Peumayén Ancestral Food

What a great experience. I did the 6 course tasting menu with the wine and it was amazing. The server was knowledgeable and gave us a great run down of each item. Definitely a must try.

This place rescued my perception about Chilean food. As a tourist I saw many places offering fried/fatty foods, while I was really hoping for something a little more "roots". I ordered the meat and seafood sample combination, which offers 4-5 courses with around 20 bite-size samples. This allowed us to taste their native/south-american ingredients with a chef inspired cuisine.

The atmosphere was perfect. The service was incredible. The drinks were amazing, but the home run was the food. I had the oysters, ceviche, and the Lamb that comes with a broad bean mash. This is by far the best dining experience that I have ever had. 10/10 would go again. You would regret passing this place by.

We were looking forward to our dinner here but unfortunately it was disappointing. We did the 4 course tasting menu and none of the dishes stood out, they lacked flavour and were nothing special. Food looked good and the wine was nice by the glass but afraid overall there was more style than substance.

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.

This place is simply amazing. We came for lunch after seeing some good reviews and a different atmosphere than we have had. We started with the raw guanaco meat and the sea bass tarter. Both were great! Remember the raw is raw but if you can get past that it’s so great. Next I had the smoked conger and sea food chowder. (Which is a soup) My wife had confit pork. Again knocked it out of the park. The flavor was great on both dishes. Last we had the dessert tasting and there was nothing we disliked. I had a pisco sour and the premium pisco sampler to drink. I would suggest both, but if you want to taste good pisco without anything the sampler is great. It will give you a good idea of what pisco to buy. So now comes down to the question was the price worth what you get and quality and this is a a 100% yes. This place is so unique and the service was great. The staff answered all questions we had. I highly suggest this restaurant don’t miss out!

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.

What an amazing culinary experience ! You will need to check out my photos to get a clearer picture of the attention to detail taken with the food creativity and preparation. My recommendation is to book ahead / eating earlier (before 8pm) will be easier to reserve. Second recommendation- try the tasting menu. It's well prepared and gives you a great variety of things to try. We enjoyed the Ground and Sea Tasting menu - absolutely wonderful and what a celebration from a culinary and Chilean heritage standpoint. All details with service and ambiance were checked. Perfecto Peumayen!!

Cool experience with a very affordable tasting menu at $35ish per person. Loved getting little bites of each of their options. I ordered the seafood course and my partner ordered the land "meat" one. We started off with a tiny shot of complimentary mint tea and also a little bite on a cracker as seen in my photos. From there we had our appetizers, entrees, mains, and desserts. For the appetizer board everyone who orders gets one even if they didn't order the tasting menu. For the dessert I really loved the lemon one. My only complaint was the English speaking waitress seemed a little rude. But other than that great ambiance and fun foods.

What a gem of a restaurant in Santiago! I've only been to one Michelin starred restaurant but imho, this place could easily be another outside a few details that could be addressed. The ambiance is fantastic as we sat in the courtyard section, very homey and unique feel with plenty of heaters out to make sure everyone was comfortable. The service was outstanding, we appreciated the attn given to us non Spanish speakers by one of the head waitresses. And while a couple things were missed/forgotten/needed a reminder throughout the evening, it didn't really take away from the overall experience. The food, wow what a spread. Outside of what we ordered the bread sampler was truly something memorable. They also had a couple other small plates they dropped off that we appreciated as well. Overall the best meal we had in the city during our visit, and I didn't even mention that this meal with a couple drinks apiece was barely $90usd. If we ever got the oppty to return we'd certainly explore one of the tasting menus.

Super interesting gourmet tasting menu that focuses on indigenous / ancient dishes and culinary items with a modern twist. I wasn't sure what to think of it at first, but as the courses proceeded I did end up enjoying this place. Different from anything else I've tried in Chile. Main takeaway is that lunch / dinner can last around 2 hours for the tasting menu, so just be warned. The restaurant is very intimate with small tables close to one another. There is a small courtyard garden which looked really cute and would be nice for al fresco dining on cool evenings. It was too hot when we came.

Peumayen is a unique restaurant in Santiago that centers around indigenous ancestral Chilean cuisine. My husband and I were intrigued by the concept and decided to try their tasting menu. They offer a land, sea, mixed, and vegetarian tasting menu consisting of 22 bites over 5ish courses. The servers were extremely friendly and did a good job explaining the story behind each dish. The dishes are well presented and exhibit excellent knife work. However we found the flavor and taste of the food to be lacking. The best thing we had was the pisco sours, which were very well done. The meal was otherwise a bit of a let down, but still a unique experience.

Amazing place with indigenous cuisine from all over Chile. The decor inside also very traditional but cozy. The food is very interesting. Definitely recommend the tasting menu which comes with four courses with a lot of small bites. Some are on the regular menu but most are not. I didnt take it because most of them have cilantro already mixed in the sauce. The meal takes very long, it took 2 hours to finish, a lot of waiting in between courses. The servers are friendly but not paying attention when we ordered extra. If you have time to spare definitely try it out. And the bellavista neighborhood is also fun to spend couple hours to walk around see the graffiti and the museums.

One of the coolest restaurants I've ever been to. Everything was a work of art. Servers all spoke English or Spanish, menu was broad, and the tasting menu was beautifully plated. Flavors were interesting, both food and drinks. I had the land tasting menu, and loved everything, and my wife had the sea menu, and loved everything, but I didn't love half of the sea menu. We sat in the inner courtyard, with a nice shade cloth, very interesting furniture and architecture, and tasteful sculptures. Worth a visit.

We went and did the tasting menu with wine pairing. It was a very sporadic experience. The whole experience took over 3 hours, which would have been fine if each plate was worth the wait in between. Some dishes were delicious with exciting flavors and textures, then there were some that were quite literally bean mush. The wine pairing was interesting- the final cab Sav was nice, but a few were too sweet for us. The servers were very sweet and did their best with explaining everything in English. We also had the full flatware set out for a multi course meal, but only used one fork for all the dishes. The atmosphere is interesting and comfortable. Overall, it is trying to be fine dining but the execution just isn't there.

What an elevated experience! Creative, delicious and beautiful. Some of the menu items were uncommon. Truly enjoyable !

Service is excellent, drinks are outstanding. Wine is very well chosen. Appetizers are all well cooked and presented. Main course is mediocre at best. We will try it again soon.

On the pricey side. Experience was really cool and restaurant is nice on the inside but the food was okay.

Amid the chaos in Chile during the 2019 riots, my friend and I found refuge in this hidden gem. A security guard had to open the padlocked entrance for us and it turned out tear gas was the reason for my friend's relentless sneezing. We reserved a table in the courtyard for the 22-course tasting. I went into this dinner fully expecting it to last hours, but it turns out they put 4-5 courses in each serving, leaving for a total of about 5 servings. The service was incredibly friendly and went into great length about each of the courses. They must get tired having to repeat themselves all night, but nobody looked at a single sheet of paper for assistance. Impressive. If you go with the 22 course meal (which you absolutely should), you have the choice of land, sea, or mixed. I went with the mixed to try the best of both worlds. My buddy opted for the land, which included some very exotic game including rabbit and horse. You will not leave here disappointed, nor will you spend a ton of money. We happened to stop in when the Peso was at an all time low against the USD (about 850 to 1) and we still only managed to spend about $50 US each, and that included a nice bottle of wine. This was by far one of the best meals I've ever eaten and one of the coolest atmospheres I've experienced, despite what was transpiring outside the restaurant's walls. Before you sit down or after you finish, be sure to walk around and check the place out, especially the upstairs bar area. You'll feel like you're in medieval times.

I recently had a meal at a restaurant that left a negative impression on me. Right from the start, the ambiance was dull and uninviting. The décor seemed outdated and the lighting was too bright, creating an unpleasant atmosphere. When it came to the food, my experience was even worse. The menu lacked variety and creativity, and the dishes were poorly executed. The appetizers were bland and unappetizing, while the entrees were overcooked and lacked seasoning. The bread served was stale and the butter was cold and hard to spread. To make matters worse, the portions were small and overpriced.

Good selection of food. The presentation was great. It was definitely a good experience. Not sure if we go back again for the same 12-course menus but it was worth a try.

This restaurant is a very unique experience, where the service is excellent and the food is far removed from the usual fare. So, if you ask me what I ate while I was there, I would be completely at a loss to tell you the names of anything I ate (thank goodness I took photos of the menu!!). However, it really is about the experience! This restaurant prides itself on serving Mapuche (Chilean indigenous people) inspired food. The names are unpronounceable (and I speak Spanish!) but it doesn't matter. Our servers worked as a team and were incredibly knowledgeable about everything on the menu. All of them spoke excellent English (seems like everyone in the restaurant was Anglo). There are two choices on the menu: you can either order items individually, or you can order from the 4 pre-fixe menus: Land, Sea, Mixed, and Vegetarian. I initially thought we got to choose one appetizer and one entree from the pre-fixe, but no! You get everything that is listed. That's because these are Tapas portions and not full-sized entrees. My dinner companion, Antonio, ordered the Land menu and I ordered a mix of Sea and Vegetarian. Photos of everything are included below. Upon being seated, we were offered complimentary tea served in a rustic cup. We ordered our wines: I requested the Tipaume, Limited Edition, red wine blend, Alto Cachapoal, 2014. Delicious! We were then served a complimentary appetizer that contained chicken. I gave Antonio mine and he devoured both. Said they were tasty. Next up was a bread tasting. The server spent quite a bit of time explaining the grains in each one and in which order to eat them. They were all very tasty. Another complimentary appetizer: fried seaweed. Hollow straws of crispy fried seaweed sitting on an avocado-based paste. They were remarkably tasty and fun to eat! Our entrees arrived. All I know is that I ate two types of fish (Congrio was one of them), a pickled vegetable salad, and diced mushrooms. All of it was great. After our main meal, we were served complimentary horse meat spread on a pita-like bread. Again, I gave mine to Antonio who had never eaten horse before. He said it was flavorful but definitely gamey. We were then served another round of interesting stuff: all I know is that mine had beets, fried fish, and more mushrooms. Completely different flavors, and by now we were getting pretty full. Good thing these were Tapas! But we couldn't leave without trying dessert. We got the chocolate cake, which was the size of a petit four and delicious. We also got coconut panna cotta which was light and fluffy. This restaurant is a must!

What an experience! We loved every second. The ceviche was absolutely incredible and could not recommend enough. The staff was so nice too. Next time we want to try the tasting menu!!

Muy buen servicio y muy acojedor recomendado

Such a unique restaurant with unique flavors! Definitely one of the best restaurants I've been to in the world. Our waitress was also very patient, explaining all the foods to us. We don't really have Chilean restaurant in America so such a treat to taste native breads and experience the different ways indigenous foods (like seaweed) are used in native Chilean cuisine.

Ancestral Chilean cuisine, beautifully presented in a series of refined tasting menus. As visitors to Chile, my boyfriend and I were thrilled to eat here. Having the opportunity to enjoy unique ingredients and preparations of the indigenous cultures of pre-Hispanic Chile seemed truly special. Reservations are strongly recommended, and can be made online. The interior is beautiful, with interlaced wooden beams, native art pieces, and an earth tone color palate. The lighting was inconsistent-some tables were brightly lit, while others (like ours) was completely in shadow. It was so dark that it was difficult to see the food (my photos are heavily edited). The acoustics were echoey and the bar seemed to be continuously running a blender, which was also distracting. You may order from their a la carte menu, or choose from 4 different tasting menus-Land, Sea, Vegetarian, or Mixed (a combination of the 3). Great wine and cocktail list. We enjoyed a few pours by the glass as well as a Pisco Sour, which was fantastic. I got the Vegetarian and my boyfriend got the Mixed, and we both found the food to be hit and miss. The first amuse-bouche, a grain cracker with mushroom topped with fresh salsa, was flavorful and fresh. Next were fried seaweed sticks, which tasted only of oil. The breads course was fascinating, consisting of rare varieties I had never heard of. Unfortunately, less than half of them were enjoyable to eat. One tasted like raw flour, and two others tasted like bland mashed potatoes. My favorite was the Po'e, a sweet banana bread from Easter Island. The appetizer, entree, and dessert courses all consist of a variety of small bites, artfully plated on rectangular wooden boards. We were instructed to eat from left to right. The appetizer course began with squash stuffed with a salty cheese and topped with roasted red onion, which was delicious. I also enjoyed the center dish, a tangy causeo with fried yucca. The mushroom pate and bread tasted burnt, and the seaweed salad was inedible. It had no flavor whatsoever, and a terrible gummy texture. The fried eggplant sticks were overcooked and oily. The star of the entree course was delicate, savory chocolate sauce, served with berries atop pumpkin, potato, and eggplant. Earthy and rich with balanced sweetness, every bite was a treat. Major points for originality here-this dish was unlike anything I have tasted before. The cylinder of pastry dough stuffed with mushroom was tasty, but the lentil and quinoa croquettes and chimichurri were bland and boring. None of the desserts were good, apart from the wine ice cream, which had a lovely sweet port flavor. The chocolate cake was dry and mealy, and the pineapple panna cotta was pedestrian. The worst was the chochoca with seaweed jam, which was absolutely disgusting. I love seaweed, but the ocean does not belong in dessert. Two tasting menus, three glasses of wine, and a cocktail came to 75,000 pesos (about $130 USD). Service was friendly and did a good job of explaining the menu, in perfect English. While we enjoyed the novelty of our meal, I cannot recommend Peumayén.

My partner and I went to Peumayén because it was one of the most highly rated restaurants online. It certainly did not disappoint and was a tasty and educational experience about indigenous Chilean food. I didn't really know what to expect coming here, but the aesthetic was very cultural and historic. I definitely recommend coming a little bit early so that you can get a seat outside. It's not really "outside" but it's covered and there are heat lamps if it gets too cold. It's a much more intimate dining experience than sitting indoors with all the noise. Because this was such different food, we opted for three main dishes. The pork was absolutely delicious. And the fish was a standout. They change the menu pretty often, so what's on offer when you go may be drastically different. Also, I've never been to a restaurant that sends out as many "tasters" as they do here. Courses and courses of small little bites to taste the various potatoes or preparations of the indigenous peoples in Chile. That's what eating here is so educational, because you see how they prepare food and use food from the earth as sustenance. There were some odd foods like cow tongue and things like that, but you just try them and you see if you like it or not. It's about the experience. And this is a great experience here. Absolutely recommend this restaurant if you are visiting Santiago. I made reservations about two or three weeks in advance for Friday night and there were plenty of options available.

We visited Peumayen at the recommendation of a friend who was also visiting Santiago. She said it was the best meal they had in Santiago. We got there on a Sunday for lunch. Seating was very spacious. The staff is very knowledgeable and spoke English. I had the seafood tasting menu while my wife had the mixed tasting menu. Both menus were identical except for the entree where I had two seafood bites and she had a little dish with beef. The fried fish and conger with beetroot sauce were my favorite bites. I strongly recommend the tasting menu although they let you go a la carte. The small bites were all delicious in their own way. I felt that we were barely scratching the surface and Peumayen had so much more to offer. We would love to go again if we had more time. Peumayen was definirely the best meal we had in Chile.

BEST FOOD IN ALL OF CHILE! We did the tasting menu. My husband got the seafood and I got the mixed menu. Portions are small but they have ALOT OF FOOD coming! So I'll say, come hungry and come with an open mind. Amazing flavours with great service and a creative display of various courses. The servers could speak English so it was very helpful in the explanation of the food served. Chileans do eat rather late for lunch so it started to pack up closer to 1:30pm!

What a fun experience. The service was excellent. We sat in the patio part that is partially covered, nice ambience. The staff knows all the regions of each dish. We were expecting the "bites" as they refer to them to be really small. But With the bread bites in the beginning and the in between course bites it was enough food and we were stuffed. This is a place for a unique dining experience. We found somethings not to our liking and other dishes we couldn't get enough of. We ordered two menus and shared different items.

This was an incredible experience and meal in Santiago for a final farewell to South America. You pick a theme, land, sea, or vegetarian, and the chef prepares preset meals that cover different regions of Chile from north to south. Every single thing they put out in front of me was incredible and they kept making each dish better and better. You'll leave feeling satisfied but not overstuffed and heavy. Would def recommend and will def go back to if I'm ever in Santiago. I had the opportunity to sample a mix of land and sea due to a pork restriction, and I couldn't even pick a favorite from how good it all was.

The food & service are worth every penny at this restaurant. The staff is friendly, the food is amazing & the ambiance is intimate. You will have tastings for both appetizers & dessert (set prices for each course) and will have to pick a main entree. For myself, I chose the smoked fish. The chefs also threw in additional dishes, such as a sweet concoction to start off the dishes, a bread tasting (yes! petite bites of bread), etc. I must say that everything provided to us was tasty, delicious & worth it! I highly recommend the smoked trout (it's still smoking as it arrives to the table) & the banana ice cream, oh my God! The staff was accommodating as I had noted that my friend & I had to rush to the airport afterwards for our flight back to New York. Our waitress was also helpful in describing how each dish was prepared (everything sounded just oh so damn good!). If you're a fan of their national drink, the pisco, you're in luck because they have their own selection of flavors. I particularly liked the one the waitress recommended to my friend, which has a sweet & spicy kick to it (aji verde y miel). Yum! I'd definitely would come back here if I was back in Santiago. This is. Must for all foodies who want to entice their taste buds!

I was blown away by the decor and friendly staff. Everyone here is knowledgeable about every dish they serve. They have menus in Spanish and English. The unique thing about this restaurant is that they offer tasting platters -- for appetizers and desserts -- GET THEM! They look like small morsels but we were actually quite full after. The entrees are small, but tasty. And believe me, you WILL be full. I had the oxtail and my friend had the fish. Both presentations were unique! This is no ordinary Chilean cuisine. It is NOT a tourist trap. They use ancestral ingredients and traditional cooking methods. You can taste the culture! They also give you a complimentary bread tasting platter and palate cleansers in between courses. They have their own selection of pisco sours. I had one with aji verde and miel, my friend had an avocado one, I liked hers a lot! This restaurant MUST be on your list when you go to Santiago!

This place is fantastic. The food is a real experience - they've worked hard to create a menu using mostly ingredients originally from Chile, and serve them in an exciting and novel way. Despite only ordering a starter and main, we also received an amuse bouche of fried bread with toppings (salmon or mushroom), a bread platter representing regions of Chile, a palate cleanser of pickled white beans and onions, and a palate cleanser of fried seaweed in guacamole. Each dish was presented beautifully on heavy stone platters. They are able (and willing) to accommodate vegetarians by serving an entirely vegetarian version of the starters platter, which even my meat-eating companions enjoyed. For the mains, each dish is served in small bowls which are surprisingly filling. Great service - they speak English as well as Spanish - and quite busy. You'll need a reservation for peak dinner hours.

Wow! And wow again! The best place to try chilean food! We ate so much, they kept on bringing food! Our waiter was very nice also. Amazing experience! We recommend it 200%.

Not your run of the mill restaurant. Peumayen focuses on showcasing ingredients traditional to various regions of Chile, providing as much of a cultural lesson as culinary experience. Honestly, given the uniqueness in concept, this means it may not be for everyone. It's not like anything we've ever experienced before, their preparations are well off the beaten path. All that being said, everything was quite edible, though the various courses waxed and waned in terms of appeal to us. The menu allows you to select a Vegetarian or Regular tasting for starters, a selection of entree, and then a standard dessert tasting. We sampled: - Bread Tasting (Complimentary): Enjoyed this perhaps the most. Works through all regions of Chile from north to south, via the main ingredient. - Vegetarian Tasting for Starters (CLP 12,500): Veg version is same as regular, just sans protein or with protein replaced by a veg. - From the North (CLP 14,900): A sampling of various veg and protein from northern Chile, comes with a sopapilla. - Chochoa Quelan Oxtail (CLP 12,500) - Dessert Tasting (CLP 8,500) We enjoyed the Pisco Sour Rica-Rica (CLP 9,800) very much, and the wine list contained a fair number of options, most of which were reasonably priced. The 2015 Laura Hartwig Carmenere (CLP 14,500) was decent. Other aspects of the experience were fine. Environment is nice, feeling more casual than upscale. Liked the atrium area between buildings where the open kitchen resides. However, it gets rather warm there, especially the tables closest to the kitchen - AC was a tad weak. Service was typical for the area, and wait staff speak English. Early seating was nearly all tourists. Overall, I found myself saying 'that was interesting' far more than 'that was delicious.' If you are adventurous and particularly interested in Chilean culture, it is worth a visit. However, it doesn't strike me as a place I would return if in Santiago again. I feel most of the appeal is in its novelty and storytelling, rather than truly amazing food. Total Cost: CLP 74,500 ~ USD 130 Credit Cards: Accepted English: Menu in English and Waitstaff Speak Dress: Casual Tipping: Suggested Tip Included in Receipt

Best restaurant by far in Santiago. I have a dairy allergy and they were very accommodating. All 21 dishes were amazing. Do not miss this place. Ambience, service, food and beverage were all excellent.

Exotic and delicious Chilean food. The horse meat is a must try! Trust me, you will not regret it. Excellent service! Highly recommended!

This is definitely a unique dining experience, beginning to end. Not one of the "best of my life" but definitely a really great meal. We showed up on a Friday night without reservations, but were able to be seated on the back patio. Be aware that there are a lot of items sent out courtesy of the chef so depending how hungry you are, you might not need to get that appetizer (I wish I hadn't, because i was full by the time my main arrived). The waiter was actually pushing us to each get an appetizer, so I was really surprised when it came out and was almost the size of a main. First item (courtesy of the chef): beef tongue. Not really for me, but my bf said it was good. Next came the famous bread plate (courtesy of the chef), which was really cool like others described it, but the story and history was better than the bread itself. I actually didn't really like the taste of any of the breads. The concept is cool though, and presentation is really impressive. After that came a plate of crispy fried pork skin (courtesy of the chef) - a palate cleanser they said. It tasted like thin potato chips. Then came my seafood appetizer, a generous serving of fish which was very nice and definitely could have been my main. My main - the pork - was amazing, but unfortunately I was full! I didn't touch any of the sides that it came with and focused on trying to eat as much of the pork as I could, but I was just too full. Finally came the final palate cleanser.. a gelatin of sorts that didn't have too much flavor, but was probably doing a good job of cleansing the palate for dessert... which I definitely did not want. This is definitely an adventurous restaurant for the open minded. I'm glad that we tried it and I really enjoyed the meal, but it's probably somewhere I'd just go once. Note: They definitely speak English if your Spanish isn't so good.

We were so excited to dine at this restaurant. We had read so much about the experience and that we would learn much about Chilean culture through our meal. We were sorely disappointed. First this place definitely needs to learn a lesson in hospitality. Our travel agent had made us a reservation which was confirmed by our hotel. When we arrived not only were we told there was no reservation and no available table, but, while standing in the middle of the dining room we were asked to show the email with proof of our reservation. The hostess went backs and forth into an office to check with her boss and the answer was no, but we could wait. I asked about being seated outside and suddenly there was a table! Several in fact. It was then difficult to overcome that introduction. There are quite a few parts to the meal that are included in the price - like an extensive "bread" tasting. Some of the breads are made from unusual ingredients and that course is quite filling. If you're looking for something traditional to eat as your main course this is not for you. I had the "from the north" main which included rabbit, alpaca and beef belly. Everything was beautifully presented and very plentiful. You assuredly have an opportunity for lots of tastes in every sense. I can't say that it was much of a learning experience. I'm not sure if they were short staffed that evening but the servers and cooks all seemed a bit tense. When our food was served we had to wait for someone else to come and give and explanation as to what we were about to dig into. The setting is lovely and there is also a good wine list. Plenty of people were having cocktails as well. Overall not a place I'd recommend.

Given the positive reviews, I would have a higher expectation. Overall the food had an average of ok. There were some good ones like the fried pork belly and steak tar tar but there were some huge misses like the congee. The presentation was great. The service was fine but it became somewhat unattentive after it got busy. I'm glad we tried it though. For two tasting menu and two water, the total came out to be $95 which includes tax.

We were excited about this place, but overall the food disappointed. The servers were lovely and explained the unique dishes very well for us. However, much of our food came back cold when it shouldn't of been. We sent food back when the main dishes came out lukewarm. The servers were very kind and apologetic. However, the food came out cold again. Clearly the kitchen hadn't touched it, just sent it back out. Finally, warm dishes arrived on the third try. Enjoyed the bread course, ambiance and the service, everything else mediocre. If you are interested in ancestral food in Santiago and can afford it, go to Borago.

The wifey and I ate here on our first night in Santiago. We took to Yelp to find somewhere nice and this place stood out (Dear Chilean yelpers, get more active! Need more reviews!!). The experience was definitely unique and exciting, but couldn't help shake the idea that we'd stumbled into a tourist trap. This really doesn't seem like a restaurant that locals, or even Latin American tourists would bother with. We sat on the terrace and the only other guests were English or German speaking. Not an issue, just that I prefer to go where the locals do. The ambiance was great, so was the service. The food was interesting and unlike anything I'd ever experienced. There are several palette cleanser dishes and a lengthy tasting platter. El Paca, Horse, Sweetbreads, Sea Snail, Rabbit are all now crossed off my list of things I've never tried before. It was a very pricey meal relative to local norm, more in line with what you'd spend back home for a fancy meal. Even though it's a bit of a tourist experience, it is a good one and I recommend it if you want an ancient-meets-modern culinary adventure.

This is some of the most delicious food I've eaten. The context of indigenous flavors, ingredients and history made it vitally important. I'm so impressed that this restaurant exists and I encourage EVERYONE, especially locals to check it out!

One of the most amazing experiences I've ever had. 23+ small tastings of dishes that come in a certain order from all parts of Chile. I think there is a choice of Sea, Land, Mix and Vegetarian tasting menus. I chose the Sea menu. Some menus have overlapping dishes but mostly different. Service was excellent, music was folky. Two tasting menus and a bottle of wine came to a total of $90. I wish I could be there now.

Interesting, well-prepared food for great value. We stopped by without a reservation on a Friday afternoon and were seated immediately; the place wasn't particularly busy but has a nice decor. We split the starters tasting, which was delicious and had several interesting dishes, like the lamb tongue and the sweet breads. They also provided us with a bread tasting, which was interesting and used local grains, which I enjoyed very much. The meat entrees that we also split were well-prepared and elegantly presented, while we had nice pisco sours that were very reasonably priced and two of many drinks we would have loved to try if we had more appetite. I'd definitely recommend this place for an interesting meal with great service and great value in the city.

What an amazing, one of a kind, cultural cuisine experience we had for dinner at Restaurant Peumayen! Dubbed in the top ten (10) restaurants of Santiago, Chile by The Culture Trip. THE AMBIANCE: Beautiful dark wood. Dim. Romantic. Intimate. You felt like you were eating in a forest or enchanted fairy/gnome land. The atmosphere is created to make you feel like you are dining back in the ancestral times of Chile. THE FOOD: Where to begin... There was so much to look at and so much to taste. I started my meal with a light refreshment - a lemonade that tasted freshly-squeezed but light to the taste buds. I really enjoyed it and ordered another one. Every one at the table started with a bread platter - sweetbreads/ La Panera. Every piece of bread was so different. I posted a photograph of what each is called. After the sweetbreads we got a palate cleanser, which was chips and textured dip that I don't know what it was exactly but it had a freshness to it. After that, we got a plate to share with the person next to us that had all of the entradas (entrees) (Note: everything comes in small portions for taste-value. Think quality, not quantity). I tried the rabbit, gizzard, black snail, achawal, and tongue pate. I thought I was eating the rabbit when I was really eating the gizzard. The gizzard has a unique, creamy, fatty taste and its texture is slippery. I wasn't a big fan but I wanted to try everything. We then received another palate cleanser that looked like a stick and didn't taste like much. For the main course my friend and I chose two (2) entrees and shared so we could try both. We ordered the Cahuello, vegetables and native potatoes entree (horse- taboo food in some cultures) and a special they had that night that wasn't on the menu - mahi mahi prepared two (2) ways, one which was wrapped in banana leaves. The horse was really good. The vegetables and potatoes complimented the meat beautifully. There isn't horse on the menu where I live so it was definitely a first time for me. According to Wikipedia, "in Chile horse meat is used in charqui. Also in Chile, horse meat became the main source of nutrition for the nomadic indigenous tribes, which promptly switched from a guanaco-based economy to a horse-based one after the horses brought by the Spaniards bred naturally and became feral. This applied specially to the Pampa and Mapuche nations, who became fierce horseman warriors. Similar to the Tatars, they ate raw horse meat and milked their animals." For dessert we each received a slab of small desserts to try. After that came two (2) different kinds of ice cream platters to share with your neighbor. The ice cream was delicious. Overall, great experience tasting native cuisine inspired by an assortment of Chilean ingredients. A must if in Santiago! THE TIPS: Hours - Tuesday to Saturday 7:00 pm to midnight, and Sunday from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. contacto@peumayenchile.cl Make reservations!

Wonderful ancestral dining experience. Our group didn't have a reservation but they got us in. It is highly recommended to have a reservation because they fill up fast. There is a very different menu that requires you to have an open mind when choosing off the menu. Amongst some if the selections are llama, lambs tongue and horsemeat. The chef sent out courtesy items that consisted if various ancestral breads. Highly recommended and worth the price.

I had dinner at Peumayen Ancestral Food in February. My dinner at Peumayen was the best meal of my entire South American trip. Not only did I find the food tasty, but the thoughtful way in which the food was presented was both educational and entertaining. During my trip I visited other restaurants that had a similar ancestral theme, but none of them could provide either the level of service or food as Peumayen. I would absolutely recommend dining here.

This place is fantastic. Complimentary tastings from the chef to include s "bread basket" which represents the breads of the regions in Chile! The dinnerware is as unique as the menu. My mom & I shared the pork dish. Amazing. The decor is very hip. Can't wait to try desert!

By far the best restaurant we've been in Santiago. My girlfriend and I were vacationing in Santiago for about a week. We both did the tasting menu which included land and sea. While everything was bite sized we still left feeling full (for context, neither of us are fat) and every bite was delicious.

Ok, this is not an easy one. Unfortunately, there were like 30° outside. They had AC, but was not strong enough, so it was pretty hot in there. The place is pretty cool. Nice wooden details, lamps, and indigenous art. The freebies are quite nice. The first "taste-cutter" were very nice mussels in a pebre-like sauce. The second one was some bitter broad beans. Not sure if you're supposed to eat it with your hands but we didn't have any cutlery to use. We tried badly to grab with our fingers the third 'taste-cutter', a passion fruit jelly with merkén or some other spices. By the time we received some spoons to have it, the jelly was melted. The bread table is fantastic, with different kind of doughs from northern most Aymara culture to southern Mapuche, passing by Easter Island's Rapa Nui. The green chili-honey pisco sour was superb, with a nice spicy touch, but not strong enough to make it hot. Some traditional cocktails like Bloody Mary are not served. We had the mixed platter starter. I warn you: do not try it. It has around seven different samples, which covers all their menu's first courses. By the third one, they all taste the same, especially if you had first the smoked fish with cochayuyo, an algae I hate but I had to give it a try. It's like eating an eraser with the marvelous taste of a hammer. This time wasn't different. Only the lamb's tongue with green chili and the albacore with olives sauce were good. The attention was top when we arrived and started declining throughout the night. By the main course, I made a terrible mistake. I dropped my knife which kept me waiting for ten minutes until I had to walk to the bar to ask a waiter to get me one. The place wasn't packed at all an I could see waiters and waitresses chatting while I was waving like a chicken to get a knife. It didn't work. By the time I received my knife -a very important tool to have when cutting sole-like goat meat- the dish was cold. Luckily, not ice cold because inside the place was very very hot. My wife had battered pejerrey with charquicán. Way better than my goat. Dessert was lovely. Macaroons with dulce de leche and a lúcuma sauce. Superb. The wine list was short but well compiled. We had a Montes Alpha Carmenere which worked ok with my goat and better with charquicán. However, they keep the wine outside a wine fridge. As the place felt like the Atacama desert, I had to sent it back to the fridge for a while. In brief, a mixed review for a mixed dining experience. Below from my expectations and far away from the bill I paid.

My second time here and once again a wonderful experience. Indigenous food prepared in a refined way. Each item presented in the menu and verbally (Spanish or English). The bread sampler presented from north to south is incredible. I had stiff trout the first time and lamb the second. Both amazing.

How could you define a perfect dinner? Maybe from different aspects, like quality, beauty, cost, environment, cost and a lot. But Incan say Peyumen is an excellent restaurant with 100% confidence. The chef sends out free bread from north chile to the south, and every bread looks like an arts work and Tastes totally different. Surprising, no flavor conflicts at all. I had the oxtail as my main course and it was just perfect. Highly recommend this No.1 restaurant for everyone! The most important is, each one only paid 40 usd to have such a wonderful dinner

One of the best meals of my life. I highly recommend the oxtail, any of the tasting menus (especially the meat plate), the pork dish, and especially the desserts. Everything is served in such a truly unique way--on wood planks, stones, slate slabs. It's an absolutely gorgeous experience and the best way to get a great meal in Santiago. Worth the price! Such an incredibly unique dining experience.

One of the most interesting restaurants I have been to in the world. Food was very good, presentation was great, service was perfect. With all that they still keep the prices very reasonable for what you get.

Fantastic experience! The dishes were thoroughly explained in English. As a solo traveler, I didn't feel odd taking a table for myself. The staff made me feel very welcomed and not rushed. I did do the starter and a main course. However, I felt the experience was expansive - with four amuse bouche and a very unique bread sampler comes in between the course. $45 with the tip for the course dishes, glass of wine, and a pisco cocktail.