Venezuela
One of the best restaurants in town, drape-shrouded Cherazad provides a sizable choice of pasta, steaks and fish, plus Middle Eastern dishes.
Must-see restaurants in South America
Venezuela
Right in the heart of town, this ever popular fish restaurant serves up the catch of the day and excellent seafood right by the water's edge.
Caracas
Decorated with beautiful tile work and ship models, this atmospheric locale offers tranquil dining upstairs and a boisterous bar downstairs.
Venezuela
For almost two decades, this Brazilian eatery has replenished famished hikers with its scrumptious buffet. Vegetarian options are available.
Venezuela
Right near the wharf, this outdoor, colorful restaurant offers a huge range of seafood dishes and a great selection of freshly landed fish.
Venezuela
Venezuelan’s best ice cream chain is a good spot to cool your jets with yummy, creamy Italian gelato. Go for a small – they pile it on.
Venezuela
This lunchtime veggie place cranks out homemade yogurt, wholemeal bread, wholemeal empanadas and other yummy snacks. Excellent juices too.
Caracas
Catering to students and other cash-strapped types, Real Past prides itself on house-made pasta and excellent pizza at dirt-cheap prices.
Restaurant Vegetariano Sabas Nieves
Caracas
A tranquil spot in a hectic neighborhood, its rotating fixed-price lunches can keep vegetarians entertained for the length of their stay.
Tienda Naturalista Griselda Luna
Venezuela
Stock up on dried fruit and vegetarian protein for the Roraima trek. Awesome wholewheat fruit pastries and natural yogurt are available.
North Coast & Lowlands
Beyond the mafioso decor you’ll find a decent steakhouse specializing in beef and chops. The thatched courtyard seating is preferable.
Venezuela
A long-standing tasca-style restaurant, with a long menu, moderate prices and a dim interior. It serves good chicken, pasta and seafood.
Caracas
This lively, neighborhood Chinese restaurant is popular for its tasty Szechuan fare and even more so in the evening for its cheap beer.
La Cuarenta Platos de Alí Babá
Venezuela
Feast on falafels and stuffed grape leaves, or ask for the plato mini típico variado and sample a little bit of everything.
Venezuela
Housed under a tin roof, this economical restaurant serves pastas, fresh fish and pollo al gusto (chicken made to order).
Venezuela
A large, no-nonsense Venezuelan restaurant with a lengthy bit-of-everything menu, smartly bow-tied waiters and a long drinks list.
Venezuela
Simple and modest, this is the only vegetarian spot in town, serving a filling menú ejecutivo (set meal) at lunch only.
Caracas
This Middle Eastern eatery situated above a busy street market serves fresh and filling platters, including great veggie combos.
Venezuela
This airy, modern restaurant has an open front that catches the breeze. It also offers nine clean, air-con rooms with cable TV.
Venezuela
Sit on the airy upstairs terrace and enjoy international and criollo fare, including a good selection of fresh fish.
Venezuela
This restaurant between Posada Las Tres Carabelas and Hotel Playa Galdonas is a friendly place serving up fresh fish dishes.
Caracas
Madeira-style kebabs are grilled – and served – on swords at this stone-walled eatery opposite the Hannsi crafts store.
Venezuela
This is a food kiosk, serving great arepas (stuffed corn pancakes) with 20 different fillings and open till late.
Venezuela
Hang out with the locals at this popular arepera and snack bar that has occupied this busy street corner forever.
Caracas
This particularly appealing cafe-bakery near the Plaza Bolívar has fantastic apple strudel and other decadent treats.
Caracas
A no-nonsense all-night diner, with arepas, parrilla (grilled meat) and other Venezuelan standards.
Venezuela
El Fortin is a good place for a fresh fish supper with a view of the bay and tables on the sand.
Caracas
Time stands still in this animated spot by the plaza, where an entire wall is dominated by a wooden ship relief.
Venezuela
Dig into huge portions at this popular Chinese restaurant, just two doors down from the hotel of the same name.
Caracas
The go-to spot in Macuto, this lively restaurant does a little bit of everything, including pizza and pasta.
Venezuela
Four powerful air-conditioners will keep you cool while you recharge on strong coffee and morning pastries.
Venezuela
Mama moved recently from Calle 16 but still serves up a hearty pizza, has a nice wine list and a sushi bar.
Panadería y Exquisiteces La Pradera
Venezuela
Pastries and strong coffee in a gleaming bakery-cafe. A hearty lunch menú draws a midday crowd.
The Galápagos Islands
A pleasant spot on the main road, with outdoor patio seating and a small selection of home-cooked dishes.
Venezuela
Perfect hangover-curing arepas are the star at this wooden kiosk by the lagoon, served from 6am.
Caracas
The only thing Venezuelans love more than cheap gas is this Italian-style ice cream. Get in line. Enjoy!
Venezuela
A small fan-cooled patio eatery set back from the road, it makes calzones, burgers and delicious pizza.
Venezuela
Choose from a long list of meat and chicken offerings, or one of its almost 20 delectable pasta dishes.
Restaurant La Esquina de Arturo
Venezuela
Budget travelers are likely to appreciate the straightforward tasty meals in this tiny, rustic place.
Restaurant El Rincón de Arturo
Venezuela
Two blocks from the beach, this small and popular corner eatery has tasty and straightforward meals.
