Trattoria 5esquinas

Habana Vieja


Best Italian restaurant in Havana? There are a few contenders, but 5esquinas makes a strong claim. It has the full trattoria vibe, right down to the glow of the pizza oven and the aroma of roasted garlic. Visiting Italians won't be disappointed with the seafood pasta (generous on the lobster) or the crab-and-spinach cannelloni. Round off your meal with tiramisu.

As the name suggests, the restaurant lies on a junction of five streets, in the Loma del Ángel quarter.


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