Castillo Forestal
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Why go
- The Boeuf Bourguignon, beef slow-cooked in red wine until very tender.
- The Crème Brûlée, with a thin caramelised sugar crust over silky vanilla cream.
- The Museo del Juguete Chileno in the basement, with 300 toys gathered by collector Juan Antonio Santis.
Opening hours
Today10:00 – 23:00Show all
Good to know
Dishes to try
- Façon Bellas Artes onion soup
- Tabla de Camembert rôti, designed for sharing
- Risotto de Champignons aux Truffes, best in truffle season
- Escargots au beurre persillé
- Boeuf Bourguignon
- Confit de Canard
- Crème Brûlée
- Handmade terrines and pâtés
Booking a table
- Reservations are accepted.
- Private dining is offered.
Atmosphere
- Large windows form the main dining room and the bar.
- The terrace covers 200 m² and overlooks the Museo de Bellas Artes.
- Outdoor seating is available.
- The inside keeps the look of a castle, with over a century of history.
- The décor includes antique toys typical of the country's history.
- Capacity is 250 people across 450 m².
Good for
- Families Highchairs are available and there is a playground.
Dietary options
- Vegetarian Mushroom risotto and salads are on the menu.
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History
Architect Álvaro Casanova Zenteno was involved in the building, which was inspired by a trip he made. It opened beside the Parque Forestal lagoon as a two-storey boathouse for recreational boats. Around 1944 the lagoon was removed for health reasons. Later the building housed a management centre for the park and an office of the Servicio Electoral. From 1970 it housed the extension centre of the Colegio de Arquitectos. In 2011 architects Mathias Klotz and Lilian Allen remodelled and extended it.
- 1910Built as a two-storey boathouse beside the Parque Forestal lagoon, for the Centenario de Chile celebrations.
- 1944Authorities remove the lagoon beside the building for health reasons.
- 1970The Colegio de Arquitectos opens its extension centre in the building.
- 2011Architects Mathias Klotz and Lilian Allen remodel and extend the building.
- 2013A café-restaurant opens in the building, run by Jérôme Reynes.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible The restaurant is wheelchair accessible.
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- Website
- castilloforestal.cl/
- Phone
- +56 9 4444 8531
Questions and answers
What are the opening hours of Castillo Forestal in Santiago?
Castillo Forestal is open Monday to Wednesday from 10:00 to 22:00, Thursday to Saturday from 10:00 to 23:00, and Sunday from 10:00 to 16:00.
Do I need to book a table at Castillo Forestal?
Reservations are accepted at Castillo Forestal. Private dining is also offered for groups.
Is Castillo Forestal good for children?
Yes. Highchairs are available, and the restaurant has a playground.
Is Castillo Forestal wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the restaurant is wheelchair accessible.
How do I get to Castillo Forestal?
The address is Avenida Cardenal José María Caro 390 in Parque Forestal. It stands a short walk from a well-known metro station, opposite the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes.
Does Castillo Forestal have vegetarian food?
Mushroom risotto and salads are on the menu at Castillo Forestal, so vegetarian diners have some choice.
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