Where to eat in Colonia

Where to eat in Colonia

1. Eat

   Bocadesanto

   Burger place with craft beers and a vegetarian option. Menu in Spanish and English.

   Tue–Thu 12:00–19:00, Fri–Mon 12:00–16:30, 20:00–23:00·U$450–600

2. Eat

   Buena Moza

   Inexpensive empanadas and pizza with lots of options for fillings/toppings. Delivery available.

   Thu-Tue 11:30–13:00 and 20:00–24:00·U$150–300

3. Eat

   Candela

   Candela Express

   Cozy restaurant, crowded on weekends, with inexpensive, generous servings. Two people can easily share a serving. Messages from customers are written all over the walls. Indoor and outdoor seating. Delivery available.

   Mon Wed-Sat 12:00-02:00, Sun 12:00-24:00·U$200-300

4. Eat

   Charco

   Charming, stylish restaurant run by a hotel. Delicious food served on a heated patio right on the river with beautiful views. Indoor seating is also available. Reservations recommended but not required.

   Daily 12:00–15:30, 20:00–23:00·U$600+

5. Eat

   El Abuelo

   Rotisería & Pastelería

   Small shop selling slices of more than 40 types of pies, savory and sweet. Generous portions, especially of the sweet pies. Menu in Spanish and English, good vegetarian options. Takeout or delivery only.

   Tue–Sat 09:00–15:00, 19:00–21:30·Around U$100 for a slice

6. Eat

   El Drugstore

   This restaurant is pretty artsy and colorful on the inside. Everything seems to be painted in different colors and there's a quirky assortment of paintings, posters, photos and trinkets decorating the walls. There is a small stage where local guitarists are playing. They have an extensive menu ranging from Uruguayan specialties (though their chivito is only served al plato) to Japanese vegetarian dishes. On the downside they charge a cover charge (like most restaurants in Uruguay). They have outdoor seating as well.

   U$250–500

7. Eat

   El Torreón

   If you always wanted to eat or have a glass in an old mill, you can do so at El Torreón. They also have outdoor seating. The food itself is nothing special, but it's right by the water so the views are lovely.

   Daily 08:00–24:00·U$500+

8. Eat

   Irene's

   Mostly vegetarian food, including vegan and gluten free options. Good for visitors hoping to try vegetarian versions of Uruguayan specialties like milanesas and chivitos, or looking for a respite from standard meat-heavy Uruguayan cuisine. Menu in Spanish and English. There is a health food store next door.

   Mon–Sat 11:00–17:00·U$250–400

9. Eat

   La Bodeguita

   A great place if you want something lighter than the common asados. Try to get a table at the lower patio with a view over the water. They have excellent sangria.

   U$250–550

10. Eat

    Parrillada El Portón

    Family-run restaurant with some of the best barbecue in Colonia. The meal for two is enough to feed three or four. Warm atmosphere, good for families.

    U$300–500

11. Eat

    Típico Nuestro

    A variety of family recipes, passed down for five generations, elegantly served indoors in brick-walled rooms or outdoors in the restaurant's courtyard. Large selection of wine and craft beer. U$40 cover charge. Vegetarian options and children's menu available.

    U$400–700

12. Eat Not mapped

    Restaurant and store

    The farm also includes a restaurant and an attached store, which sells products including jarred fruit, wine, cheese, alfajores, and all kinds of jam, from blueberry to eggplant (around U$130–200). Even if you don't want to buy any jam, try some free samples of flavors you won't find elsewhere!

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Colonia (CC BY-SA 4.0).