Rather than blinding you with fancy decor, clean-lined Casa Mia, abutting the Malecón, saves its surprises for the food, a simple menu that rests proudly on the classic foundations of Cuban cooking. The highlight in a medley of standouts is the cerdo cooked Pinar del Río style, which, as locals will tell you, is the melt-in-your-mouth pinnacle of Cuban pork.
Back it up with sides of moros y cristianos (rice and beans) and fried plantains to enjoy the full fruits of the Cuban countryside in the heart of the city. The discreet but efficient table service is up there with the best in Havana.
