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Cafe L'Attico
Av. Luis Roche at 1a
Transversal, Altamira
Caracas.
T: 0212 265-8555
Cuisine: Continental
With soft lights glimmering on brass bar rails, this time-honored Caracas institution echoes the atmosphere of a neighborhood pub. Strategically placed large-screen TVs categorize L'Attico as a sports bar, but the large menu of freshly prepared specialties gives it a flavor that is altogether more sophisticated.
Casa Farruco
Av. Este 2, La Candelaria
Caracas
T: 0212 572-9343
Cuisine: Spanish
One of several excellent Spanish restaurants scattered around the neighborhood of La Candelaria, this warm and welcoming place feels more like Seville than Caracas. The menu is dominated by seafood dishes.
Da Guido
Av. Mariscal Francisco
Solano 8, Sabana Grande
Caracas
T: 0212 763-0937
Cuisine: Italian
This casual, family-style restaurant with hams hanging from the ceiling and colorful murals depicting the Italian countryside is filled with locals who enjoy its classic dishes and affordable prices.
La Romanina
Av. Avila, La Castellana
Caracas
T: 0212 267-6739
Cuisine: Italian
This superb Italian eatery near Plaza La Castellana serves great pizzas cooked over burning logs in a brick oven. The pizza topped with salmon and cream cheese is one of the favorites. The decor is nothing fancy -- just simple pine tables -- but the service is friendly and hospitable.
Lasserre
Av. Tercera, between 2a and 3a Transversals
Los Palos Grandes
Caracas
T: 0212 283-4558
Cuisine: French
House specialties include the hard-to-find lapa, a small tropical boar cooked to perfection in a rich red-wine sauce, and pabon, an exquisite freshwater peacock bass. The Grand Marnier soufflé, which must be ordered in advance, is a great finishing touch.
Lee Hamilton's Steak House
Ave San Felipe and Av. El Bosque
La Castellana
Caracas
T: 0212 261-0511
Cuisine: American
Billing itself as the only restaurant in Caracas serving real American cuts of beef, this steak house has stood the test of time, remaining a favorite among business executives since 1958. One of the most popular dishes here is the delectable steak tartare.
Taiko
Calle La Trinidad,
near Calle Madrid, Las Mercedes
Caracas
T: 0212 993-5647
Cuisine: Japanese
Next door to the French Embassy in an ultra-hip neighborhood, this chic restaurant serves excellent Japanese dishes ranging from hibachi-grilled meats and seafood, udon noodle soups, and lightly fried tempura to fresh sushi and sashimi.
Tarzilandia
Av. san Juan de Bosco
at Decima Transversal
Altamira, Caracas
T: 0212 261-8419
Cuisine: Venezuelan
Lush tropical vegetation filled with parrots, tree frogs, and turtles has been part of the experience at this Caracas landmark since it opened in 1950. On the menu are exotic Venezuelan dishes: turtle pie, shrimp mixed with tropical fruit, and delectable grilled steaks and seafood.
