Venezuela
Definitely the most atmospheric place in town to eat, this rather pricey Spanish-run restaurant has a fantastic spot on the seafront, with water virtually…
Must-see restaurants in Venezuela
Venezuela
A friendly and rather charming place with a full Tex-Mex menu stretching from burritos to quesadillas, Guacamole is a colorful multiroom affair that…
Venezuela
Open daily, this massive, well-heeled panadería/pastelería (bakery/pastry shop) does it all: 59 sandwiches, loads of stuffed croissants, pizza and a…
Caracas
Usefully located in front of the Asamblea Nacional building, this somewhat somber lunch option is nevertheless popular with a boisterous crowd of locals…
Caracas
Mouthwatering grilled chicken is what’s served up in this vast, smoky dining hall on the main drag. Order your bird con todo for sides of yucca, salad and…
Venezuela
This relaxed and airy place cooks up excellent pizzas and tasty pastas, which many locals call ahead to order as wait times can be long on the weekend…
Venezuela
A side-by-side bakery and cafeteria always abuzz with happy diners. You could bust a gut polishing off the four-dish criollo and international menú, and…
Venezuela
When the historic center shuts down for the evening, grab a taxi to the Calle del Hambre, a block-long carnival of bright lights and a few dozen fast-food…
Caracas
Tuck into your favorite arepa (stuffed corn pancake) combo, a perfect sweet-corn cachapa or a filling plateful of BBQ meats at this cow-themed all-hours…
Venezuela
Some of the city’s best traditional food is to be found on the 2nd floor. Try dishes such as pechuga rellena a la merideña (chicken breast stuffed with…
Venezuela
This two-level pizza parlor pumps out the best – and quite possibly only – pizzas in town. Try the super italia (tuna, green olives and sausage), and…
Venezuela
Right next to the Orinoco this open-air restaurant serves up basic but decent meals and ice-cold beers under a churuata-shaped roof. There’s sometimes…
Venezuela
This lively cafe inside a 170-year-old Fachwerk construction on the plaza churns out hearty German fare that is quite good – go for the Plato Alemán, a…
Caracas
This smart pasta deli offers a wealth of homemade ravioli, tortellini and gnocchi, which you marry with fresh sauces of your choice, and individual…
Venezuela
This windowless Spanish restaurant serves up the usual specialties like shellfish stew, grilled prawns and squash Provençal. The second dining room comes…
Venezuela
Run by a Mexican family, this bright, airy new spot brings some authentic Mexican flavor to town. You can have your tacos and enchiladas outside if you…
Caracas
Well-known for its excellent seafood, this old-world Caracas restaurant is actually best used for its animated bar, which attracts a louche and…
Restaurant La Vieja Casa de la Nona
Venezuela
Dining on home-style creole tucker in ‘Grandma’s Old House, ’ you can’t help but smile. The walls are lined with classic movie posters – and did we…
Venezuela
A reasonably good-value chicken affair, this time in a popular and modern fast-food environment with identically uniformed staff. There are just a couple…
Caracas
Look for the dusty, off-yellow tasseled awning between Farmarebajas and Pirelli, and then ring the bell to enter this tiny dining room serving pastas and…
Caracas
This bustling, two-level restaurant offers good cachapas, arepas (small, thick corn pancakes) and other Venezuelan standards. Mention it to a local and…
Venezuela
An old school panadería (bakery) set a short distance back from the seafront, La Tirantela offers good coffee, croissants and cake for all occasions, but…
Venezuela
This respectable Basque-run establishment does good fish and seafood at reasonable prices, with nice views of fishing boats on the shore and islands on…
Venezuela
This smart, modern, convenient corner spot has already conquered local stomachs thanks to its tasty sandwiches, hamburgers, arepas (corn pancakes stuffed…
Venezuela
This is a hip black-marbled bar-restaurant inside the Posada Ibiza. It serves up breakfast and wicked portions of steak, pasta and three different…
Caracas
Equipped with a fresh juice bar and front terrace seating, this makes a perfect morning coffee stop for those lodged at nearby hotels. The cannolis,…
Venezuela
If you are after a fine Italian lunch (until 4:30pm weekdays), you won’t go wrong coming to this well-appointed restaurant with a delicate Mediterranean…
Venezuela
This is a good, thatched-roof restaurant right on the beach. Seafood is big here – try the jumbo shrimp, crab linguini or lobster with cognac. Those not…
Venezuela
This Syrian-bent Arab spot on pleasant Plaza Sucre does cheap and tasty shawarma, kebabs, falafel and other Middle Eastern delights. A real treat when you…
Venezuela
Definitely aimed at tourists, this place is nevertheless pleasant enough with its big, barn-like structure on the beach open to the elements. The lobster…
Venezuela
Brisas del Mar is noisy and a bit rough-around-the-edges, sitting on a rambunctious corner near the harbor, but it turns out down-to-earth seafood, pastas…
Venezuela
This little burger and sandwich grill inside Campamento Churúm in the heart of Canaima's indigenous community has a pool table and a bar serving beer and…
Venezuela
A few blocks east of the strangely central airport, Lee Tzu serves up veggie breakfasts and lunches in this small joint, as well as a variety of herbal…
Caracas
This lovely cafe/gourmet food shop attached to the Hannsi crafts store is a gem, full of quick eats, fresh juices, excellent coffee and artisanal honey,…
Venezuela
This clean and efficient arepera – part of a local chain – serves 25 different kinds of delicious arepas (stuffed corn pancakes) and a dozen freshly made…
Venezuela
This beachside cafe amid billowing palms serves sushi, cooked fish, hamburgers, pizza and salads. It's rather overpriced, but with gorgeous views like…
Caracas
This popular dining hall has racks upon racks of chickens roasting over coals and attentive waiters rushing them to your table, along with the obligatory…
Venezuela
Don Juan is a respectable, slightly upmarket restaurant, hosting discos and live music – joropo – on Thursdays. It serves up quality international fare,…
Venezuela
This pleasant place serves great pasta, such as ravioli with mushroom sauce and spaghetti with mussels, and has a comfortable dining area. It also…
Venezuela
From breakfast arepas to soups, sandwiches, burgers and parrilla, this courtyard restaurant and bar is a lively place to refuel. Come in the evening for…
