Must-see restaurants in Venezuela

  • Madera Fina

    Venezuela

    Outside the village, this place appears to be something of a brightly lit vision emerging from the foliage. And what a vision it is! The impressive indoor…

  • En Casa de Wannia

    Venezuela

    Housed in a charming colonial house that has been beautifully converted into a small private restaurant, En Casa de Wannia is the home of local ceramicist…

  • La Casa Bistro

    Caracas

    Few places stand out in run down Caracas as much as this gleaming temple of sophistication, where you may have to wait for a table at breakfast or lunch…

  • Burger Bar

    Venezuela

    This recently opened gourmet burger joint serves up a very welcome range of high-quality medium-rare burgers in numerous different styles, has craft beers…

  • Come a Casa

    Caracas

    An instantly likable Sicilian restaurant in the heart of Los Palos Grandes, Come a Casa serves up daily specials, stellar salads, interesting appetizers…

  • El Canto de la Ballena

    Venezuela

    Right on the beach in the heart of the village, the 'whale song' is an excellent place for an evening meal. You'll get a varied and innovative selection…

  • Pizzería La Barra del Jacal

    Venezuela

    This attractive open-air restaurant offers more than just pizzas, and is a refreshing spot to sit with a beer, especially in the evening when a gentle…

  • Bambu

    Venezuela

    Located by the Plaza las Esculturas in El Viñedo is this sleek and contemporary restaurant-bar-disco. Kick back on beanbag chairs on the terraced wood…

  • La Guayaba Verde

    Caracas

    This wonderful comida venezolana hotspot got an upgrade both in space and location, moving from the edgier center to the safe confines of Santa Eduvigis…

  • Nobu

    Caracas

    It’s not everyday that sushi this good comes this cheap, nor is it usually paired with Thai food, but you’ll cure the Asian cravin’ here, at any rate…

  • Casa Valencia

    Venezuela

    Oozing classic Venezuelan ambience – aqua chairs, lime tablecloths, a bamboo roof and a honker of a central grill flanked by dangling lanterns – this…

  • Restaurant Don Luis

    Venezuela

    The simple beach restaurant on Crasquí offers fried fish plates for BsF50 and camping is allowed on the property – right in front of the crystalline sea…

  • Churchill Steak House

    Venezuela

    Embracing its old-schoolness with ferocity, this 30-year-old, London-themed French steakhouse boasting stained-glass windows, extra low ceilings and…

  • La Cocina de Francy

    Caracas

    Instead of Spanish fare, this tasca-style restaurant specializes in delicious Venezuelan cuisine rooted in ancestral recipes. Check out the pelao guayanés…

  • El Caserio

    Caracas

    This charming, Spanish-owned tasca features low, wood-beamed ceilings extending out from an atmospheric central bar, the whole surroundings of which are…

  • Bokú

    Venezuela

    In a candlelit backyard enclosed by a bamboo fence, this gourmet surprise is a travel memory in culinary form. Never mind the confusing ordering system,…

  • La Guitarra Andaluza

    Venezuela

    This classic Spanish restaurant sits in the heart of Barrio Obrero and offers a good mixture of steak, chicken and pasta dishes, as well as a good wine…

  • Paco's Fish

    Venezuela

    This brand new cevichería, fish and seafood restaurant is perhaps the smartest in town. Try one of various ceviches to start, followed by dishes such as…

  • El Méson de Caracas

    Caracas

    A dash of formality marks this all-but-hidden place as an oasis of old-world calm amid the chaos of downtown. Tuxedo-sporting waiters and a classic…

  • Mi Cocina

    Venezuela

    Down an unlikely side street parallel to Av Bermúdez, this little air-conditioned oasis comes complete with a religious shrine. The dishes on offer form a…

  • Alto

    Caracas

    Caraqueños bowed down to Chef Carlos Garcia’s bold cuisine and decor from the moment the doors opened in 2007: Alto became an instant culinary icon. Local…

  • La Tasca de Luís

    Venezuela

    The mounted head of a bull flanked by two calves is the charmingly shameless centerpiece of this tasca restaurant's decor. Dark wood furniture, an old…

  • Arábica Coffee Bar

    Caracas

    The incredible range of house-roasted beans at this friendly and immensely popular cafe is discernible up and down the block. The Moorish-accented…

  • Shaman

    Venezuela

    The restaurant of the Hotel Apure is also one of the best in town, serving up local specialties including river fish in Amazon curry, and buñuelos …

  • Kaffas Coffee Shop

    Venezuela

    The name doesn’t do this trendy cafe justice. There are 40 types of coffee, but this beautiful patio fills up with pretty people for good wine and an…

  • El Refugio del Marinero

    Venezuela

    Located near the port right on the beach where the catch of the day is brought in, this fantastic place will serve you up a sublime lunch of freshly…

  • Jengibre & Albahaca

    Venezuela

    Despite being by far Coro's most sophisticated dining spot, Ginger & Basil is also surprisingly great value. The menu is streets ahead of most in…

  • Positano

    Venezuela

    Serving up some of the best pizza in the country, Positano is an Italian restaurant that offers a full menu of pasta, meat dishes and multiple delicious…

  • Hajillo’s

    Caracas

    A block west and half a block north of the plaza, this small chef-managed restaurant offers some adventurous culinary hybrids of Venezuelan and Asian fare…

  • Aprile

    Caracas

    Much of Caracas’ high society has left the country or disappeared under the radar during the Chávez era – this is one of the spots you’ll find them. The…

  • Restaurant Casa Bermejo

    Venezuela

    Set at the foot of the giant Monumento a San Fernando, this stylish spot sports waiters in peach shirts and ties and brightly colored tablecloths. It…

  • Les Jardins de Sucre

    Venezuela

    This beautifully designed and exceptionally good French restaurant has its diners discreetly spread out over a shaded patio around a small water garden…

  • Gran Horizonte

    Caracas

    This wildly popular all-hours arepera (restaurant selling arepas – small, thick corn pancakes) near the Centro San Ignacio is a perfect spot for your…

  • Café Olé

    Caracas

    This chain has caught on like a California wildfire in Caracas, but here lies its beginnings. Sophisticated wraps, burgers, sandwiches and salads are…

  • Mi Linda Llanura

    Caracas

    For a taste of Los Llanos in the capital, this rooftop party terrace has breezy views over the Asemblea Nacional and serious llanero cuisine, such as…

  • Mediterraneo Bluu Café

    Venezuela

    By far the best place to eat in town, this smart, friendly and excellent Mediterranean-fusion restaurant has a sumptuous and innovative menu and the…

  • Restaurant El Girasol

    Venezuela

    This is the only revolving restaurant in the country – an entire circle takes about two hours and the floor-to-ceiling windows provide for great views –…

  • Chirú

    Caracas

    Next door to Nobu, this popular spot with terrace seating does eclectic Chinese-Peruvian, or Chirú cuisine, and a damn fine job at that. The degustación…

  • Catar

    Caracas

    One of several restaurants in the culinary mall known as the Cuadra Gastronómica, Catar has aggressively eclectic food, with a funky, mismatched decor to…

  • La Chuchera

    Venezuela

    Stick around long enough and La Chuchera is where you'll meet most people on the island at some point. The food may not be cheap, but it's cheap for Los…

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