Restaurant El Navegante

At Restaurant El Navegante, the essence of Montevideo's culinary culture comes to life. Nestled in the historic Ciudad Vieja, this family-run gem embraces both tradition and warmth. With a menu rich in flavors, from mouthwatering steaks to delightful pasta, each dish reflects authentic Uruguayan hospitality. Guests rave about the cozy atmosphere and the feeling of being treated like family, whether they're indulging in a hearty breakfast, enjoying lunch, or winding down with dinner and live music. This vibrant eatery is not just about great food; it's an experience best shared with friends, making it a must-visit destination for locals and tourists alike.

Accessibility
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Service options
- Has outdoor seating
- Offers delivery
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
Highlights
- Has great tea selection
- Has live music
Popular for
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
Offerings
- Serves alcohol
- Serves beer
- Serves coffee
- Serves happy-hour food
- Quick bite
- Serves small plates
- Serves spirits
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Serves wine
Dining options
- Serves breakfast
- Serves brunch
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Has catering
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
Amenities
- Has bar on site
- Has toilet
- Has Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Historic
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family friendly
- Good for groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Popular with tourists
- Transgender safe space
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Accepts cheques
- Accepts credit cards
- Accepts debit cards
- Accepts NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs available
Parking
- Free of charge street parking

Charlie Jones

Mar 13,2025

Great food and service. It’s a family run restaurant where you feel instantly at home. We watched the football match and ate delicious food.

Alec McGuffey

Feb 23,2025

If I could give this restaurant 6 stars I would. We came in for a Monday night dinner and were blown away by the warm, kind service and delicious food. This place feels like someone’s cozy living room. The staff and owners are SO kind and we felt like family the entire night. The steak and chicken were delicious, as were the homemade fries. What a delightful place!

Bryan Jacobs

Feb 21,2025

I went around 9PM on a Tuesday night. There didn't seem to be a whole lot open in the area, so this was already a great start! And it was! The service was great, the food was great, it was all great! But... the bread... it's magic. It's some kind of Arabic-style bread, and it is amazing! And the bonus? The music they played was absolutely fantastic. Go for the bread. Have a great dinner. And enjoy the music the younger ones are playing. It is some really good Uruguayan & Argentinian music. Highly recommend.

Luke Everett

Feb 5,2025

Stayed in Ciudad Vieja 2 weeks, found myself heading here almost every evening. Great family run restaurant. I tried almost everything and it was all good. The steaks, the pasta and everything else I ate were good. Even the conversations with the owner and his son were fun. Good selection of beer too.

M. Mobasshir Ali

Feb 3,2025

Absolutely phenomenal food, great service, and good atmosphere. They treat you like family and it is truly authentic and local, the menu is not in English but that is part of what coming to Latin America is about. Also more affordable than some of the fancier places but with the same quality food

L. M. Carroll

Feb 3,2025

Really really nice place, super authentic and cool atmosphere. I had the entrecote and it was amazing. Good quality meat and cooked perfectly. Washed down with a few bottles of Patricia. We were served by the owner/cook and he was very friendly and spoke good English. The cost was very fair, there's a small charge for paying with a card so expect that. Will come back here again for sure!

Marco Hilhorst

Jan 24,2025

We had a very nice time at this restaurant. Our steaks were delicious. As seen in other posts, there is a small upcharge for credit card use which we were certain to ask about before ordering. The place is full of tchotchkes and locals that make the place endearing. Great value, even considering the card charge.

ChiaraGrace88

Jan 23,2025

Delicious food! Very calm, private and rustic ambiente and friendly service. We left our plates empty and our stomach full. We can recommend the white „vino de la casa“ to enjoy during your stay.