Havana
Spanish cultural societies have long had special legal status in Cuba, meaning that their restaurants (even in tougher times) have been able to offer…
Must-see restaurants in Cuba
Habana Vieja
Don’t expect fondue and chocolates. This quick-fire cafe on Habana Vieja’s main drag is named for one of the building’s former owners rather than the…
Havana
Lebanese food has recently gained traction in Havana, with several new openings, including this restaurant in a tranquil glass-fronted house that evokes…
Cienfuegos
Te quedarás means 'you will stay,' and you probably will if you can bag a seat on the small, narrow wrought-iron balcony overlooking El Bulevar. Sip a…
Havana
Adding a Miami-esque flourish to the time-ravaged streets of Centro Habana, Barbra is a highly ambitious private restaurant that leaves a vivid impression…
Santiago de Cuba Province
Situated on the left of the main road about 4km east of El Oasis, this Palmares-run finca (farm) knocks out no-frills comida criolla (Creole food). There…
Havana
A hole-in-the-wall eatery on iconic Paseo de Martí, Tatagua features flavorful food and affordable cocktails. The two-story colonial building has been…
Trinidad
Drift a few blocks from the centro histórico and crowds disperse without any measurable drop in food quality. Music is the theme in this interesting nook,…
Habana Vieja
This aptly named restaurant in Habana Vieja’s ‘barber’s alley’ is run by the grandson of the former chef to Meyer Lansky. He’s revitalized the notorious…
Habana Vieja
Esto no es un café (this is not a cafe); it's a restaurant conjuring up thought-provoking dishes that pay homage to art icons. Try the Pollo Pollock …
Habana Vieja
Located in a restored colonial mansion on the outskirts of Old Havana’s oldest quarter, Jíbaro is a great option for authentic Cuban food and much-praised…
Varadero
Like most restaurants in the busy crossroads of Santa Marta, Atlantida is set up mainly for Cubans, but has recently garnered a good reputation among…
Havana
A huge place next to the Pabexpo exhibition center that sprawls beneath a series of open-sided thatched bohíos (traditional Cuban huts), Palenque offers…
Viñales
A commendable attempt to fill a void in Cuba's food market – ie vegetarianism – La Berenjena inhabits a smart two-story house with an awning-covered…
Havana
Ocean-flavored dishes such as ceviche, red snapper and grilled octopus are served in a fern-filled patio or a cooler indoor dining area; this doctor is…
Havana
Once considered one of Havana's finest government-run restaurants, along with El Aljibe, El Tocororo has lost ground to new private competition in recent…
Havana
Less a conventional eating space and more a tourist complex, Dos Gardenias sports two main restaurants (choose between a grill and a pasta place), a…
Habana Vieja
Relocated from Miramar’s residential area to bustling Calle O’Reilly, Tabarish is housed in a restored colonial building with high ceilings and wrought…
Café del Ángel Jacqueline Fumero
Habana Vieja
Guarding the small, heavenly square behind the Iglesia del Santo Ángel Custodio, minimalist Fumero (all white walls and clear plastic chairs) is run by a…
Havana
There's all sorts of stuff going on at this joint at Marina Hemingway, from beer-swilling boatmen to warbling American Idol wannabes hogging the karaoke…
Camagüey
Camagüey has made Agramonte-like efforts to carve culinary quality into its historical inheritance. This lovely plaza-hugging colonial cafe melds…
Varadero
A posh 'floating' restaurant in the Marina Gaviota, state-run Kike-Kcho pushes its lobster, which is caught locally and stored on-site meaning it's ultra…
Holguín
A painstakingly restored wedding cake mansion with a full social atmosphere. Tuck into paella or chicken stuffed with vegetables and cheese; there are…
Habana Vieja
Sheltered in the Lonja de Comercio building with seating outside in Plaza de San Francisco de Asís, El Mercurio flirts with elegance (waitstaff in…
Trinidad
Set in a back patio under a giant ceiba tree, this upscale cafe specializes in pollo meloso (chicken in honey and lemon sauce). Order Trinidad’s favorite…
Viñales
Looking less rustic than some of its Viñales brethren, La Cuenca's narrow covered terrace and funky black-and-white interior are rather tempting. The food…
Holguín Province
Four kilometers and a short taxi ride east of Guardalavaca's main resort strip, this modest-looking local house in the village of Cuatro Caminos is well…
Havana
Small, discreet Miramar house turned Italian restaurant, with indoor and outdoor front-porch seating as well as a bar set up in what was formerly the…
Habana Vieja
Habana 61's menu features Cuban classics with a fresh twist. The lobster is among its most popular dishes, but the traditional ropa vieja (shredded beef)…
Varadero
Going strong since 1993, Dante takes its name from an entrepreneurial chef who continues to rustle up good Italian fare to complement the serene lakeside…
Habana Vieja
This attractive state-run restaurant has a resplendent interior filled with memorabilia from the building's previous incarnation as a printing works. The…
Havana
A medieval parody built in the Batista era by the silly-rich Gustavo Gutiérrez y Sánchez, this crenellated castle in Miramar has found new life as a…
Trinidad
Simple, hearty Cuban food and the usual Italian suspects emerge from this kitchen, all made with love and served at reasonable prices. Mains are preceded…
Varadero
Varadero town has traditionally been a little light on breakfast options, so all hail this engagingly modest joint almost hidden behind greenery on…
Havana
One of the few authentic Chinese restaurants in Barrio Chino, Tien-Tan (Temple of Heaven) is run by a Chinese-Cuban couple and serves an incredible 130…
Habana del Este
Another shrine to the ghost of Hemingway, La Terraza specializes in seafood and does a roaring trade with the hordes of Papa fans who are bused in daily…
Santiago de Cuba
You would probably never wander in here unbidden, but with an ambience reminiscent of a provincial French bistro, this cozy two-floored place does…
Cienfuegos
A fine restaurant by any yardstick in terms of service and food (seafood, including lobster and octopus, is the specialty), which is good, but a little…
Bayamo
This longtime staple debuted in the days when private restaurants could only seat 12 people and serve pork and chicken. Today's menu ventures into seafood…
Havana
Rum and cigars dominate proceedings at Casa Abel. Several dishes contain meats doused in Cuba's favorite tipple (including chicken marinated in rum and…
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