Colonia del Sacramento Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Colonia del Sacramento

February 2, 2018 Diedre Savory

The historic quarter of Colonia del Sacramento, founded in 1680, evokes old Lisbon with its Portuguese-influenced architecture and winding streets. The area, located in southwestern Uruguay on the Rio de la Plata, was named a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1995. It's an easy day trip by ferry from Buenos Aires, making the beaches a popular Argentinean escape. Major sights include Iglesia Matriz, the country's oldest church, the Municipal Museum and a 17th-century port jutting into the river.
Things to do in Colonia del Sacramento

1. Viejo Barrio Restaurant and Bar

Vasconcellos 169, Colonia del Sacramento 70000, Uruguay Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Free Wifi, Reservations Italian, Vegetarian Friendly Lunch, Dinner, Late Night 598 52 25 399
Excellent
38%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
4%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 527 reviews

Viejo Barrio Restaurant and Bar

Reviewed By Wanderlassie - Oldsmar, Florida

Based not on our concierge recommendation, but on TripAdvisor, we made our way to this intimate quiet restaurant. We ordered a L. of not-so-great Tinto vino, but what the hey, it was as inexpensive as the Cervesas. Jim ordered spinach -filled ravioli w/ tomato sauce, my own pasta dish (began with letter 'S'), was fat (4-cheese) dumplings, one of these being the cheesy cream sauce. YUM! Service was quick & friendly. They accept Visa, and tip-inclusive, we had a genuinely pleasant dinner for $29.

2. La Florida

Odriozola 215 | Frente A Las Palmeras, Colonia del Sacramento 70000, Uruguay Outdoor Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Reservations, Seating, Free Off-Street Parking Seafood Brunch, Lunch, Drinks HK$118 - HK$314 +598 94 293 036
Excellent
79%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 340 reviews

La Florida

Cuisine, new product development, boutique wines

Reviewed By Jenn W - Hong Kong, China

The restaurant decor is very unique! It's a museum itself, I am sure it was converted from the owners' house. The menu was not big, but very exquisite! Must get the squid rings, the lamp rack, and the ravioli!!!!!! The tea I ordered was served in beautiful tea sets!! The owners were super nice and welcoming! They spoke good English and were so lovely to talk to! And the music there, wow! Was so soothing and romantic!!! It was just a highlight of our trip!!! Not easy to find, but it's worth exploring it!

3. Lentas Maravillas

Santa Rita 61 | Barrio Histórico, Colonia del Sacramento 70000, Uruguay Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Free Wifi, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff Cafe, Contemporary, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options Lunch HK$78 - HK$235 +598 4522 0636
Excellent
66%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 561 reviews

Lentas Maravillas

Lentas Maravillas isn't exactly a restaurant, it's a coffee shop/tea-room that also serves lunch and occasional private dinners. We are a small venue that sits up to 14 people in our living room and up to 16 people in the garden. We like being small because we can provide better service to our clients. We specialise in gourmet sandwiches and salads in Summer. In winter, in addition to our sandwiches, we make a spicy goulash and a chicken curry...There's also a hot, fiery soup to welcome our clients as they wait for their food to arrive...Desserts are home-made and some of the cakes are a revised version of my mother's Austro-Hungarian recipes.

Reviewed By Jonas S - Santa Cruz do Sul, RS

Lentas maravillas was discovered while wandering thru beautiful Colonia del Sacramento. You may overlook its very simple, but charming outside - basically, an open house door and a blackboard in front of a typical Colonia residence - but once inside, you will find yourself very comfortable in a place full of personality.
Excellent coffee and many menu options using Uruguay´s very best ingredientes will make your time here a delight. The viewing is awesome. Lovely cats allow you to stay as long as you want, too, sometimes inspecting the guesses to finding someone playfull. One thing, beware: the place´s simplicity dont exactly mean anything cheap here.

4. El Buen Suspiro

Calle De Los Suspiros 90, Colonia del Sacramento 70000, Uruguay Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Serves Alcohol, Free Wifi Wine Bar, South American, Vegetarian Friendly Lunch, Dinner, Late Night, Drinks HK$55 - HK$126 +598 4522 6160
Excellent
66%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1 reviews

El Buen Suspiro

We offer a local cuisine based on the best artisanal products of Colonia, in the most emblematic street of the old quarter of Colonia del Sacramento, the “Barrio Sur”, a World Heritage site, in a typical house of Portuguese construction of early 1700s. Wines of local vineyards, artisanal cheeses, homemade jams, olive oil, spirits, grappas, and typical pastries are part of the menu, to take or to taste at the store. Whether in a small and intimate room or at the courtyard, you can taste different appetizers based on a selection of artisanal local cheeses served with sweet and sour sauces, combined with salami, sausages, ham, vegetable tarts, and chicken brochette. In winter, homemade soups of onion or pumpkin; in summer, salads.

Reviewed By adnilelag - Melbourne, Australia

While the food range was limited to antipasto-style platters, it was all excellent and well presented, with several choices of price and volume. They feature Uruguayan produce, and some of the cheeses are both interesting and good. But you don't come here for the food - it is the wine that is their speciality, and they have an impressive range of good quality Uruguayan wines and staff who listen, consider, and provide helpful advice. Glass sizes are generous, and no-one pushes you to hurry. A great place to while away an evening and learn about some varietals you won't find in other parts of the world.

5. Los Farolitos

Gral. Flores 272, Colonia del Sacramento 70000, Uruguay Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol Latin, Fast Food, South American Lunch, Dinner
Excellent
54%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 235 reviews

Los Farolitos

nice chivito place

Reviewed By Chillyking

As a lover of chivitos I thought I'd better try this place that everyone says has "the best in Uruguay".
They're not bad and it's one of the few places anywhere I found that actually has a hot sauce, but the best in Uruguay? No way. I thought it was pretty decent street food, nothing too special.
It was a bit disappointing to be served with two filthy glasses though. I asked for two clean ones and another two unwashed ones came out. So perhaps best to drink from the bottle instead.
The guy cooking and serving clearly spoke English though, so I suppose that's a plus.

6. Ganache Cafe & Pasteleria

Calle Real N0 178, Colonia del Sacramento 43111, Uruguay Serves Alcohol, Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Wine and Beer, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi Cafe, Delicatessen, Healthy, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch, Late Night +598 4522 6386
Excellent
59%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 759 reviews

Ganache Cafe & Pasteleria

We roast our own coffee, Breakfast, Brunch, Homemade Bread, Vegetarian Sandwichs, Soups, "Empanadas", Desserts, Celiac Options, Vegan Ice cream, Home & Fire

Reviewed By AdM85 - Sydney, Australia

I loved this place! I went a couple of times. Its in a beautiful cobbled street and sitting outside in the Sun looking around is a lovely way to spend time.
The service is friendly, the coffee is nice and the cakes are delicious. I had a lemon meringue pie and the best alfajores I’ve had in a year in South America.

7. La Bohemia

Calle Del Colegio 66 | Barrio Historico, Colonia del Sacramento 70000, Uruguay Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Serves Alcohol, Free Wifi, Reservations Italian, European, Vegetarian Friendly Lunch, Dinner, Late Night +598 4522 1884
Excellent
47%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 305 reviews

La Bohemia

Reviewed By William G - Schenectady, New York

We had a wonderfully tasty lunch at La Bohemia this past Sunday. The fresh homemade pasta (pumpkin gnocchi) was delicious. The staff was friendly and welcoming. The wine recommendation (an amazing tannat) was on point. The velvety cheese cake was great. Somewhat pricey, although I thought the same about most restaurants in Colonia regardless of their quality. As expensive or more than better restaurants in Montevideo and Buenos Aires. I don't get it. Well, same thing happens in Paraty (Brazil). Still, it's a solidly good restaurant with its emphasis on pasta, but also offering burgers, meats, etc. We enjoyed the relaxed, laid-back atmosphere.

8. Deli de las Rosas

Calle del Colegio 98 | Calle del Comercio, Colonia del Sacramento 70000, Uruguay Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff Cafe, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch +598 4522 5349
Excellent
40%
Good
47%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 201 reviews

Deli de las Rosas

Reviewed By Janine T - Vancouver, Canada

I had both lunch and afternoon tea at this hidden gem. So refreshing to find healthy home made food in a tourist Mecca. Deli de las Rosas is a neighbourhood find. Natalya, the owner, speaks English and serves Illy Coffee and various teas, including Twinings. I had a vegetarian quiche with my Illy coffee for lunch - the crust was whole wheat. It was so refreshing to have normal food, rather than the usual tourist offerings. Lunch, including coffee, cost about US$5.
I returned for afternoon tea, partly because the surroundings are so pretty and relaxing. A delicious home made cooked it ha perfect pot of tea for less than US$3.
I will definitely return
Lovely to sit outside, too. Good free wifi connection.

9. Charco Bistro

de San Pedro 116, Colonia del Sacramento 1111, Uruguay Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi Mediterranean, European, South American, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night +598 4523 5000
Excellent
71%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2 reviews

Charco Bistro

We prepare our dishes with fresh and carefully selected raw materials that make our final product a healthy and delicious food.

Reviewed By J A - Calabasas, California

Though we didn't sit next to the river, we could still enjoy the scenery of the river (muddy brown). The restaurant, which is a short walk from the Plaza, had just opened for lunch so we were one of the few customers in the restaurant....MoreDear Tripadvisor user, Thanks for writing us. We will take into account your comments to improve our service. Best regards, Charco Team

10. Churana

Misiones de Los Tapes 41 | Casco Historico Colonia Del Sacramento, Colonia del Sacramento 70000, Uruguay Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Serves Alcohol, Free Wifi South American, International, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night +598 4523 5403
Excellent
57%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
3%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 383 reviews

Churana

Reviewed By Geoff and Jenni G - Sarasota, Florida

We had an absolutely delicious vegetarian lunch here, including the best chickpea and onion bread ever :-) ...however the service was quite unfriendly and unaccommodating.
The restaurant garden was empty (bar one other couple) but the waitress told us we couldn't sit on the comfortable bench seats but only on the hard backed chairs at tables for 2. We had been walking all morning and wanted to relax somewhere comfortable. We told her (in Spanish) that we would be quick but wanted to be comfortable and both have a view of the river and she was rude, unfriendly and as unhelpful as possible. When we asked for salt it was practically thrown at us. The only time she cracked a smile was when we left her a tip in USD.
We would definitely return for the food and the location. The ambience would have been lovely if it weren’t for the young girl serving who needs to adjust her attitude – even if she doesn’t like tourists! She didn’t ruin our experience – but did manage to make it slightly less than 100% ;-)

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