Many of Cuba’s restaurants and cafes offer a feast for the eyes as well, thanks to their prime locations inside historic buildings… or even caves. Every city has its highlights, which include the Parador de los Tres Reyes Restaurant nestled inside a beautifully preserved colonial house in the city of Camagüey; the Gaviota restaurant, built in a former fort in Baracoa; and Villa Clara’s Creole eatery, Rio Negro, which can only be reached by ferry. Or dine at one of Hemingway’s favourite haunts, La Bodeguita del Médio in Havana.
Restaurants & Cafés
Baracoa
Fuerte de la Punta
A converted fort, erected in 1803, now houses a restaurant.
Camagüey
Restaurante Luna Mar
If what you are looking for is some Italian flavor or a delicious fish dish, this restaurant with bar in Nuevitas, Santa Lucía is the right place.
Retaurante Don Ronquillo
Dine at this restaurant and bar specialized in Cuban and international cuisine, located in Camagüey city.
Restaurante Bucanero
Indulge yourself with a delicious seafood dish or enjoy the Cuban and international cuisine at this restaurant with bar in Nuevitas, Santa Lucía.
Restaurante La Campana de Toledo/El Parador de los Tres Reyes
Savour exquisite Cuban and international dishes at this restaurant with bar located in Camagüey city.
Restaurante La Isabella
Dine like a movie star at this cinema-themed Italian restaurant located on the site of Camagüey’s first movie theatre.
Cayo Largo
El Torreón
This friendly restaurant, with it’s decor evoking the days of pirates and corsairs, is a great place to enjoy traditional Cuban food and drink, a good cold beer, and lively music.
Cienfuegos
La Verja Restaurant
Dine in the former residence of the Fernández Cavada y Howart family, marine painters of great importance in the nineteenth century.
Teatro Café Tomás
At this bustling café located across from Parque José Marti, people-watching is always on the menu.
Palacio de Valle
Enjoy a wide selection of seafood at this eclectically decorated restaurant.
Granma
La Bodega
Savour a light meal with family and friends at this friendly Bayamo restaurant. Don’t miss the shows by local performers held here each Friday and Saturday evening.
Restaurant La Casona
Enjoy the view from this restaurant in Bayamo’s bustling Plaza de la Revolución.
Dinos Pizza La Popular
Grab a slice at this popular Granma pizza joint that has locations in Bayamo and Manzanillo.
Havana
Coppelia (Vedado)
Savour a sweet treat at Havana's favourite ice cream shop.
La Bodeguita del Medio
Try the roast pork at this traditional Cuban restaurant, renowned for its mojitos. No wonder it was a favourite Hemingway haunt.
El Aljibe
Order a family-style chicken dinner at this popular eatery.
Holguin
Taberna Pancho
Dine at this busy restaurant located near Holguín’s Hotel Pernik. It offers a budget-friendly menu with an array of options.
Jardines del Rey
Ranchón Las Coloradas
With a seafood specialty, there is an additional bar-parrillada (grill restaurant) at the Parque Natural El Bagá.
Ranchón Playa Flamenco
Eat exquisite seafood, drink cold beer, swim and more.
Restaurant Sitio La Güira
The food here is fresh and plentiful, set in an old reconstructed charcoal burners' camp.
Las Tunas
La Bodeguita
Indulge in an international dish or a traditional Cuban meal here at this popular restaurant in Las Tunas city.
Pinar del Río
Casa de Don Tomás
Listen to local musicians play traditional Cuban music while you dine at this enchanting restaurant. It is located in the city of Pinar del Río, in a charming cottage built in 1822.
Santa Lucia
Restaurante Luna Mar
If what you are looking for is some Italian flavor or a delicious fish dish, this restaurant with bar in Nuevitas, Santa Lucía is the right place.
Retaurante Don Ronquillo
Dine at this restaurant and bar specialized in Cuban and international cuisine, located in Camagüey city.
Restaurante Bucanero
Indulge yourself with a delicious seafood dish or enjoy the Cuban and international cuisine at this restaurant with bar in Nuevitas, Santa Lucía.
Restaurante La Campana de Toledo/El Parador de los Tres Reyes
Savour exquisite Cuban and international dishes at this restaurant with bar located in Camagüey city.
Restaurante La Isabella
Dine like a movie star at this cinema-themed Italian restaurant located on the site of Camagüey’s first movie theatre.
Santiago de Cuba
Restaurante El Morro
Savour a panoramic view when you dine at this restaurant situated on top of a coastal headland.
Restaurante Casa Granda
Enjoy the elegant décor as you dine on Creole and continental fare served at this restaurant within the historic Hotel Casa Granda.
Trinidad
Real Jigüe
Try the Chicken Jigüe, a unique and delicious specialty of the house.
Trinidad Colonial
The house specialty is fresh Fish Fillet.
Plaza Mayor
Enjoy the Special Buffet or the Mar y Tierra Barbeque, quite a contrast of flavours within an old, restored house.
Varadero
Chong Wong
If you have a craving for Chinese food while you're in Varadero, this is the place to come.
Casa del Queso
This restaurant specializes in French-Swiss cuisine.
Restaurante Kike-Kcho
Located at Marina Gaviota Varadero, this restaurant was built out over the ocean by designer Alexis Leyva Machad. It can seat 300.
Restaurante Esquina Cuba
Compay Segundo of the legendary music group the Buena Vista Social Club was a regular at this spot.
Las Americas Restaurant
This eatery located inside of a converted villa is widely regarded as one of Varadero’s top restaurants.
Restaurante Guamairé
Go ahead and try the spicy crocodile with pineapple, a specialty of the house.
House Capone
Dine inside the former home of notorious mobster Al Capone at House Capone, now a restaurant that specializes in Spanish and Italian cuisine.
Villa Clara
Río Negro
Take a ferry over to this Creole restaurant on the Hanabanilla Lake.
