10 Best Restaurants In Valparaiso, Chile

When asked by a foreigner where to eat, a local will almost certainly reply ‘Café Turri‘. Housed in a 19th-century building, the cafe not only has one of the best views in town but also has an incredible menu, with a wide selection of both Chilean and foreign dishes. Scallops and shrimps in whisky and cumin, octopus carpaccio, and lamb ribs in pepper sauce or honey and mint are just some of the sophisticated creations on offer. Great for dinner, Turri also has a cafe if you’re in the mood for a lazy afternoon with tea and cake. Be prepared to spend for the privilege of enjoying one of Valpo’s oldest venues.

Cafe Turri, Templeman 147 Cerro Concepción, Valparaiso, Chile, +56322252091

A visit here is an opportunity to be seated in really close proximity with Nobel prize-winning poets. They may be in the form of mini models, but it’s charming nonetheless. Here you can read Neruda and Mistral away from the bustle of the city while eating tiramisu, or sipping on freshly squeezed orange juice. This is a valuable asset in Chile, where so much of the juice on offer is from a bottle. The atmosphere is 1920s, the coffee is strong, the food is unpretentious while being delicious. Although Café del Poeta is a cheaper alternative to higher end restaurants, it still manages an extensive menu, including seafood, and fish. Opening times: 8:30am-midnight Monday-Friday, and from 11am Saturday and Sunday.

Café del Poeta, Anibal Pinto 118, Valparaiso, Chile, +56 32 222 8897

Hailed as one of the best restaurants in Valparaiso, Pasta e Vino is usually full so it is a good idea to reserve in advance. The chic, sophisticated setting is in line with the food: white clams grilled with ginger and lime, black fettuccine with seafood, araucan pine seeds ravioli, chancaca and shredded beef. Don’t go there looking for grilled fish. The restaurant only serves pasta as a main course. The wine list is limited, but exquisite. End your meal with an amaretto and panna cotta, before strolling through the old town.

Templeman 532, Cerro Concepción, Valparaiso, Chile, +56322496187

Restaurante Alegre distinguishes itself through its avant garde menu. Internationally renowned chef Sergio Barroso trained his staff to the high standards usually expected in the best restaurants in New York or London. Housed in the prestigious Palacio Astoreca boutique hotel, a converted Victorian mansion, Alegre flaunts tasteful decor in which guests can enjoy imaginative cuisine and impeccably presented dishes. The flavors can be surprising: indulging in violet ice cream is an unusual treat. The kitchen relies solely on local products, with a focus on seafood. The service is excellent and fast, and there is a piano bar upstairs.

Restaurante Alegre, Hotel Palacio Astoreca, Monte Alegre 149, Valparaíso, Chile, +56323277700