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Café del Oriente Frommer's Highly Recommended

Cuisine International
Hours Open 9am-midnight
Address
Calle Officios 112
Location Corner of Calle Armargura, La Habana Vieja
Reservations Reservations recommended
Phone 7/860-6686
Prices Main courses CUC$9-CUC$21 (US$9.70-US$23/£4.85-£11)
Credit Cards MC, V

Frommer's Review

This elegant little restaurant sits just off the Plaza San Francisco and, when the weather permits, has a few outdoor tables. Inside you'll find a cool, large room, with a beautiful patterned marble floor, high ceilings, and dark wainscoting on the walls. In the center of the restaurant is a large, U-shaped bar. The menu here is one of the more extravagant in Havana, but it isn't adventurous as it used to be. For the main course, I like the wild rabbit with oregano or the fish filet in lime coulis. Even if you don't take a full meal here, this is a great place to stop for a drink or cup of coffee while touring Old Havana. In fact, it's open 24 hours daily for a very late night or early morning pick-me-up.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.


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