WHERE TO EAT The best Machas a la parmesana in the world (according to food experts)

"Pelicans, gulls, and cormorants linger among the fishing boats anchored near this remarkable seafood restaurant. Because it's next door to the fishermen's cooperative, the seafood is always the freshest in town. A classic starter is machas (razor clams) parmesana."

"We opted for an order of machas (razor clams)— a la parmesana. The parmesana was creamy style, served on the half shell and swimming in sauce. Yummy. The machas themselves were perfectly tender."

"Undoubtedly, the most recommended place to go to eat is the Mercado Central at the famous restaurant Donde Augusto. There are several specialities here, among them the soulful machas a la parmesana."

"At first glance the place seems rather banal but when you stay there you enter here in one of the best restaurants in the city! There are traditional Chilean dishes inspired by Italian cuisine: fall for machas a la parmesana. Original and refined, the dishes, served under the bell, are excellent value for money and the service is rather fast."

"The food is delicious! We tried a platter of their best seafood dishes, which was perfect for us to really embrace the Chilean cuisine. We particularly enjoyed the Parmesan Clams (Machas a la Parmesana)."

"This traditional seafood picada is located at Las Pimpinelas 1205. Its outstanding dish is machas a la parmesan. This is a restaurant with the concept of fresh seafood."