Montevideo

Montevideo is the capital city of Uruguay, on the east bank of the Rio de la Plata. Though sometimes overlooked beside nearby Buenos Aires, Montevideo is the cultural and political center of the country. The city has a vibrant cultural scene, natural places, rich cuisine and historic neighborhoods, making it a cosmopolitan city with a nostalgic touch ideal for enjoying Uruguayan culture.

See: 50
Do: 4
Eat: 21
Drink: 16
Buy: 13

21 places match

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Bar Facal

Fairly touristy café and restaurant next to the Fuente de Candados. Varied menu and tango performances.

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Buffet Montevideo

Very good self service restaurant. Excellent alternative to vary the "standard" dishes of Uruguayan cuisine, offering Chinese food, meats, various salads. It has 4 buffets full of delicious food. Great service

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Café Bacacay

Very close to Plaza de la Independencia, right across the Teatro Solis and open all day for a coffee or a bite to eat, this café/restaurant offers a variety of tasty dishes going from traditional to more innovative cuisine. Service was excellent.

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Café Bar Tabaré

A bar-restaurant with classic interior for people with a large budget.

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Don Peperone

With several locations around the city, a good bet for anyone seeking a taste of an American-style chain. This Italian-American themed eatery offers a wide variety of pizza as well as other pasta dishes. Also local dishes such as chivito and milanesa can be had here.

around U$400

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K Fe

Corner of Juan Paullier and Maldonado, Cordon area: You will feel like in Lavapiez in Madrid, Friedrichshain in Berlin or a Melbourne back alley. Enjoy a coffee in the afternoon or a home cooked meal (always veggie option) in this unique rotiseria cultural in the heart of the city. Clothes, design, exhibition, roots, dub, dubstep, urban art.

12:00-02:00.

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La Cibeles

Very good food, especially the empanadas. The meals have the taste of homemade, there are a variety of dishes, they are well served. Very comfortable and bright place, attentive and efficient staff. Family atmosphere.

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La Corte

Classic restaurant (not fast-food) in the Ciudad Vieja, with lovely decorations and great food. Four different set lunch menus on weekdays. More expensive menu on weekdays with several choices.

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La Pasiva

There are several restaurants of this chain in Montevideo, however the two you are likely going to encounter are the ones at Sarandí in the old town and at Avenida 18 Julio opposite to Plaza Fabini. La Pasiva specializes in beer, hot dogs, and chivitos.

Chivito con fritas U$330, beer U$95 (July 2019)

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Locos de Asar

Higher-end parilla with top quality meats and vegetable grills, as well as seafood.

Open now · closes 12:30 am tomorrow

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Los Leños

Slightly upscale steakhouse with both the ubiquitous asado served with a fairly wide range of wines as well as several other kinds of dishes. In this restaurant some waiters do speak English as well.

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Mercado de la Abundancia

Mercado de los Artesanos

Founded in 1836, it's the oldest market in the city. Like the one in the port it also has steak and paella restaurants, and you can buy things from vegetables to art there or dance tango. It is in the central part of the city, not far from Museo de la Historia del Arte.

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Mercado del Puerto

This touristy building houses a dozen or so restaurants. Most offer grilled meat, and you can find good paella, as well. It is usually quite busy - just find an open seat to be served. The most famous of the restaurants there is likely Estancia del Puerto, which was also featured on Anthony Bourdain's "No Reservations", although do keep in mind that there are several other restaurants here as well, worth trying!

just open for lunch, closes at 18:00

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Montecristo

This restaurant offers innovative dishes and is housed in a castle-like building that used to be the house of an alchemist.

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Nuevo Citadelle

An array of typical Uruguayan food, surprisingly cheap considering its prime location. It's kind of hidden away, though—to get there from the Plaza Independencia, walk through the old city gate into the Ciudad Vieja, and after just a few meters, go through the glass doors at Sarandí 690 (just to the left of the "Bookshop") to enter the Edificio de la Ciudadela. The restaurant is straight ahead.

U$300–400 (Dec 2023)

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Pizzería Girasoles

Traditional place with delicious pizzas and calzones. A delight, fresh dough, wood oven, great musical atmosphere and impeccable service. It has a rather retro setting.

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Rodelú

Pizzeria Rodelu

Good place for a quick bite in Parque Rodó. They specialize in pizza of various kinds but do also have other dishes.

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