Restaurante la Dominica

Habana Vieja


Back in the Castro era this was one of Havana's few decent Italian restaurants, but in recent years it has been overtaken by better private competition. That said, La Dominica is still cheap, with a fine location just off Plaza de Armas and jaunty live bands. If only the service were a bit better…


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