• Address: Av. Independencia No. 809, Gazcue, Santo Domingo
• Phone: +1 809 686 4060 - avimesa@codetel.net.do

This restaurant, with its unique and exotic atmosphere, is a place where you can enjoy authentic Oriental cuisine as the dishes are prepared by Chinese chefs.

One of the most frequently requested dishes is "Flaming Centollo with Leeks and Ginger". A wide variety of desserts and international drinks are also available.

The establishment is simple, yet decorated in good taste. Two distinctive atmospheres merge here: that of the executive each weekday afternoon; and the family-style dining during the weekends. A 120 person dining room is available for special events.

• Address: Calle Roberto Pastoriza No. 458, Piantini, Santo Domingo
• Phone: +1 809 540 2923
• Open Hours: 11:30am-11:30pm daily

There are two kinds of steak that beef connoisseurs seek out: the Kobe beef and Black Angus beef. The latter you will be able to find at Black Angus Steak House, where each one of the prime cuts of meat prepared is tender and succulent.

The interior of the restaurant is modeled in a Southwestern theme, offering a friendly dining experience. Couples looking a more intimate spot can request such accommodation.

• Address: Calle Paseo Yapora esquina Av. 27 de febrero, Santo Domingo
• Phone: +1 809 565 5970
• Open Hours: 4pm-11pm daily

European fare has always been a popular choice among travelers in the Dominican Republic. That may be because of the elevated amount of European tourists that each year visit the island. The Black and Light specializes in popular French and German cuisine that will surely tempt your taste buds. The interior offers a romantic setting and is mainly enjoyed by couples, although there are tables that accommodate four or more. The service offered could be qualified as one of the best in the city and the attention to detail is remarkable.

• Address: Av. Pedro Henríquez Ureña No. 157, Santo Domingo
• Phone: +1 809 687 9713
• Open Hours: 3pm-10pm daily

The cuisine at this family restaurant is purely Spanish, epitomized by its culinary specialty, Paellas Marineras y Valencianas, a dish abundant with meat and seafood. The comfortable dining room, perfect for an evening with friends, is bedecked with fragments from sunken ships and maritime photographs, while the bar's decor, which includes an illustration of cured ham, mirrors the food and drink that it serves.

• Address: Av. Bolívar No. 203, Plaza Florida, Santo Domingo
• Phone: +1 809 472 0950; 472 0849
• Open Hours: 11am-1am daily

Providing a splendid panoramic view of the city from Sans Souci Bay, this restaurant is an ideal meeting place if you like fresh seafood, imported meats and excellent wines. The atmosphere is very romantic, most notably because of the open terrace where, at night, stars are the ceiling, and the sea reflects the Caribbean moon. The decor, boasting antique cannons, anchors and ship helms, will nearly convince you that you are sailing on a ship as you dance to the live music.

• Address: Av. España, Puerto turístico Sans Soucí, Santo Domingo
• Phone: +1 809 592 2202
• Open Hours: Restaurant: 11am-midnight daily; Bar: 5pm-1am daily

This cozy and informal restaurant, decorated with simple details in wood, is at the branch of the Plaza Paseo de la Churchill. It is superbly located in the middle of the shopping center and in a zone with major access, but it is the perfect spot to relax after shopping and to taste one of the succulent typical Dominican dishes offered on the daily buffet. Three types of salads, various pies, fried foods, and the most delicious Creole desserts are just some of the highlights.

• Address: Calle Gustavo Mejía Ricart No. 59, Plaza Paseo de la Churchill, Santo Domingo
• Phone: +1 809 562 4848
• Open Hours: 7:30am-4pm daily

This restaurant-cafe is located on a quiet, cozy block of Conde street in the Colonial area. French cuisine is the forte here, with the three varieties of fondue being highly recommended. Soft background music, usually in French, heightens the magical candlelit atmosphere. You'll be able to listen to live music from Thursday to Saturday, usually beautiful pieces played on the piano.

• Address: Calle El Conde No. 54, Zona Colonial, Santo Domingo
• Phone: +1 809 689 0583 - contact@campodefrancia.com
• Open Hours: 11am-12am Mon-Sat; closed Sundays

In the heart of Santo Domingo's Colonial Zone is an attractive restaurant, Coco's, with all the English charm its owners, Colin Hercock and Christopher Gwillym, have been able to re-create in the pleasant atmosphere of a tastefully appointed, authentic Colonial house. They have gathered the best recipes of the British cuisine, and Christopher, the chef, has improved on them and added his own original dishes. Casual elegance surrounds you, from the pub-like bar to the varied environments of the dining rooms, where fine wines may be ordered.

• Address: Padre Billini 53 Tel: 687 9624
• Cafe Coco's Website

Since 1993 Capuccino has offered delicious Italian cuisine, everything from oysters to Milan-style pizza, in a simple but pleasant Tuscan atmosphere. One of the highlights has to be the Linguine allo Scoglio, prepared with shrimp, calamari, mussels, and lobster in a white wine sauce. The Enoteca offers a great variety of wines, cheeses, and authentic prosciutto Italiano; and for dessert, try a slice of one of the delicious Northern Italian pies with a cup of espresso or cappuccino.

• Address: Av. Máximo Gómez No. 60, Santo Domingo
• Phone: +1 809 689 8600
• Open Hours: Noon-3pm (Osteria), 12pm-3pm 7pm-11pm (Restaurant) daily

Your dining experience can only be made even better when you are able to choose exactly which cut you want, and at Che Bandoneon you are able to do just that. The house specialty is the 'Ranch Style Beef Filet' and the 'Ranch Style Steak'. Both are tender and juicy and prepared to your exact specifications.

Diners can choose to enjoy their meal indoors or outside on the terrace. As you are enjoying your meal an Argentinean accordion player will soothe you with sounds form his homeland. Exquisite and unparalleled French pastries, worth trying, are served for dessert.

• Address: Calle El Conde, (Between Calle las Damas and Parque Colon), Santo Domingo,
• Phone: +1 809 687 0023
• Open Hours: 11am-10pm, Tue-Sun

Best Brazilian Restaurant in Town Atarazana 20 , in front of Plaza Colon , a place to go

Nice small Italian restaurant. Home style.

• Address: Salome Ureña / Corner Hotel Palacio

If you are looking for a taste of the Old West, this cozy replica of a cowboy ranch is the perfect place. Wood and rock decor prevails, and many a deer's head hangs on the wall. The restaurant specializes in grilled meats in various cuts, standouts being the Tenderloin and the Cowboy Filet, both accompanied by the wine of your choice. For a friendly drink, check out the informal bar where you can listen to music as the cowboys bring in the herd!

• Address: Calle Gustavo Mejía Ricart No. 34, Santo Domingo
• Phone: +1 809 547 2999
• Open Hours: Noon-midnight daily

Tastefully decorated in a Mexican motif, this restaurant serves delicious Mexican meals at affordable prices. The menu includes tacos, burritos, fajitas, chiles, sopes, enchiladas, quesadillas, nachos and flautas. The menu was created by one of the owners, of Mexican origin, who guarantees the authenticity of the recipes. The delicious and gigantic burritos are worth trying, as are the fajitas. If you're very hungry, accompany your meal with the "Don Nacho" nachos topped with cheese. The beverage selection includes sodas and juices, wines and beers.

• Address: Calle Roberto Pastoriza No. 58, Ensanche Naco, Santo Domingo
• Phone: +1 809 549 5804 (delivery);+1 809 683 6461
• Open Hours: 11:30am-1am Sun-Thu; 11:30am-3am Fri-Sat

Experience the authentic Spanish cuisine in an elegant atmosphere. At Don Pepe's diners will discover that only the freshest ingredients have been employed in the preparation of their meals. The menu offers the most popular traditional Spanish dishes -- Garlic Soup, Arroz con Calamares and Arroz con Pollo. An added highlight, to the regular menu are the daily specials offered, as well as the specialty dishes prepared for during annual festivals (which take place throughout the year).

• Address: Calle Pasteur esquina Santiago, Santo Domingo
• Phone: +1 809 686 8481
• Open Hours: 11:30am-12:30am Mon-Sun

Christened the King of Seafood, this restaurant has served the most diverse Spanish and International cuisine for over 20 years. The menu includes the traditional Paellas, mixed-seafood soup, fried squid, crab, and vieiras. Meat-lovers can try the "El Filete Especial Cantabrico". A selection of excellent wines and desserts is also available. The space is accommodating, offering elegant ballrooms, such as "El Salon San Marcos" and "El Salon Noelia", as well as a bar with a non-smoking area.

• Address: Av. Independencia No. 54, Santo Domingo
• Phone: +1 809 687 5101 - rest.cantabrico@codetel.net.do
• Open Hours: 11am-midnight daily
  

This award-winning establishment is popular within both locals and tourists. Specializing in local and traditional fare, this is the place to experience a real Dominican cuisine. Here, the low-fat dishes are prepared taking your health into consideration, without sacrificing the relish of the local dishes.

Unlike various of the restaurants on the island, this one has an especially casual atmosphere, where buffet lines cater to take-out customers.

• Address: Calle Gustavo Mejia Ricart esquina Augustin Lara, Santo Domingo
• Phone: +1 809 562 4657
• Open Hours: 11am-4pm daily
  

• Address: Calle Casimiro de Moya No. 152, Santo Domingo
• Phone: +1 809 686 0129 - conuco@dominicana.com
• Open Hours: Noon-2am daily

This restaurant serves an extensive variety of traditional Venezuelan dishes, such as arepas, cachapas and hallacas, corn-flour based meals, with different fillings (meat, veggies and/or cheese). The menu also includes grilled meats (chicken, beef and shrimp), hamburgers and salads. Enjoy the dish of the day, plus a "pastelón" and a cup of coffee for a moderate price. The interior is decorated (and constructed) with wood and red brick materials.

• Address: Av. Los Próceres esquina Euclides Morillo, Diamond Mall, 2do. nivel, Santo Domingo
• Phone: +1 809 732 7322
• Open Hours: 9am-11pm Mon-Wed; Thu-Sun 9am-midnight

Tucked into a magnificent natural cave and decorated with the engravings of natives who lived on the island hundreds of years ago, this restaurant is both romantic and unique. Dishes from the seasonal international and Creole menu include shrimp in a fine herb sauce, filet in dijon mustard, imported meats and whole lobsters from the coasts. The wine list is extensive. Save room for one of the exquisite desserts such as the famous Crema Catalana. The extraordinary location and fine menu have attracted visitors from all over the world since 1967.

• Address: Av. Mirador Sur, Santo Domingo
• Phone: +1 809 533 2818 - pescador@codetel.net.do
• Open Hours: Lunch: Noon-4pm; Dinner: 6pm-1am daily
  

Expreso Jade has offered its Chinese takeout service since 1997. Meals here can be considered authentically Chinese since they are prepared by native Chinese chefs, most of whom have cookied in restaurants in China Town, New York.

The restaurant has a family atmosphere with Oriental touches, and the kitchen is within view of the customers. Service is fast and efficient.

So far there are two centrally-located restaurants, one on Lincoln Ave. and the other on Romulo Bentacourt Ave.

• Address: Av. Abraham Lincoln No. 1066, Santo Domingo
• Phone: +1 809 683 9090 ; +1 809 508 1111
• Website

The dishes served in this Chinese restaurant are prepared the minute you order them, whether for takeout or to be eaten here. Note that you may indicate how you wish the food to be prepared, in case you have an allergy or follow a special diet.

The menu includes different rice dishes, others made from pork, chop suey, Chowmein-lomein, soups, vegetarian dishes, among others, at moderate prices.

This restaurant also offers fast, efficient drive-through service.

Take-out is available within the Ensanche Piantini, Ensanche Naco, Arroyo Hondo and surrounding areas.

• Address: Av. Abraham Lincoln No. 901, Santo Domingo
• Phone: +1 809 563 0808
• Open Hours: 11am-11pm daily

Considered one of the best choices for Italian and International cuisine, this restaurant is named after the great filmmaker Federico Fellini, as is evident by the charming display of movie posters that chronicle the director's cinematic masterpieces. With twenty-one years of gastronomical experience under the belt, the chef/owner offers exquisite specialties in pasta and seafood, as well as more than 300 wines from nearly everywhere in the world. A cozy terrace allows guests the option to enjoy these fine dishes in the fresh air.

• Address: Calle Roberto Pastoriza No. 504, Evaristo Morales, Santo Domingo
• Phone: +1 809 540 5330 - fellini@fellini-rest.com
• Open Hours: 12:30pm-3:30pm, 7pm-midnight daily

• Address: Atarazana 5
• Phone: 689-2900

• Address: Calle Mercedes, corner Arzobispo Meriño
• Phone: 685 9331

Each February 27, a military parade takes place at El Malecon to commemorate the Dominican Independence of 1844. The President, who inaugurates the event, attends the traditional and solemn act with his family. The crowd floods George Washington Avenue starting in the early afternoon hours to witness the military display that begins at 4pm and usually lasts two hours. The Dominican Army, Air Force, Police and S.W.A.T. squadron participate in this activity characterized by military marches and armament displays. There is no admission charge.

• Address: Avenue El Malecon, (and George Washington Avenue), Santo Domingo
• Phone: +1 809 221 4660
• Open Hours: 4pm-6pm Thu

Italo's specializes in both Italian and international gourmet cuisine. Outstanding choices found on the menu are delicious meats and fish prepared in wood-burning ovens, such as the outstanding Salmon Sorrento grilled in a lime and white wine sauce. Without exagerating, you could say that this restaurant distinguishes itself from others in that its excellent service exceeds customers' expectations. Italo's has smoking and non-smoking sections, as well as an open-air terrace. On Sundays you can listen to live violin music starting at noon.

• Address: Calle Paseo de los Locutores No. 9, Piantini, Santo Domingo
• Phone: +1 809 541 7883
• Open Hours: Noon-midnight daily

Come and enjoy Santo Domingo's premiere Japanese sushi restaurant. Guests come to enjoy the wide array of specialties prepared, which include hibachi, sashimi, teriyaki and yakitori. But, those who prefer the traditional style sushi can choose individual pieces of Spanish mackerel, octopus, squid and tuna. Also available, the menu includes variety of rolls such as -- California roll, spicy tuna roll, cucumber roll and the soft shell crab roll. Regardless of which you choose you will surely be satisfied with the freshness and quality of the items ordered.

• Address: Av. Abraham Lincoln No. 902, Santo Domingo
• Phone: +1 809 541 0944
• Open Hours: 12pm-12am daily

Fine Mediterranean fare is what you should expect to find when dining at this establishment. Chef, Lida Gil, has created some of the area most exquisite and tasty dishes, some of which, include Filet Mignon, Roasted Rack of Lamb and Filet of Fish. Any of which are sure to tempt even the finickiest eaters.

The restaurant offers a romantic ambiance, which is evident by the number of couples that dine there. However, groups of friends and families attend this restaurant as well.

• Address: Calle Gustavo Mejía Ricart No. 7, Naco, Santo Domingo
• Phone: +1 809 562 5088; +1 809 562 6444
• Open Hours: 4pm-10pm daily

This cafe-restaurant, serving typical Dominican meals, is located in the Diamond Mall´s food court. Unlike the other food establishment in the court, Jullian´s is located in an enclosed space so it creates an environment of its own. Decorated in a rustic style, the restaurant serves a buffet in the morning, which includes three breakfast options: Continental, American or Dominican. The lunch buffet includes 14 meals to choose from, a cup of coffee, fruits and a soda for a moderate fee. There is also a menu available. Crepes are the house specialty.

• Address: Av. Los Próceres esquina Euclides Morillo, Diamond Mall, 2do. nivel, Santo Domingo
• Phone: +1 809 683 9212

This restaurant, inaugurated in 1995, possesses one of the most original styles to be found in the city of Santiago. It's a two-story restaurant whose mood is one of the Old West, with specialties being grilled meats and imported seafood. In addition, you'll also find an exclusive variety of typical Dominican dishes. These specialties are internationally renowned and prepared according to strict culinary standards to ensure you'll be getting first-class fare.

• Address: Avenda Francia No. 7, Zona Monumental, Santiago de los Caballeros
• Phone: +1 809 241 31 48 - restaurant@kukaramacara.com
• Website
• Open Hours: 11am-2am daily

If you enjoy history, the 16th-century decorations in this restaurant, which include replicas of shields, spades and other weapons, will certainly tickle your fancy. Open since 1972, the restaurant serves diverse international dishes. Outside, a patio surrounded with flowers makes for a charming social atmosphere. The restaurant has an amazing view of El Alcazar de Colon, La Plaza España, El puerto de la Ciudad Primada de America, and the famous Faro a Colon or Columbus Lighthouse, dedicated to the discoverer of the New World.

• Address: Calle La Atarazana No. 5, Zona Colonial, Santo Domingo
• Phone: +1 809 689 2900 - atarazana@codetel.net.do
• Website
• Open Hours: Noon-midnight daily

This unassuming place on the Malecón serves some of the best and freshest seafood in the Dominican Republic. One predawn morning as we passed by, fishermen were waiting outside to sell the chef their latest catch. Rarely in the Caribbean will you find a restaurant with such a wide range of seafood dishes. To start, you might try ceviche (seafood marinated in lime juice) or lobster cocktail. Soups usually contain big chunks of lobster as well as shrimp. Our favorite specialties include kingfish in coconut sauce, sea bass Ukrainian style, baked red snapper, and a savory kettle of seafood in the pot. The chef also works his magic with conch. Desserts are superfluous. The restaurant stays open until the last customer departs

• Address: Av. George Washington 1
• Phone: 809/682-4022
• Open: Daily 11am-2am

This place has a touch of class, offering an elegant setting in two restored colonial palaces from the 16th century. Tables are romantically candlelit at night. In the Colonial Zone, it stands in front of Plazoleta Park. The menu reflects a commitment to prime ingredients and a determination not to let style overrule substance. The dishes here hardly test the creative culinary limits of the chefs but are tried-and-true favorites, beginning with many different pastas with various sauces-all made fresh daily. Our favorite is the delectable linguini with "fruits of the sea." Sometimes you're in the mood just for a good steak, and the chefs oblige with a perfectly grilled T-bone cooked to your specifications. This is also a good place at which to order fresh fish. Dominican rice accompanies all the meat and fish courses. A piano bar overlooks a courtyard.

• Address: Calle Arzobispo Meriño No. 152-A, Zona Colonial, Santo Domingo
• Phonel :Phone: +1 809 688 5055 - info@labriciola.com.do
• Website

This restaurant is one of a number of establishments that share a street visited by many tourists, given its nearness to important colonial monuments, which can be observed from inside. The cooking is typical of the French region of Normandy, and the specialty is crepes of many different kinds. Among crepes offered, you will the highly-recommended "Goullace", which is made from ham, Camembert cheese, almonds and bechamel sauce. A variety of international dishes is also included in the menu in an effort to cater to all tastes.

• Address: Calle La Atarazana No. 11, Zona Colonial, Santo Domingo
• Phone: +1 809 221 4734
• Open Hours: 11am-1am Mon-Fri; 3:30pm-2am Sat & Sun

At La Mezquita renowned chefs Dechoudes and Baez have created an array of original dishes where seafood and Spanish-style cuisine merge. The house specialties include the Mero Bretona, Langostinos a la Bilbaina and, for dessert, the house forte is the fruit pudding.

The menu include other items such as Arroz con Pollo and Black Beans and Rice, offered for those who prefer more traditional dishes. The service here is definitely one of the best in the area.

• Address: Av. Independencia No. 407, Gazcue, Santo Domingo
• Phone: +1 809 687 7090
• Open Hours: Noon-12am daily

The almond trees and its close proximity to the sea make this the perfect spot for friends to share a meal and watch the waves roll in as the sea foam lingers on the coast. The restaurant's specialties are grilled meats like "Churrasco" accompanied with potatoes or green guineos. A great variety of Spanish, Chilean, and Argentinean wines are available, and do not forget to try tiramisu or cheesecake for dessert.

• Address: Av. George Washington No. 553, Malecón, Santo Domingo
• Phone: +1 809 688 1511 - cpena@csi.com
• Open Hours: 11am-2am daily

This restaurant is named after the famous chef Lina Aguado, once the personal chef of dictator Rafael Trujillo. After her service to the president ended, she opened a small restaurant, which quickly became the talk of the town. And not much time passed before Lina and her restaurant became legendary. Today, the restaurant and the hotel in which it is located are run by new owners, but the recipes remain the same. The house specialties include Cazuela de Mariscos and Paella Valenciana. Book early as seats tend to be reserved well in advance.

• Address: Maximo Gomez, esq 27 de Febrero, (Barceló Gran Hotel Lina), Santo Domingo
• Phone: +1 809 563 5000, ext. 7250
• Open Hours: Lunch: Noon-4pm daily; dinner: 6:30pm-midnight daily

This is a beautiful, cozy outdoor restaurant where guests dine in public squares that are decorated with lights and surrounded by plants, trees and flowers. Romantically lit tables are located in the midst of the vegetation. The house specialty, a favorite of both locals and tourists, is the Mofongo, a dish consisting of fried green bananas, garlic and pork. The menu also features grilled meats, the traditional Sancocho Dominicano, and local beverages and natural juices, all of which can be enjoyed to the sounds of live music.

• Address: Av. Abraham Lincoln No. 809, Santo Domingo
• Phone: +1 809 540 4755 - lumis.park@codetel.net.do
• Open Hours: 11:30am-4am Mon-Thu; 11:30am-5am Fri-Sat; 11:30am-2am Sun

If long to taste some authentic Chinese food then this is the place to visit. Since 1953, Mario´s has been offering a wide variety of Chinese and international fares that are made fresh daily.

The house specialties include many traditional favorites like Moo Goo Gai Pan, Beef and Broccoli, Low-Mein and Egg Foo Young. Also available, there are some other not-so-traditional dishes, which include Steamed Red Snapper and Beef in Garlic Sauce. The service, as well as the cuisine, is impeccable and highly recommended.

• Address: Av. 27 de febrero No. 299, Santo Domingo
• Phone: +1 809 562 4441; +1 809 562 7538
• Open Hours: Noon-4pm 7pm-12am Tue-Sun

Established in 1985, Maniquí (Mannequin) is an out-of-the-ordinary place, providing an informal atmosphere for adults and a wide selection of local and international dishes. The restaurant looks like a shop equipped with what could be display windows ready for mannequins and sometimes customers get in the window and pretend they are; hence the name. The live piano and saxophone music on Tuesday nights and the excellent vocalists on Saturdays complement the restaurant's unique atmosphere. Non-smoking areas are available.

• Address: Av. Pedro Henríquez Ureña, Plaza de la Cultura, Santo Domingo
• Phone: +1 809 687 6621
• Open Hours: Noon-1am Mon-Sat; noon-5pm Sun

Located in Plaza Naco food court, this restaurant serves typical Dominican dishes at affordable prices. The diverse menu includes salads, rice-based dishes, meats and fried foods, among other things. There is an affordable daily buffet with five main dishes to choose from. Menu selections are also available for those who prefer to place an order. The beverage selection includes natural juices prepared with tropical fruits, as well as other alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. The waiters are friendly, their service good.

• Address: Av. Tiradentes, Plaza Naco, 2do. nivel, Santo Domingo
• Phone: +1 809 227 9335
• Open Hours: 7:30am-5pm Mon-Sat

• Address: Calle Hostos, corner Conde Street
• Phone: 688 5500

• Address: Calle Hostos with Calle Salome Urena

The first thing you will notice upon entering this restaurant is the Spanish motif in its decoration, as well as the variety of pendent plants distributed around the entrance. After that, you will realize the restaurant offers a wide variety of mouth-watering dishes, such as Cochinillo, Cordero Asado and Paella (an excellent dish). One of the most widely recommended Spanish delicacies is the unforgettable Fried Bread Slices (fried bread, previously soaked in milk and covered with syrup).

If you are undecided about your order, the waiters will happily aid you with a kind suggestion.

• Address: Calle Dr. Báez No. 8, Gazcue, Santo Domingo
• Phone: +1 809 688 4319
• Open Hours: Noon-9pm Mon-Sat

• Address: Arzobispo Portes #116
• Phone: 687 4233

Diners ready to receive an unparalleled treatment will definitely feel at home within the confines of this sumptuous castle, while they savor the wide variety of Eastern Cuisine styles available, including Cantonese, Mongolian, and Pekinese. The house recommendations are Dim Sum, Peking Duck and the Shrimp Nest (which rests atop a black bean sauce).

• Address: Calle Jose Ma. Heredia No. 6, Gazcue, Santo Domingo
• Phone: +1 809 686 3226
• Open Hours: 12pm-3pm 7pm-12am Mon-Sat; 7pm-11pm Sun

Creating the right ambiance is what makes a dining experience worthwhile. Very probably this factor will guarantee your return, along, of course, with a delicious meal. At this award-winning restaurant attendants will have the opportunity to experience both. Here, they will be able to savor the the most delicious dishes amidst an elegant ambience surrounded by fine works of art, some by local artists. The house specialty is a perfectly prepared 16 oz. veal chop. An excellent accompaniment to this dish is the arugula salad topped with Parmesan cheese.

• Address: Calle Dr. Baez No. 23, Gazcue, Santo Domingo
• Phone: +1 809 682 4397
• Open Hours: Noon-9pm daily

This cozy restaurant in the Colonial Zone specializing in European food is located where the first tavern in the Americas once existed. The environment is casual and includes three distinct spaces: the main room, the bar/brasserie and the patio, from where various of the most impressive colonial monuments are visible. The decoration of this restaurant-cafe is allegoric to the life of the famous pirate Pat´e Palo, known for having two passions: good food.

• Address: Calle La Atarazana No. 25, Zona Colonial, Santo Domingo
• Phone: +1 809 687 80 89 - info@patepalo.com
• Website
• Open Hours: 11am-12:30am Mon-Fri; 11am-1:30am Sat-Sun

When you hear the name of this restaurant-cafe located at Plaza Universitaria, you may think that it specializes in Italian food. Although it does have a wide variety of pasta on the menu, the culinary offerings are actually quite diverse and include sushi, grilled cuts of meat, seafood and several types of rice, as well as many other dishes. Pepperoni's decorating is simple and modern, featuring two different ambiances: one inside and the other outside. Inside the feeling is more formal and offers greater privacy. Celebrities and business people frequent this cozy, exclusive establishment.
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• Address: Calle Casimiro de Moya No. 152, Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional Dominican Republic
• Phone: +1 809 508 1330 - fod@pepperoni.com.do
• Open Hours: 12:30pm-12:30am daily

This informal and popular establishment sells a variety of affordable dishes. The menu features Dominican meals such as moro, rice and beans, mofongo and fried foods. Grilled meats (beef, chicken and pork) and fast-food items, such as hamburgers, are also available. A typical Dominican breakfast is served daily. It includes two varieties of Mangú (smashed green plantain). The beverage selection is limited to the basics of sodas, natural and artificial juices, mineral water and beer.

• Address: Av. Los Próceres esquina Euclides Morillo, Diamond Mall, 2do. Nivel, Santo Domingo
• Phone: +1 809 616 2800
• Open Hours: 10am-10:30pm Mon-Wed; 10am-11pm Thu; 10am-midnight Fri-Sun

A chic dining experience awaits you at this elegant restaurant. Here guests can experience what fine dining is all about without having to dress for the occasion as the dress code leans towards resort casual. The house recommendations include the Grilled Seafood and Alcachofas Rellenas de Mariscos. For dessert, try the delicious Chocolate Souffle. It is to die for. Before you order, ask your waiter about the daily specials, which are always excellent.

• Address: Calle Cervantes No. 103, Gazcue, Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional Dominican Republic
• Phone: +1 809 685 2588
• Open Hours: Noon-midnight daily

• Address: Atarazana 27
• Phone: 688-9400

Willing to immerse your self in an enthusiastic and informal atmosphere filled with Brazilian flavor? Then Rodizio is the place to visit. Famous for its Rodizio-style meats, skewers of meat served directly from the grill to the table, this Brazilian steak house and bar has become a favorite among locals and tourists alike. Besides the dining options, mainly typical Brazilian dishes, various entertainment activities take place during the week. On Tuesdays' "Martes de Vinos", visitors get a free bottle of wine when purchasing a Rodizio. Live Latin music is available on Thursday nights' "Unplugged Latinos".

• Address: Ave Abraham Lincoln, esq. López de Vega, (Plaza Castilla, 3er nivel), Santo Domingo
• Phone: +1 809 732 2244
• Open Hours: Lunch: noon-3pm Mon-Sat; Dinner: 7pm-midnight Tue-Sun

At Rossini´s dishes your order arrives almost instantly and within seconds of being prepared. Therefore,0 diners will never have to worry about their meals reaching room temperature. The restaurant's specialties dishes include the spinach ravioli and the salmon carpaccio. Both are prepared to perfection and leave you feeling very satisfied. Likewise, their signature dish is the 'Risotto Rossini', which is a melt-in-your-mouth delicacy.

Patrons can choose to dine indoors or outside, on the terrace, which is a wonderful experience (weather permitting).

• Address: Calle Porfirio Herrera No. 23, Santo Domingo
• Phone: +1 809 567 1617
• Open Hours: 3pm-10pm daily

This restaurant was established in 1990 with specialties being Cantonese cuisine and seafood. Among the entrees featured are "Cream of Corn", "Sweet and Sour Soup" and "Wonton Soup". "Pekinese Duck" and "Dove in Lettuce Leaf" are two of the main dishes, any of which are ideal when accompanied by a good wine or fresh fruit juice. In addition to the delicious Oriental fare, you can also buy items that come from China such as kitchen utensils, special sauces and spices.

• Address: Calle Max Henriquez Ureña No. 20, Naco, Santo Domingo
• Phone: +1 809 540 8080
• Open Hours: Noon-midnight daily

Passerbys find it hard not to wander into this romantic and mystical restaurant. The attractive Moroccan construction and the sounds of live music promise a uniquely good time. The intimate atmosphere is reminiscent of The Thousand and One Nights and that tale's Princess Scherezade. The restaurant features a diverse Middle Eastern and Mediterranean menu, which includes delicious desserts and candies. There is also a Dominican buffet, changed weekly, with more than 20 exquisite dishes.

• Address: Calle Roberto Pastoriza No. 226, Naco, Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional Dominican Republic
• Phone: +1 809 227 2323
• Open Hours: Noon-midnight daily