This is a must visit place with delicious Food. Divine mango daiquiri taste still haunts me in my dreams! The owner is very polite, looking quietly and carefully how his quests Are doing. You will be amazed with style, taste, presentation, music, professional staff and how clean it is. With order you just can’t miss, close your eyes and pick - all is excellent, full of flavor and taste. This restaurant saved me cause I had hard time to find clean and nice place to eat in Cuba so I was regular guest every day while in Havana. ( Yes, I am spoiled ). Prices are very moderate considering the quality. Location is perfect. Guys - thank you! Keep it going…. sending love from Croatia.

Fresh seafood, live music, and romantic balcony. The owner Yamil Alvarez is a fisherman, passionate and enjoys interacting with the guests! Go early to get a balcony seat, music starts around 18:30

Really great place! The food is top quality and taste and the service is 10/10. Prices are very fair and they accept eur or dollars with great exrates. There is life music and all Cuban food and cocktails you can ask for. Probably best restaurant during my stay in Cuba. Thank you!

Like their Classic and homey decor. The mercaderes street is very scenic and clean. One of the most walk friendly street in old Havana. Food was not the best to our taste but good in quality. Services were professional and friendly. No air conditioning was a problem in the summer heat.

Deserves more than 5 star! Octopus was extraordinary, best we ever had, and we tried many all around the world. Service is quite special too, impeccable to say the least.

One of the better restaurants in Cuba. Great experience and great food plus live music which really makes the evening that much better. If you can get the table on the balcony that is another bonus to the evening.

Great food and amazing music! Rolando our waiter was great and his service was excellent ! The restaurant used to be a home and the owner Yamil stopped by our table and shared the history of the location and how it become a restaurant. Great spot to check out. I recommend trying the Canchanchara with Santiago Rum, you’ll love it.

This restaurant is amazing! Service super friendly, patient and welcoming. The food, oh my goodness!! You'll feal like in heaven. The atmosphere is very cozy and it's a perfect place to stay for a bit longer and enjoy some live music and some great drinks or cocktails. We come definitly again, we loved it!

One of the best restaurants we’ve ever been to!! It’s in Old Havana, a short walk from Plaza Vieja. Our drinks were fabulous (margarita and sangria) and meals fantastic. The pumpkin crème brûlée amazing! Service from our waiter Ernesto was great and owner Jamil made sure we were happy with everything. Jamil gets food ingredients from over 40 local families. GO THERE!!

Excellent dinner! Beautiful restaurant, the waiters are super friendly, create empathy and make great recommendations. It has very nice live music. The prices are a little higher than in Cuban restaurants, but for European people it's ok. The food was worth all the money. Really Really Really tasty! I recommend 200% super nice.

The food is very good and they have international food too. Prices are little bit higher than in other places but is worthy . Nice, clean and cosy place.

This is one of the best dining experiences we had in Havana. The ambiance is immaculate - the gorgeous old 20s style architecture and whimsical decor were delightful. Our food and drinks were excellent and the live band was perfect. The owner introduced himself to us while we were dining and chatted with us about his family and business. We felt welcome and were well fed!

Absolutely loved having lunch here. Everything was fresh and extremely filling. We got 2 mango daiquiris to start with, which were very generous in quantity and refreshing. I took their recommendation of roasted pork when I asked for a Cuban meal, and I loved it. My partner is vegetarian so he got the yuca plate and we shared a ceviche together (they put the fish to the side). These simple dishes were EXTREMELY filling that we had to take some to go home. They also served us their in-house bread which was all wheat and super nutritious. Service was pretty fast and server went out of his way to explain every dish for us. I will definitely visit again!

Beautiful place. Beautiful decor but it’s extremely overpriced for Cuban standards and it’s not even worth it. Once is full waiter’s forget about you. We asked a portion of bread and it arrived when we all finished our lunch. We asked grilled lobster and we received lobster not a side dish at all NOTHING com’on! I don’t know from where the good reviews come from. CARÍSIMO NO VALE LA PENA

The food is delicious, the interior is beautiful, the chanchara with special Santiago de cuba rum is very good. The wine menu is also very extensive in comparison to the other places. The prices are higher and the restaurant unfortunately has a favourable for restaurant exchange rate and isn’t flexible on giving change in the currency the customer wishes for.

A fantastic “find” down in Old Havana. Everyone from the door person to the wait staff - and even the chef - made a point of greeting us. Very friendly team. We accepted the recommendation of the day which was a seafood platter for two and it did not disappoint. Very fresh lobster, fish, shrimp etc. after a few early disappointments in Havana this place has restored my optimism for the days ahead.

The best restaurant we went to during our two weeks in Cuba. We ended up going three times, including going for New Years Eve dinner with a four course set menu. The owner and his staff are incredibly hospitable and take the time to speak with each guest and share his story and recommendations. As a fisherman himself, he partners with local fishers getting the freshest seafood, as well as other local produce and meat. This is certainly the best restaurant we ate at in Cuba highlighting fresh seafood and Cuban flavors. We highly recommend to any one looking for great food at a great price. Reservations are certainly recommended, as they were always full when we visited.

The most beautiful restaurant we visited in Havana, the food was spectacular - I normally don’t eat desserts but their coconut flan was the best thing I ever tried. The owner and his wife came out to greet every single table and they are a lovely couple. Our experience was perfect and we hope to return again someday!

Best food I had in my week-long trip to Cuba. This place has possibly the best octopus I've had (and I've had a lot), so much so that I came back for seconds. The service is great and the place is really well decorated. The live music is amazing as well.

Our local tour guide suggested this place. We went there around 8:30 without a reservation and had to come back at 9:30. All tables were occupied. A small band was playing and signing- not too loud and just perfect to boost the atmosphere. All dishes we ordered were delicious! Excellent services. It cost only $47 for all the six dishes. Good deal!!! Thank you!

After 15 days in Cuba, this place gave us the best dinner. It was really good. The starter lobster and carpaccio was delicious. Best place in Cuba for us so far.

My favorite restaurant in Cuba The carpaccio is the best I have ever tried The risotto is simply perfect They have live music band playing An air-conditioned area is available as well as WiFi 😍😍

My boyfriend and I went to this restaurant based on the Google reviews. It did not disappoint although I recommend you take CUP currency because the Canadian exchange we were quoted was to multiply the USD menu price by 300 then divide by 190. So I think you can get better exchange rates elsewhere and then take CUP currency in when the rate does not benefit foreign currency. we were very hungry, so I had the corn Tamale soup with bacon and creole tender pork-it was delicious and one of the better soups I’ve ever tasted in my life never mind just Cuba. I also had the 100 gram octopus -also delicious. We shared the ham croquettes /came in 4 pieces) delicious. My boyfriend had the argentine beef carpaccio which he said was excellent. My main dish was the paradise ribs, slow cooked in red wine. I could really taste the red wine and barbecue sauce. So only order if you like the taste of red wine and barbecue sauce on your ribs. I also ordered the sautéed vegetables and the potatoes which we’re both decent. My boyfriend ordered the risotto with tenderloin beef and he said it was very good. For dessert I had the brownie, and he had the Crème brûlée(pumpkin). I personally thought the brownies and ice cream was OK, neither one of us are big brownies people, so it was OK also have vanilla ice cream on top of the brownie and on the crème brûlée. Total bill in Canadian was $135 for everything we just told you. The bill automatically includes gratuity. Would recommend the place and the owner yamil was amazing to talk to you. If you get a chance talk to him about the restoration process from an old dilapidated building to the beautiful restaurant it is today. Would recommend this romantic restaurant, but it is a little pricey, but the food is on the higher end.quality. So worth it

This is an amazing restaurant in Havana. The place is very nice, well located in the old city and the service and the food are top notch. All the dishes we tried were delicious and the staff very professional. We had spaghetti with shrimps and grilled lobster, were fantastic. It is highly recommended for the good food lovers. Book a table in advance because is very busy.

Great food. Ribs voted best. Lovely layout and decor. Desserts beautiful. Owners stopped by to chat too. Very reasonable prices - avg 35 USD pp including wine. Shared appetizers and desserts.

Recommended place to have dinner (or even lunch) in Havana. Wonderful ambient and decoration. Food was super delicious. All staffs were friendly and they speak English well. We went there 2 days in a row and definitely go back for a next time in Havana.

The best restaurant I tried in Havana! The food is amazing, well put together and unique. Portions can be on smaller side but still worth it. Friendly staff and live music.

Best restaurant I've been to in Cuba in the two trips I have made so far! Beautiful atmosphere and with live music, and great quality food and good service. The Argentinian beef carpaccio was amazing as both the size and the flavour of the dish exceeded expectations. I can also recommend their croquetas! And one of the best things for me was in some small details: they used metal straws instead of plastic, cloth napkins instead of paper and cloth towels in the bathroom to dry your hands. I'd give them a sixth star for this if I could as I've not seen such sustainability efforts elsewhere in Cuba!

If you’re in Havana you just have to visit this restaurant!😍 Very delicious, tasty, totally perfect!🤩 everything you find on the menu will taste perfect. They have amazing drinks, professional service and staff, great music and a beautiful interior!🥳 11/10!💕

Specifically decorated in collonial style restaurant with live cuban music and amazing food. We had the best fish ever and very good vegetable risotto. Delicious canchanchara coctail. Great service. Good rating exchange. Highly recommended.

Absolutely excellent! Best dinner we had in Havana & we've visited quite a few places. All dishes that we ordered were impeccably delicious & had that unique Cuba flavor that you will never get in any of all inclusives, alas. Ceasar Salad Cuban Style is to die for + white fish for Jose. Not sure who Jose is but lucky guy = white fish for him was cooked to perfection.& their Banana/Pineapple Daiquiri is simply heaven deliciousNess (& usually I am absolutely NOT a fan) + fast & friendly service, excellent live mostly jazzy music after 7pm ( were there in Jan 2022) + charming atmosphere. Totally a place to go for a romantic date. A tad off the main touristy streets in Old Havana, so makes it perfect for a relaxing evening after all hustle & bustle of a day. 100% recommended.

This is one of the best place we found to eat in Havana. It has a really cool environment with live music and attentive waiters. I did order the same thing on my first and second visit, and the dish came slightly different. Overall, I think it was worth the visit. One advice though is to avoid the special seafood platter. As thought it taste good, you can get individual meals that cost less.

Wow, what a beautiful place, it is located inside a vintage mansion with very high ceilings. Although the prices are quite high, the experience is worth it. Food and service were very nice. Also here is the best Canchanchara cocktail in Havana!

Beautiful, eclectic restaurant perfectly situated in Old Havana. Definitely has a chef curated menu. The ropa vieja on pasta was one of the best meals I have ever had in Cuba! The quality and cleanliness cannot be outdone. The prices are a little high, but you get what you pay for, including old Cuba ambiance. The only negative was that the all male serving staff was both bored and boring. Shrugs and grunts don't belong in a stellar restaurant like this. Still didn't cost them a star, in my opinion. They have free Wi-Fi and a very competitive exchange rate for euros and dollars. Not an outrageously expensive tourist trap like you would see at a place like La Vitrola around the corner and across the Plaza. Next time we come to Los Mercaderes, we are bringing friends!

A cosy terraced restaurant offering cuban dishes with a modernist twist that successfully experiments with traditional ingredients. The staff have pride in what they do and it shows in the professionalism of the waiters and quality of the food. While it is more expensive than other restaurants, it has a unique atmosphere and live music. I would recommend it for a romantic meal or special occasions. Try their passion fruit daiquiri if they have it on the specials list.

In the middle of Old Havana. The food is really delicious and the stuff is super kind! Coctails are strong and not expensive.

Incredible food, innovative and delicious, locally sourced. The owner was kind, hospitable and welcoming. The yucca fritters with honey dipping sauce were out of this world. Vegan and vegetarian options. The food was fresh and delicious. The view above Mercaderes was amazing and the love music was such a lovely treat. Highly recommended!

Conveniently located and excellent food. Host Rasiel was extremely polite, outstanding service. Definitely recommended.

Family Owned Restaurant, Great food

I think I can say this is my best food experience (so far?) In Havana! A former residential building converted in a family restaurant ... great location, excellent and professional profile and a nice interior setting are the side plates of a lovely food experience which portraits great creativity and competencies in the development of tasty dishes. I would Certainly recommend it (prices are reasonable too)

They offer fantastic culinary experience. Service is excellent, waters are fast and polite. Location is attractive, in the heart of Old Havana. Enough said.

I love this place! This small venue local favorite is ideal for those traveling to Cuba wanting an authentic experience without lots of tourist. Wonderful food, great atmosphere and the owner (pictured with me below) was kind enough to introduce himself and explain the history of his restuarant (ask about it, you'll be surprised). Highly recommend, do not miss out.

Absolutely fantastic interior design and aesthetic. The food was amazing and there were great vegan options. Honestly such a great experience. Only one small problem was how the waiters didn't seem to care about the customers. There were only three tables filled and like 5 waiters and we still had to constantly call to them when we needed something. Regardless, the place was so good that I still happily give it five stars!

Just returned from a week long trip to Havana and this was by far our top restaurant. We ate dinner here for New Year’s Eve and then returned twice more. The food was exceptional Cuban haute cuisine, and the sense of hospitality and service was unparalleled in the area. I highly suggest the ropa vieja, however all the dishes were top notch. The owner was kind enough to speak to us about our experience, and he went out of his way to make us feel welcomed. Thank you - we will be back!

Sincere warmth & friendliness in this 2nd floor family owned restaurant, previously their actual home. Good prices. A pleasant, atmospheric room. Very good food. My wife liked the live music. Cash only, but at this time, US credit cards don’t work in Cuba. We hope to go back.

(Translated by Google) Excellent place. Gourmet food. By steps. Inventiveness with local flavors of international level. Everything very careful, the decoration, the dishes. Safety pin. (Original) Excelente lugar. Comida gourmet. Por pasos. Inventiva con sabores locales de nivel internacional. Todo muy cuidado, la decoración, la vajilla. Imperdible.

(Translated by Google) Restaurant located in the historic center of Old Havana, super excellent attention of its very elegant and attentive waiters an exquisite fusion of gourmet dishes and a lot of Cuban. (Original) Restaurant ubicado en el centro historico de la habana vieja, super excelente la atencion de sus camareros muy elegantes y atentos una esquisita fusion de platos gourmet y mucha cubania .

(Translated by Google) One of the most fascinating places in Havana. The owner, a fantastic person (he explained all the dishes in Italian) and the staff really nice and helpful. With live music the atmosphere you breathe is unique. The dishes are sought after and for this reason perhaps the prices are slightly higher, but the quality is above the standards! Book a table on the balcony and you will experience a unique evening! (Original) Uno dei locali più affascinanti dell’Havana. Il proprietario, una persona fantastica (ci ha spiegato tutti i piatti in italiano) e il personale davvero gentile e disponibile. Con la musica dal vivo l’atmosfera che si respira è unica. I piatti sono ricercati e per questo forse i prezzi sono leggermente più alti, ma la qualità è sopra gli standard! Prenotate un tavolo sul balconcino e vivrete una serata unica!

(Translated by Google) Delicious cuisine. In Cuba, deliciously cooked pork and rarely deliciously cooked fish (Original) Вкусная кухня. На Кубе вкусно готовят свинину и редко вкусно готовят рыбу

(Translated by Google) Very rich. Highly recommended (Original) Súper rico. Altamente recomendable

(Translated by Google) It was super loved I'll be back soon thanks for the brilliant attention and the expetacular food (Original) Fue super me encantó volveré pronto gracias por la brillante atención y la expetacular comida

Expensive but excellent food and service. Great location & atmosphere.

(Translated by Google) 4th visit to this restaurant and once again, everything was perfect! 60 CUC for 2 people, very reasonable for the quality of the dishes served including the mojitos passion fruit! (Original) 4e visite dans ce resto et une fois de plus, tout fut parfait! 60 CUC pour 2 personnes, très raisonnable pour la qualité des plats servis incluant les mojitos au fruit de la passion!

Highly recommend this place if you are in Havana, finger licking good.

(Translated by Google) In the heart of Old Havana, a superb restaurant decorated with great taste in a superb and very stylish dining room. The dishes are refined and the service is top! The boss was very attentive to the well-being of his customers when going from table to table to make sure everything was in order. (Original) Au coeur de la Vieille Havane, un superbe restaurant décoré avec beaucoup de goût dans une superbe salle à manger très stylée. Les plats sont raffinés et le service est au top ! Le patron était très attentif au bien-être de ses clients en passant de table en table afin de s’assurer que tout était en ordre.

(Translated by Google) We were at this restaurant twice during our stay in Havana (March 2020) and we were delighted both times. A refined and delicious cuisine with local products slightly revisited. The place is very beautiful, the staff very friendly (except a waiter) and the live music is exactly what you need for a moment of happiness. The only downside is the prices. Even if it is a restaurant mainly frequented by tourists, it is still very expensive for Cuba. We have very fond memories of this place and its staff, thank you! (Original) Nous avons été dans ce restaurant à deux reprises pendant notre séjour à la Havane (mars 2020) et nous étions ravis les 2 fois. Une cuisine raffinée et délicieuse avec des produits locaux légèrement revisités. Le lieu est très beau, le personnel très sympa (sauf un serveur) et la musique live est exactement ce qu'il faut pour un moment de bonheur. Le seul petit bémol sont les prix. Même si c'est un restaurant essentiellement fréquenté par des touristes, ça reste très cher pour Cuba. Nous avons gardé un très beau souvenir de ce lieu et de son personnel, merci !

(Translated by Google) all perfect (Original) todo perfecto

Good and quiet restaurant, slightly cheaper than the usual Havana prices but still min. 10€ per meal. Obviously is credit card not supported, might should do a reservation before going there. Has a nice balcony with view into the busy streets, food comes fast and is totally okay. Portions aren't that big though.

We had a beautiful dinner here, food was much better than we expected. It has many cool things in restaurant, like colection of tobaco labels etc..

Absolutely fantastic food. Had some less than good experiences in other spots in town, and ended up coming back. Had the duck rice and the fish curry, both were outstanding. The owner was very kind.

We ordered the seafood plate and the smoke pork loin, and the food was delicious. The seafood was spicy hot and delicious. Most of the dishes don't come with sides so you have to order sides.

Fantastic paladare on the 2nd floor; delicious food. Best meal I had in Havana!

(Translated by Google) Excellent food. Very unusual combinations. Expensive but absolutely worth the money. The staff could have been a little friendlier. But really a very good, unusual kitchen. (Original) Ausgezeichnetes Essen. Sehr ausgefallene Kombinationen. Teuer aber das Geld absolut wert. Das Personal hätte etwas freundlicher sein können. Aber wirklich eine sehr gute ausgefallene Küche.

(Translated by Google) If someone says they don't eat well in Cuba, it's because they don't know this place. Beautiful and with an amazing meal. (Original) Si alguien dice que no se come bien en Cuba es porque no conoce este sitio. Precioso y con una comida increíble.

(Translated by Google) It is well worth going to lunch or dinner (Original) Vale mucho la pena ir a comer o cenar

If I could give 10 stars I would do it! Excelent restaurant!!! Amazing customer service and variety of food! All clean and organized. Very professional. The owners are a very nice family always willing to provide outstanding service. We highly recommend this place if you are visiting Havana.

(Translated by Google) Excellent food treat fruit and vegetables such as raw meat or fish obtaining an excellent result. Their mango ceviche could be had at the Buli, and their beet carpaccio is so original that they wouldn't make it in a modern Spanish bar. Although the treatment is less novel, the black bean hummus is really tasty (Original) Comida excelente tratan a la fruta y los vegetales como carne o pescado crudo obteniendo un resultado excelente. Su ceviche de mango podría ser tomado en el Buli, Y su carpaccio de remolacha es tan original que no lo harían en un bar de modernos español. Aunque el tratamiento sea menos novedoso el humus de judía negra está realmente rico

Super good taste, exceptional attention to detail. Awesome taste and very good environment.

(Translated by Google) Very rich! (Original) Muy rico!

(Translated by Google) Spectacular food !! With the menu of the day you eat well. They are very slow, yes! So patience. The sweet rice the best I ate in Cuba (Original) Comida espectacular!! Con el menú del día se come bien. Son muy lentos eso si!!! Así que paciencia. El arroz meloso lo mejor que comí en Cuba

(Translated by Google) A place put with pleasure, the owner very attentive and the waiters friendly. Rich food but not very cheap (Original) Un lugar puesto con mucho gusto, el dueño muy atento y los camareros amables. La comida rica pero no es muy económico

(Translated by Google) Well prepared dishes ready for the most refined tastes. We tried "reinforced" tostones, lobster and fish fillet. The location is worth a visit alone. (Original) Piatti ben preparati e pronti per i gusti più raffinati. Abbiamo provato tostones "rinforzati", aragosta e filetto di pesce. La location merita una visita da sola.

(Translated by Google) A palate in a good area of ​​old Havana, elegant dining room, traditional dishes but with a touch of distinction. Great and attentive service. Highlight lobster and pork ribs. Live music, highly recommended. (Original) Un paladar en una buena zona de la habana vieja, comedor elegante, platos tradicionales pero con toque de distinción. Servicio buenísimo y atento. Resaltar la langosta y las costillas de cerdo. Música en directo, muy recomendable.

(Translated by Google) Sensational! The best restaurant where we ate in Havana. Super food, excellent cocktails, relaxing live music. Very nice owner, we conversed in Italian and offered us a rum and a pure. Prices higher than average but absolutely worth it. 100/100! (Original) Sensazionale! Il miglior ristorante dove abbiamo mangiato a L'Avana. Cibo super, cocktail eccellenti, musica dal vivo rilassante. Proprietario molto simpatico, abbiamo conversato in italiano e ci ha offerto un rhum e un puro. Prezzi più alti della media ma ne vale assolutamente la pena. 100/100!

A great family-owned establishment in a great location. Romantic decor, delicious food, and friendly staff. The person at the door was welcoming and not overwhelmingly pressuring us to eat there, which was a nice change from other places we passed or considered. The building was very nice but did not look like a restaurant at first glance, we were welcomed in to visit the upstairs before deciding whether or not we would want to eat there.

(Translated by Google) Located on the first floor of a Mercaderes street building, it has a very well prepared meal and live music (Original) Ubicado en la primera planta de un edificio de la calle Mercaderes, tiene una comida muy bien elaborada y música en directo

(Translated by Google) Nice setting, in old Havana (Original) Cadre sympa, dans la vieille havane

(Translated by Google) simply delicious !!! when you have had enough of eating the traditional cuban fish / chicken dish with its rice / vegetables / chips, this restaurant will save you! this kitchen combines quality Cuban ingredients in a western style for excellent dishes! Note that the servers are also worth a look;) (Original) simplement délicieux!!! quand vous en aurez assez de manger le traditionnel plat cubain poisson/poulet avec son riz/crudités/chips, ce restaurant vous sauvera ! cette cuisine assemble des ingrédients Cubain de qualités dans un style occidentale pour des plats excellents! A noter que les serveurs valent également le coup d’œil ;)

(Translated by Google) Quality in everything, food, hospitality, professionalism, is the place that you can always recommend that you will be very well and satisfied. Congratulations (Original) Calidad en todo, comida, hospitalidad, profesionalidad, es el sitio que siempre puedes recomendar que quedarás muy bien y satisfecho. Felicidades

(Translated by Google) Havana with class and quality Charming colonial venue. A selection of Cuban cuisine elaborated with great refinement, made us come back several times to this place, managed by a very friendly owner and professional waiters. Live music accompanies with pleasant Cuban rhythm melodies. Passionate about good food, we highly recommend it! (Original) Havana con classe e qualità Affascinante locale coloniale. Una selezione di piatti di cucina cubana elaborati con grande raffinatezza, ci hanno fatto tornare più volte in questo locale, gestito peraltro da un proprietario molto cordiale e camerieri professionali. La musica dal vivo accompagna con piacevoli melodie a ritmo cubano. Appassionati di buona cucina, lo consigliamo vivamente!

Best restaurant in Havana

Best restaurant in Havana for food, service, and ambience. They also give a very fair exchange rate whether you’re paying in pesos or dollars/euros, which is not the case in many establishments.