Must-see restaurants in Valparaíso

  • El Peral

    Valparaíso

    The menu at this beloved cafe above Ascensor El Peral is written on chalkboards each morning and typically includes the freshest ingredients from the sea…

  • El Internado

    Valparaíso

    Soaring Valpo views, well-priced Chilean sandwiches and silky-smooth pisco sours make this funky new spot on Pasaje Dimalow a favorite among locals. Head…

  • Chinchinero Sabor Propio

    Valparaíso

    Extremely flavorful and very filling set breakfasts or lunches make this funky 10-table cafe the best value in town. There are also delicious cakes,…

  • Fauna

    Valparaíso

    One of the best decks in town is found at this hip lounge and restobar (with a sophisticated attached hotel). It's a top spot for locals to suck down…

  • Apice Cocina De Mar

    Valparaíso

    Just 20 people per night have the privilege of dining in this exclusive low-lit seafood den on Cerro Alegre. The fish is caught the same day you eat it,…

  • Pasta e Vino

    Valparaíso

    If you want to compete with local foodies, it's worth reserving ahead. You'll be dining on inventive seasonal pastas in a sleek, intimate atmosphere with…

  • Café Vinilo

    Valparaíso

    The retro-chic atmosphere matches (and perfectly mismatches) the colors and rhythms of the city. Dinner plates feature fresh albacore (longfin tuna) and…

  • Viá Viá Restaurant

    Valparaíso

    Set below a precipitous stairway and looming three-story mural, this garden cafe brims with creativity and serendipitous energy. There's occasional live…

  • Café Turri

    Valparaíso

    Locals call it an overpriced tourist trap, but elegant Café Turri does boast unforgettable views over the harbor and ocean. You can't go wrong by grabbing…

  • Delicias Express

    Valparaíso

    Boasting 81 varieties of empanadas, friendly service and a crispy crust you'll love, this is one of the best empanada joints on the coast.

  • Norma's

    Valparaíso

    Don't let the name (or the nondescript entryway) throw you off: just climb the tall stairway into this cheerful, casually elegant restaurant for a…

  • Casino Social J Cruz

    Valparaíso

    Graffiti covers the walls at this tiny cafe, tucked away down a narrow passageway in El Plan. Forget about menus, there's only one essential dish to try:…

  • Café del Poeta

    Valparaíso

    This sweet cafe and eatery brings some sophistication to a busy central plaza in El Plan. On the menu are savory crepes, pasta and seafood; there's also…

  • Abtao

    Valparaíso

    If it's warm out, sit in the glassed-in patio; if not, head toward the art deco-inspired dining room for warmth, intimacy and elegance. The food is a tad…

  • Mercado Cardonal

    Valparaíso

    There's a good selection of seafood stands at Valparaíso's main food market.