Fasano Restaurante (Fascano Las Piedras, Ruta 104 km. 3, La Barra, Punta del Este) – located within a resort enclave of the same name, this restaurant serves mainly Italian dishes (with influences from Tuscany, Piedmont, and Sicily). Since the restaurant owners are affiliated with Fascano in Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – expect […]
D’cepa Art & Cuisine (La Canilla, Pueblo Garzón) – for those driving in and out of Punta del Este, this restaurant (located at the pueblo of Garzón — an hour northeast of Punta del Este, via Ruta 9) has a rustic charm (with interior décor that would fit in at Mallorca or Ibiza). With local […]
Comi-K Club Brasilero (Av. 18 de Julio 994, 2o piso, Montevideo) – located within a Brazilian cultural center is this restaurant which serves, what else – traditional Brazilian dishes, such as feijoada (the country’s classical black bean and meat stew). Along with the food, another draw here is the live Brazilian music that’s played on […]
Café Flo (Calle 27 e/Av. Gorleto, La Barra, Punta del Este) – this is a daytime eatery which is big on breakfast food (e.g. white omelets, fresh-squeezed juices, coffee). There’s even an in-house baker that makes pastries. Lunch items range from fancy salads to chicken and beef dishes. Since a number of fashion model types […]
Café Bacacay (Bacacay 1306, Ciudad Vieja, Montevideo) – housed in a building constructed in 1844, this restaurant (located across the street from Teatro Solís), offers dishes of various international influences, ranging from the fish of the day with wasabi or limoncello sauce, to sirloin steak in ginger sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and boiled potatoes, chicken […]
Juana La Loca (Calle J.M. Vargas, Casco Histórico de Pampatar, Pampatar) – this is one of Pampatar’s more upscale restaurants. Still, because of its elaborate décor, it is more befitting of a trendy lounge. A highly recommended destination for groups of friends wanting to drink and enjoy some music. A great place for parties and […]
Restaurante Punto Criollo (Igualdad 19, Porlamar) – this is a favored local place simply because of the superior air conditioning this restaurant has to offer. Aside from that, local dishes served here include the Pabellon (a traditional Venezuela dish that has shredded beef, rice, black beans & plantains). This is considered a “must do” for […]
Restaurante El Fondeadero (Calle J.M. Vargas, Pampatar 6316, La Esparta) – this is another fine restaurant at Margarita Island that serves a variety of seafood dishes (from sword fish to Sopado de Mariscos). No doubt, its seaside views are an attraction unto themselves for many patrons.
Positano (Calle Fermín, Porlamar 6301, Nueva Esparta) – this restaurant is popular for its pizzas and pasta dishes. A worthy spot for these and other Italian dishes after spending the day at the beach.
Pat’e Palo (Calle La Atarazana 25, Zona Colonial) – For those who want to soak in the capital’s Spanish colonial atmosphere, there is the European brasserie Pat’e Palo, which is reputed to be the oldest existing tavern since the 1500s. This restaurant, named after Dutch buccaneer Peg-Leg (Pata e Palo), faces the Alcázar de […]