Variety and exquisite flavor are the main gastronomic features of Santiago's restaurants, turning them into veritable temples of gastronomy. Among their main specialties are the fish and shellfish from Valparaiso and the South Pacific, Chile's famous wines and the delicious fruit from the central area of the country.

No gourmand can afford to miss a pilgrimage along the "picadas", famous Creole eateries that dish out generous helpings of their delicious snacks.

If your tastes are more cosmopolitan, Santiago offers a wide range of possibilities, including Italian, French, Thai, Cuban and Peruvian food. This appetite-whetting list could go on and on. There are also fast-food eateries for those who like globalized tastes.

The main restaurants are found in Borderío, near the banks of the Mapocho, in Vitacura, in Bellavista district and along the El Bosque Avenue in the Las Condes area.