A Taste of Cuba

A Taste Of Cuba: Havana Food & Drink

Amongst the many charms of Cuba and Havana are the authentic, varied and fresh cuisine on offer. Restaurants in Havana are numerous and there are the bad as well as good. We’ve picked some of our favourite options.

Best Authentic Cuban Experience: La Fontana

A true taste of Cuba is offered at La Fontana. There are three separate areas each with a different style. Delicious grilled meals are typically Cuban, the chicken teriyaki and the lasagne also go down a treat. The mojitos are stunning and packed with mint flavours and there are also a range of other cocktails to discover. The outdoor terrace has a relaxed atmosphere and there is often live music. Prices are sensible and the service is outstanding without fail.

 

Best for Cinematic Trend: La Guarida

Located in the heart of Havana, La Guarida restaurant is ‘hidden’ in a shabby residential building where you will walk up the marble staircase to the restaurant accompanied by one of the buildings residents. Film buffs will love La Guarida. It’s small dining rooms are filled with old film memorabilia and the restaurant was also the setting for the film Strawberry and Chocolate. Dishes include Malanga Gnocci with Pumpkin sauce and bacon, snapper carpaccio or watermelon gazpacho with grilled shrimps and not to forget the popular lemon pie with almonds.

 

Best for Party Seekers: El Cocinero

If you need somewhere to start an evening of salsa and mojitos, the El Cocinero lounge with its warehouse style décor is the perfect choice. Dishes include Confit de Canard blini, grilled octopus, lobster and a frozen chocolate tart. There is a second area on the top floor and the views from the roof terrace overlooking Havana are truly spectacular. This area offers a slightly different tapas style menu and is the perfect place to enjoy on of the signature cocktails on offer.

 

Best for Street Style: Dona Eutimia

Dona Eutemia offers mums secret recipe Creole cooking at the hands of its owner and chef. Malanga fritters, lamb ropa vieja, grilled meats and fish are accompanied by salad and flavoursome rice dishes. The mojitos at Dona Eutimia are out of this world. The restaurant is tucked in an Old Havana alley way and is truly authentic with an excellent atmosphere. It’s generally considered to be great value with big portions on tap.

 

Best for Seafood: BellaHabana

A modern seafood restaurant, BellaHabana is located in a stunning mansion house elegantly furnished and decorated. A trio of fish, octopus, smoked salmon and other dishes grace the menu and can be accompanied by some fresh light French wines.

 

 Best for Fine Dining: Café Laurent

Despite the ugly building in which it is located, Café Laurent is one of Havana’s best fine dining experiences. Modelled in the style of a 1950s apartment, the walls are clad with newspaper adverts from the 1950s with modern sleek, clean colours and delicate lighting. The crisp white table clothes provide a canvas for the beautifully presented dishes to be laid before you. Popular from the Café Laurent menu is the seafood risotto, paella, and stunning red snapper.

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