Restaurants

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 decks in front, sipping mojitos that go down like Shirley Temple…

Oozing classic Venezuelan ambience – aqua chairs, lime tablecloths, a bamboo roof and a honker of a central grill flanked by dangling lanterns – this elegant restaurant in old-hacienda style is worth a splash-out me…

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 extensive menu of gourmet fusion (try the rich risotto succhini, …

This seafront spot boasts opera on the radio and an Italian owner frantically switching between La Liga and Serie A on the DirecTV. It ain’t Napoli, but the pizzas are decent, made by a 15-year-old venezolano. There…

In an old colonial building with a sea view, this upmarket Spanish restaurant has terrace seating along with a small, pleasant, air-con bar area. On the menu are paella, seafood and meat dishes. Go for the catch of …

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 nicely-sized sampler plate, and wash it all down with local Tov…

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 are sick of arepas (which, of course, you are).

If your arteries give way just thinking about any more German sausages, head to this friendly cafe for surprisingly tasty, well-presented pizza. Typical fare is also on offer, natürlich.

For vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike, the best budget option in the center is this healthy spot. It serves up hearty meat-free set meals, delicious cakes, fresh juices and salads.