Last night I was at Restaurante Samurai taking in the Japanese flare of that restaurant here in Santo Domingo. Although, the sushi was ok (I'm not a big sushi person), everything else was delicious and overall I had a wonderful time.
Now, this was not the first time I have been there, but out of curiosity I would like to know what restaurant would you personally consider to be the best and worst you have been to in Santo Domingo or the entire DR.
Here are my choices:
In Santo Domingo, my favorite restaurants would have to be David Crockett. I must confess, their "Wild West" decor is a bit corny, but the rack of lamb and the prim ribs are to die for!
Also, the famous and almost historical (it has been around since Trujillo's time) Vesuvio on the malecon. They do have a vast array of delicious pastas. However, what I truly like at Vesuvio is the mostaccioli arrabiata, the risotto con frutas del mar, and gnocchi gorgonzola. My my, these people truly know how to cook.
And the last of the 3 best in SDQ in my opinion would have to be Caribbean Blue. I haven't been here in a while, hmm, maybe I'll go there tonight. However, the atmosphere is both relaxing and hip. But, of course, what good is a restaurant with only ambiance! The food here is really really good, but especially the goat meat enchiladas, the shrimp risotto and the salads are to die for. I'm not a big candy or dessert eater, but I can never leave this place without eating the oh so fabulous trufas magicas de chocolate. MMMM!
In the rest of the country I have five restaurants that makes my mouth water:
1. Giacosa in Altos de Chavon. The seafood risotto is memorable to say the least.
2. La Capannine in Las Terrenas. The lobster and the octopus in ink is just excellent. I have only been there once, so you know its good since I remember the name of the place.
3. On the Waterfront in Sosua. This is always the deciding factor whenever I choose to visit Sosua. Teh seafood is out of this world and the sweeping oceanfront patio just adds to its appeal. I thought I was in heaven when I tasted the red snapper and the lambi (conch) and lets not forget the delicious lobsters. All in all, this is a great place to splurge! I would have mentioned La Puntilla de Piergiorgio, since they are also good, but I've noticed a slight dip in the standards.
4. Vento in Cabarete. The view of the water is exceptional to say the least and the cuisine is just as awesome especially the lamb dishes. In addition to all of that, they have quite an extensive wine list which is always nice.
5. Pez Dorado in Santiago. The Pollo a la diana, grilled octopus, garlic shrimp and the sea bass are very very delicious. I also found some of the chinese offerings to be quite excellent also.
So, there you have it. These are the best restaurants in the DR in my opinion. I'm not too sure if the ones I mention outside the capital are still open, most of them are at least, because it has been a while since I have been to them. But, rest assure, these are among the best places to splurge here in the DR!
So, what are your favorite dining places???? :classic:
Now, this was not the first time I have been there, but out of curiosity I would like to know what restaurant would you personally consider to be the best and worst you have been to in Santo Domingo or the entire DR.
Here are my choices:
In Santo Domingo, my favorite restaurants would have to be David Crockett. I must confess, their "Wild West" decor is a bit corny, but the rack of lamb and the prim ribs are to die for!
Also, the famous and almost historical (it has been around since Trujillo's time) Vesuvio on the malecon. They do have a vast array of delicious pastas. However, what I truly like at Vesuvio is the mostaccioli arrabiata, the risotto con frutas del mar, and gnocchi gorgonzola. My my, these people truly know how to cook.
And the last of the 3 best in SDQ in my opinion would have to be Caribbean Blue. I haven't been here in a while, hmm, maybe I'll go there tonight. However, the atmosphere is both relaxing and hip. But, of course, what good is a restaurant with only ambiance! The food here is really really good, but especially the goat meat enchiladas, the shrimp risotto and the salads are to die for. I'm not a big candy or dessert eater, but I can never leave this place without eating the oh so fabulous trufas magicas de chocolate. MMMM!
In the rest of the country I have five restaurants that makes my mouth water:
1. Giacosa in Altos de Chavon. The seafood risotto is memorable to say the least.
2. La Capannine in Las Terrenas. The lobster and the octopus in ink is just excellent. I have only been there once, so you know its good since I remember the name of the place.
3. On the Waterfront in Sosua. This is always the deciding factor whenever I choose to visit Sosua. Teh seafood is out of this world and the sweeping oceanfront patio just adds to its appeal. I thought I was in heaven when I tasted the red snapper and the lambi (conch) and lets not forget the delicious lobsters. All in all, this is a great place to splurge! I would have mentioned La Puntilla de Piergiorgio, since they are also good, but I've noticed a slight dip in the standards.
4. Vento in Cabarete. The view of the water is exceptional to say the least and the cuisine is just as awesome especially the lamb dishes. In addition to all of that, they have quite an extensive wine list which is always nice.
5. Pez Dorado in Santiago. The Pollo a la diana, grilled octopus, garlic shrimp and the sea bass are very very delicious. I also found some of the chinese offerings to be quite excellent also.
So, there you have it. These are the best restaurants in the DR in my opinion. I'm not too sure if the ones I mention outside the capital are still open, most of them are at least, because it has been a while since I have been to them. But, rest assure, these are among the best places to splurge here in the DR!
So, what are your favorite dining places???? :classic: