Hotel Boutique Acontraluz in Valparaiso

I am an American visiting Valparaiso for a physics conference at the University. I am staying down on Papudo street but had heard about the restaurants further up on the hill so came up to try one out. I spent 45 minutes wandering the neighborhood trying to find the right place but was not impressed until I found this place. I find other reviews complaining about the price ironic as most of the restaurants up here were pricier with menus that didn't impress me. I decided on the Vinilo based on both the ambience and the menu and it was the right choice. The Pisco Sour I ordered took a while to arrive but it was sublime. I had a beef dish with a kind of cheesy polenta with just the right amount of heat. The beef melted in my mouth. The red wine (Cabernet) that I had with the beef was a perfect match. After the entree I ordered a desert -- don't remember the name, but it was some kind of tart. Apparently it was the last piece and so was extra large. It was simply delicious. I could have had a cheaper and quicker meal down in the city, but why? I won't say that this is best restaurant up on the hill because I haven't tried all the others and I won't say that m,y meal was "perfect", but I had a meal that I will remember and if I come back to Valparaiso -- hopefully with my wife -- I will bring her back here first. Kudo's to the owners and chef for a cafe that stands out from the others.

Came by Cafe Vinilo for a quick snack. We ordered the ceviche. It was delcious. It was a little to citrusy and the serving of bread that accompanied the dish was too small. Overall, experience was good and we enjoyed the service. The cafe has an outdoor patio in the rear.

Went there twice while visiting. Both times the food was of exceptional quality. It's definitely one of the nicer and pricier places in Valparaiso, but depending on where you're from, it might not be that much (about $90 USD for two three course meals and bottle of wine). The fish was outstanding and the staff couldn't be nicer. Also love the jazz vinyls they play all night. I'd definitely recommend going at least once.

Nice place to eat and relax. Food is great. Service was even better. Has out side patio for smokers . It is out of the breeze but no view. Great for cool windy days.

Popped in for a quick start. Waiter spoke English and they have English menus. We ordered an iced coffee + beef / cheese sandwich. Both items were delicious. Service was fast and friendly.

There's everything a tourist needs. Restaurants, shops, good views, hostels... Be careful after midnight

Great place for a walk, lots of up an down hill stairs and sidewalk. Many places to see and eat or small souvenir shops, all very colorful too. Great views of the bay as well.