Havana

La Guarida was hands down the best restaurant experience I had while in Havana. — Afar Magazine

Depending on whom you ask, this is either the Caribbean's best restaurant or its worst. — Fodor's

Popular among locals, hefty portions of red snapper, rabbit or chicken and lamb stew are served up daily. Make sure you are on the first floor. — Fodor's

Fontana exhibits the barbecue or, more to the point, the full-on charcoal grill. — Lonely Planet

This elegant little restaurant sits just off the Plaza San Francisco and, when the weather permits, has a few outdoor tables. — Frommer's

This is the best Italian restaurant in town. — Frommer's

Although prices are on the high side, the romantic location makes them worth it. — Fodor's

It might be hard to pick a spot here: tables are either out on the Plaza de la Catedral or in the patio of the colonial house in which the restaurant is located. — Fodor's

One of the better state-owned restaurants, El Aljibe offers a pretty open-air setting and live music while you dine. — Fodor's

This lively joint is housed in a beautifully restored, 18th-century building with high ceilings, just off the Plaza Vieja. — Frommer's

Ugly from the outside, but far prettier within, the Decameron is an intimate Italian-influenced restaurant where you can order from the varied menu with abandon. — Lonely Planet

This chic paladar, situated in the penthouse of a Vedado apartment block, could very well be located in Paris or Barcelona with its funky decor and gourmet cuisine. — Fodor's

In addition to fritters, croquettes, lamb shoulder, pork loin, and a variety of seafood dishes, Nao serves a traditional ropa vieja that is quickly becoming a local favorite. — Afar Magazine

This unique seafood restaurant, a favorite of the diplomatic crowd, is run by the Ministry of Fisheries and scores high points for atmosphere and service. — Lonely Planet

Known for its paella, this place attached to the Hostal Valencia has an authentic ambience and tries hard to emulate its Spanish namesake. — Lonely Planet

The menu, which was set up by the grandson of Cuba's celebrity chef Gilberto Smith Duquesne, is full of gourmet, stylized Cuban dishes, as well as international favorites such as ceviche or gazpacho. — Fodor's

Thinking up the name (the restaurant's address) can't have taken much imagination, so it is perhaps a little ironic that O'Reilly 304 serves up some of the most imaginative cuisine in Havana. — Lonely Planet

Overlooking the Straits of Florida, this cozy little paladar is set in an attractive Miramar home, and provides alfresco dining with, as its name suggests, fine views—well, at sunset anyway. — Fodor's