Restaurants in Managua
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Ola Verde
This combination whole-foods store, deli and upscale vegetarian restaurant is a real treat, with a beautiful dining area and even lovelier food, from curried tofu and veggie soups to the wonderful daily specials, all designed by a PhD nutritionist who knows how to cook.
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Palace of Korea
Satisfy your kim chi craving surrounded by marble columns and alongside Korean-style sushi, table-top barbecues and a potent chicken soup with ginseng. One room has traditional seating.
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Marea Alta
A tourist tradition since the US ambassador was kidnapped here in the 1970s, the menu is in English, the beef is USDA, the seafood is absolutely spectacular and comes with a wine list from Argentina, Italy, Spain, France and so on - and it delivers.
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Doña Pilar
Get mouthwatering típico (regional) fare at this popular evening fritanga (sidewalk grill). Chicken or enchiladas are served with gallo pinto (rice and beans), chopped pickled cabbage and plantain chips.
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Comida a la Vista
Easily the best of the barrio's half-dozen steam-table buffets is this popular restaurant, with another location in Boloñia. It serves a variety of salads and meatles entrées in addition to the usual beef and chicken.
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La Marseilles
The gold standard of Managua cuisine is a landmark, with other fine dining options clustering around its tastefully art-bedecked walls, outstanding wine pairings and authentic French cuisine. Make reservations.
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Cocina Doña Haydee
This spot does rustic right down to the traditional costumes and classic menu, from gallo pinto to guiso de chilote(cheese soup with baby corn) to steak with all the trimmings.
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Ta-Fa Comida China
One of the contenders for best Chinese food in Nicaragua. Most dishes are a reasonable price; with the much pricier Peking duck and shrimp-ball soup you'll need to order ahead.
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Café de Paris
This intimate dining option involves lots of forks, delicious crepes and a very French chef who recommends the lobster with mushrooms in cognac sauce. Make reservations.
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Alí Babá
This hot spot is famed for its shwarma, shish kebabs and other Middle Eastern treats with a Libyan flavor, not to mention the disco it turns into after-hours.
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Restaurante Santa Fe
Despite the name, there's no green chili at this quality Tex-Mex spot, with a huge bar, good enchiladas and renowned steak. Make reservations on weekends.
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La Cazuela
There are two outlets of this seafood restaurant in the neighborhood, the first more upscale, the second a bit cheaper, with a great seafood lunch buffet.
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Licuados Ananda
Enjoy vegetarian goodies and 50 different kinds of licuados (sugary fruit and veggie juices) on this spacious patio overlooking lush gardens.
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Valenti's Pizza
Good pizza and great atmosphere at the heart of a neighborhood packed with restaurants catering to business lunchers, sometimes called 'Zona Cero'.
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Cafetín Tonalli
Enjoy yogurt and granola, fresh-baked bread or vegetarian lasagna in the lovely garden in back of this pleasant café, run by a women's co-op.
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Comidas Sara
Perhaps the best chicken curry (veggie curry also available) with mango sauce in Managua is served at this fabulous four-table hole-in-the-wall.
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Pita Express
Take a pillow and grab a hookah (flavored tobaccos available), then relax with a delicious pita packed with hummus, shwarma or falafel.
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Cafetín Mirna
Everyone loves a big breakfast here, with fluffy pancakes, fabulous fresh juices and a good lunch buffet, too. It's a tradition.
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La Hora del Taco
This may be the best Mexican food in Nicaragua, and enchiladas, tacos and chiles rellenos are reasonably priced, too.
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Mongolia Buffet
Choose to grill your own meat and veggies at the table or indulge in the very complete, and not entirely Asian, buffet.
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Tokyo Carne
In addition to the dozen or so cheapo restaurants in the food court, Plaza Inter has an Asian restaurant: Tokyo Carne.
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Young Bin Kwan
The city's most exclusive sushi joint has a menu in Japanese (ack!) and also specializes in exotic soups.
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La Stradivari Restaurant
La Stradivari is known for its fresh pasta and pizza; try anything in spinach sauce.
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Rincón China
Considered one of the city's best Asian restaurants, it has huge lunch specials.
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Restaurant Churrasco
This is a date-night favorite, specializing in slabs of flame-broiled meat.
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