It’s easy to miss this ramshackle wooden shed hidden among similar structures along fisherman’s row, but that doesn’t mean you should. Like the décor, the food at Casa Boga makes an understated first impression. Steamed mussels and fresh fish carpaccios are presented with little fuss, but the radiating flavors go further, affirming the skill of the [...]
At this restaurant where the amiable proprietor, Graciano Francisconi recites the menu and a performing parrot puts on amazing acrobatic feats on a flying trapeze, only the food could upstage either character - and it does. Homemade pasta is stirred up daily with an assortment of fresh fish and seafood, served in the sizzling pan in [...]
Take one look at this restaurant and you know right away that whoever is running the place means business; the solid structure in ramshackle Pueblo de Los Pescadores (Fishermen’s Village) presents a resounding statement that the newest place in town is here to stay. Inside, the décor takes on a yachting theme, including unstained deck floors [...]
By far the most elegant establishment on the piazza, Peperoni features a formal dining room indoors and a slightly less formal environment outside under a canopy. The bar and wine menu are more extensive than any of the other restaurants in the area, as evidenced by the striking bar prominently situated at the entrance, and the [...]
Built over the water and with a wooden pier, this restaurant is the best option in Boca Chica for a great overall experience. Residents who frequent here often make a day of it, alternating between the thatched-roof dining area and some swimming holes that resulted from the deck construction. The menu is mostly grilled fresh seafood [...]
One of the finest dining establishments outside of the capital has its good days and its better days. The last time we visited, a rainy day during the off-season, fell somewhere off the lower end of expectation, leaving us to wonder if standards here are slipping. We were disappointed to hear that our favorite starter, the [...]
After retiring from cooking for the United Nations in Geneva, the Swiss proprietor must have really wanted to get away from it all, opening up this uncommon “deli” in a little village some 40 minutes drive east of Santo Domingo. Despite the location, a loyal fan base still negotiates the long drive for langoustines in garlic [...]
Of the four eateries located around the marina three are Italian, so the Cantonese cuisine and sushi offered here is a welcome diversion. Chinois also offers a lovely ambience: the subdued red walls and gentle trickle of cascading water create a zen-like dining environment. With the most expensive entrée under US$15, dining here is pleasant and [...]
This brick oven ristorante creates thin crust pizzas with an extensive menu of excellent toppings. As well as pizza, there are also pasta dishes and paninis available. Café del Sol is situated in the center of Altos de Chavón, an idyllic mountain top medieval village, and overlooks the piazza in front of St. Stanislaus Church. Sit [...]
This top-pick on Playa Bayahibe is busiest in the evenings when guests from the nearby Sunscape Casa del Mar Resort meander down the beach for the nightly seafood special: a three course grilled lobster dinner including aperitif and wine for one all-inclusive price. At lunch time Big Sur Café hosts a mostly local crowd. Menu options [...]