Little Corn Island
For a truly local experience in the Village, reserve an evening meal at this ambitious and eclectic supper club. Self-taught Managua transplant Darinia…
Must-see restaurants in Nicaragua
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Isla de Ometepe
Easily the most stylish eating venue on this corner of the island. All-day breakfast is served at this rustic-chic cafe just uphill from the port; the…
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Managua
Set on a cool front balcony overlooking a leafy side street, refined Terraza's authentic Peruvian menu takes you from coastal ceviches (marinated seafood)…
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Caribbean Coast
Don't leave Bluefields without trying El Chino's marvelous ceviche, prepared fresh every day and served in small polystyrene cups, alongside an array of…
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Managua
Come evening, Managuans make their way to this fritanga temple where Doña Tania has perfected her craft over 20 years. There is only one thing worth…
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León
Head here in the evenings for your fill of the BX, León's famous dish. BX (bajón extremo) was coined by local students in the 1990s; it's the local take…
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León
A happy marriage of Polish and Sri Lankan dishes, this eclectic restaurant does an equally good job with moreish pierogi (dumplings with multiple fillings…
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Little Corn Island
Boasting the most interesting menu in the Village, this popular restaurant overlooking the water tempts hungry travelers with authentic Italian pastas,…
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Managua
All heavy wooden beams, exposed brick walls and contemporary art, this smart steakhouse means business. Choose from a sizable list of cuts of meat – from…
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Granada
Mellow jazz plays in the background at this candlelit spot, with a mural of a rooster, Mr Beautiful, gracing the back wall. The rooster belonged to Miss…
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Caribbean Coast
Close to the airport, this popular restaurant serves easily the best food in town. It's a very Bilwi kind of place: the open-air dining area features…
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León
Run by a European couple, this fabulous French bakery specializes in homemade breads. Grab a table on the breezy interior courtyard and choose from a menu…
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Bocadillos Tapas Kitchen & Bar
Granada
The interior leafy courtyard of this stylish yet casual restaurant is an ideal setting for a cocktail (including some original ones!), a local craft beer…
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Little Corn Island
Long considered the Corn Islands’ best restaurant, this Cuban-run kitchen serves up outstanding plates of fish, shrimp, roast pork and ropa vieja (a Cuban…
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San Juan Del Sur
Excellent coffee, gourmet breakfasts, killer ceviche, imaginative fusion dishes, an all-nica staff, and potent, fruity rum cocktails – what's not to like?…
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Isla de Ometepe
This popular cafe using local ingredients from the adjacent organic farm has something for everyone: excellent coffee, freshly baked breads, huge salads…
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Southwestern Nicaragua
La Vaca Loca wears several hats and we love them all: it's an art house with beautifully carved furnishings; a tranquil cafe in a flowering garden,…
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Managua
This diminutive ice-cream stall kills you softly with its 12 flavors of ice cream on a stick. It's some of the best ice cream you'll ever have; we're…
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Corn Islands
While the restaurant doesn't look like much, these are certainly some of the best pizzas available along Nicaragua's Caribbean coast. We love the fact…
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Caribbean Coast
Feeling just a tad too chic for grimy Bluefields, this light-filled, split-level cafe serves real coffee in addition to panini, pasta dishes, salads and…
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Little Corn Island
Pull up a chair on the porch of this converted family home and order the superb salt-dusted, lightly fried fish and a cold beer. Alternatively, try its…
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Corn Islands
This fantastic place is run by a friendly team of locals, who give a consistently warm welcome. The menu is one of the most interesting on the island, and…
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Caribbean Coast
Local boy and Swiss-trained chef Fred Ulrich returned to Pearl Lagoon after a long absence working in resorts all over the Americas, and has invested in…
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Southwestern Nicaragua
By the rocks at the north end of the beach, local matriarch Mama Lin feeds you fantastic lobster, grilled snapper, sopa de mariscos (seafood stew) and…
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Managua
In affluent Las Colinas, Ola Verde falls squarely into the 'hipster eatery' category but without flogging you with the concept of wellness in a tiresome…
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Granada
Tall ceilings, hand-carved furniture and gilded mirrors give this place a certain old-world grandeur, but the succinct menu is as contemporary as it gets,…
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León
Whether you're being whisked off on an early-morning tour or shuttle, or are just a fan of all-day breakfasts, this is the place for generous portions of…
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Managua
At this bang-on-trend cafe you can peruse the map of Nicaragua's coffee-growing regions while deciding which way you want your superlative brew: chemex,…
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Granada
A longtime favorite Italian trattoria has expanded and morphed into a Middle Eastern restaurant, though the wood-fired thin-crust pizza remains the best…
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San Juan Del Sur
Kitty-corner to Parque Central, this vegetarian and vegan restaurant serves excellent curries, salads and an assortment of fresh fruit and vegetable…
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San Juan Del Sur
Perch at one of several communal tables and go for an Indian or Thai-style curry at this thimble-sized, candlelit place. We love both the ambience and the…
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Corn Islands
A friendly waterside restaurant that serves up consistently excellent seafood dishes with a choice of three sides, as well as lobster burgers and other…
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Little Corn Island
Escape to the far side of the island and enjoy a meal on the sand with the waves crashing at your feet. Here it's all about Caribbean hospitality, and you…
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Caribbean Coast
On the top floor of the Hotel Casa Royale, the Bay View offers exactly that – great vistas over the enormous lagoon and a perfect vantage point for…
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Managua
Light years away from the bustle of downtown Managua, this verdant hillside terrace, strung with gently twinkling lights, seems to recall a mythologized…
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León
This friendly little restaurant uses fresh and local produce to make a solid range of menu items: sandwiches, salads, burgers, pastas, steaks and fajitas,…
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Managua
One of the more highly respected seafood restaurants in town, with white linen service and a chance to hobnob with well-heeled Managuans. Some of the…
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Managua
Doña Pilar’s been here for years, and this popular evening fritanga is a neighborhood institution, both for its juicy, crispy BBQ chicken and the range of…
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Little Corn Island
This cool little spot near Little Corn's wharf is a great place to get breakfast before setting off on the 6am-daily panga to Great Corn. It does…
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Managua
One of the main locations of Nicaragua's popular coffee chain. Grab a table on the spacious and airy upstairs balcony and you’ll find it hard to leave…
