Montevideo Restaurants
$$$$ (over Ur$600)
$$$ (Ur$400 to Ur$600)
$$ (Ur$200 to Ur$400)
$ (up to Ur$200)
Prices are for a three-course meal with half a bottle of house wine or cheapest equivalent per person; they include service charges and taxes.
Arcadia
The rooftop restaurant of the Victoria Plaza Hotel (owned by Radisson) is a sparkling space decorated with crystal chandeliers and soft furnishings imported from Italy. Some may find it a little chintzy but the menu is adventurous and international, while views of the bay and hills around Montevideo are breathtaking.
Plaza Independencia 759
Tel: (02) 902 0111.
Website: www.radisson.com/montevideouy
Price: $$$$
Che Montevideo
Riverside dining with both indoor and outdoor tables is on offer at Che Montevideo, where traditional Uruguayan food is served with style and care. Stop by for snacks and beers in the afternoon, or indulge in a gourmet meal in the evening.
Rambla M Gandhi 630
Tel: (02) 710 6941.
Website: www.chemontevideo.com.uy
Price: $$$
El Fogón
At the bargain end of the scale, this traditional grill house serves sizeable steaks with chips, as well as local chicken and fish dishes. The efficient service draws city centre workers for lunch, and the place gets crowded again late in the evening.
San José 1080
Tel: (02) 900 0900.
Website: www.elfogon.com.uy
Price: $
La Vegetariana
This is one of a chain of four restaurants around the city and a rarity in Uruguay, serving decent vegetarian and vegan food. All you can eat for a fixed price, although some of the dishes could do with more seasoning.
Avenida Yí 1334
Tel: (02) 900 7861.
Price: $$
Mercado del Puerto
In the atrium of the 19th-century port market (see Key Attractions) are several informal restaurants, open for lunch but not for dinner. Locals love the atmosphere and recommend typical Uruguayan beef cuts cooked on the asado (grill).
Piedras 237
No telephone.
Price: $-$$
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