Don Joaquín

Top choice in Colonia del Sacramento


After 13 years in Europe, Colonia natives Yancí and Pierina returned home with a genuine Neapolitan pizza oven in tow. The result is this cheerful eatery where diners can watch the pizzaiolo (pizza chef) creating thin-crusted beauties with superb homemade sauce. Don't miss the carbonara with cheese, egg and delicately crunchy bacon, or the pescatore with mussels and shrimp.


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