Valparaiso Restaurant

Anna Banana (6 October 2008)

I went to Valparaiso to celebrate my graduation and was extremely disappointed. The staff seemed to be struggling, as the owner was away. Surely a restaurant should be able to survive one night without the owner. Anyway, to cut a long story short, the food took ages to arrive. We waited twenty-five minutes for our drinks, and over an hour for our food. Most of the fish options had been removed. When the food finally arrived, just as we were standing up to leave, it was such a disappointment. The duck and chicken were overdone, and dry. The beef stew, which is meant to be cooked slowly to enhance the flavour and texture of the meat, was particularly flavourless. Chilean food is delicious, but this was very sad food. We were offered no apology or explanation, except for the owner’s absence. Eating here is not cheap either. Did I also mention we had to listen to reggae music throughout dinner?

Mike Cain (23 March 2008)

I first ate at Valparaiso when I visited Liverpool in the early 90s and I have visited there whenever possible since. The food is always very good and the portions large. People I have entertained have been ecstatic and my friend's son who was reluctant to 'go with the oldies' enjoyed himself so much he didn't want to go back!

It's good food at a good price - unobtrusive, and attentive. You must go there.

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