Valparaiso Region, Chile Food Guide: 10 Italian food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Valparaiso

July 20, 2020 Phylicia Berquist

Find out what Italian restaurants to try in Valparaiso. Only 70 miles northwest of capital Santiago, Valparaiso is Chile's main port and known for its bohemian, artistic vibe and lovely vistas. Its UNESCO-designated historic downtown offers charming colonial architecture, great seafood restaurants, markets and stores. Take 100-year-old funicular Ascensor Artilleria or climb Cerro Concepcion for stunning ocean and city views. Back at street level, visit writer Pablo Neruda's house.
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10. Allegretto

Pilcomayo 529 Frente a Iglesia Anglicana, Valparaiso 2370790 Chile Italian, Pizza Lunch, Dinner, Late Night Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Free Wifi, Table Service +56 32 296 8839 http://www.allegretto.cl/restaurant/
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4 based on 354 reviews

Allegretto

Reviewed By Keeks1988

We just stayed for one night here on a visit from santiago. It was very central to everything you’d want to see in valparaiso. Lots of character. High ceilings and wooden floors. Nice and clean and wifi also good. Enjoyed a nice game of subbuteo and a good continental style breakfast in the morning with fruit, yoghurt, bread, coffee, eggs. Was perfect for us and reasonably priced too!

9. Como En Casa

Blanco 838 a Pasos de Plaza Sotomayor, Valparaiso 2391415 Chile Chilean, Italian, Seafood, South American Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Breakfast, Drinks Table Service, Reservations, Seating [email protected] +56 32 259 2133 http://www.facebook.com/bar.restaurant.comoencasa
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5 based on 47 reviews

Como En Casa

restaurant with homemade food and fresh fish and seafood from the Valparaiso area, craft beer, typical Chilean and foreign drinks attended by their owners

Reviewed By Grey Ghost of t... S

We were just passing and Christian invited us into Como En Casa. What a friendly welcome. We told him we just wanted a drink and he recommended his Baron draught beer. He had a dark and lager type beer, I tried the lager and both my wife and I really enjoyed it. Then Miguel surprised us with some cheese empamanadas, they were freshly made and delicious.. We then discussed the menu for tomorrow and we promised to return as it seemed such a great menu of local fresh fish and meat dishes. We found out that Christian and Miguel are the owners and are passionate about giving good food and service to their customers. Both do their best to speak English so all customers from over the world would enjoy their restaurant. Highly recommended.

8. Pasta e Vino Ristorante

Calle Papudo 427 Cerro Concepción, Valparaiso 2372709 Chile Italian, Mediterranean, European Lunch, Dinner, Drinks, Late Night Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Digital Payments, Cash Only, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +56 32 249 6187 http://pastaevinoristorante.cl
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4 based on 1137 reviews

Pasta e Vino Ristorante

Reviewed By Stuart M

From the moment we walked in the front door of Pasta e Vino in Valparaiso, we knew were going to have a great evening. The staff is very welcoming, greeting everyone with a warm and friendly smile. As the name of the restaurant indicates, an excellent selection of wines and a nice variety of innovative pastas are the featured items here, though there are many other things on the menu. Because my wife and I live in Italy for part of the year, become "pasta snobs," ofter suspicious of attempts to modify and complicate classic recipes. We were pleasantly surprised here and found each dish to be well-prepared and beautifully served. The design of the restaurant is modern, the location in the heart of Cerro Concepcion is superb, the food is great, and we had los of fun.

7. Saborcolor Restaurant Bar

Templeman 561 Concepción hills,Templeman #561, Valparaiso 2370820 Chile Italian, Brew Pub, Pizza, Mediterranean, Pub Lunch, Dinner, Late Night, Drinks Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Reservations, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Live Music [email protected] +56 32 259 8472 http://www.facebook.com/SaborColorRestaurantBar
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4 based on 284 reviews

Saborcolor Restaurant Bar

Saborcolor Restaurant bar, specializing in seafood with a great menu of drinks and Chilean wines located in a building from the early twentieth century on Cerro Concepcion Valparaiso historical heritage of humanity, open every day of the year.

Reviewed By AllensWA

We were looking for a place for late lunch and happened to come across Saborcolor. The front looked like a bar and the name said Bar, since I don't drink I wasn't sure about the place but glad we tried it. The restaurant side is nice and modern looking, the waiter speaks good English and very friendly. I ordered the Leg of Lamb and my husband had the medallion steak. Both dishes were very tasty and the presentations were like something out of the Gourmet magazine, all with very reasonable price. We are totally satisfied.Estimados señores, vuestra crítica nos reconforta y alienta a seguir mejorando.Mil graciasAlvaro Figueroa Zabaleta Saborcolor

6. Malandrino

Almirante Montt 532 Cerro Alegre, Valparaiso 2371567 Chile Italian, Pizza, Neapolitan, Campania, Southern-Italian Lunch, Dinner, Drinks Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +56 32 318 4827 http://www.malandrino.cl
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4 based on 861 reviews

Malandrino

Reviewed By Taistil

Our hotel recommended Malandrino for us - otherwise we might never have found it as the entrance is very low key. We had a lovely lunch in the court yard with a bottle of wine. Food was excellent and the waiter couldn't have been nicer.

5. Il Paparazzo

Papudo 424, Valparaiso 2370686 Chile Italian, Seafood, Mediterranean, Fusion Drinks, Lunch, Dinner, Late Night Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Digital Payments, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Dog Friendly [email protected] +56 32 327 9197 http://www.ilpaparazzo.cl
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4 based on 558 reviews

Il Paparazzo

Inspirado en la película "La Dolce Vita" de Fellini y ambientado con un exquisito estilo de los años 50 con aires contemporáneos, este restaurant se ubica a pocos metros del Ascensor Concepción, Paseo Gervasoni y Casa Mirador de Lukas. Su especialidad es

Reviewed By Heidi Y

Gorgeous interior, high ceilings, chandeliers...really lovely. Prix fixe meal, we had the 1st seating. The starter was either octopus or shrimp and langostino, we had both as there were 3 of us. They were ok. The main course was sesame crusted tuna but they overcooked it. It was dry and didn't taste good. My sons steak was, just steak, no seasoning and not delicious meat. I liked the dessert. Passion fruit popsicle, chocolate bon bon, and strawberry crème. Service was ok.

4. In Bocca al Lupo

Concepcion 261 Cerro Concepcion, Valparaiso 2370824 Chile Italian, Mediterranean, European, Healthy Lunch, Dinner, Late Night, Drinks Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Digital Payments, Cash Only, Accepts Discover, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Pa [email protected] +56 2 2724 2592 http://www.facebook.com/inboccatrattoria/
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4 based on 282 reviews

In Bocca al Lupo

The trattoria is located in the most beautiful neighborhood of Valparaíso: Cerro Concepción. When you walk through the door, you can not resist the smell that emanates from the inside, to be treated as at home and you can choose to sit in our main dining

Reviewed By PETER B

Stopped in at 5pm on a Tuesday to find an immaculate and intimate dining room advertising “we love pasta”. The menu was presented by the english speaking chek who generously offered to answer any questions etc. We had the daily special fish dish that was fresh off the boat and perfectly prepared. We also enjoyed a pasta dish that was simply a joy. All was accompanied by a Chilean red wine and finished with tiramisu and cannoli......perfect ! Total bill was $43900 pesos, we thought very resonable for the quality and the service.

3. Portofino Restaurant

Avenida Bellamar 301, Valparaiso 2390003 Chile Italian, Seafood, Mediterranean, Chilean Lunch, Dinner, Late Night Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts +56 32 262 1464 http://www.portofino.cl/
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4 based on 727 reviews

Portofino Restaurant

Reviewed By MartinT4104

Delicious lunch today with efficient and friendly service. The tuna was perfectly cooked. In so many restaurants it is overcooked. But I enjoyed it today very much. Also are the s same dish here some months ago. It was perfectly cooked then too.Wine pairings are bought by the glass (unless you want a bottle) and p w tired well. Ok price too.Ate with my partner who also loves this restaurant.Best of all was dessert which we shared.Great view.What more to say....We will be back

2. Bella Ciao Restaurant

Papudo 427 Gran Hotel Gervasoni, Valparaiso 2340000 Chile Italian, Seafood, Mediterranean, Chilean, International, South American Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Highchairs Available, Digital Payments [email protected] +56 32 271 9779 http://Www.bellaciaorestaurant.cl
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4 based on 207 reviews

Bella Ciao Restaurant

Restaurant internacional, italian food ,fish and seafood ,grilled meats

Reviewed By 2018beenthere

Went twice to the restaurant while in Valparaíso. Very impressed with the food and service. The view from the restaurant and patio is the best you will find in Valparaíso. Pulpo app excellent Bruschetta unbelievable. Pastas all great.

Top 10 restaurants in Valparaiso, Chile

1. Loma - Cafe & Restaurante

Calle Carcel 471, Cerro Carcel Parque Cultural, Valparaiso 2380138 Chile Italian, Fusion, Healthy, Chilean, South American Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch, Drinks Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Validated Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Digital Payments, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +56 9 8480 5966 http://www.lomarestaurante.cl
Loma - Cafe & Restaurante

Cafeteria and restaurant in the Cultural Park of Valparaíso. In our kitchen we gather the best products of organic farmers in the region. We are a meeting place, where you can meet with friends, connect and work on your projects or arrange a work meeting,

Reviewed By Pedro D

NO he probado todos los menús de mediodía, pero Loma, ubicado en el Parque Cultural de Valparaíso, debe ser el campeón de la categoría. Aunque tiene una carta con pastas frescas y otras cosas, su fuerte se concentra en el menú del mediodía a base de entrada, fondo y café. Metido dentro de un enorme espacio de hormigón, no es un restaurante pretencioso y eso evita muchos problemas: la base es una materia prima de la estación escogida con cuidado y preparaciones que mezclan la cocina mediterránea con toques caseros. Con eso ya se puede comer sano y sabroso, desde las sopas en base a verduras o mariscos de entrada, hasta los platos vegetarianos o en base a pescado preparados con sutileza. Hoy comí Pimentones rellenos de albacora al curry acompañado de papas grilladas, después de una sopa de zapatitos italianos con sésamo negro. Podrían cobrar el doble. Por suerte todavía se puede disfrutar con pocas lucas.

Top 10 Things to do in Valparaiso, Chile

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