Food Map
Where to eat in Santo Domingo
The capital's best restaurants — colonial zone classics, modern bistros, and street food in the Zona Colonial.
Must try
Ajuala
FeaturedModern Dominican restaurant in Piantini celebrating local ingredients with a contemporary approach.
Calle Andrés Julio 13, Piantini, Santo Domingo
Bottega Fratelli
FeaturedRefined Italian-Dominican restaurant in Piantini known for handmade pasta and exceptional service.
Calle Pablo Casals #35, Piantini, Santo Domingo
El Mesón de la Cava
FeaturedIconic restaurant carved inside a natural cave, serving Dominican and international cuisine since 1966.
Av. Mirador Sur 1, Santo Domingo
Jalao
FeaturedVibrant Dominican restaurant on El Conde celebrating traditional recipes, rum, and live music in the Colonial City.
C. El Conde 101, Ciudad Colonial, Santo Domingo
La Cassina
FeaturedElegant restaurant in Evaristo Morales offering creative Dominican-Mediterranean cuisine in a beautiful setting.
Av. Roberto Pastoriza #504, Evaristo Morales, Santo Domingo
La Residence
FeaturedColonial City fine dining inside the UNESCO-listed Hotel Nicolás de Ovando with historic courtyard dining.
Hostal Nicolás de Ovando, Calle Las Damas, Santo Domingo
Laurel Restaurant
FeaturedOne of Santo Domingo's most celebrated fine dining destinations in the upscale Piantini district.
Andrés Julio Aybar No.16, Ens. Piantini, Santo Domingo
All restaurants (20)
Ajuala
FeaturedModern Dominican restaurant in Piantini celebrating local ingredients with a contemporary approach.
Calle Andrés Julio 13, Piantini, Santo Domingo
Bottega Fratelli
FeaturedRefined Italian-Dominican restaurant in Piantini known for handmade pasta and exceptional service.
Calle Pablo Casals #35, Piantini, Santo Domingo
El Mesón de la Cava
FeaturedIconic restaurant carved inside a natural cave, serving Dominican and international cuisine since 1966.
Av. Mirador Sur 1, Santo Domingo
Jalao
FeaturedVibrant Dominican restaurant on El Conde celebrating traditional recipes, rum, and live music in the Colonial City.
C. El Conde 101, Ciudad Colonial, Santo Domingo
La Cassina
FeaturedElegant restaurant in Evaristo Morales offering creative Dominican-Mediterranean cuisine in a beautiful setting.
Av. Roberto Pastoriza #504, Evaristo Morales, Santo Domingo
La Residence
FeaturedColonial City fine dining inside the UNESCO-listed Hotel Nicolás de Ovando with historic courtyard dining.
Hostal Nicolás de Ovando, Calle Las Damas, Santo Domingo
Laurel Restaurant
FeaturedOne of Santo Domingo's most celebrated fine dining destinations in the upscale Piantini district.
Andrés Julio Aybar No.16, Ens. Piantini, Santo Domingo
Adrian Tropical
Open-air Dominican restaurant on the Malecón famous for fresh seafood and juices with ocean breezes.
Av. George Washington 1, Santo Domingo
Boga Boga
Casual restaurant in La Esperilla popular for quick lunches and relaxed dinners.
Bolívar #203, La Esperilla, Santo Domingo
Buche Perico
Beloved Colonial City institution serving hearty Dominican comida criolla steps from El Conde.
Calle El Conde #53, Ciudad Colonial, Santo Domingo
D'Luis Parrillada
Dominican steakhouse on Paseo Presidente Billini known for grilled meats and traditional sides.
Paseo Presidente Billini, Santo Domingo
El Mesón de Barí
Traditional Dominican restaurant in the Colonial Zone serving comida criolla in a colonial-era building.
Calle Hostos 302 y Ureña, Ciudad Colonial, Santo Domingo
Lulo Gastrobar
Hip gastrobar near Parque Billini blending Colombian and Dominican flavors with craft cocktails.
Arzobispo Meriño, Parque Billini, Santo Domingo
Mitre Restaurant
Contemporary fine dining in Piantini with a sophisticated wine list and modern Caribbean cuisine.
Calle José Amado Soler Esq. Pablo Casals #35, Santo Domingo
Pat'e Palo
Historic tavern in La Atarazana serving Dominican fare since the 16th century — one of the oldest restaurants in the Americas.
25 La Atarazana, Ciudad Colonial, Santo Domingo
Peperoni Santo Domingo
Popular Italian chain location serving wood-fired pizza and pasta in a family-friendly atmosphere.
Calle Federico Geraldino Esq. Victor Garrido #22, Santo Domingo
Samurai
Japanese-Dominican fusion restaurant in Piantini popular for sushi and teppanyaki.
Piantini, Santo Domingo
SBG Santo Domingo
Lively grill and bar in Piantini with a wide menu of meats, seafood, and cocktails.
Paseo de los Locutores #9, Piantini, Santo Domingo
Sophia's Bar & Grill
Modern bar and grill in DownTown Center on Avenida Rómulo Betancourt with a strong cocktail menu.
DownTown Center, Av. Rómulo Betancourt, Santo Domingo
Vesuvio Restaurant
Classic Italian restaurant on the Malecón that has been a Santo Domingo institution for decades.
Av. George Washington #521, Santo Domingo