The 10 Best Restaurants In Montevideo, Uruguay
Although small in size, Montevideo is a culturally rich and vibrant city that leads its visitors through the grand boulevards, with their numerous cafés and bookshops, to the Ciudad Vieja (old town) with its restaurants and labyrinthine alleyways. The tasty Uruguayan cuisine on offer around every corner also makes Montevideo a great foodie destination. These top ten restaurants showcase the best of Uruguay’s traditional cuisine and its interaction with international influences.
1. La Pulpería
Restaurant, South American
Given that Uruguayans are some of the world’s biggest consumers of meat, it is no wonder that they have achieved excellence in the art of meat cooking, grilling and sizzling. One of the traditional ways to prepare meat in Uruguay is with the parilla, a huge grill that is placed directly on the fire. Parilla is also the name of the wildly popular Uruguayan steakhouses and La Pulperia is arguably the best parilla in Montevideo, with a simple menu and unrivalled quality of meat. The restaurant is open for dinner and has only two sittings throughout the night, but is a mandatory stop for all meat lovers who visit Montevideo.
2. Doña Inés Dulces Tentaciones
Bakery, Patisserie, Cafe, American, British, French
3. El Tinkal
Cafe, South American
5. La Cocina de Pedro
Bar, Restaurant, South American, Steakhouse
This lovely restaurant nestled in the neighborhood of Palermo offers a truly gourmet experience. La Cocina de Pedro is characterized by minimal chic décor and the beautiful open-plan kitchen it is named after. La Cocina’s menu boasts an incredible variety of dishes and flavors, and breathes sophistication. At La Cocina de Pedro, diners can taste impeccably executed staple dishes of Uruguayan cuisine such as parrilla meat and tortillas or try one of their many pastas, risottos, fish, salads or gourmet sandwiches. La Cocina is one of the culinary highlights of Barrio Palermo and Montevideo itself.
6. Empanadas Carolina
Market, South American
7. Es Mercat
Restaurant, Market, Fusion, Seafood, South American, Spanish, American
This charming restaurant can be found in the old town of Montevideo and it is hands-down the best seafood restaurant of the city. As one of the kind waitresses will explain, the menu is written solely on chalkboards as it changes every day. The owner and head chef of Es Mercat believes in utilizing exclusively fresh products for his dishes and it is only after his daily trip to the Puerto del Buceo, the city’s best fish market, that he decides what to serve that day. Es Mercat offers excellent food, meticulous presentation and a wonderful atmosphere, making it the best bet for a delicious fish-based meal in Montevideo.
8. Tandory
Restaurant, Healthy, Fusion, Asian, Vegetarian, Thai, Indian
9. Bouza Bodega Boutique
Bodega, Wine
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