Pequeña Suiza

Top choice in Punta Cana & the Southeast


A Boca Chica institution, and one of the better places to eat at any time of day, with English breakfast in the morning and fondue, the house specialty, at night (from RD$620). There’s a lengthy list of excellent pastas that bridge the gap (try spicy fra diavolo). Hardly pequeña (little) as named, it’s a great cafe-bar on busy Av Duarte with an elegant dining room out back.

Real lemons even make an appearance here!


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