Caracas
Few places stand out in run down Caracas as much as this gleaming temple of sophistication, where you may have to wait for a table at breakfast or lunch…
Must-see restaurants in Caracas
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An instantly likable Sicilian restaurant in the heart of Los Palos Grandes, Come a Casa serves up daily specials, stellar salads, interesting appetizers…
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This wonderful comida venezolana hotspot got an upgrade both in space and location, moving from the edgier center to the safe confines of Santa Eduvigis…
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It’s not everyday that sushi this good comes this cheap, nor is it usually paired with Thai food, but you’ll cure the Asian cravin’ here, at any rate…
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Instead of Spanish fare, this tasca-style restaurant specializes in delicious Venezuelan cuisine rooted in ancestral recipes. Check out the pelao guayanés…
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This charming, Spanish-owned tasca features low, wood-beamed ceilings extending out from an atmospheric central bar, the whole surroundings of which are…
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A dash of formality marks this all-but-hidden place as an oasis of old-world calm amid the chaos of downtown. Tuxedo-sporting waiters and a classic…
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Caraqueños bowed down to Chef Carlos Garcia’s bold cuisine and decor from the moment the doors opened in 2007: Alto became an instant culinary icon. Local…
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The incredible range of house-roasted beans at this friendly and immensely popular cafe is discernible up and down the block. The Moorish-accented…
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A block west and half a block north of the plaza, this small chef-managed restaurant offers some adventurous culinary hybrids of Venezuelan and Asian fare…
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Much of Caracas’ high society has left the country or disappeared under the radar during the Chávez era – this is one of the spots you’ll find them. The…
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This wildly popular all-hours arepera (restaurant selling arepas – small, thick corn pancakes) near the Centro San Ignacio is a perfect spot for your…
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This chain has caught on like a California wildfire in Caracas, but here lies its beginnings. Sophisticated wraps, burgers, sandwiches and salads are…
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For a taste of Los Llanos in the capital, this rooftop party terrace has breezy views over the Asemblea Nacional and serious llanero cuisine, such as…
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One of several restaurants in the culinary mall known as the Cuadra Gastronómica, Catar has aggressively eclectic food, with a funky, mismatched decor to…
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Next door to Nobu, this popular spot with terrace seating does eclectic Chinese-Peruvian, or Chirú cuisine, and a damn fine job at that. The degustación…
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This deli has an amazing array of products, luxury goods, chocolates and much more on sale to anyone who can afford the prices, which are high by local…
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Expertly fusing Mediterranean and Caribbean elements in a upscale, jungly setting, Mokambo offer scrumptious and surprising dishes, such as duck risotto…
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After 50 years of successfully pulling in the customers, they must be doing something right. This is a venerated vegetarian spot, renowned for its filling…
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Sparkling air-conditioned premises with a chessboard floor and lots of light set this new cafe apart from the crowd. Given its central location around…
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‘It’s not what it used to be,’ you’ll hear repeatedly in reference to the sad decay of the surrounding zone, but the Gran Café’s boulevard terrace still…
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Don’t let the ramshackle exterior alter your course: this steakhouse – wildly popular with chavistas – serves some of the best beef around, in an open-air…
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Open round-the-clock as the name suggests, this big, busy, open-air joint is always good for a well-stuffed arepa – choose from classic caraqueños…
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Usefully located in front of the Asamblea Nacional building, this somewhat somber lunch option is nevertheless popular with a boisterous crowd of locals…
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Mouthwatering grilled chicken is what’s served up in this vast, smoky dining hall on the main drag. Order your bird con todo for sides of yucca, salad and…
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Tuck into your favorite arepa (stuffed corn pancake) combo, a perfect sweet-corn cachapa or a filling plateful of BBQ meats at this cow-themed all-hours…
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This smart pasta deli offers a wealth of homemade ravioli, tortellini and gnocchi, which you marry with fresh sauces of your choice, and individual…
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Well-known for its excellent seafood, this old-world Caracas restaurant is actually best used for its animated bar, which attracts a louche and…
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This bustling, two-level restaurant offers good cachapas, arepas (small, thick corn pancakes) and other Venezuelan standards. Mention it to a local and…
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Look for the dusty, off-yellow tasseled awning between Farmarebajas and Pirelli, and then ring the bell to enter this tiny dining room serving pastas and…
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Equipped with a fresh juice bar and front terrace seating, this makes a perfect morning coffee stop for those lodged at nearby hotels. The cannolis,…
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This lovely cafe/gourmet food shop attached to the Hannsi crafts store is a gem, full of quick eats, fresh juices, excellent coffee and artisanal honey,…
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This popular dining hall has racks upon racks of chickens roasting over coals and attentive waiters rushing them to your table, along with the obligatory…
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Excellent cachapas (corn pancakes that end up looking like a ménage-a-trois of a pancake, omelet and taco) stuffed with ham and/or cheese are griddled to…
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This corner classic is one of the liveliest in the zone, with ham hocks hanging from the bar and a roaring lunch crowd. Go for the caldeirada mero con…
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The greenery-enclosed deck at this modish bakery is perhaps the area’s trendiest meeting place. Aside from amazing pastries, there are well-stuffed…
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This classic pollería in a popular restaurant corridor is often packed with locals chowing down on lusciously seasoned roasted chicken and yucca within a…
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Run by a corps of kinetic young women, this spiffy little Middle Eastern joint has some of the finest falafels and tabaquitos (stuffed grape leaves)…
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This arepa restaurant, serving healthy-sized, inexpensive portions to beer-drinking locals, makes a casual introduction to the basics of Venezuelan…
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Caracas
‘The fat lady’ has been serving traditional Venezuelan dishes for decades. This is where some five-star hotels send guests who want to eat ‘local.’