Santa Cruz
Lip-smackingly good Peruvian food served in a bright and modern dining room, decorated with fab wall murals. The ceviches are made with fresh paiche, a…
Must-see restaurants in South America
Foz do Iguaçu
If you really want to immerse yourself in Foz de Iguaçu's Middle Eastern culture, this divine sweet shop across from the Omar Ibn Al-Khattab mosque in…
Around Medellín
Part art gallery, part restaurant, this greenery-festooned colonial house serves the likes of chicken and mushroom lasagna, pizza and pasta dishes, along…
Puerto Natales
For worthwhile upscale seafood, look no further than this cozy container restaurant attended by the owner. Feast on gorgeous salads and local king crab…
Bariloche & the Lake District
This is El Bolsón's don't-miss eating spot, with large portions of delicious, well-prepared food in relaxed, stylish surrounds. There are good vegetarian…
San Andrés
Streets ahead of the competition, this strangely named place stands out with its delightful decor and impressive menu: here you'll find rare steak,…
San Antonio de Areco
Located right on the plaza, this corner bar and restaurant is one of San Antonio de Areco's most traditional and atmospheric. Stop in for coffee,…
Santiago
Attached to a children’s arcade of the same name and built within the walls of an old monastery, La Diana defies easy description. Its ceilings are…
Salento
There's a lot to love about a place that pushes the culinary boundaries of a small-town dining scene, with its ambitious pairings of flavors (salmon with…
South Coast
There’s a Euro-feel to the food and decor in this wood-paneled domain where well-dressed waitstaff give out Mona Lisa smiles along with menus that…
Caribbean Coast
With its beautifully crafted interior and spacious, airy garden overlooked by a towering banana tree, El Fuerte really is a highlight of Mompós. Try the…
Recoleta & Barrio Norte
Afternoon tea at the Alvear Palace Hotel's flower-filled tea room is a classic Recoleta experience for a special occasion. The formal tea, served from 4…
Rio Grande do Sul
Set among homey hardwoods, this excellent restaurant serves the comfort food of Brazil's Italian immigrants. A buffet of organic salads, house-made pastas…
Concepción
Conce's top restaurant is as unstuffy as the city itself, with a whimsical woodsy aesthetic and a secret garden out back. The menu includes the largest…
Santiago
Tucked away in an old home just south of Barrio Italia's main drag, this intimate restaurant re-envisions staples from the Chilean countryside as gourmet…
Iquique
Almost single-handedly taking on the task of preserving the region's culinary traditions, this rustically decked-out dining hall serves up a fantastic…
Amazon Basin
Ask anybody in Trinidad where to get a good bit of beef and you will be sent here. With its palm roof and coal-fire barbecue hamming up the ranch-house…
Catamarca & La Rioja
A block west and seven north of Chilecito's plaza, this inviting local restaurant is worth every step. You’ve seen the menu before – except for house…
Uruguay
For a classic taste of José Ignacio’s rarefied atmosphere, drop in at this chic beachside eatery, where you can mingle with José Ignacio's beautiful…
Bariloche & the Lake District
A feisty newcomer on a dining scene dominated by parrillas and pizzerias, Pistach' blends elegant surroundings with dishes inspired by the chef's heritage…
Middle Chile
Let the gregarious South African owner David usher you through a long and lazy lunch with surprising wine pairings from boutique producers at this…
Belém
Around since 1972, La em Casa is an excellent choice for Pará specialties centered around Amazon fish and duck dishes, as well as Brazilian barbecued…
Rapa Nui (Easter Island)
One of the most reliable options in Hanga Roa, this buzzy restaurant boasts a spiffing location, with an atmospheric veranda opening onto the ocean. It's…
Cochabamba
A Cochabamba classic, this loud and cheerful partly open-air restaurant is a traditional spot to meet, eat and play cacho (dice). There’s a big range of…
Santiago
This no-frills two-story lunch spot packs a surprising punch with market-focused menus that change daily and highlight unsung dishes (and exotic meats)…
Medellín
Swing by this little corner cafe to try some of the fabulous gelato made right on the premises. Lorenzo the confectioner manages to evoke the tastes and…
Cochabamba
A corrugated shipping container facade conceals this intimate and sophisticated scene. Dishes include creative salads, like quinoa with tandoori chicken,…
Otavalo
Ecuadorian chef Jorge David Quilumbaqui, trained in French cuisine in Quito, presents artfully plated meat and fish dishes, as well as delicious desserts,…
La Paz
Tea lovers take note: the tea menu at this lovable lime-green veggie restaurant is a staggering four pages long! There's also plenty of quinoa in all…
Brasília
With a disciple of Brazilian super chef Alex Atala running the show, this classy spot has everyone's taste buds doing a happy dance. The three-course…
Recoleta & Barrio Norte
Chef Gonzalo Aramburu’s seasonal 17-course dinner is astounding; each artistically created plate is just a few bites of gastronomic delight. Expect…
South Coast
Widely considered Pisco's best restaurant, the plush As de Oro serves up spicy mashed potato with octopus, plaice with butter and capers, and grilled…
Manaus
In a shopping center on the way to Ponta Negra west of town, this place deserves its consistently good reviews. Professional service and artfully prepared…
Santa Catarina
The rustic seafood shack Arante has become an island institution, its walls covered with poetry and artwork that patrons have added over the years…
Amazon Basin
With cool beers and cocktails served in the courtyard, this grass-roofed resto-pub is a popular place with Trinidad’s young crowd on account of its great…
Popayán
A cute little Catalan-run cafe in a less busy part of the historic center, serving a fantastic spread of mostly Mediterranean dishes. Expect Spanish…
Montevideo
Grab a seat at the long stoveside counter and watch the chefs whip up delicious daily specials at this cozy Ciudad Vieja lunch spot. The international…
Curitiba
It's not located in Curitiba's touristy Italian neighborhood, yet this upscale trattoria is the real deal. The pasta – pick your type, then pick your…
Puerto Maldonado
Clamber up three flights of stairs to this welcoming open-sided vegetarian restaurant with views over the Plaza de Armas. Here you can get about the best…
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…
