and service was simply, very good. The kitchen turns out high quality Italian, seasoned and favorable. The food is not for the tourist, rather for someone whom enjoyed a nice meal. We would not hesitate to eat here again.
5. Empanadas Mauricio
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 184 reviews
Reviewed By JoeRose50 - Viña del Mar, Chile
A large selection of empanadas, pizzas, lasagnas. All empanadas can be ordered either baked or fried, which is not the case with a lot of other places. The lineup outside the place in summer shows that others agree that it's a great option.
6. Taqueria La Mexicana
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 323 reviews
Bienvenidos a La Mexicana<br><br>Somos un restaurante que ofrece una experiencia totalmente mexicana, llegamos de Monterrey a Vina del Mar el ano 2010 y para 2011 abrimos el restaurante. Usando como base el maiz para promocionar las autenticas recetas de mi casa en el norte de Mexico, haciendo honor a mi abuela y a mi madre hacemos sopes, enchiladas, tacos, flautas, tostadas y tamales, aparte de quesadillas y burritos. <br><br>La idea del concepto "La Mexicana" fue motivada Gracias a la union de dos familias, mexicana y chilena. Con la firme conviccion de que la autentica cultura mexicana se diera a conocer alrededor del mundo iniciamos este proyecto en Chile.<br>Lo consideramos un tributo a las manos de las mujeres y los hombres de nuestro pais que a lo largo del tiempo nos han ensenado que la cocina es un arte y que a traves de ella unimos a la familia.<br><br>En La Mexicana nos dedicamos hacer buena comida con amor y tradicion. Utilizamos ingredientes frescos para preparar minuciosamente nuestros platillos. Siempre apegados a las antiguas y autenticas recetas de nuestra familia. Ofreciendo un servicio cortes, con una decoracion y ambientacion acorde logramos entregar una experiencia incomparable.<br><br>Damos Gracias al pais y a la gente que nos abrio la puerta para poder realizar una actividad tan satisfactoria como el servicio a la gente, y mas aun nos da la oportunidad de ensenar lo hermoso que es Mexico y lo deliciosa que es su comida. Estamos muy agradecidos y contentos de estar en Chile y de tener un pedacito de Mexico en Vina del Mar.
Reviewed By lmyers21 - North Pole, Alaska
If you plan to visit Valparaiso, Vina del Mar is just a bit further. This place is busy, we are originally from Southern California and were hungry for Mexican, This is the real thing, we had tacos, enchiladas, quesadillas, chips, salsa, black beens and rice. Even the margaritas were good. There is parking one block behind the restaurant in an open dirt lot, just remember to tip the lady.
7. Don Vito e Zanoni
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 949 reviews
Reviewed By Aranchia - Canberra, Australia
This was recommended by the Concierge at our hotel and it was a great experience. The food was delicious and service was outstanding - they were quite friendly and helpful, especially with the menu in Spanish.
The decor is a bit home-style like...hard to describe. It was within easy walking distance from the town and nearby hotels.
The best peruano pisco sours in all of Chile that we tasted!
8. Donde Willy Restaurante
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 430 reviews
Reviewed By Al-Sue-Maine - York, ME
We ate there for dinner after stumbling on it while walking around Vina del Mar, then checking TA and seeing how it was ranked. The host/waiter was very friendly and helpful, service was very good. Our dishes were quite good, but way too much food. We each ordered one of the specials, and could easily have split one. It's not easy to find, in an alley (but hardly a dark or scary alley!) It's somewhat quaint, with several small dining rooms. We'd try it again.
9. Cevasco
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 238 reviews
Reviewed By CASACL - Vina del Mar, Chile
My experience visiting this restaurant can be summarized in:
Parking: Near the restaurant in the street
Exterior image: Simple
Interior atmosphere: Simple
Space/Layout of table: Normal
Attention of waiters: Good
Speed of service: Very good
The food: Very nice
Average price of dishes: USD 5
What I liked best: Pork Sandwich
One aspect that can be improved: Not much considering it is a fast food place.
10. Burger Home
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 266 reviews
Reviewed By claireeleonore - Buenos Aires, Argentina
Super good burger, lot of choices : fish/meat and even 3 different veggie burgers. I had the lentil veggie burger which was super great, the bread was so tasty. Good fries as well and nice waiter. Totally recommand.
