Il Baretto (Calle 9 y 10, Altos del Puerto, Punta del Este) – this family-run Italian restaurant boasts a classy rustic interior and an outdoor dining area. Along with serving classic Italian dishes (from homemade pasta, to pizzetas and seafood), it has an impressive wine list.
Francis (Calle Luis de la Torre e/Montero, Montevideo) – as confirmed by TripAdvisor.com, this bistro is one of Montevideo’s best restaurants, known mainly for its seafood dishes (such as the squid with caramelized onions, and ceviche). There are also meat dishes such as the lamb & mushroom risotto, and desserts like mousse de maracujá (a […]
Fish Market Manantiales (Bikini Beach, Ruta 10 km., 163.5 Manantiales, Punta del Este) – located within the popular Bikini Beach at Punta del Este, a variety of seafood dishes is served here, such as homemade ceviche, grilled langoustines, octopus, cod & shrimp with papaya, mango and arugula. Obviously, along with the food itself, patrons also […]
Fasano Restaurante (Fascano Las Piedras, Ruta 104 km. 3, La Barra, Punta del Este) – located within a resort enclave of the same name, this restaurant serves mainly Italian dishes (with influences from Tuscany, Piedmont, and Sicily). Since the restaurant owners are affiliated with Fascano in Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – expect […]
D’cepa Art & Cuisine (La Canilla, Pueblo Garzón) – for those driving in and out of Punta del Este, this restaurant (located at the pueblo of Garzón — an hour northeast of Punta del Este, via Ruta 9) has a rustic charm (with interior décor that would fit in at Mallorca or Ibiza). With local […]
Comi-K Club Brasilero (Av. 18 de Julio 994, 2o piso, Montevideo) – located within a Brazilian cultural center is this restaurant which serves, what else – traditional Brazilian dishes, such as feijoada (the country’s classical black bean and meat stew). Along with the food, another draw here is the live Brazilian music that’s played on […]
Café Flo (Calle 27 e/Av. Gorleto, La Barra, Punta del Este) – this is a daytime eatery which is big on breakfast food (e.g. white omelets, fresh-squeezed juices, coffee). There’s even an in-house baker that makes pastries. Lunch items range from fancy salads to chicken and beef dishes. Since a number of fashion model types […]
Café Bacacay (Bacacay 1306, Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo) – housed in a building constructed in 1844, this restaurant (located across the street from Teatro Solís), offers dishes of various international influences, ranging from the fish of the day with wasabi or limoncello sauce, to sirloin steak in ginger sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and boiled potatoes, chicken […]
Punta Brava Lighthouse (Punta Carretas, Montevideo) – built in 1876, this 21-meter tall lighthouse is vital for guiding commercial vessels into Banco Inglés, Buceo Port and the entrance of the Santa Lucía River (west of Montevideo). With the lighthouse becoming electric in 1962, it is still active to this day.
Plaza Independencia (central Montevideo) – this is Montevideo’s most important plaza (which separates its old section – “Ciudad Vieja”, from its downtown areas). Among the buildings found here are the country’s oldest theater (the Solis Theatre), Estevez Palace, and the President of Uruguay’s workplace (the Executive Tower), along with the Artigas Mausoleum.