Frommer's Review
If you're looking to blow your budget, this is your place. Immediately after Astrid and Gastón flung open the doors at their eponymous restaurant here in Santiago (their flagship restaurant is in Lima, Peru), critics and gourmet food lovers alike scrambled like mad to get a reservation, having previous knowledge of Gastón's reputation of something of a food god in his native Peru. Today, Astrid y Gastón is still considered one of, if not the best restaurant in the city.
Gaston, his wife Astrid, and his kitchen staff have created a wonderfully provocative menu filled with delicious flavor combinations using luxurious ingredients in unexpected ways. Think cuisine influenced by Peru, Spain, France, and Japan, and you'll have an idea of the exciting dishes that await your taste buds. The ambience is brightly lit, elegant, and better for a meal among friends than a romantic date. The service at Astrid y Gastón is flawless, and there is an on-site sommelier and one of the city's most interesting and varied wine lists. Try the fresh goose liver, a fist-size tuna steak with a spicy honey sauce, or my favorite, king crab ravioli. Dessert orders must be placed early so that the kitchen staff can make each one from scratch.
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