La Perdiz

Montevideo


Reserve ahead for this ever-popular parrilla, one block from the waterfront near Punta Carretas Shopping. Enjoy the best of Uruguay's carnivore culture at a fireside seat by the open grill, or spread out at one of the larger tables around the periphery. Save room for trademark desserts like dulce de leche (milk caramel) mousse and frutillas con nata (strawberries with whipped cream).


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