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El Templete $$$ Casa Miglis $$$
Seafood Map 4 F2 Scandinavian Map 3 B2
Avenida del Puerto 12–14, esq. Calle Lealtad 120, e/ Animas y Lagunas
Narcisco López Tel 7864 1486
Tel 7864 7777 An uber-stylish paladar set in a
Overlooking the harbour, this colonial terraced house. Meatballs,
restaurant offers some of the seafood casserole and grilled fish
best fish in La Habana Vieja. are just a few of the tantalizing
The lobster salad is excellent. dishes available. The trendy bar is
also a great place to enjoy a few
tragos (rum drinks).
Centro Habana
and Prado La Guarida $$$
International Map 3 B2
Café Arcángel $ Calle Concordia 418, e/ Gervasio y
International Map 3 C2 Escobar
Concordia no. 57, e/ Aguila y Avenida Tel 7866 9047
de Italia (Galiano) From the outside, it looks like a
Tel 7862 6355 semi-derelict building, but climb Tables set outdoors at the Palador
Unlike the other frenetic venues the grand marble staircase inside San Cristóbal
of the city, Café Arcángel has a (and just keep climbing) to find
refreshingly laid back atmos- one of Cuba’s liveliest restaurants. Paladar Mediterráneo Havana $$
phere and charming vintage Every dish here bursts with flavour. Mediterranean Map 2 D2
decor. It dishes up a good Calle 13 no. 406, e/ F y G
selection of American breakfasts, Roof Garden Hotel Sevilla $$$ Tel 7832 4894
coffee, pastries and sandwiches. French Map 4 D2 A great restaurant in a smart Vedado
Calle Trocadero 55, e/ Paseo del home serving up exquisite seafood,
Castropol $$ Prado y Agramonte fresh pasta and home-made
International Map 3 C1 Tel 7860 8560, ext. 164 goat’s cheese. The chef and waiters
Malecón 107, e/ Calles Genios y This ritzy gourmet restaurant has are friendly and hospitable. The
Crespo beautiful vaulted ceilings, regal lunchtime menu is excellent
Tel 7861 4867 decor and spectacular panoramic value and a children’s menu is
This popular restaurant enjoys views of Havana. Good, well- also available.
spectacular views of Vedado and presented food. Try the rum lobster.
the Atlantic Ocean, but it’s the El Cocinero $$$
seafood and the lamb ribs you Vedado and Plaza Cuban Creole Map 1 A5
will savour most. Excellent Calle 26, e/ 11 y 13
service and a good wine list. Paladar la Casa $$ Tel 7832 2355
International Road Map B2 Housed in an old peanut oil factory,
DK Choice Calle 30 no. 865, e/ Calles 26 y 41, this restaurant is among the best
in the city. Boasting an exclusive
Nuevo Vedado
Paladar San Cristóbal $$ Tel 7881 7000 clientele, it serves a well thought-
Fine Dining Map 3 C3 An exceptional family-run paladar out menu featuring duck confit
Calle San Rafael 469, e/ Lealtad y in the heart of Nuevo Vedado. blinis, goat’s cheese and papaya
Campanario The extensive menu includes salad and lobster bisque.
Tel 7867 9109 Closed Sun rabbit in mushroom sauce, smoked
A first-rate paladar set in a salmon, paella and risotto. Paladar Café Laurent $$$
beautiful colonial home Thursday nights feature a International Map 2 E2
decorated with antiques, spectacular sushi spread served Calle M no. 257, e/ 19 y 21
paintings and even a Santerían by staff wearing Japanese dress. Tel 7832 6890
altar. The food served up in The stunning rooftop views of
these sumptuous surroundings Paladar Casa Lala $$ Vedado from the smart alfresco
is always excellent, and the Cuban Creole Map 1 A5 dining terrace are not the only draw
service is flawless. By Cuban Calle 24 no. 360, e/ 21 y 23 at this pent house paladar. The food
standards the wine list is Tel 7830 1410 is delicious, the 1950s retro feel is
outstanding, with fine wines This small alfresco restaurant offers stylish, service is faultless, and the
available by the glass. Don’t a menu that changes weekly, with Lunchtime set menu is excellent
miss the superb solomillo tempting dishes such as battered value. The Uruguayan beef is
(sirloin steak). sardines, pumpkin soup, grilled highly recommended.
tuna and rabbit – all are cooked to
perfection. Often has a live band. Paladar le Chansonnier $$$
La Terraza $$ International Map 2 E1
Barbecue Map 4 D2 Paladar Gringo Viejo $$ Calle J no. 257, e/ 15 y Línea
Prado 309, esq. Virtudes Cuban Creole Map 2 D2 Tel 7832 1576 Closed Sun
Tel 7862 3626 Calle 21 no. 454, e/ E y F A culinary star on the Havana
A little-known spot, this Tel 7831 1946 dining scene, this a chic paladar
restaurant is set over three This sweet little hideaway decorated decorated with the work of Cuba’s
storeys and has a lovely terrace with paintings and clocks is in contemporary artists, and popular
filled with leafy plants. Tender the basement of the owner’s with expats, tourists and Havana’s
barbecued meat and fish dishes home. The ropa vieja is particularly celebrity set. Mango and avocado
are the specialities. The cocktails tasty. The menu is seasonal and salads plus succulent duck in
are also excellent – request the changes each day based on the orange sauce are some of the
mojito frappé. freshest produce available. mouthwatering dishes on offer.
For more information on types of restaurants see pages 264–5
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