Bar La Cavagna (near the Centro Cultural Managua, Managua) – this 1950s style bar attracts a more mature (30 and above) crowd, since it plays both jazz and local (Nicaraguan) folk music.
Bar Cultural El Caramanchel (Bolonia, del Hospital military, 3 blocks to the north, ½ block east, Managua) — Caramanchel is an alternative bar with an arty/hippie feel, an eclectic mix of music and a crowd floating on ‘good vibes.’ The bar plays host to a wide variety of cultural events and activities from Nicaragua and […]
Bar Bongó (Av. de las Naciones Unidas, Zona Rosa, Managua) – this is one of the livelier nightspots at the Zona Rosa district (just three blocks south of the Metrocenter). This venue happens to serve Cuban food and there’s usually live music on weekends.
Taska Kiko (1 block East of Monte de los Olivos, Los Robles, Managua) – this is another popular Spanish restaurant in Managua. Items served at this ranch-style restaurant range from paella to Spanish omelettes, croquetas, and Basque-inspired seafood ítems are served here.
Tonelli & Boanerg (Semaforos Hotel Seminole 1c. Sur y 50 Mts. Oeste, Managua) – this is another restaurant that served quality Italian cuisine. Along with the various spaghetti dishes (including pasta with clams), the shrimp specialties are also well-regarded.
Zacate Limón (El Tiangue, Módulo 2 del Club Terraza, 300 meters up, Managua) – this upscale restaurant is better-known for its breakfast food (omelettes, French Toast, Eggs Benedict, etc.) In addition , Zacate Limón offers coconut cakes , lemon and chocolate , among the variety of desserts. There are also health food options (such as […]
Meson Real (del Club Terraza — 1C. Al Norte y 1C. Al Este, Managua) – a variety of Spanish dishes, along with tapas, are served here. One recommended dish here is the camarones con yuca. Paella is also available here.
Los Ranchos (Bo Altagracia, Montoya, 3 blocks to the East, Managua) – traditional Nicaraguan meals are served here, such as Indio Viejo (beef stew), cazuela de frijoles (refried beans with sliced platanos and fried fresh cheese), grilled steak, pork and locally-caught white fish (guapote). The churrasco steak is another favorite here.
Ristorante La Piazzetta (From Pizza Hut Villa Fontana, one block west and one block and a half north, left side, Managua) – this is one of Managua’s highly-rated Italian restaurants. Patrons who’ve eaten here recommend the antipasto, along with dishes like Gnocchi Verdi Al Gorgonzola, spaghetti with lobster, arbono Italian rice with porcini mushrooms, and […]
Marea Alta (1 block Routh of Hotel Seminole, Zona Rosa, Managua) – this is a well-regarded (and not so fancy) seafood restaurant in Managua. Items here range from oyster cocktails and octopus ceviche, to seafood spaghetti in wine sauce and surf n’ turf. For those note wanting seafood, diners can also order steak.