Ambrosia Restaurant

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"Make Your Mouth Water at Ambrosia Making its debut one the list of the 50 best restaurants in Latin America in 2015, young chef Carolina Bazan, takes the abundance of Chilean markets and sensational produce and delivers them with a creative, slightly French flare to diners. Originally located in downtown Santiago , the restaurant has relocated out to Las Condes to more spacious digs surrounded by their gorgeous garden. Standout dishes on the menu are Wagyu pot roast with creamy blue cheese mashed potatoes and they make a delicious homemade ketchup and Bearnaise sauce. Service can slow so go with patience--and a reservation. Pamplona 78, Las Condes +56 2 217 3075 Photo: Carolina Bazan (Ambrosia)"

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"Rank: #46 "For a locavore experience that combines French flair with Chilean produce. It’s a masterclass of clean-yet-homely flavours fused together in impeccable fashion."

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"Ambrosia is a family-owned restaurant previously led by Carolina Bazán, where she gained fame and recognition. The restaurant is known for its formal setting and the use of her mother's recipes, which critics praised for their depth of flavor. Bazán's time at Ambrosia helped to establish her as one of Chile’s most visible chefs." - Natasha Nyanin

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Marta Rodenas

Google

Hands down the best meal we had in Santiago. The restaurant is a hidden gem nestled in a residential area. The gardens and decor were beautiful and the service was some of the best. Our waitress had great recommendations and spoke great English. We had the locos and taquitos to start then each got the homemade pasta dishes (truffle and crab). The truffle was my favorite. We ended the meal with the lemon tart which was served in an original way and was absolutely delicious. This is a nicer restaurant definitely worthy of a visit for a special occasion.

H. Ibarra

Google

Great restaurant with with beautiful gardens and an innovative spin on local favorites. The fish dishes were super fresh and delicious. The local wine selection (by the bottle is excellent). Steak tartar was the star of the show. The pastas were great too. The tiradito and the locos (abalone) - superb. Their presentation is outstanding. A chocolate desert that is a must try.

Roland Pingitzer

Google

Highly overrated restaurant. We booked the table 1 month in advance and were seated in a random dark table. Despite the food is tasty, the poor service ruins the experience. Our initially ordered Piscos never arrived. The suggested wine was definitely too warm and for the water the lady needed a reminder. We saw some tables around us getting lots of attention and us being basically ignored. This is important to understand as we planned this dinner as farewell to Santiago and were intending to spend decent money on dining and drinking. In the end their negligence helped us saving some money - so thanks for this.

Grace Li

Google

It’s a bit unfortunate as I really wanted to love the place. Read about Chef Bazan in Chefwise and really looked forward to the food. The ambience is beautiful and Santiago is gorgeous, however food is mediocre and service is subpar. The waitress served the wrong main! And the wrong coffee! She was pleasant but maybe not too focused. The other waiters are also a bit standoffish. And it’s a bit curious where is Chef Bazan because when I was at the bistro people say she is at the restaurant but when I was at the restaurant staff say she is at the bistro. Net net, great potential but lots of room for improvement

Florent Breton

Google

A great experience at Ambrosia! We stayed inside though the restaurant also offers a beautiful outdoor area. The service has been fantastic and our waiter was very nice and skilled. From starter to dessert, the food was amazing! Very creative, well prepared and reasonably priced for the quality we experience. We would highly recommend.

Gabrielle Marie

Google

I'm so confused why this restaurant doesn't have more reviews. Ambrosia is simply one of the best restaurants in Santiago. The food, drinks, and service is above and beyond. The only thing that we ordered that was slightly disappointing was the crab pappardelle. The crab lacked flavor and seemed dry. Other than that, the truffle pappardelle, oysters, steak tartar (probably the best I have ever had), the ceviche, french onion soup, and steaks were O M G. This is a dining experience unlike anything else you'll experience in Santiago. Truly one of the most memorable restaurant experiences I have. Next time we're in Santiago we will be back.

Tomás Sánchez V.

Google

Remarkable. Excellent service and wonderful food. Sophisticated yet tasty and original. Very pleasant atmosphere and nice garden/terrace.

Ray Chen

Google

Nice and beautiful garden entrance and wonderful Ambien outdoors dinning area. Service was a little slow even for the drinks. Miso eggplant was tasty but not out of ordinary. Mozzarella with cherry tomato and basil was nothing special. Both starters were served about 30 minutes after we placed order. And another hour wait for our main courses. Nice plating but no wow factor for the taste. Somelier recommended the red wine was not even good at all for the price. Dessert "Lemon posset" was the highlight of dinner. It did have some sort of sophisticated favor.

Eric S.

Yelp

Ambrosia is a must stop if you are in Santiago and looking for creative dishes and Michelin-quality food with a laid-back vibe and a very nice, engaging and young staff. They change their menu according to the products in season and although it's french cuisine, you will always find a chilean touch to it. I order the truffle paste. It was out of this world. They have one type of fish a day. They purchase a couple of large ones and they make the ceviche and serve the mains from the same big fish. Fresh as fresh can be.. the desserts off the chart delicious. They have a 70% cocoa chocolate mousse that is heavenly. They have a lot of outdoor seating. They have parking out front with security. again this place is a hidden gem..

Insert Name Here S.

Yelp

Had a wonderful meal at this quaint restaurant - with great service as well. Everything we had was outstanding, including the wine. Be sure add this to the top of your list of restaurants to enjoy in Santiago

Fernando G.

Yelp

I had the lomo vetado, and it was mediocre at best with minimal flavor. On the side, they included sweet potatoes...... In conclusion, not much imagination or festival of flavors. My wife had the pasta, and this dish deserves three stars. The best thing going for this restaurant is the rather pleasant ambiance. Let me be fair. The service was good.

Pamela R.

Yelp

Hidden gem in the east side of town. Chic ambience and decor, excelent food and outrageous service.

Tina L.

Yelp

Two appetizers: foie gras, beef tartare. Two main plates: deer and beef flank. Dessert: chocolate mousse with passion fruit. All the plates were really good (not including the coffee).

Emily P.

Yelp

One of the best meals I've had in a long time. We went here on a Friday evening and sat at the bar. We ordered soup (sweet potato), steak, and a pasta dish (with mushrooms). Everything was delicious and beautifully presented. We got to watch the chefs prepare all of the food. The way they plate is a work of art. Very fun atmosphere and an experience we will not forget.

J L.

Yelp

Reading a NY Times article that put Ambrosia in the same league as Boraga, we had high expectations coming in. Unfortunately, our dining experience was not exceptional. The food/drinks were only average. In terms of presentation, we were perplexed to find whole grain mustard on nearly every dish?!? We had the smoked salmon, the foie gras and fillet appetizer. All of them too saucy for our liking. For our main dishes, we ordered the waygu beef (which was way over cooked - shame for such a nice cut of meat) and the "seasonal" summer duck (which was a misnomer since it was incredibly heavy). As for the pre-dinner drink cocktails, we ordered a mojito and a caipirinha. They were strong on the liquor, but way too sugary. Might be good to try if you're in the area, but don't go out of your way to check it out.

Francis D.

Yelp

Everything was excellent from the greeting to the apps to the mains. We were greeted at the door by the chef's father who has much to be proud of as one of his daughters is the head chef and the other is the sommelier. The restaurant is on a residential street in a high end neighbourhood in a converted house. There are three rooms including a main dining room where we were seated, a bistro style area and a private dining room. The appetisers are for sharing and three of us were happy with the quality and quantity of the two we ordered. My wife had a pasta with duck ragu which she loved and my son and I had a pork tenderloin on a bed of black rice which was so tender it was magic.

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"Rank: #46 "For a locavore experience that combines French flair with Chilean produce. It’s a masterclass of clean-yet-homely flavours fused together in impeccable fashion."

Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants 2020 - Chile + Colombia

How This Young, Fearlessly Out Chef Became the Star of Chilean Cuisine

@foodandwine