The best restaurants Central

What a charming discovery, along the highway some 4 km north of the exit for Bonao. You are welcomed into a real tepee with a purely Dominican menu. The sancocho is one of the best we know, the tripe soup will delight giblet lovers and the appetizer croquettes (crab, chicken, shrimp) are exquisite. The restaurant is always bursting at the seams, and all the products, meat and fish alike, are impeccably fresh. A very fine address for a motorway stopover. Secure parking.

Run by Dominicans, the restaurant offers classic local cuisine and refreshments of all kinds. The dishes are served with a smile and the presentation of the plates makes your mouth water at first sight. On the menu: fish, meat, vegetables, rice... covered with delicious sauces that match the dish perfectly. Not to mention that the view from the terrace is breathtaking. A great address with good value for money where you can go once for a meal or a drink.

Dress up for the occasion, because here the setting is chic and all the waiters are in suits and bow ties. You will be struck by the subdued lighting and air conditioning as soon as you enter, and then you will quickly get used to this hushed atmosphere in the company of a clientele of businessmen, families, or couples in search of romance who have been meeting here since 1964. The menu is up to the task with lobsters, fish and seafood cooked with care, but also international, Chinese, and Dominican Creole cuisine.

De Parraillada is a friendly restaurant with a small and pleasant garden. The cuisine focuses on grilled chicken, pork, beef and fish, with a Dominican flavour. There is also a buffet where you can compose your own dishes. The portions of the dishes on the menu are generous. There is also a good wine and drinks list. The service and the welcome are impeccable. An address that will please all appetites, as long as you are a meat eater.

The Dominican cuisine in the hotel's restaurant is excellent and well served. We dine to the sound of local songs played by the guitarist on stage. On the menu: barbecued meat or grilled chicken, but also fish or salads for smaller hungers. Possibility of buffet or à la carte menu for groups. And, cherry on the cake, while having lunch, you are allowed access to the swimming pool, which is very appreciable. Good atmosphere and careful service. A tasty option for eating out.

One of the house specialties is mofongo, a typical Puerto Rican plantain dish. People come from all over town to enjoy it on the covered terrace with its colorful tables. The other is grilled meats, a la parilla. Also soups, pasta, marinated or filleted fish. And a few coconut desserts to end on a sweet note. The menu is varied, so there's something for everyone. A warm, Dominican atmosphere. El Zaguan is one of La Vega's finest restaurants.

Aroma de la Montaña is without a doubt one of the restaurants with the most incredible setting in the Dominican Republic: a 360° rotating panoramic view (Warning: the rotation only operates on weekends, Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday lunch). The view is really splendid. Unfortunately, it is this one that you pay for, and not what's on your plate (where the bill goes up very quickly, but not the quality). It is better to come and have a glass of wine before or after dinner, especially to admire the sunset.

Far West atmosphere and decor at Kukara Macara, a bit like a French Buffalo Grill, with the added bonus of staff dressed in period costumes. This is a family restaurant offering soups, salads, sushi, pasta, grilled steaks with all kinds of sauces, fish and lobsters. A menu, you will have understood, very diversified which should satisfy all the desires. A change of scenery guaranteed, a place that will make children happy. Warm welcome and successful service. A good value for money to try.

Vegetarian friends, and all those who like to eat healthy and balanced, this place is for you! At the back of a small shopping mall is this lovely cafe-restaurant serving fresh, organic food. Each day there are different options for creative and delicious (as well as hearty) dishes. To accompany your meal, there are many smoothies on the menu. A shop selling healthy and organic food products completes this address which is worth a visit. Smiling welcome and service.

Noah is one of Santiago's most fashionable restaurants for the upper classes. The main room is elegant, and the large terrace overlooks the monument to the heroes of Restauración . The menu is a fusion of different international cuisines (Peruvian, Thai, Creole, etc.) and also serves wood-fired pizzas. The two house specialties are Cerdo Noah and Monfongo de guinea. Cigars for sale at the counter. Noah is a small chain of restaurants that can be found in several of the country's major cities.

In just a few years, this bar-restaurant has become Constanza's most chic venue. You'll be greeted by an oversized chandelier worthy of the Côte d'Azur's palaces - the name says it all! The imposing venue features a number of different areas (bar, restaurant, terrace, private lounges), all in a modern, elegant style. International specialties, Creole dishes and pizzas are served. We recommend the Moncarlo pastelitos as an appetizer - a real treat! Karaoke on Tuesdays. Professional service and calm atmosphere.

It is on the terrace of a large chalet with a view of the surrounding mountains that Pucho welcomes you to discover one of the great specialties of the country: El Mofongo. It is green plantains, fried and seasoned with garlic, olive oil and pork. You can customize it to your taste (shrimp, chicken, salami or chorizo). Many say it is the best in the country! The bucolic setting, the warmth of the welcome and the quality of the dishes make it a must in Jarabacoa. Concerts two Saturdays a month.

Located in the small Don Jorge shopping centre, this air-conditioned café-restaurant is a great choice for eating fresh local produce with many vegetarian options. The menu consists of salads, burgers, wraps and fajitas, each dish is cooked in a healthy and balanced way (wholemeal flour used for the fajitas for example). The place is also famous for its breakfasts as well as for its fruity, refreshing and energizing smoothies. In short, a very good alternative in Jarabacoa!

A little corner of Italy in the middle of the Dominican mountains! The emphasis here is on authenticity, from the warm, personalized welcome to the exclusive Italian-language menu, including products imported from Italy. All the specialties of the Botte are on the menu: pasta, risottos, bruschettas and pizzas... Located a little way from the city center, you'll find yourself in a peaceful setting with a magnificent view of the mountains (for maximum enjoyment, we recommend the tables on the terrace). A fine wine list... Italian, of course!

This restaurant is one of the trendiest in Santiago. We can only underline the careful decoration, at least as much as the presentation of the plates. Throughout the day, you can go here to enjoy some tasty tapas on the terrace, accompanied by an elegant cocktail or glass of wine, unless you prefer the small, modern and chic service room. The main courses are excellent and the desserts are top notch. El Tablon Latino provides a pleasant, professional and available service. A very good option.

Careful service and chic decor for this Latin-Japanese fusion restaurant. Alvaro is the host, offering solid plates of sushi and maki adapted to local products. But Barak restaurant also offers hearty mofongos, one of Puerto Rico's specialties made from plantains. Original and tasty. You will be welcomed with a smile and will have your meal in a warm and quiet atmosphere. Good value for money.

Vast Dominican canteen, very populated on Sundays where you can taste a speciality of Puerto Rico: the mofongo, whose main ingredient is the plantain banana. You will be surprised by the immensity of the dish, which is nevertheless easy to eat. A typical atmosphere of the Dominican Republic with a rather fast and smiling service. Warm welcome, fresh drinks to accompany the dish. One of the best restaurants with small prices and original cooking that one finds in the corner. Address to remember to taste the mofongo.

It's a beautiful establishment overlooking the central square with a huge wooden mezzanine. Large and beautiful pizzas are mainly served at Del Parque Galeria, but also Dominican and international dishes with generous portions. The large open terrace on the ground floor is more for aperitif and sometimes even for some wild dance steps... A nice offer of hot and cold drinks, a friendly atmosphere, an attentive and successful service. An address that deserves to be visited.

On the side of the road towards Jarabacoa, this little western-style bar is known in the region for its ribs, smoked pork ribs in the Texan style. Just take a look at the barbecue and you'll see that this is serious business. The beautiful ribs are presented in the window (with smoked chicken and a few side dishes, including excellent banana leaf tamales ). You choose the quantity and it's off to pure happiness. But you have to be a meat lover, of course... Top service.

This is the landmark of Jarabacoa. You often hear people say "See you at La Tinaja", in Spanish of course. Open to the street, this café-restaurant is always busy. In the morning, workers and hikers meet for an excellent coffee and a hearty breakfast, ideal to start the day on the right foot. In the evening, it's the place to be for an aperitif. In short, a central and unavoidable address for all those who will spend a few days in Jarabacoa.