Mulato
Lastarria, Santiago
Restaurant in Santiago, Chile
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Mulato is a practical Lastarria choice for a flexible Santiago meal, especially if the night may run later than a standard dinner plan. It is easier to recommend for convenience and neighborhood fit than for a tightly defined cuisine or special-occasion brief; cross-shop The Singular Santiago, Lastarria Hotel for a more formal setting and Bocanáriz when wine is the main priority.
About Mulato
Mulato is a Santiago venue best framed around the practical facts that are currently verified: it has casual dress, broad opening hours through most of the week, recognition from We're Smart World 2025 with 1 Radish. Beyond that, public planning should stay flexible, because specific details such as cuisine, menu format, pricing, seating, chef background, service style are not verified here.
For a first-timer, the safest way to use Mulato is as a casual Santiago option whose timing may fit a range of plans. It opens from 9 AM to midnight Monday through Friday, from 9:30 AM to midnight on Saturday, from 1 PM to 7 PM on Sunday. That schedule makes it easier to consider than venues with narrower hours, but the choice should still be based on current availability and the needs of the group.
Use it when timing and a casual plan matter
Mulato sits in the more practical category for travelers comparing Santiago dining options: choose it when casual dress and flexible hours are useful, rather than because a specific menu structure or dining format has been confirmed. Its verified We're Smart World 2025 recognition gives it a clear point of distinction, but the available facts do not support building a detailed ordering strategy in advance.
If the evening needs a different emphasis, compare accordingly. The Singular Santiago, Lastarria Hotel and Bocanáriz are other Santiago venues to consider for a different kind of night out. Mulato is easier to justify when the group wants a casual Santiago stop and the verified hours line up with the plan. For travelers building a broader itinerary, start with Our full Santiago restaurants guide, then use Our full Santiago hotels guide and Our full Santiago bars guide to shape the rest of the night.
Who should choose it, who should cross-shop
Choose Mulato if casual dress, Santiago location, flexible verified hours matter more than having a fully defined cuisine, menu format, or price point in advance. Cross-shop if the plan depends on details that are not verified here, such as a specific dining style, beverage focus, dietary accommodations, or service format.
For visitors extending the trip beyond one meal, Santiago planning pages can help sort the wider itinerary. Our full Santiago wineries guide is useful if wine is driving the trip, while Our full Santiago experiences guide can help place Mulato within a broader city plan.
Planning details
- Location
- José Victorino Lastarria 307, Santiago, Región Metropolitana, Chile
- Website
- mulato.cl
- Phone
- +56 9 2769 1318
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Mulato sits on a cultured Lastarria block and presents itself with quiet intentionality: the room ‘signals something deliberate’ before the menu arrives. The restaurant leans into Chile’s geographical range, letting north‑to‑south produce and coastal seafood shape plates rather than relying solely on heavy inland traditions. Mid‑century facades and nearby bookshops and wine bars contribute to a polished neighbourhood presence that reads modern and sophisticated without feeling fussy. Overall, the place feels like a thoughtfully edited, design-minded neighbourhood restaurant that foregrounds local ingredients and balanced cooking.
Best For
This is a neighbourhood spot that works well for relaxed date nights and convivial group meals alike. Positioned on José Victorino Lastarria near Parque Forestal and Bellas Artes, Mulato fits into a strollable dining corridor and attracts diners looking for considered, mid‑range seafood and vegetable‑forward cooking. The tone is more polished than a casual counter, but not formal — a comfortable choice whether you’re meeting friends after work, sharing plates with a group, or settling in for an unhurried evening out.
Ordering Tips
Start with the seafood highlights and classic coastal preparations: ceviche and fried empanadas figure as signature starters, while the merluza with scallops and shrimp is a standout for those after a substantial fish course. The menu balances proteins with Chilean produce — quinoa, pumpkin, red onion and seasonal vegetables rotate through dishes — so look for vegetable‑led plates alongside your seafood. Finish with one of the restaurant’s pisco sours to round out a meal rooted in local ingredients and coastal tradition.
Planning details
Location
José Victorino Lastarria 307, Santiago, Región Metropolitana, Chile · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Where to go if Mulato is not the right fit
Choose The Singular Santiago, Lastarria Hotel for a more occasion-ready Chilean Modern meal in the same broader area.
Choose Bocanáriz when the night should be built around wine rather than a general restaurant plan.
Restaurant context
How it compares in Santiago
The Singular Santiago, Lastarria Hotel is the better fit for a composed Chilean Modern meal in Lastarria, especially when the dinner needs to feel like the main event. Mulato is the easier everyday choice: less formal, more flexible, better suited to a night where location and timing matter as much as the meal itself.
Bocanáriz is the clearer pick when wine is the reason for going out. Its wine-bar identity gives first-timers a more obvious ordering lens, while Mulato is better for groups that want a broader restaurant stop without committing the evening to wine. If the group is split between food-first and drink-first priorities, Bocanáriz has the sharper point of view; Mulato has the easier neighborhood utility.
Ramen Kintaro, Demo Magnolia, Restaurant Japón are better cross-shops when the craving is more specific. Pick Ramen Kintaro or Restaurant Japón when Japanese food is the brief. Keep Mulato in play when the group needs a general Lastarria restaurant with late-evening usefulness rather than a single-cuisine plan.
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Compare Mulato
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mulato | Santiago | ; | We're Smart World Top Restaurants 2025 |
| The Singular Santiago, Lastarria Hotel | Santiago | Chilean Modern | 2025 La Liste Top Restaurants |
| Bocanáriz | Santiago | Wine Bar | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in South America Ranked · #882025 OAD Top Restaurants in South America |
| Ramen Kintaro | Santiago | No published awards | ; |
| Demo Magnolia | Santiago | No published awards | ; |
| Restaurant Japón | Santiago | No published awards | ; |
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