Must-see restaurants in Paraguay

  • Paulista Grill

    Asunción

    One of the city's most famous all-you-can-eat restaurants. There are more than 15 different cuts of mouthwatering meats, and salad, pasta and sushi bars…

  • Hiroshima

    Paraguay

    This place has top-notch Japanese food and is a deserved local favorite with unbelievable udon, super sushi and tempting tofu dishes. Food fit for a…

  • Milord

    Paraguay

    With a chef who studied in Paris, formal waiters and a more refined atmosphere than other Encarnación restaurants, Milord is widely regarded as the place…

  • Churrasquería Novo Rodeio

    Paraguay

    All-you-can-eat meats, salads and pastas at the most established Brazilian buffet in the city. Attentive service and music at weekends. A great feed, but…

  • La Cabrera

    Asunción

    Hugely popular Argentine grill, with delicious meat dishes accompanied by an astonishing array of minisalads, sauces and garnishes. See if you can…

  • Ciervo Blanco

    Asunción

    If you're looking for a traditional Paraguayan experience, this place just southeast of the center has it. Juicy asado (barbecue), traditional music and…

  • Taberna Española

    Asunción

    A slice of Spain in Paraguay. The energetic ambience of this 'food museum,' with dangling bottles, cooking implements and bells, is only the backdrop for…

  • Bellini

    Asunción

    Join the queue to pick your ingredients and watch while the chefs cook up a delicious plate of fresh pasta before your eyes. Hugely popular and deservedly…

  • Heladería Mako

    Paraguay

    Delicious pastry delights, artisanal ice cream, great coffee and magazines make this well worth the trek.

  • Bellini

    Paraguay

    Pick-and-mix pastas, pizzas and salads. Fills your stomach without emptying your pocket.

  • Bar San Roque

    Asunción

    An Asunción landmark, with a warm turn-of-the-20th-century atmosphere. The counter displays fresh goods from the family farm and the wine list is as…

  • Confitería Bolsi

    Asunción

    More than a confitería (cafe/snack bar), this traditional place has been going since 1960 and serves everything from sandwiches to curried rabbit and…

  • Hacienda Las Palomas

    Asunción

    Hacienda Las Palomas manages to capture the vibrant colors of Mexico in the decor as much as it captures the country's vibrant flavors on the plate. With…

  • De las Sierras

    Paraguay

    High-quality food in pleasant surroundings, the varied menus of risottos, meats and fish is a cut above the average small-town restaurant in Paraguay…

  • Chaco’s Grill

    Paraguay

    A meat merry-go-round awaits, with the salad bar something of an afterthought. They eat well around here, and this calorific smorgasbord is not for the…

  • La Piccola Italia

    Paraguay

    Great-value pizza and pasta in huge portions served in distinctly Mediterranean surroundings. This is a good bet if you want to eat well on a tight budget.

  • Le Sommelier

    Asunción

    Not as pretentious as you might expect from the name (wine recommendations for each dish apart), this is a cozy little restaurant with an inventive menu.

  • Meshin

    Paraguay

    A real treat and a bit of a surprise considering the location. Out near the airstrip, the Meshin serves probably the best Chinese buffet in the country.

  • Gugu's

    Paraguay

    If you haven't had a decent Chinese meal for a while you may go gaga over Gugu's. It's great value and pretty tasty; portions serve two.

  • Parador Pirahú

    Paraguay

    Nationally famous for its delicious and inventive empanadas, and perfectly located midway between Asunción and the Mennonite Colonies.

  • Habib's

    Paraguay

    Habib's is the best bet for local specialty lomito árabe – a Paraguayan-style kebab invented by the expat Arab community.

  • SAX

    Paraguay

    This unusual eatery features a triple menu (pizza, sushi and bistro) served above the trendy SAX department store.

  • Gosh

    Paraguay

    Choose your own fillings to knock up gigantic subs or three-tier sandwiches. A great way to eat well for less.

  • Girasol

    Paraguay

    Girasol is a good option that serves delicious all-you-can-eat Brazilian asados (barbecue).

  • Lido Bar

    Asunción

    Asunción's historic diner is famous for its sidewalk tables opposite the Panteón de los Héroes, making it the city's most popular meeting place. Though it…

  • La Flor de la Canela

    Asunción

    The Peruvian food is more genuine than this smart place's faux-Inca statues. The menu is dominated by fish and mariscos (seafood), and the ceviche …

  • Corona

    Paraguay

    A cheap, daily set meal, and all-you-can-eat pizza on Tuesday evenings. A filling menu of oversized, carbohydrate-fuelled dishes is available for the…

  • Walterio

    Paraguay

    A relaxed and informal place that is popular in the summertime for its picadas (finger food) and craft beers.

  • Ysapy

    Paraguay

    Packed with local youths who enjoy decent pizzas, burgers and energy drinks, finished off with a bowl of ice cream.

  • Tim’s Texas Cantina

    Paraguay

    Fusion of Texan, Mexican and (yes) Paraguayan food, based strongly around finger-food grills and tortillas.

  • Heladería Sidodi

    Paraguay

    If you ever wondered what yerba maté tastes like as an ice cream, then find out the answer here.

  • Rincón Saludable

    Paraguay

    Sugar-free fruit juices, oatmeal cookies, salads and veggie burgers, with outdoor seating.

  • Super 6

    Paraguay

    An affordable lunchtime pay-by-weight restaurant in the supermarket.

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