The best restaurants Great North

A rather lively restaurant and bar.

Restaurant that has been able to meet tourist expectations. A patio with a roof roof, where a great fire comes to warm the cool nights of the desert. Good music, excellent service and menu not too expensive midday and evening, with special attention for vegetarians.

From the street, you can see the foyer, which invites you to come in. The menu is not too expensive, and the cuisine is good and varied. A little dilettante service, but it is not very serious since we are welcomed with kindness and good humour. The Lola gradually becomes an institution, the atmosphere is pleasant at the beginning of the evening, there is someone who plays the piano from time to time, then after dinner the atmosphere is more festive in the backyard where there is a floor: we take a lot of attention during electro evenings or karaoke parties.

Good restaurant.

An address that definitely has its charm: the decor is full of regional antiques from the time of the saltpetre epic. You will taste local dishes at low prices: sibayano de cojinova y quinoa, huataca del chango, lapas rebozadas or espumita de mango... the food is of good quality and the portions are generous. The cocktails are up to the task. Concerts are regularly organized as well as storytelling recitals(cuenta-cuentos). A popular address, but the service can be random and the wait sometimes long.

We eat it well, but it goes to its sumptuous Spanish-Moorish atmosphere. Built in 1904 by Miguel Retornado, the casino is distinguished by its ornate facade and its extraordinary balcony. On the walls, paintings illustrating the scenes of the Don Quixote are the work of a Spanish painter at the beginning of the century, Vicente Tordesillas. On the second floor are six paintings, mainly historical, of the contemporary Chilean painter Sixto García. Even if you don't intend to sit there, take a look at this truly enchanting building. The service of the restaurant is not excellent, but that does not prevent you from tasting a succulent pisco sour.

Looking for a romantic dinner? Located in front of the sea, it is one of the best chic restaurants in town, the panorama sets the tone and the atmosphere is a little more stilted than elsewhere. The service is impeccable, very professional and conscientious, and the plates are beautifully presented. The sea air makes the bill a little salty (indigestible if you come from Peru), but the fish and seafood are very good. Try the shrimp with mango and the tuna steak, the ceviche is also delicious!

Decorated like a family house, this restaurant is specialized in the typical Chilean cooking. You sit at large tables dressed with white tablecloths, the decoration all around is basic to say the least, but the atmosphere is pleasant. For more than thirty years, Los Aleros has been serving very good meats, empanadas and some fish and seafood options. A very local address that regularly comes alive on football match nights. A good value for money place to eat.

Original Deco: one would think in an old mill! Pine wood gives its stamp to the whole. Popular with locals.

A relaxed atmosphere for this popular restaurant. On the menu: pizzas, tablas, dishes and spirits.

Really the best value for money in the city. Sandwiches, pizza or some Chilean dishes such as chorrillana can be eaten. Meals between $ 2 000 and $ 3 000 and jug of beer at $ 3 190. Really not bad.

Picturesque atmosphere.

Good pizzas made by Pierre (French) and which can be delivered to your hotel.

Chinese dishes rich and not expensive. Slow service sometimes, but the value for money is excellent.

Cheap wines. To try: The risotto of quinoa, the chicken to Rica-Rica, the typical milanesa napolitana Argentine… The card is in French and you exchange books.

Who says eating well is expensive? This inexpensive Chilean kitchen is perfect for lunch. They bring you a small piece of paper with a few options for dishes (the casuelas and lentil soups are delicious) all set in a tree-lined backyard where the birds come to sing. The service is not exceptional, but the portions are generous and the prices are mini compared to the average restaurant in the village. And considering the flavour of the dishes, you will have understood, this small address is worth the detour.

If you're looking for a small, go-to restaurant ready to concoct your lunchtime snacks then look no further! Roots will satisfy any craving with gluten free and vegetarian options, the sandwiches are homemade and eaten with love. It's the perfect choice if you're looking for a takeaway for a day out. On site, the space is small and charming, the walls are lined with pictures of pop culture icons and the girls serving are all smiles. Finally, the coffee is particularly delicious!