Restaurante Don Emelio

4.9 (14)

30,000 – 45,000

Seafood

325 6 Nte., Viña del Mar, Valparaiso 2520000

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Restaurante Don Emelio

4.9

30,000 – 45,000

Seafood

Viña del Mar

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2 people

Nov 6, 2026

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

Great for fine wines
Good for special occasions
Charming

Don Emelio — Seafood & Coastal Cuisine in Viña del Mar
At Don Emelio, we celebrate the bounty of the Chilean coast through honest, soulful cooking. Our menu showcases the finest local seafood — including the prized pink octopus from the Juan Fernández Islands — alongside premium Angus cuts prepared with care, such as our signature beef in a delicate red berry sauce.
Led by Chef Patricio and Sous Chef Priscila, our kitchen blends Spanish character with refined French technique, resulting in dishes that feel both elegant and deeply familiar. Every plate is crafted from high-quality, locally sourced ingredients, letting the natural flavors of Chile speak for themselves.
As a family-run restaurant, Don Emelio is personally hosted by its owners, who greet every guest with genuine warmth and attention to detail. Set in the heart of Viña del Mar, our intimate dining room welcomes you from the very first moment-the kind of hospitality that feels like coming home.
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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
30,000 – 45,000
Cuisines
Seafood, Mediterranean, Chilean
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed 1:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 1:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 1:00 pm–10:15 pm
Contact
9 3442 0662
Website
https://www.donemelio.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Patricio Pinto

Location
325 6 Nte., Viña del Mar, Valparaiso 2520000
Neighborhood
Viña del Mar
Cross street
6 Norte con esquina 4 Poniente
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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4.9

(14)

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.7Value

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14 Reviews

D
Denisse
Chile1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Muy bien atendidos en nuestra exquisita cena , 100% recomendado
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Renee
Chile9 reviews
3.0
Dined on September 23, 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
1st a base culinary rule, risotto is designed to be a seamless creamy dish and should not be served with meats or fish that have bones. The fish served on the risotto was cooked whole and not edible. We couldn’t separate 1 bite of flesh from the entire piece that included the bones. Once completly removed, the risotto was delicious. The ceviche was very good but the octopus dish was 50/50, some pieces were excellent while other bites were super chewy and fishy tasting.
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ANA
Chile1 review
5.0
Dined on September 7, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
la mejor experiencia gastronomica, la mejor atencion, era mi cumpleanos, y me cantaron mi cumpleanos feliz con una velita, muy acogedor y la mejor experiencia, fuimos con nuestra perrita pequena y fue atendida como una princesa, incluso la duena estuvo de paso y se acerco a saludarnos y a conocer a nuestra perrita linda que se llama princesa. muy lindo y acogedor ambiente, pero la comida es fuera de este mundo, esquisito!!!
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Alexandra
Chile1 review
5.0
Dined on August 22, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excelente lugar, todo maravilloso desde la atención y sobretodo su comida.
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Carla
Chile1 review
5.0
Dined on August 8, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Un restaurant muy acogedor, elegante, pequeño, con un servicio increíble. Los garzones amables, preocupados de un buen servicio y de aconsejarte. La carta dirigida a productos del mar, con una exquisita preparación y con detalles para una delicada y elegante presentación. Y un sabor exquisito. Recomendable. Si vas con niños que no gustan de pescados y mariscos, piensalo, ya que no tienen mucha alternativa.
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ALBERTO
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on July 31, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
La comida y el ambiente muy bueno, local pequeño para mejor privacidad como estar en casa, felicidades volveré.
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Kelly
Denver1 review
5.0
Dined on July 26, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great atmosphere, knowledgeable hosts. Wonderful food and great recommendations. Really enjoyed an evening with the family.
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Susana
Chile1 review
5.0
Dined on July 25, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excelente restaurante, el servicio perfecto, la cocina maravillosa, es por lejos de los mejores restaurantes. Recomiendo reservar ya que siempre está lleno. Es cálido y acogedor.
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Fabián
Mexico City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 10, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Me encanta, pero esta ves los ravioli de pato, estaban duros y fríos
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Francisco
Mexico City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 4, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Todo de muy buen nivel, comida, ambiente y excelente atención
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
30,000 – 45,000
Cuisines
Seafood, Mediterranean, Chilean
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed 1:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 1:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 1:00 pm–10:15 pm
Contact
9 3442 0662
Website
https://www.donemelio.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Patricio Pinto

Location
325 6 Nte., Viña del Mar, Valparaiso 2520000
Neighborhood
Viña del Mar
Cross street
6 Norte con esquina 4 Poniente
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Don Emelio feels intimate and cozy, a small, taverna-like dining room with warm, family-hosted service and a welcoming, relaxed atmosphere that guests praise.

Smart casual is the guide, polished but relaxed, a good fit for the restaurant's Casual Elegant dining style.

Seafood dishes are often generously portioned, reviewers praise an especially generous seafood stew and note proper portions on mains.

Yes, Don Emelio is well suited to a special evening: guests celebrate anniversaries here, staff offer thoughtful wine pairings, and weekday evenings can be calm and quiet.

Weekday evenings tend to be calm and quiet, making them a lovely time to visit, while Saturday daytime also gets positive mentions for lunch.

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Restaurante Don Emelio

4.9

30,000 – 45,000

Seafood

Viña del Mar

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2 people

Nov 6, 2026

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Restaurante Don Emelio

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