Peumayén Ancestral Food

The service in this place is truly top-notch. The lady who served us explained everything, showed us around, and described each dish in detail—what it was made of and how it was prepared. I have to say, I’ve never experienced anything like this before, not just in Chile. As for the food itself, it was absolutely amazing—from the drinks, which had a unique and exceptional taste, to the dishes that were cooked to the highest standard. The only downside is that I have just one stomach!

I’m happy we found this gem. We had the tasting menu paired with wines, and every bite was delicious. The staff was attentive, and spoke English, a big help to this traveler. The price is very affordable for this level of cuisine.

My wife and I enjoyed the six course degustation menu with matching wines. The service was prompt and attentive and the wait staff communicated with us in English as our Spanish is not great. The food was beautifully presented and very tasty; a great variety of flavours and textures. The wine pairings were excellent and showcased the variety of Chilean wines. My only small suggestion would be to provide a little more information about the provenance of some of the more unusual indigenous ingredients; also maybe the final entree dish can maybe be a bit bigger with some more protein.

Walked past here by chance and got extremely lucky that someone had canceled their reservation! The restaurant is beautifully designed and decorated, the staff was so friendly and helpful, and the food was amazing. We had the vegetarian menu option and really enjoyed all of the attention to detail and combination of flavors. This is a must visit for anyone in Santiago in my opinion.

Peumayen offers a unique dining experience. The atmosphere is intimate and beautifully curated, creating a vibrant and cozy vibe. The tasting menu was a culinary journey, showcasing a variety of unique flavors and traditional ingredients. We added the guanaco tartare and oysters as extras, which were delicious but unnecessary, as the tasting menu alone was already very filling. Each dish was presented with care and explained in detail, adding depth to the experience. I would recommend this place for adventurous food lovers looking to explore Chile's rich culinary heritage.

Fabulous tasting menu experience. The food and service was top notch. The staff did a great job explaining each dish and were very responsive to all the guests needs. I highly recommend if you want an authentic taste of Chile.

Absolutely loved the tasting menu. It was all so delicious and such an experience. The waiting staff were fantastic explaining the menu too. It was really reasonably priced for the quality and atmosphere.

I feel bad rating this place low especially when they were kind enough to squeeze me in without a reservation, but it was really mediocre. It feels like it’s on the edge of being great but isn’t quite there yet. I did the tasting menu and it was just okay. I feel like this place really hinges on the idea that the food has history but none of that is explained. They barely explain what it is you’re eating beyond the very broad strokes. I even did the wine pairing and they only ever bothered to describe the taste for one of the wines. Otherwise they just told me where it was grown and the year, which I could read on the bottle. Perhaps ordering a la carte is a better experience, but if asked I would say skip it.