Chile’s capital, Santiago, has become the stage for Chile’s best restaurants and some of the most important in all of South America, as confirmed in the latest edition of the Latin America’s 50 Best ranking.
In the latest edition of Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025, five Chilean restaurants ranked among the region’s standouts. From endemic ingredients to fine-dining techniques and culinary innovation, here you’ll find everything you need to book and enjoy unique food experiences in our country.
What are the 5 best restaurants in Chile?
1. Boragó: Chile’s endemic flavors (6th place)
Led by chef Rodolfo Guzmán, Boragó offers a one-of-a-kind dining experience that celebrates the flavors of Chile, using endemic ingredients gathered across the country, from Patagonian seaweed to desert flowers.
Its tasting menu, which includes between 12 and 18 courses, costs CLP $189,000 (USD 200), while the wine pairing with 5 to 6 glasses is offered for CLP $99,000 (USD 105). Each dish blends creativity and culinary technique, which has positioned it as one of Chile’s best restaurants.
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- Location: San José María Escrivá de Balaguer 5970, Vitacura
2. Casa Las Cujas: from the beach to Santiago (14th place)
Located in Vitacura and with a summer spot in Cachagua, Casa Las Cujas is a true paradise for seafood lovers. Chiloé oysters, Tongoy scallops, and the iconic king crab take center stage on its menu.
This Santiago restaurant brings the flavors of the sea straight to Chile’s capital, with fresh products carefully selected to preserve their natural taste.
Prices range from CLP $5,500 (USD 6) for appetizers to $140,000 (USD 148) for a Patagonian lobster, and $180,000 (USD 190) for Patagonian king crab—a true gastronomic treasure.
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- Address: Alonso de Córdova 2467, Vitacura
3. Yum Cha: the delicacy of tea and Chinese cuisine (28th place)
Yum Cha celebrates Chinese technique paired with local products, offering a fully pescetarian concept where tea is the star of the pairing.
The restaurant offers two tasting menus: the Yum Cha Menu, with 10 dishes, costs CLP $100,000 (USD 105) and can be paired with tea, wine, or sake. The short menu, with 6 dishes, costs CLP $70,000 (USD 74).
- Location: La Herradura 2722, Providencia
- Reservations: Yum Cha
4. DeMo Magnolia: an intimate, sophisticated experience (31st place)
Located on the ground floor of Hotel Magnolia in downtown Santiago, DeMo Magnolia offers an exclusive experience for just 15 guests, in an elegant, intimate setting. Each dish brings together local products, creating a menu that works like a gastronomic map of the city, reflecting the freshness of La Vega, the tradition of Franklin, and the Asian influences that have shaped Santiago’s cuisine.
The 9-course menu costs CLP $80,000 (USD 85) and includes snacks, main dishes, desserts, and petit fours. The 5-course option costs $55,000 (USD 58).
- Location: Huérfanos 539, Santiago Centro
- Where to book: DeMo Magnolia
5. Karai by Mitsuharu: Japanese-Peruvian fusion with a Chilean touch
Inside the W Hotel, Karai by Mitsuharu combines sushi, sashimi, and dishes that highlight products like tuna toro and king crab. Japanese and Peruvian tradition meets a Chilean touch, creating a menu that balances technique, flavor, and creativity. Prices range from CLP $11,900 to $32,900 (USD 13–35), with options for every taste.
Here you’ll also find options more closely tied to Japanese cuisine. You can sit at the bar and order the Omakase, letting the chef choose the day’s fish and seafood cuts for you.
- Location: Isidora Goyenechea 3000, W Hotel, Santiago
- Where to book: Karai
