Must-see restaurants in Trinidad

  • Freebird

    Trinidad

    Chic dining in a flower-wreathed building close to the Wildfowl Trust lakes, offering an enticing blend of exquisite presentation and truly memorable food…

  • Dopson's Roti Shop

    Port of Spain

    This tiny place is a favorite locals' spot – many Trinis claim it makes the best rotis in Port of Spain. Fillings are fresh, succulent and generous (try…

  • Breakfast Shed

    Port of Spain

    Under an awning right on the water, this is the place to go for Trini tastes and great views over the Gulf, with stalls arranged around an open-air,…

  • Veni Mangé

    Port of Spain

    West Indian flavor, art and enthusiasm infuse this vibrant restaurant. Serving classic Caribbean cuisine cooked with love, it’s one of the best spots for…

  • Buzo Osteria Italiana

    Port of Spain

    Set in a gorgeous old stone building, with a courtyard that's ideal for evening cocktails, this is one of Trinidad's best restaurants. The Italian chef…

  • Lola's Food Company

    Port of Spain

    Fabulous family-run place, with truly friendly servers and a fun, casual atmosphere. Breakfast runs from pancakes, eggs and waffles to sada roti and…

  • Sails

    Trinidad

    This popular hangout is one of the most appealing eating options in Chaguaramas, with seating overlooking the water and in the air-con interior. You can…

  • Ranch

    Trinidad

    Great little place past Mayaro village, with tables in an air-con indoor dining room and patio garden. Local food runs from chicken with Trini sides to…

  • Chaud

    Port of Spain

    Set in secluded St Ann's, this is Trini fine-dining at its best. The gourmet creations of local superchef Khalid Mohammed might include pepper-jelly…

  • Boqueron

    Trinidad

    In a distinctive thatch-roofed building with an ocean-facing 1st-floor deck, Boqueron's setting is as much of a draw as its high-end seafood menu, from…

  • Adam's Bagels

    Port of Spain

    Make a detour to Maraval for this favourite, either for baked goods and Lebanese/Trini snacks from the takeaway counter, or a sit-down meal. There's all…

  • Savannah Food Stalls

    Port of Spain

    The paved section of the Savannah has taken off as a cool spot to enjoy some Trinbago street food. Hunkered under white tents, stalls sell everything from…

  • U-Pick Vegetable Farm

    Trinidad

    The restaurant of this fantastic pick-your-own farm is a great breakfast or lunch spot, from smoked salmon bagels to chicken and waffles or brioche French…

  • Tamnak Thai

    Port of Spain

    The outside patio has lovely tropical wood tables and a lily-pad pond, while the inside is quiet and cool. Highlights include Tom Yum soup, red and green…

  • Living Water

    Port of Spain

    A perfect lunch-stop after exploring the National Museum or downtown sights, with all the profits channelled into charitable works. Canteen-style seating…

  • Texas de Brazil

    Port of Spain

    The best choice of the many restaurants surrounding MovieTowne's Fiesta Plaza courtyard, this Brazilian-style churrascaria is nirvana for meat-lovers,…

  • More Vino More Sushi

    Port of Spain

    This popular wine bar serves up excellent sushi, with all the familiar rolls, plus local flavors such as the spicy Maracas – all made right in front of…

  • Apsara

    Port of Spain

    Named after the dancers of the court of Indra, who could move freely between heaven and earth, Apsara is a stalwart Port of Spain restaurant, popular with…

  • Chaud Café

    Port of Spain

    Part wine bar, part upscale bistro, overseen by local chef extraordinaire Khalid Mohammed, this is a lovely spot for lunch, perhaps seared salmon with…

  • Ciao at the Normandie

    Port of Spain

    For a quiet romantic dinner, take a table on the pretty terrace and enjoy excellent service and great food that blends Caribbean staples with world…

  • Mt Plaisir Restaurant

    Trinidad

    The top choice in town, right on the beach and with gorgeous sea views framed by open-arched walls. The menu features divine seafood, pasta and meat…

  • Mother Nature’s

    Port of Spain

    Whole-wheat roti? Yes, it exists here, as do dairy-free desserts (including a showcase of ice creams) and deliciously healthy vegetarian dishes from the…

  • Hosein’s Roti Shop

    Port of Spain

    Right on Independence Sq, Hosein's is a Port of Spain institution, hugely popular with hungry workers queuing up for the tasty and generously sized…

  • Wheel House Pub

    Trinidad

    Great little bar-restaurant with tables on a covered waterfront terrace and an air-con interior. Inexpensive fish, pork or chicken with local sides is a…

  • Richard's

    Trinidad

    Follow the crowds to Richard's, easily the most popular of the bake-and-shark outlets. The extensive fresh salad bar is kept well stocked, and the sauces…

  • Irie Bites

    Port of Spain

    Maybe not the most inspired cooking in the world, but a decent option for inexpensive Jamaican-style jerk chicken, pork, lamb and fish, plus daily…

  • Me Asia

    Port of Spain

    Much frequented by the local Chinese community, this is a great spot for Szechuan cuisine, with excellent seafood (try the steamed shrimp wontons) and a…

  • Caffé del Mare

    Trinidad

    A great stop off for ice cream, gooey cake, sweet or savory pastry, sandwich, salad or slice of quiche, plus filled brioche or waffles for breakfast…

  • La Cantina

    Port of Spain

    Sister-restaurant of a renowned Tobago pizzeria, Port of Spain's branch is in an airy old building, and cooks up scrumptious fish, chicken and beef…

  • Zanzibar

    Trinidad

    A pleasing spot, with tables on a balcony overlooking the water and an icy air-conditioned section. The wide-ranging menu is a little bit chain-restaurant…

  • Cocos Hut

    Trinidad

    Right on the roadside, adjacent to a track down to the beach, the restaurant of Laguna Mar hotel is a small, cozy spot and usually the only place in town…

  • Rituals

    Port of Spain

    This coffeehouse chain (one of many Port of Spain branches) serves smoothies, coffee drinks, paninis, hot-filled wraps, salads, bakery goods, bagel…

  • Patraj

    Port of Spain

    Opposite the Queen's Park Oval cricket ground, Patraj serves some of the most mouth-watering roti in the city, with a huge array of fillings from shrimp…

  • Bottles & Bites

    Trinidad

    Within Tradewinds Hotel, but independently run, this is a great place for dinner or drinks, with soups, salads and a range of sushi, plus tapas-style…

  • Hakka

    Port of Spain

    Buzzing place offering delectable Chinese cuisine with an Indian/Asian flavor, from Thai red or green curries to Szechuan chilli fish. Eating in can build…

  • Lighthouse Restaurant

    Trinidad

    Open-air restaurant on a deck overlooking the bobbing masts of the CrewsInn Marina. The food is decent (if lacking a bit of passion), but the setting is…

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