Bar Restaurant Les Assassins
Close to Hostel Providencia you will find “Les Assassins”, a bar/restaurant inspired by a famous typical French bistro in Paris called “Aux Assassin”. Opened in 1965, this authentic restaurant is cosy, family friendly and perfect for a nice dinner with lovely french background music. Their special plates are “Soupe a l’Oignon”, “Atún Meuniere”, “Steak au Poivre”, “Boeuf Bourguignon” and the “Lenguado en Salsa de Jaivas”. The staff speaks French and English. It is not the cheapest dinner option you can get, but definitely worth trying! Bon Appétit !!!
When: Mondays to Fridays (arrive early or reserve!)
Where: Merced 297 b (in front of Calle Lastarria)
Contact: (+56) (2) 6384290
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El Diablito…Bar & Restaurant
A short walking distance of Hostal Providencia. It has the appearance and style of the authentic cafes in Valparaiso . An interesting place to visit especially to have a look at the decorations of old objects & woods.
When: Mondays to Thursdays 10:30PM – 03:00AM _
Fridays 10:30PM – 04:00AM _ Saturdays & Sundays 19:00PM – 04:00AM
Where: Merced 336
Contact: (+56) (2) 6383512
http://www.eldiablito.cl
Thai House
Within a walking distance of 10 to 15 minutes of Hostal Providencia you will find the Thai House, excellent for a lunch or tea time in Asian style. We definitely recommend the “Pad Thai” and the delicious green tea cake with white chocolate is our favorite desert, yummm…..
Attended by its owner
When: Mondays to Fridays 10:00AM-19:00PM
Where: De la Olleria 962, Providencia
Contact: (+56) (2) 716 74 31
Vituperio
An excellent place to have lunch!!! Vituperio mixes traditional food with different flavors of the world. Decorated with old newspapers from the 1900′s this place has style and calm vibes. Go there for Crepes, Pizzas and Special Plates (highly recommended to those on diet for the spring/summer season). They have tasty coffees, cappuccinos and natural juices all served by their charming owners… Just go there and try it!! Moreover, there’s free Wi-Fi for the clients.
When: Mondays to Fridays from 09:00AM – 20:00PM
Where: Diagonal Paraguay 140 (a 2-minute-walk from the hostel)
Contact: (+56) (2) 6358107
http://www.vituperiorestobar.cl
Patagonia
Some years ago, a couple of Argentinians arrived to Santiago and transformed an old grocery store (almacén) in a rustic & cool resto-bar. Patagonia offers a great deal for any type of meal. At lunch time it has a special menu, with offers like exotic meat such as “cordero” and “el ciervo magallánicos” or “jabalí”. A great place to eat your belly full!!!A
Patagonia has its own store; a nice idea to get your family and friends a tasty souvenir.
When: Mondays to Sundays 09:00AM - 01:00AM
Where: José Victorino Lastarria 96
Contact: (+56) (2) 6643830
http://www.patagoniarestobar.cl
patagoniarestobar@yahoo.com
Food “BBB” (buena, bonita, barata) good, nice & cheap
Very near the hostel is located the Social Home for ex Sportsmen (Hogar Social del Círculo de Ex Deportistas Juan Ramsey). This “picada” has meals for $1.500 chilean pesos (3US$) that offers a diffrent chilean menu every day from monday to saturday. The bread with pebre, first entry and a main course for lunch. In the night some specialities like: chorillanas, pollo al cognac, sandwiches for a very convenient price and of course….very typical.
Also this place exhibits the chilean and world record of horse jump…..awesome!!
Open: Monday to Saturday until 23hrs in the night (great to go for a cheap chilean lunch)
Address: Fray Camilo 340, corner with Marin (yellow house)
El Guatón
In this typical fastfood restaurant which is on the corner of Manuel Montt (with Eliodoro Yañez) you will find the biggest sandwiches till late! We recommend going there after a swinging late night party to finish your night in style! Not only the food, but also the prices are delicious! You can get a huge sandwich (which can be shared by 3 or 4 amigos) of meat with avocado and tomato for only CLP 3,800 (about USD 7). However, the real beauty of this place lies in the fact that it is served by its owner… “El Guatón”.
Seriously, this place is paradise for those who are starving!
When: Mondays & Tuesdays from 10:00AM – 02:00AM / Wednesdays to Saturdays from 10:00AM – 06:00AM / Sundays from 12:00 – 21:00PM
Where: Manuel Montt 536
Contact: (+56 2) 481 42 54