Punta Cana & the Southeast
Small shop serving up beat-the-heat gelato, creative panini (RD$210 to RD$495) and good espresso drinks.
Must-see restaurants in Dominican Republic
Cabarete
Set in the mountains a short drive from Cabarete, this bungalow-style hotel and restaurant hosts family-sized Indian dinners (minimum eight people). Food…
Las Terrenas
Occupying the busiest corner in town – and milking that for all it’s worth – this open-sided tropical brasserie has an eclectic menu of international…
Cabarete
This low-key health spot offers build-your-own-grain bowls and smoothies loaded with local, organic fruits and vegetables. Everything is made right in…
North Coast
Businesspeople and office workers popularize this contemporary place across the street from the grocery of the same name. The menu is fairly typical with…
Península de Samaná
Malecón mainstay La Mata Rosada has an extensive menu of seafood and grills. The sophisticated front patio with white tablecloths is the town’s most…
Sosúa
This longtime Sosúa culinary landmark with a colonial-era design scheme takes its cuisine seriously, both in its presentation and price. Steak and seafood…
Sosúa
Housed in a charming old building with interior arches and wrought-iron chandeliers, the El Conde is an institution in Sosúa; sadly it appears to be…
Santiago
Paolo, the Italian owner here, is full of character, and he's been welcoming Santiago’s powerful and bohemian alike since 1995. Curiously decorated with a…
Puerto Plata
Offering tacos, burritos, sushi, sashimi and a few Dominican and American options in between, this casual, outdoor restaurant will appeal to a variety of…
Santo Domingo
Owned by Hotel Riazor next door, Manolo has an indoor dining room and an elevated outdoor terrace that is great for a leisurely meal or drink. However,…
Santo Domingo
The mod design of colored mirror tiles and the informal vibe match the somewhat playful menu. Groups can choose to grill at their table, but regardless of…
Las Galeras
Of the restaurants at Playita beach, Isabel is the only one to sit right on the sand. Owner-chef Isabel has done little more than throw a steel grate over…
Bávaro & Punta Cana
Simple and social, Kat's is an open-air corner bar that hits the spot for American-style hangover cures – bacon, eggs, hash browns, breakfast burritos –…
North Coast
This beachfront bar, liquor store (and, OK, it's a restaurant, too) seemingly has it all: lobster, booze, Dominican food, French food, French Canadian…
Dominican Republic
Pasteleria Chichita, one block east of Parque Colón, has been churning out San Cristobal's culinary claim to fame, pastel en hoja – literally ‘pastry in…
Bávaro & Punta Cana
Get down with Dominicans at this pleasant, if ordinary, open-air palapa where the RD$200 plate of the day is the working man's staple in Bávaro. It's…
Santiago
This open-air pavilion is where groups of friends roll up after a night of dancing and boozing. A few large-screen TVs are tuned to sports and the…
Las Galeras
A good bet, this French bakery in a converted house on the main street serves salads, baguette sandwiches, and pastries including almond croissants, lemon…
Santo Domingo
Vegetarians will want to try out this long-running cafeteria-style restaurant and yoga center (beginner hatha classes 6pm Monday, Wednesday and Thursday)…
Puerto Plata
This gargantuan open-air pizza joint sits above street level on the Malecón, offering a pleasant sea breeze, great views and an elaborate playground. Good…
North Coast
This bright and cheerful beach cafe is owned by Hill Van Gogh, an artist who claims to be a distant relative of Vincent Van Gogh. Her mamajuana (a drink…
Cabarete
One of a few serviceable breakfast options in Cabarete: strong coffee, bread, passable croissants and large omelets. Though it fronts a parking lot and…
Cabarete
Named after an especially radical kitesurfing move, this little cafe is more relaxed than its neighbors. Top-shelf seafood is super fresh: try the mahi…
Santo Domingo
Chintzy grandmotherly decor aside, this is a solid choice for filling breakfasts of wafffles or pancakes and lunches of sandwiches and salads or an…
Santiago
More than a dozen varieties of pizza and pasta are on the menu at this modern, postage-stamp-sized restaurant in the Jardines neighborhood with flowers…
Santiago
The casually cool ultra-contemporary design here echoes the menu of inventive pan-Latino fare – or you can go with more simple but above-average burgers…
Santo Domingo
A diminutive version of Pizza Hut, and a step up in quality, Pizzarelli anchors a strategic Zona Colonial intersection. Personal pizzas (from RD$295 to RD…
Sosúa
Locals come back for the pizza and pasta, as well as the Oreo cheesecake, at this family-friendly place just north of the town center. The vibe,…
Punta Cana & the Southeast
For those with more discerning taste, this small gourmet shop sells many Italian imports, including a slew of antipasti as well as cheese, charcuterie and…
Puerto Plata
A friendly open-air place where you can pull up a seat at the bar or a picnic table to chow down on pasta (close to 20 varieties), surf and turf (RD$2500)…
Cabarete
Pomodoro serves the best crispy-crust pizza on the beach. A new owner has introduced a side operation of delicious gelato, and kept the live jazz…
Península de Samaná
Good for a quick pre- or post-whale-watching bite with a little bit of everything from tacos and cheeseburgers to pasta and mofongo (mashed plantains with…
Cabarete
A morning destination for its large set breakfasts with juice and strong coffee. The bakery does wholewheat bread and tasty vanilla-cream Danish pastries.
Punta Cana & the Southeast
Juan Dolio's best supermarket, with a deli counter, an extensive wine and beer section as well as sundries, souvenirs and electronic gadgets.
Península de Samaná
Across from the ferry dock, this simple French-run cafe is a good bet for French-leaning quick meals, burgers and salads throughout the day.
Las Terrenas
Service leaves mucho to be desired, but the Italian owners turn out the best pizza in town, with a few tables right on the sand.
Hotel y Supermercado El Detallista
Dominican Republic
For groceries, Hotel y Supermercado El Detallista is one-stop shopping: the best grocery store, an ATM and a Western Union branch.
North Coast
A few blocks up from the lagoon, Estrella serves up a standard French/Dominican menu, with especially good seafood specials.
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