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Splurge in Santo Domingo
Splurge in Santo Domingo
If you have to ask how much, you can't afford these places. The following are very tourist-friendly:
El Vesuvio The oldest and finest Italian restaurant on the island, bar none, located on the Malecon
Pat'e Palo Colonial Spanish/Mediterranean brasserie style restaurant, situated by the "Plaza de Espana" overlooking the "Alcazar de Colon" frequented by locals
La Briciola Fancy Italian restaurant in a Colonial Garden
Mesón de la Cava An expensive average restaurant whose chief gimmick is being located within a natural cave underground.
The following are not very touristy, mostly being frequented by locals. However, if you want to explore how the wealthier classes dine in Santo Domingo, these are the places to go:
Pepperoni Grille Upscale, modern Italian.
Sofia's Mediterranean cuisine.
Any of the restaurants around Gustavo Mejia Ricart Avenue
David Crockett The most expensive steak house.
Mesón de Bari One of the classiest restaurants for Dominican cuisine
Porter House Grill Steakhouse
Marocha Very popular cafe/restaurant, especially because of its "Churros"
Lupe Right next to Marocha, Mexican Restaurant
La Marrana Very trendy Spanish restaurant
Cane, Jaleo and Tangerine Three contiguous "Dominican fusion" bar/restaurants
Aka Possibly the most popular Japanese restaurant
Fellini's Fancy Italian
Don Pepe Fancy Spanish restaurant, very pricey
Mitre Chic restaurant and wine bar
Tabu Bambu Asian Fusion
Scherezade Middle Eastern/Mediterranean restaurant, with a lunch buffet on Sundays.
Michelangelo Restaurant, (Winston Churchill and Roberto Pastoriza, Plaza Las Americas). The average price is about six to fourteen dollars a plate, a international menu that includes, imported seafood, imported pasta and cheese, imported steaks and some of the most popular Dominican cuisine. The decoration is artistic, with Michaelangelo finest works on the walls but at the same time very modern and chic all in white, with a outdoor terrace to enjoy frozen cocktails and wine overlooking one of the most popular avenue in the city. The restaurant products are mostly imported and they only cook with bottle water, making it one of the most safe place to eat. �
Sixteen Cuts Restaurant & Marine Lounge. This is by far the best kept secret in Santo Domingo. Offers one of the most exclusive views of the Colonial Zone. Has an excellent international menu, being its main courses the Black Angus and US Certified Cuts, divided in: 16 Tapas & Entrees, 16 Greatest & Newest Cuts,16 Ultimates Sides. All this complemented with a delicious offer of Seafood Meals, Fresh Salads and "More Great Cuisine”, all harmonized with their Wine Selection. Avenida Miguel Barcelo #1, Marina Bartolome Colon, Tel. 809-827-0660, 809-594-9634.
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