Must-see restaurants in Venezuela

  • Tostadas Juancito’s

    Venezuela

    Hang out with the locals at this popular arepera and snack bar that has occupied this busy street corner forever.

  • Arepas La Estación

    Venezuela

    This is a food kiosk, serving great arepas (stuffed corn pancakes) with 20 different fillings and open till late.

  • Pasteleria Noyer Deli

    Caracas

    This particularly appealing cafe-bakery near the Plaza Bolívar has fantastic apple strudel and other decadent treats.

  • La Casa del Llano

    Caracas

    A no-nonsense all-night diner, with arepas, parrilla (grilled meat) and other Venezuelan standards.

  • El Fortin

    Venezuela

    El Fortin is a good place for a fresh fish supper with a view of the bay and tables on the sand.

  • Tasca La Carabela

    Caracas

    Time stands still in this animated spot by the plaza, where an entire wall is dominated by a wooden ship relief.

  • Restaurant Michelle

    Venezuela

    Dig into huge portions at this popular Chinese restaurant, just two doors down from the hotel of the same name.

  • Brisas del Mar

    Caracas

    The go-to spot in Macuto, this lively restaurant does a little bit of everything, including pizza and pasta.

  • Panadería Las Tres Espigas

    Venezuela

    Four powerful air-conditioners will keep you cool while you recharge on strong coffee and morning pastries.

  • La Mama & Sushi Bar

    Venezuela

    Mama moved recently from Calle 16 but still serves up a hearty pizza, has a nice wine list and a sushi bar.

  • Mama Julia

    Venezuela

    Perfect hangover-curing arepas are the star at this wooden kiosk by the lagoon, served from 6am.

  • Helados 4D

    Caracas

    The only thing Venezuelans love more than cheap gas is this Italian-style ice cream. Get in line. Enjoy!

  • Casa Italia

    Venezuela

    Choose from a long list of meat and chicken offerings, or one of its almost 20 delectable pasta dishes.

  • Super Trucco Pizza

    Venezuela

    A small fan-cooled patio eatery set back from the road, it makes calzones, burgers and delicious pizza.

  • Panadería Santa Nana

    Venezuela

    This friendly bakery has great coffee, sublime fresh pastries and also serves as a good supermarket.

  • Paco's Pizza

    Venezuela

    Popular Italian restaurant with tasty thin-crust pizzas and homemade pastas. Excellent ravioli.

  • RicArepa

    Venezuela

    You can choose from almost two dozen types of fillings in this buzzing arepera.

  • Kamadac

    Venezuela

    This tour operator runs a delicious pizza parlor with a huge choice of toppings.

  • Mercado Municipal

    Venezuela

    A line of a dozen food kiosks serving typical local fare on a shaded sidewalk.

  • Mercado Principal

    Venezuela

    For a really inexpensive and filling meal, try one of the market food stalls.

  • El Bonguero

    Venezuela

    For a fresh fish supper with a view of the bay and tables on the sand.

  • Gran Sabana Deli

    Venezuela

    Mammoth two-person sandwiches (35BsF) make good on-the-go sustenance.

  • Restaurant El Amir

    Venezuela

    This family-run local favorite has decent falafels and tasty yogurt.

  • Tasca Mallorca

    Caracas

    This small, cozy place has just a few tables alongside the bar.

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