The Best Restaurants in Caracas
April 4th, 2007 by Pedro Yaselli
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ARABIC RESTAURANTS IN CARACAS
Club Líbano venezolano / Lebanese Social Club in Caracas
Av. Río de Oro, Prados del Este. Prados del Este, Caracas
(58-212) 978.23.68.
Even though this is a private Lebanese club, you are allowed entering the restaurant. If you are not familiar with the food, ask for small portions of everything until you decide which you prefer. We recommend good raw kibbe, falafel, enormous shish kebabs and others.
Fenicia (You Must have to go)
3a. Av. entre 2a. y 3a. Transversal. Los Palos Grandes 285.99.40/285.53.85.
Lebanese Arabic cooking in a small and informal place. The menu offers traditional humous, creamed eggplant, chanclish, falafel, tabule, elabotrate dishes such as leg of lamb, cous cous, etc.
CAFES IN CARACAS
Café Olé
Calle California con Calle Jalisco, Qta. Carylo, Las Mercedes, Caracas
(58-212) 993.90.59 / 991.03.53
Here is a place to see or to be seen. An inside dining and a terrace, all in a cozy ambiance. Good house bakery, creative sandwiches and menu, salads, etc. All served at candle light at nighttime.
Gourmet Market
Av. Principal con calle Guaicaipuro, El Rosal. El Rosal, Caracas
(58-212) 951.38.84/51.95/58.62/41.56.
A quality bakery and cake house with a selection of pastas to go, a modern bar and a dining area with a terrace. The menu offers a selection of Italian dishes and Mediterranean tastes; Try the desserts.
MEAT RESTAURANTS IN CARACAS
Aranjuez
Calle Madrid, Qta. Anacoa. Las Mercedes, Caracas
(58-212) 993.13.26/56.79
It´s one of the oldest meat restaurants in the city which has survived intact despite changes to the urban landscape. The main attraction, The charcoal grilled beef, from good Venezuelan and Argentine cuts, and some international dishes complement the menu.
Bellevue
Sec. Cantarrana, Calle Unión, Alto Hatillo. Alto Hatillo, Caracas
(58-212) 963.44.46/11.86/15.54
Set in a mountain atmosphere very close to the city. Large and pleasant, with an informal country style. Its main attraction, grilled meats, prepared in the Venezuelan manner with accompaniments such as boiled yucca, salads, fried cheese, etc.
La Estancia
Av. Principal, La Castellana. La Castellana, Caracas
(58-212) 261.18.74/42.23
This place is a very famous meta restaurant. A central tree and images of famous politicians decor the place. The menu presents all cuts of meat, the traditional Argentine bife de chorizo, and more. Try the dessert.
Lee Hamilton
Av. San Felipe, Esq. El Bosque, La Castellana. La Castellana, Caracas
(58-212) 263.84.29/261.34.69/05.11.
Marvelous, impeccable service, and one of the pioneer American style meat restaurant in Caracas. Cuts of beef in different styles, veal from the USA, T-bone steaks, etc., also international dishes. Don´t miss the desserts, specially “La Isla Flotante”
Maute Grill (You Must have to go)
Av. Río de Janeiro, Qta. El Portal. Las Mercedes, Caracas
(58-212) 991.08.92/993.38.46.
Traditional cuts, barbecued steak, sirloin, etc., cooked over a charcoal grill. An informal, family style place which has long time followers since it first opened.
Punta Grill
Calle París cruce con Av. Trinidad. Las Mercedes, Caracas
(58-212) 993.31.95
It is run by the owners of La Castañuela located at front. Their culinary expertise is concentrated on the barbecues; local and imported meats are cooked and served. The Angus rump steak from Texas is the favorite cut, also try sweet Venezuelan desserts.
Terraza Steak House
Av. Trinidad con calle Madrid. Las Mercedes, Caracas
(58-212) 993.95.39/50.49/77.93.
An excellent meat restaurant. It has more than 400 seats, a bar, an a beautiful terrace; different ambiances with different views. Best cuts and styles, also salads and different options for those who don´t like meat. Good selection of desserts.
CHINESE RESTAURANTS IN CARACAS
Chez Wong
Plaza La Castellana, Ed. IASA, La Castellana. La Castellana, Caracas
(58-212) 266.50.15/264.63.32.
A Chinese restaurant, absolutely different from other cities. The dining area is sober with no traditional ornaments in sight. The main specialities are Szechuan and Hunan, with some subtle spicy touches, and steamed dishes featuring fish and squid.
El Palmar
Av. Leonardo Da Vinci, Plaza Lincoln. Bello Monte, Caracas
(58-212) 751.44.42/45.68/753.21.72.
This Chinese restaurant opened 51 years ago, and until this day, it maintains the same since then. The menu offers traditional dishes, including the pork ribs in sweet and sour sauce, egg rolls, different combinations of fried rice, cashew shrimp, and the famous Pekin duck.
Salón Cantón (You Must have to go)
Calle Los Chaguaramos, La Castellana. La Castellana, Caracas
(58-212) 26709.07/75.95/52.66/42.77.
Excellent Chinese food. The menu offers a large option of dishes, such as steamed fish, ginger, honey and sesame oil, etc., also the peking duck and noodles and rice in every many combination.
GERMAN RESTAURANTS IN CARACAS
(One hour by car in “La Colonia Tovar” Town)
Bergland
Sector El Calvario, Vía La Victoria. Colonia Tovar , Venezuela
(58-244) 355.12.29/19.94
Located at the Colonia Tovar, with over 35 years of existence. The passing of the generations can definitely be felt here. The menu offers a selection in between pork loin in puff pastry, salmon filet in creamed basil, accompanied with different beers produced at the Colonia Tovar.
Hotel Selva Negra (You Must have to go)
Sector el Molino. Colonia Tovar , Venezuela
(58-244) 355.14.15/17.15.
German restaurant, built in 1938 by Braiden-bach. Very traditional and still with the same excellent service and German gastronomy. The decoration inside is cozy and full of wooden furniture made by local artisans.
SPANISH RESTAURANTS IN CARACAS
Casa Cortés
6a. Av., entre 3a. y 5a. Transversal. Altamira, Caracas
(58-212) 264.44.80/46.01/267.29.20.
Segovian style grill, very famous and traditional. The menu features delicious dishes from Spain, such as a Galician stew or an authentic Jabugo ham as a starter. Don´t miss the desserts.
Casa Urrutia
Calle Madrid con Calle Monterrey. Las Mercedes, Caracas
(58-212) 993.95.26/34.02.
New Basque cuisine but maintaining its same style and famous traditional food, fish and seafood in the same recipes, along with warm seafood salads and more.
El Barquero
Av. Luis Roche con 5a. Transversal. Altamira, Caracas
(58-212) 261.46.45/36.21/25.97.
Legendary Sea Food restaurant present in time with a faithful clientele for over 35 years. Spaniard and Galician prevalence; the seafood and fish come as favorite dishes but always in company of varied meats to please everyone.
El Lagar
Av. Francisco Solano con calle Los Apamates. Sabana Grande, Caracas
(58-212) 762.11.65/78.28/763.50.53.
Originally called La Bajada; It then changed to El Lagar, with an air of a Spanish tasca. Offers basic Spanish cuisine with good tapas and fulfilling options.
La Castañuela
Calle Trinidad con Calle París. Las Mercedes, Caracas
(58-212) 993.22.05/45.30/992.66.68.
An extended menu which features all the Spanish classics: jabugo, manchego cheese, tapas, seafood rice, and paella. Nice ambiance with music incorporated at weekends.
La Cita (You Must have to go)
Esq. de Alcabala. La Candelaria, Caracas
(58-212) 572.81.80/573.88.19/576.98.60
Famous, small and traditional. Located at a corners of La Candelaria. The menu: Asturian fabada, Madrilenian cocido, tripe, octopus, squid, grouper steak, good fish and seafood, and more.
FRENCH RESTAURANTS IN CARACAS
La Gruyére
Piso 5, Local P-5-11. Tolón Shopping Mall, Caracas
(58-212) 300.89.10/89.11/89.12.
Named after a Swiss cheese. Excellent service, nice concept. The menu offers the potence and the fondue served up in a variety of ways. Also more conventional dishes in an international style.
La Maison de L´Entrecòte
Calle Mucuchíes, entre Av. Principal y Calle París. Las Mercedes, Caracas
(58-212) 992.26.28/991.29.34
Excellent French restaurant with a long existence in Caracas. The menu features the obligatory onion soup, and the traditional steak “entrecote de Paris”, with butter, parsley and potatoes. Very good cuisine.
Lasserre
3a. Av. entre 2a. y 3a. Transversal. Los Palos Grandes
(58-212) 283.45.58/30.79/63.55.
Excellent French restaurant, excellent service and very formal. The menu offers chicken Kiev, foie de carnard al armagnac, paté de anguille, soups of the day, etc. Delicious desserts and a select wine list.
Le Coq D´or
Av. Río de Janeiro c/c Trinidad, Torre Centro Río de Janeiro, P.B. Las Mercedes, Caracas (58-212) 993.43.20/991.79.97.
French style, present with a long tradition. The menu offers its classic French bourgeois cooking, with excellent dishes, such as snails a la bourgignone, entrecote with French fries, cocquilles saint Jacques, the duck in orange, pepper steak, etc.
Le Petit Bistrot de Jacques
Av. San Felipe, Nº 24, La Castellana. La Castellana, Caracas
(58-212) 263.86.95/266.03.21.
An authentic place, maintaining the decor, concept and service reminding the bistrot 50 years ago. The menu offers French dishes prepared daily.
Granja Natalia (You Must have to go)
Vía Galipán, Parque Nacional El Ávila. Galipan, Caracas
(58-414) 126.71.66.
Located at the Avila´s mountain top with an incredible sea view. The road requires a four-wheel drive vehicles. The cuisine is French with rural ornaments chaging every week, complemented by fresh produced from the farm.
INTERNATIONAL RESTAURANTS IN CARACAS
Hard Rock Café Caracas
Nivel Diversión. C.C. Sambil, Caracas
(58-212) 267.76.62.
A famous international franchise present at the main capitals of the world. Famous for its classic hamburgers with fries, chicken wings, onion rings, quesadillas and delicious desserts. Famous rock and roll, national and international, tunes with live shows.
Malabar Restaurante & Lounge
Calle Orinoco. Las Mercedes, Caracas
(58-212) 991.31.31.
Beautiful restaurant and ambiance. A variation of spaces in between a steep terrace, a bar and grill in the upper part, a lounge bar marquee, and a dining area, seating no more than 40 people. Excellent menu, vanguard dishes and desserts.
Mokambo
Calle Madrid con Monterrey, Qta. Luisa. Las Mercedes, Caracas
(58-212) 991.25.77/37.02.
African style café - restaurant divided into two spaces and a terrace. The menu offers excellent day choices of starters, such as serrano ham and goat’s cheese, pastas, risottos, and don´t miss desserts.
Samoa
Av. Principal . Las Mercedes, Caracas
(58-212) 991.66.77/57.87.
A Tropical restaurant with a decoration which includes enormous plastic palm trees at the entrance. The menu presents American fast food, Italian type dishes with Spanish touches, pizza options, risottos, pastas, grilled meats and even lamb shish kebabs, etc.
Café Atlantique
Av. Andrés Bello, Ed. Atlántico. Los Palos Grandes, Caracas
(58-212) 287.06.30/01.10
Elegant and modern restaurant. The kitchen is on view to all guests. Mediterranean and the Caribbean menu which varies every day. Some of its specialties include rabbit, red snapper in plantain leaf, pork loin, salads and tartaleta.
ITALIAN RESTAURANTS IN CARACAS
Das Pastellhaus
Calle La Paz, Nº 32, El Hatillo. El Hatillo, Caracas
(58-212) 963.54.86/76.55/961.28.08.
Strategically located on a corner of the main square from El Hatillo, famous colonial town in Caracas. Beautiful terrace, a pastry shop and small tables downstairs. Upstairs, the pizzeria, French dishes, salads and charming desserts.
La Montanara
Calle Caroní con Calle Madrid. Las Mercedes, Caracas
(58-212) 991.28.12/25.72.
Italian restaurant with a large offer of regional Italian dishes, all home style, and abundant. There are also pizzas and very nice desserts.
La Nueva Casa Vecchia
Av. Mohedano, La Castellana. La Castellana, Caracas
(58-212) 267.17.07/266.18.10
The original old house began around 20 years ago. Conventional Italian cuisine with traditional specialties, such as the cabrito al horno, sautéed sirloin in brandy, daily made sauces, etc. Try the desserts.
La Strega
Calle Los Chaguaramos, La Castellana. La Castellana, Caracas
(58-212) 261.53.87/43.63/266.77.56.
La “Strega”, meaning witch in Italian. The menu features traditional Italian dishes, cold meats, home-made pasta, and don´t miss the rabbit, which is the house speciality. Also try the desserts.
Limoncello
Av. Venezuela, El Rosal. El Rosal, Caracas
(58-212) 951.55.75.
Italian restaurant located at the upper part of the Juan Sebastian Bar. It mixes a Mediterranean menu with an inclusion of American style meat cuts. Modern decor and open kitchen, which guarantees the freshness of food.
Pazzo
Calle Los Chaguaramos con Av. Mohedano, La Castellana. La Castellana, Caracas
(58-212) 264.32.32.
Sober and rustic Italian restaurant. Excellent service and menu which offers traditional Italian recipes. Salmon or trout carpaccio, shrimp curry risotto and mango in coconut milk, veal envoltinis, artichokes stuffed with shrimps and mushrooms; these are only some of its specialties.
Vizio
Av. Luis Roche, Casa Rómulo Gallegos. P.B. Altamira, Caracas
(58-212) 285.56.75/286.67.21/72.42.
Italian restaurant with an excellent menu. The cuisine is very traditional and a delicious dissertation of Desserts is offer everyday.
JAPANESE RESTAURANTS IN CARACAS
Avila Tei
Av. San Felipe, Centro Coinasa, P.B., La Castellana. La Castellana
(58-212) 263.15.20/263.08.06.
The Avila Tei has become a classic in Caracas. Sober and discreet areas to suit the tastes of different cultures. The menu includes a lot more than just sushi and sashimi and lists the most representative dishes from the different regions of Japan.
Benihana
Hotel Radisson Eurobuilding, Chuao. Chuao
(58-212) 902.11.11/21.89
It belongs to an U.S. chain, famous because slicing and dicing food in front of the customers. The show is provided by the chef leaving no doubt that the food is fresh. The menu includes its traditional teppanyaki, also sushi and a complete range of rolls.
Kamakura
C.C. Manzanares Plaza,Nivel Mirador. Manzanares
(58-212) 943.19.59.
A sushi bar, located in C.C. Manzanares, at the mountains of Baruta. The menu includes traditional cold dishes, and a selection of hot dishes such as sabu shabu, noodle soup, grilled fish and meat covered in soya sauce, etc. It might get cold at nights.
Nobu
2a. Av. Los Palos Grandes entre 4a. y 5a. Transversal. Los Palos Grandes
(58-212) 285.64.43/283.68.24.
Very pleasant Japanese restaurant, with a mixture of Thai, Vietnamese and Chinese variations. The menu even includes Peruvian dishes, such as the ceviche.
Shoga (You Must have to go)
Piso 5. C.C. Tolón, Caracas, Venezuela
(58-212) 300.89.19/20/21.
Completely integrated into the architectural space, split into three separate spaces: a large dining area, a small lounge and an outside terrace with a magnificent view of the city. The menu presents a large variation in Sushi rolls, vegetable carpaccio with couscous, a salted beef steak and more.
Sushi Market
4a. Transversal entre 2a. y 3a. Av. C.C. Las Cúpulas. Los Palos Grandes, Caracas
(58-212) 285.49.47/286.13.36
Japanese restaurant located at Las Cupulas. Very formal and the servcie includes a sushi bar and hot dishes such as miso soup, tempuras, gyoza (fried dumplings), shish kebabs, etc.
Taiko
Calle Trinidad. Las Mercedes
(58-212) 991.67.05/993.56.47/992.71.12.
This was the first Japanese restaurant in Las Mercedes. Sober, discrete and modern. The menu offers an enourmous variety of dishes, also desserts.
PERUVIAN RESTAURANTS IN CARACAS
El Chupe
Calle Madrid con Calle Mucuchíes, Qta. Lucile. Las Mercedes
(58-212) 993.50.79/14.02.
A restaurant with a Peruvian and Mexican influence. Ceviche, prawn “chupe” soup, suspiros limeños, and picarones; also antojitos, Monterrey-style leg of lamb, tostadas and filled tacos, etc.
Astrid y Gastón (You Must have to go)
Calle Londres entre Av. Caroní y Nueva York. Las Mercedes
(58-212) 993.11.19/991.59.97
Definitely the best peruvian restaurant in Caracas. I´m sure you will eat like a king in this place. 100% Recomended
VENEZUELAN RESTAURANTS IN CARACAS
La Empalizada
Carretera Hoyo de La Puerta, Baruta. Baruta
(58-212) 942.02.53/08.64/06.45.
Folkloric and popular, located at a mountain. Its main attraction, meats in different cuts prepared in Venezuelan country style. Music is interpreted by venezuelan musician and famous three instruments: cuatro, maraca and arpa.
Vista Arroyo (You Must have to go)
Carretera vieja La Guairita, Macaracuay, Caracas, Venezuela
(58-212) 986.11.35/19.90/14.57.
Venezuelan food, rustic atmosphere, and music from the Llanos. Favorite dish “carne en vara”, meat cooked over charcoal embers and sold by weight. Classic side orders, such as fried yucca, salads, hand cheese, arepitas, etc.
Vista Hermosa
Carretera Hoyo de La Puerta, Km.3, Baruta, Venezuela.
(58-212) 942.06.89/07.98/06.11/06.89.
Located in Hoyo de la Puerta, area at a rural part of the municipality surrounded by mountains. Enjoy its main dishes, such as the Roast Criollo-style beef and Portuguese-style stewed rabbit.
Don´t be afraid, this is city is like Ney York, if you´re going to the bronx you´ll get in trouble… You always must have to be in the east side.
See you soon in Caracas
Pedro Yaselli Z.
pyaselli@gmail.com
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