Restaurants and Paladares in Central Havana

Located on the top floor of a spectacularly dilapidated Havana tenement, La Guarida\'s lofty reputation rests on its movie-location setting ( Fresa y Chocolate was filmed in this building) and a clutch of swashbuckling newspaper reviews (including the New York Times and the Guardian ). The food, as might be expected, is up there with Havana\'s best, shoehorning its captivating blend of Nueva Cocina Cubana into dishes such as sea ...

The courtyard entrance is pleasant enough but we were shown into an amazing interior. The menu is extensive and not at all expensive. The food is fabulous. There’s a wine list to suit most pallets and pockets, plus a substantial array of digestifs. This is a real treasure. Carlos is a great chef and a lovely and charming host. With a unique atmosphere and excellent food and service it is ...