Venezuela
A popular upscale bakery cafe near the Plaza República serving simple breakfasts, good coffee, attractive pastries, cakes, truffles and freshly made…
Must-see restaurants in South America
Venezuela
For an inexpensive meal or a quick empanada fix, duck into this maze of food stalls, or try one of the basic criollo eateries nearby on Av Amazonas.
Caracas
‘The fat lady’ has been serving traditional Venezuelan dishes for decades. This is where some five-star hotels send guests who want to eat ‘local.’
Venezuela
This rather run-down place is nonetheless a good option for vegetarians, as it has a daily changing set menu of Venezuelan food. There are also good cakes.
Venezuela
On the beach behind the Guardia Nacional, this driftwood-signed eatery does two things and does them well – chicken and parilla (grilled meat).
Caracas
Puts other South American pollerías to shame: the rotisserie chicken served here, in a clean, well-to-do carnivore’s temple, is transcendent!
Venezuela
Yes, Baywatch (a David Hasselhoff look-alike) has moved one door down, but he still serves a mean pizza, and he’ll still show you his tattoo!
Venezuela
It’s nothing special by Caracas standards, but here it’s one of the best eateries in town, and it also offers a solid menú ejecutivo.
Venezuela
Opposite Vivaldi is this popular ice-cream parlor with a large, shaded terrace. The enormous and luminous range comprises every imaginable flavor.
Venezuela
Right in the heart of town, this ever popular fish restaurant serves up the catch of the day and excellent seafood right by the water's edge.
Venezuela
One of the best restaurants in town, drape-shrouded Cherazad provides a sizable choice of pasta, steaks and fish, plus Middle Eastern dishes.
Venezuela
For almost two decades, this Brazilian eatery has replenished famished hikers with its scrumptious buffet. Vegetarian options are available.
Caracas
Decorated with beautiful tile work and ship models, this atmospheric locale offers tranquil dining upstairs and a boisterous bar downstairs.
Venezuela
Right near the wharf, this outdoor, colorful restaurant offers a huge range of seafood dishes and a great selection of freshly landed fish.
Venezuela
Venezuelan’s best ice cream chain is a good spot to cool your jets with yummy, creamy Italian gelato. Go for a small – they pile it on.
Venezuela
This lunchtime veggie place cranks out homemade yogurt, wholemeal bread, wholemeal empanadas and other yummy snacks. Excellent juices too.
Caracas
Catering to students and other cash-strapped types, Real Past prides itself on house-made pasta and excellent pizza at dirt-cheap prices.
Restaurant Vegetariano Sabas Nieves
Caracas
A tranquil spot in a hectic neighborhood, its rotating fixed-price lunches can keep vegetarians entertained for the length of their stay.
North Coast & Lowlands
Beyond the mafioso decor you’ll find a decent steakhouse specializing in beef and chops. The thatched courtyard seating is preferable.
Venezuela
A long-standing tasca-style restaurant, with a long menu, moderate prices and a dim interior. It serves good chicken, pasta and seafood.
Tienda Naturalista Griselda Luna
Venezuela
Stock up on dried fruit and vegetarian protein for the Roraima trek. Awesome wholewheat fruit pastries and natural yogurt are available.
Caracas
This lively, neighborhood Chinese restaurant is popular for its tasty Szechuan fare and even more so in the evening for its cheap beer.
La Cuarenta Platos de Alí Babá
Venezuela
Feast on falafels and stuffed grape leaves, or ask for the plato mini típico variado and sample a little bit of everything.
Venezuela
Housed under a tin roof, this economical restaurant serves pastas, fresh fish and pollo al gusto (chicken made to order).
Venezuela
A large, no-nonsense Venezuelan restaurant with a lengthy bit-of-everything menu, smartly bow-tied waiters and a long drinks list.
Venezuela
Simple and modest, this is the only vegetarian spot in town, serving a filling menú ejecutivo (set meal) at lunch only.
Caracas
This Middle Eastern eatery situated above a busy street market serves fresh and filling platters, including great veggie combos.
Venezuela
This airy, modern restaurant has an open front that catches the breeze. It also offers nine clean, air-con rooms with cable TV.
Venezuela
Sit on the airy upstairs terrace and enjoy international and criollo fare, including a good selection of fresh fish.
Venezuela
This restaurant between Posada Las Tres Carabelas and Hotel Playa Galdonas is a friendly place serving up fresh fish dishes.
Caracas
Madeira-style kebabs are grilled – and served – on swords at this stone-walled eatery opposite the Hannsi crafts store.
Venezuela
Hang out with the locals at this popular arepera and snack bar that has occupied this busy street corner forever.
Venezuela
This is a food kiosk, serving great arepas (stuffed corn pancakes) with 20 different fillings and open till late.
Caracas
This particularly appealing cafe-bakery near the Plaza Bolívar has fantastic apple strudel and other decadent treats.
Caracas
A no-nonsense all-night diner, with arepas, parrilla (grilled meat) and other Venezuelan standards.
Venezuela
El Fortin is a good place for a fresh fish supper with a view of the bay and tables on the sand.
Caracas
Time stands still in this animated spot by the plaza, where an entire wall is dominated by a wooden ship relief.
Venezuela
Dig into huge portions at this popular Chinese restaurant, just two doors down from the hotel of the same name.
Caracas
The go-to spot in Macuto, this lively restaurant does a little bit of everything, including pizza and pasta.
Venezuela
Mama moved recently from Calle 16 but still serves up a hearty pizza, has a nice wine list and a sushi bar.
