Santo Domingo Restaurants
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1. Lulu Tasting Bar
$$ | Zona Colonial | FusionThis modern tapas bar is housed in a centuries-old edifice with an enchanting brick courtyard adorned with greenery. Skilled mixologists craft...
This modern tapas bar is housed in a centuries-old edifice with an enchanting brick courtyard adorned with greenery. Skilled mixologists craft everything from spot-on margaritas and mojitos to more exotic concoctions. The evolving menu consists of well-presented, global appetizers, typically rich and filling, created by a most imaginative Italian chef. The tapas concept allows you to graze as you wish, but if you are looking for a bargain, come on Tuesday night, when it’s all you can eat for a very reasonable set price. Nearly every night is a scene with live jazz, DJ sessions, or wine tasting at the wineshop next door. The multigenerational crowd spills out onto the terrace till the wee small hours.
Plazoleta Padre Billini, Calle Padre Billini 151, Santo Domingo, Nacional, 10210, Dominican Republic809-687–8360Restaurant Details
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2. Sophia's Bar & Grill
$$$ | Ensanche Piantini | EclecticThis formerly old-fashioned and elegant restaurant has morphed into something much more contemporary, but still retained many of its old-world...
This formerly old-fashioned and elegant restaurant has morphed into something much more contemporary, but still retained many of its old-world touches. But the kitchen is now open and the music is loud; you'll also find a sushi bar to complement the grill menu offering both fish and foie gras. The young, passionate chef wants each bite to be a sensory explosion, and so it is. Prices are surprisingly reasonable for such a classy environment—there are even gourmet burgers. End your meal with a slice of warm guava cheesecake and an aged port. If you want to smoke, you'll have to take a seat on the outdoor terrace. You can join the young and beautiful at the granite bar until 3 am on Friday and Saturday (1 am the rest of the week). Signature cocktails are as attractive as they are heady. Look for a sign that says simply "SBG".
Paseo de los Locutores 9, Santo Domingo, Nacional, 10127, Dominican Republic809-620–1001 -
3. Adrian Tropical
$$ | Gazcue | CaribbeanHotel concierges still recommend this Malecón institution for Dominican food (it's now a local chain of four), although it has been branded...
Hotel concierges still recommend this Malecón institution for Dominican food (it's now a local chain of four), although it has been branded as fast food. It's touristy, yes, but Dominicans still make up the majority of customers. Start with mojitos at sunset. The three-tiered, outdoor setting overlooking the sea is unique here. Opt for the excellent sancocho (a rich, meaty stew), mofongo (stuffed mashed plantains), or sopa de pescado (fish soup). Breakfast and lunch (a buffet) is served, as well as dinner: it's open 24 hours, and the clubbers come calling for late-night sancocho. The prices are reasonable, but the service is, unfortunately, somewhat inconsistent Be careful crossing the street here: use the crosswalk, and at night on the Malecón be alert for sketchy characters.
Av. George Washington 2, Santo Domingo, Nacional, 10205, Dominican Republic809-221–1764 -
4. La Dolcerie Café Bistro
$$ | Ensanche Piantini | EclecticThis cutesy, kid-friendly restaurant/bakery looks like a French café where chic ladies do lunch. It's buzzing for all three meals (it's the...
This cutesy, kid-friendly restaurant/bakery looks like a French café where chic ladies do lunch. It's buzzing for all three meals (it's the "in" brunch place for residents of this fashionable Piantini neighborhood). Happily, it's still moderately priced, even for apps the size of mains, and generous dishes such as one of the croque madames (perhaps with pulled pork added) or eggs Benedict. At breakfast, they squeeze your juice and tempt you with house-made croissants and beignets. For lunch there's grilled sausages and such sides as homemade waffle-cut fries in silver baskets. Dinner includes delicious mofongquitos (plantain cups filled with veal osso bucco). Signature desserts are luscious. If only the service was so good. Try to snag a seat on the less noisy terrace.
Rafael Augusto Sanchez 20, Santo Domingo, Nacional, 10127, Dominican Republic809-338–0814 -
5. La Residence
$$$ | Zona Colonial | FrenchThis fine-dining enclave has an unparalleled setting—Spanish-colonial architecture, with pillars and archways overlooking a courtyard—and remains...
This fine-dining enclave has an unparalleled setting—Spanish-colonial architecture, with pillars and archways overlooking a courtyard—and remains a haven from the hustle of the tourist trips even as it no longer hits the same high points it once did. Alas, the veteran French chef has left, though the French menu remains. A three-course prix-fixe is reasonably priced and available for both lunch and dinner; the best days are still Wednesday and Friday nights. À la carte prices will make the bill higher, but they are still reasonable, though portions are not large. A guitarist romantically serenades diners Friday through Sunday nights. The breakfast buffet continues to be superlative.
Hostal Nicolas de Ovando, Calle Las Damas, Santo Domingo, Nacional, 10211, Dominican Republic809-685–9955 -
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6. Mesón D' Bari
$$ | Zona Colonial | CaribbeanFor some 30 years, this popular restaurant, where baseball is inevitably on the TV at the bar, has been feeding the local Zoners what their...
For some 30 years, this popular restaurant, where baseball is inevitably on the TV at the bar, has been feeding the local Zoners what their grandmothers used to make. This simple Dominican restaurant is still a hangout for artists, baseball players, politicians, businessmen, tourists, and even unaccompanied gringas, who feel comfortable here. Really flavorful dishes include creole-style eggplant, empanadas of crab and conch, grilled crabs and chivo (goat), with stewed, sweet orange peels to finish. Prices are up even though the culinary ambition is not. You'll hear bachata and American music from decades past (think "Moonglow"). If you want a quieter atmosphere, go upstairs.
Calle Hostos 302, corner of Salomé Ureña, Santo Domingo, Nacional, 10210, Dominican Republic809-687–4091 -
7. MIX
$$ | Ensanche Serralles | InternationalMix, match, and compartir (share) is the thought behind this trendy restaurant in an apartment tower that is still packing in the well-heeled...
Mix, match, and compartir (share) is the thought behind this trendy restaurant in an apartment tower that is still packing in the well-heeled capitaleños. It's a place best enjoyed with a group with a fun atmosphere, though you might want your very own tamarind-grilled chicken salad. Italian-Dominican influences often prevail in the main courses; vegetarians will be pleased to know they have options, too. The cultivated wine list offers many fine Italian and Spanish bottles and there's a signature sangria. To finish, go grappa. Family-friendly, with a convivial bar and a late-night scene, this is a crowd-pleaser and always packed. Check out the new casual sister restaurant, Market.
Torre Washington, Gustavo Mejia Ricart 69, Local 102, Santo Domingo, Nacional, Dominican Republic809-472–0100 -
8. Paco Cabana Bistro
$$ | Ensanche Piantini | FrenchIf you are craving classic French cuisine, you'll find it here, in generous portions, and with few contemporary flourishes. The charismatic...
If you are craving classic French cuisine, you'll find it here, in generous portions, and with few contemporary flourishes. The charismatic French owner and his capable maître d' are both exceptionally knowledgeable about the cuisine and wine, adding to the authenticity of this neighborhood bistro. In a quiet corner is the retail wineshop, and you can choose a French vintage here and pay just a 400 peso corkage fee. Classic desserts like crème brûlée and tarte tatin are a small addition. French music plays, and live jazz is often scheduled. Mature and wealthy Piantini residents fill the room and the outdoor terrace on Edith Piaf and Beaujolais nouveau nights. You may not have a life-changing meal here, but if you have fond memories of France, it will be a very pleasant walk down that lane.
Federico Geraldino 14, corner Paseo Roberto, Santo Domingo, Nacional, Dominican Republic809-565–3569 -
9. Pat'e Palo European Brasserie
$$$ | Zona Colonial | InternationalIdeally located on Plaza de España across from the Alcazar de Colón, this restaurant has good claim to being the first tavern in the New World...
Ideally located on Plaza de España across from the Alcazar de Colón, this restaurant has good claim to being the first tavern in the New World (the building itself is 500 years old) and capitalizes on its historic heritage. The alfresco dining terrace makes it perfect for watching the free cultural performances that happen across from the plaza. The innovative chef prepares a contemporary, gastro-fusion menu, offering tasting menus and cuisine-related events. Although the waiters are still dressed like pirates (with bandanas askew), the restaurant's culinary profile has only grown. The wine carte is impressive but pricey, and you can enjoy an after-dinner cigar from the humidor if you're so inclined.
Calle Atarazana 25, Plaza de Espana, Santo Domingo, Nacional, 10211, Dominican Republic809-687–8089 -
10. Ristorante La Bricola
$$$ | Zona Colonial | ItalianTimes have changed and so have the dining habits of the capitaleños and, consequently, so has this spot. Lunch is still served, but only inside...
Times have changed and so have the dining habits of the capitaleños and, consequently, so has this spot. Lunch is still served, but only inside near the bar. Staff are not as professional as they once were, and the menu has been abbreviated. You will no longer find the suave Italian maitre d’ and business clients in expensive suits, but the historical ambience, with seating in the brick-arched, Spanish courtyard remains, continuing to be the magnet—much more than the food. The food has not kept up with contemporary trends, nor are the plates garnished artistically. Still, if you go with the carpaccio, house-made pasta or ravioli, Italian cheeses with onion jam, and a grappa, you can have a lovely and romantic night out. The white twinkle lights add to all this. A piano player ordinarily arrives by 8 pm, and there are jazz concerts on Friday nights.
152A Calle Arzobispo Meriño, , corner of Padre Bellini, Santo Domingo, Nacional, 10210, Dominican Republic809-688–5055Restaurant Details
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11. Caffe Bellini
$$ | Zona Colonial | ItalianClosed PermanentlyThis café has always had a panache far and above its counterparts, for the Italian owners also have the adjacent furniture design center. The...
This café has always had a panache far and above its counterparts, for the Italian owners also have the adjacent furniture design center. The modern wicker-weave barrel chairs and the contemporary art and light fixtures are conspicuously hip. The democratic pricing usually offers pasta dishes, such as the trio of raviolis (spinach, beet, and pumpkin) for about $10. (Pricing is the same at lunch and dinner.) Also know that an amuse bouche, perhaps a tomato bruschetta, can usually suffice for an appetizer. The addition of grilled portabellas to a classic arugula-and-shaved-Parmesan salad is brilliant. Main courses of meat or seafood are accompanied by pasta or grilled vegetables and potato. You can enjoy Italian liquors here such as grappa; dessert might be dark-chocolate mousse and fresh mango sorbet. Service is laudable, the manager, Franco, both professional and charming—and the music like nothing you will hear on the street!
Plazaoleta Park, Arzobispo Merino, corner of Padre Bellini, Santo Domingo, Nacional, 10210, Dominican Republic809-686–0424Restaurant Details
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12. Peperoni
$$$ | Ensanche Piantini | EclecticClosed PermanentlyOne of Santo Domingo's long-standing destination restaurants, Peperoni continues to evolve, which keeps it on the list of "in" places for the...
One of Santo Domingo's long-standing destination restaurants, Peperoni continues to evolve, which keeps it on the list of "in" places for the well-heeled of all ages. The menu is contemporary and multinational, and only the highest-quality ingredients are used. You may not make it past the appetizers, like a warm goat-cheese salad, and, from the menu's "Asian Market," a sushi roll of sweet plantain, tuna, and avocado. But try to get to the main courses, giving the gnocchi, pastas, and risottos your first consideration. Many of the Italian offerings date back to the restaurant's beginning, but some of the latest specialities are lighter, like the polenta encrusted sea bass hit with cilantro oil. Service is laudable. Take the savvy wine steward's recommendations. Indoor dining rooms can be too cold and noisy; try for the terrace. If you like this hot ticket, you will love its younger sister restaurant at the Casa de Campo Marina.
Sarasota 23, at Plaza Universitaria, Santo Domingo, Nacional, 10127, Dominican Republic809-508–1330
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