Felini Ristorante (Av. Roberto Pastoriza 504, esq. Evaristo Morales) – Named alter the Italian filmmaker Federico Fellini, this cozy restaurant serves entrees such as Portobello Mushrooms (marinated in thyme and Caciotta cheese), whitefish marinated in olive oil, as well as various pasta dishes.
Scherezade (Av. Roberto Pastoriza 226) – Its Arabian castle exterior virtually gives away which side of the Mediterranean its cuisine focuses on: Lebanese cuisine (a legacy of the Lebanese and other Middle Eastern immigrants who relocated to the Dominican Republic during the early 20th century). With scents like saffron and cinnamon emanating from this […]
Mitre (Av. Abraham Lincoln esq. Calle Gustavo Mejia Ricart) – a more sophisticated newer generation restaurant located within the Naco commercial district in the western part of the capital. This restaurant appeals to college students and local yuppies. Dining options include Carpaccio of Carite (a Caribbean whitefish); salmon steak teriyaki; braised Chilean sea bass […]
Don Pepe (Calle Porfirio Herrera 3, near the Centro Comercial Acropolis) – For those wanting to sample colonial Spanish cuisine, there’s Don Pepe (Calle Porfirio Herrera 3, near the Centro Comercial Acropolis). Typical Spanish dishes served there include zarzuela de mariscos (shellfish stew), different types of paella, and Caldo Gallego, a Galician broth with […]
Vesuvio Malecón (Av. George Washington No. 521) – The Malecón, which constantly reminds visitors of the country’s presence in the Caribbean, compels at least some to choose seafood upon arrival in the capital. An ideal seafood restaurant is the Vesuvio Malecón (Av. George Washington No. 521), which was launched in 1954 by the Italian […]