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El Patio vs La Guarida
Both establishments are rated very highly by expert reviewers. Overall, La Guarida ranks significantly higher than El Patio. La Guarida ranks #1 in Havana with praise from 4 publications including Lonely Planet, Afar Magazine and Fodor's.
El Patio
Fodor's
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Calle San Ignacio No. 54,, Plaza de la Catedral, Havana, Cuba
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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."
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Frommer's
"The menu is small, but this place is big on atmosphere. The only real splurge here is the lobster supreme in light vinaigrette."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"When the hustlers stay away, El Patio is one of the most romantic settings on the planet."
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La Guarida
Fodor's
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Afar Magazine
Concordia. No. 418, Gervasio y Escobar, Havana 10700, Cuba
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Fodor's
"Still Havana's most famous paladar, La Guardia has reached almost legendary status."
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Frommer's
"Owes its renown in equal parts to the wonderful ambience, excellent cuisine, and the starring role it played in several scenes in the Cuban blockbuster film Fresa y Chocolate."
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Lonely Planet
Top choice
"La Guarida's lofty reputation rests on its movie-location setting and a clutch of swashbuckling international newspaper reviews."
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Afar Magazine
"La Guarida was hands down the best restaurant experience I had while in Havana."
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