food delivery and take away in montevideo ?
We are all doing our best to take care of ourselves and others and local businesses are struggling to pay wages and survive. Over the next few days, we’ll share our trusted places who are providing a variety of services, many pivoting in order to offer what is most helpful right now. These are in Montevideo.
Arazá Cocina Nativa – native Uruguay cuisine scrupulously prepared, delivered in compostable packaging hand-delivered by the team. Delivering to all the neighborhoods on Saturday and Sunday, minimal order two dishes. During the week they deliver to Pocitos, Punta Carretas, Malvin, Punta Gorda and Carrasco – always check their availability. Contact Catherine +598 99 003 265 (orders taken 24 hours beforehand).
More about this boutique restaurant here
Baco Uruguay – the French bistro is offering a complete take-away meal including an entrée + main course + dessert. It’s one of the only restaurants open in Punta Carretas. Meals are easy to carry and always include a protein, carbohydrate, salad and dessert. Servings are healthy, balanced and ample. Contact Sophie at +598 96 247 198.
Everything you should know about this top wine restaurant
Café Gourmand – our beloved coffee shop is delivering bakery items and freshly roasted Colombian coffee (ground or whole bean) to all the neighborhoods between the Old City until Tres Cruces Shopping Centre and Buceo. You can order Gourmand’s coffee to prepare at home, along with their specialties such as macarons, cookies, croissants, and pain au chocolat. The minimal order is 500 pesos, payments through bank transfer. For more information and products prices visit their Instagram. Contact Erica at +598 93 872 488 (orders taken 24 hours beforehand).
Our experience at Gourmand’s over here
El Mingus – is reopening! They are also continuing their delivery and take away options from Thursday to Saturday. They’re covering all the neighborhoods close by, including the City Center, Cordón, Parque Rodó and Pocitos. You can choose from their weekly menus (from 290 pesos) and also buy drinks, granola and dried fruit from El Mingus shop (“almacén”). Check out this week’s menu on their Facebook page and order via Whats App: +598 96105617. Regarding eating in – El Mingus is open for drinks and tapas currently from 6pm to 11pm Thu-Sat nights. They will be extending days and times in the coming weeks. Tables are distanced and other measures have been taken for your safety.
More about El Mingus here
Es Mercat – possibly Montevideo’s best fish and seafood restaurant, located in Ciudad Vieja, is offering take away every Saturday, 12pm-3pm. Great option for having a delicious weekend lunch if you like fish and seafood! You can check out this week’s menu on their Facebook and Instagram, they publish it every Thursday. Orders can be taken through the social media, WhatsApp +598 99 560 278 or phone 2917 0169.
The Guru’Guay’s review of Es Mercat
Shelter Patio Cervecero – for craft beer lovers Shelter is offering a 5-beer pack for only 500 pesos and you get to choose the beers you want. A great idea is to order it along with an option from their simple, yet delicious menu of home-cooked food. Contact Juan at +598 98 852 542 (discounts when you use their delivery service).
The story behind this hidden beer garden
Sin Pretensiones – their delicious comfort food is available through delivery and they’re covering multiple neighborhoods, from the Old City to Ciudad de la Costa. See this week’s menu/offer in their Instagram and get to know their 3-course menus for 1500 pesos including group discounts. Orders 24 hours in advance, contact Guillermina at +598 95695222
See how the Guru’Guay reviews Sin Pretensiones
Tandory – the restaurant launched a new line of premium burgers for delivery that includes salmon, pulled pork, falafel, and more. You can order from Wednesday to Sunday in PedidosYa, opt for take away by ordering directly from the restaurant at +598 2709 6616 or visit their place during their opening hours from Tuesday to Saturday 8pm-11pm or Sundays at midday.
Our experience with Tandory
Tribu Montevideo – cook at home using organic food baskets directly from their farm in Minas. Delivery within Montevideo. More info about products and costs and order via WhatsApp from Oscar & Nico at +598 98 769 250
Find out more about Tribu here
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