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DK Choice VARADERO: Casa de Al $$$ and congrí (rice and black
Fine Dining
beans) is the dish of choice
Road Map B3
SANTA CLARA: Hostal- Avenida Kawama at this restaurant in an 18th-
Restaurant Florida Center $ Tel (45) 668 018 century townhouse on a
Seafood Road Map C3 Said to be the home of Al Capone, beautiful plaza.
Calle Maestra Nicolasa this elegant stone house, situated
(Candelaria) 56, e/ Colón y Maceo on the beachfront, offers a gangster- CAMAGÜEY: La Isabela $$
Tel (42) 208 161 inspired menu of dishes such as Italian Road Map D3
Angel, the gregarious owner Lucky Luciano filet mignon. Calle Ignacio Agramonte, e/
of this delightful restaurant Independencia y Lopez Recio
and B&B (see p260), has run this VARADERO: Dante $$$ Tel (32) 221 540
place well for years. Dinner is Italian Road Map B3 This cinema-themed restaurant
served on the garden patio, Parque Josone, Avenida 1, e/ 56 y 58 in the centre of town offers
which is filled with flourishing Tel (45) 667 738 good quality thin-crust pizzas
orchids. The huge lobster This place is in an idyllic spot next and pasta. The restaurant,
dishes are very popular. to the lake in Parque Josone. It located at the site of Camagüey's
serves a great selection of thin- first movie theatre, has director-
crust pizzas, pastas and salads. style seats and is a perfect place
VARADERO: Paladar la Casona for children.
del Arte $$ VARADERO: Esquina Cuba $$$
International Road Map B2 Cuban Creole Road Map B3 CAMAGÜEY: Paladar
Calle 47, e/ 1 y Playa Avenida 1, esq. 36 Restaurant 1800 $$
Tel (45) 613 986 Tel (45) 614 019 Cuban Creole Road Map D3
This pretty blue wooden home This open-sided restaurant is Plaza San Juan de Dios
close to Varadero’s beach is now dominated by a white and red Tel (32) 283 619
a paladar. The house speciality classic car and 1950s memorabilia. Shellfish and salads are the
is fish fillet with prawns and Tasty comida criolla fare and an speciality at this pleasant
cheese. Dine on the veranda excellent wine list. paladar in a historic building
for the best experience. facing Iglesia de San Juan
VARADERO: de Dios (see p207).
VARADERO: Paladar Mesón del Quijote $$$
Nonnatina $$ Seafood Road Map B3 SANCTI SPÍRITUS:
Italian Road Map B3 Carretera las Américas, Reparto Méson de la Plaza $
Calle 38 no. 5, e/ 1 y Playa la Torre Wine Bar Road Map C3
Tel (45) 612 450 Tel (45) 667 796 Calle Máximo Gómez 34, e/
This Italian-run pizza and pasta This lovely hilltop restaurant has Honorato y Cervantes
place is located close to the great views over Varadero and Tel (41) 328 546
beach and is a popular spot to dishes up excellent lobster and Located in the heart of town, this
enjoy thin-crust pizzas, bruschetta shellfish. The steak is also superb. Spanish bodega offers hearty
and lasagne. It also offers plenty dishes at its long wooden tables.
of vegetarian options. VARADERO: El Toro Try the beef stewed with corn.
Steakhouse $$$
VARADERO: Paladar Steakhouse Road Map B3 TRINIDAD: Paladar Sol
Varadero 60 $$ Avenida 1, esq. 25 Ananda $$
International Road Map B3 Tel (45) 667 145 International Road Map C3
Calle 60 y 3 The lacklustre decor pales into Calle Real 45, Plaza Mayor
Tel (045) 613 986 insignificance when presented Tel (41) 998 281
A romantic paladar with an with the real attraction here: first- The extensive, eclectic menu at
extensive menu and a lovely rate imported Canadian steaks this restaurant features gazpacho
alfresco terrace. The sirloin steak cooked to perfection. and fish cakes alongside Cuban
comes highly recommended. classics. It is elegantly furnished
VARADERO: Waco’s Club $$$ with a mudéjar ceiling.
Cuban Creole Road Map B3
Avenida 3, e/ 58 y 59 DK Choice
Tel (45) 612 126
The son of Olympic rower Roberto TRINIDAD: Taberna
Ojeda González – otherwise La Botija $$
known as Waco – runs this paladar Mediterranean Road Map C3
specializing in seafood. The Calle Amargura 71b, esq. Boca
signature dish is lobster baked with (Calle Piro Guinart)
cream, mushrooms and cheese. Tel 5283 0147
This 24-hour taverna has a
buzzing atmosphere, rustic
decor and boasts its own
Central Cuba – East live band.The menu
includes pizzas, pastas and
CAMAGÜEY: La Campana de a wide selection of tapas
Toledo $$ dishes, perfect for sharing.
Cuban Creole Road Map D3 Portions are generous and
Plaza San Juan de Dios prices reasonable. It is very
Tel (32) 286 812 popular so arrive early to
Art Deco light fixtures in Restaurante de Boliche mechado (beef garnished avoid the queues.
Iberostar, Trinidad with bacon) served with fries
Key to Price Guide see page 270
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