Ephedra Restaurant
TIME 2026 TIME World's Greatest Places
Our verdict
Sergio Armella studied law in Santiago de Chile but pivoted during the pandemic to chase a new dream: training under chef Rasmus Kofoed at Copenhagen’s three-Michelin-star restaurant Geranium. He eventually made his way back to his native San Pedro de Atacama, an oasis in the world’s driest non-polar desert, to focus on the foods he grew up with. The result is Ephedra, a fine-dining restaurant improbably set in the Indigenous Licán Antai ayllu of Poconche, five miles outside town. Opened on a s
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Sergio Armella studied law in Santiago de Chile but pivoted during the pandemic to chase a new dream: training under chef Rasmus Kofoed at Copenhagen’s three-Michelin-star restaurant Geranium. He eventually made his way back to his native San Pedro de Atacama, an oasis in the world’s driest non-polar desert, to focus on the foods he grew up with. The result is Ephedra, a fine-dining restaurant improbably set in the Indigenous Licán Antai ayllu of Poconche, five miles outside town. Opened on a s
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
TIME 2026 TIME World's Greatest Places
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World Culinary Awards Chile's Best Restaurant 2025 #1
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Details
- Elegant
- Intimate
- Scenic
- Rustic
- Date Night
- Special Occasion
- Celebration
- Business Dinner
- Design Destination
- Standalone
- Extensive Wine List
- Local Sourcing
- Farm To Table
- Sustainable Seafood
- Mountain
- Tasting Menu
- Wine
- Cocktails
- Vegetarian Friendly
- Vegan Options
Current opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 6–11:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 6–11:30 PM
- Thursday
- 6–11:30 PM
- Friday
- 7–11 PM
- Saturday
- 7–11 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Hours as of .
High-end yet intimate desert dining room emphasizing a sensory journey through Atacama: multicourse tasting menus, thoughtful plating that reflects the colors of the landscape, and a calm, contemplative atmosphere focused on storytelling around local ingredients.
Around Ephedra Restaurant
Ephedra Restaurant is at Ayllu Poconche - Sitio n•˜7, San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta, Chile, 1410000.
- Tierra Atacama Hotel & Spa, 3.3 miles
- Explora Atacama, 3.5 miles
- Awasi Atacama Restaurant, 3.7 miles
- Awasi Atacama, 3.7 miles
- Awasi Atacama, 3.9 miles
In the city
En Primeur Club covers 3 restaurants, 5 hotels and 1 bar in San Pedro de Atacama.
Booking
Reservations: Required. Contact Ephedra Restaurant through its website and by phone at +56 9 4268 6139.
Questions about Ephedra Restaurant
- Where is Ephedra Restaurant?
- Ephedra Restaurant is at Ayllu Poconche - Sitio n•˜7, San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta, Chile, 1410000.
- What recognition has Ephedra Restaurant received?
- Ephedra Restaurant is recognised by TIME 2026 TIME World's Greatest Places and World Culinary Awards Chile's Best Restaurant 2025 #1.
- How do I book Ephedra Restaurant?
- Reservations: Required. Contact Ephedra Restaurant through its website and by phone at +56 9 4268 6139.
- What else is near Ephedra Restaurant?
- Nearby in San Pedro de Atacama: Tierra Atacama Hotel & Spa (3.3 miles), Explora Atacama (3.5 miles) and Awasi Atacama Restaurant (3.7 miles).