Diners' Choice: Best Food restaurants in Dominican Republic

OpenTable

Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall cuisine in Dominican Republic? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Bottega Fratelli

4.7

4.7 (87)

$31 to $50

Contemporary Italian

Dominican Republic

About the restaurant

Nuestras raices vienen del restaurant mas emblematico de Santo Domingo, la familia del Vesuvio, establecido en el 1954, tercera generacion a cargo de Bottega Fratelli para ofrecerles un servicio personalizado, una comida Italiana moderna en un ambiente elegante.

Our history comes from the most emblematic restaurant in Santo Domingo, Vesuvio, established in 1954, the third generation of the family runs Bottega Fratelli offering a personalized service, modern italian cuisine in an elegant setting.

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Clara

Dined on Nov 16, 2024

Great food and service. Acoustic needs attention.

Restaurante La Yola - Puntacana Yacht Club

4.8

4.8 (181)

$30 and under

Mediterranean

Dominican Republic

About the restaurant

LA YOLA RESTAURANT
Enjoy AAA Three Diamond Award-winning La Yola Restaurant, serving the freshest Mediterranean cuisine and seafood in an elegant setting. Modeled on a fishing boat, La Yola restaurant perches on the sea at the Puntacana Resort & Club Marina, with magnificent views of the sparkling turquoise waters.

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jorge

Dined 2 days ago

Celebrated our anniversary dinner at La Yola and the staff attentiveness and attention to detail were excellent. Elys, our waiter, made sure every single item that arrived at our table was great - from champagne, appetizers, main entry, cake/dessert to the after-dinner drinks. Could not have picked a better place to celebrate.

Samurai Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (17)

$50 and over

Japanese Speciality

Santo Domingo

About the restaurant

El mejor Restaurante japonés tradicional en Santo Domingo, desde 1990, con 34 años de experiencia gastronómica y cultural.

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Andrea

Dined on Dec 17, 2024

Always a great idea to choose this place, great food, great service!

Casa Brava

4.9

4.9 (21)

$30 and under

Spanish

Santo Domingo

About the restaurant

We welcome you to Casa Brava, where every dish tells a story and every moment is a celebration of the authentic passion for Spanish gastronomy.

We invite you to share, enjoy and live a unique experience with us!

We specialize in Spanish cuisine, fusing traditional with modern touches in both our food and its presentation.

The history of Casa Brava is woven with the collaboration of three passionate lovers of good food: Vicente Soto Ron, Vicente Soto Ricart (Son) and Joan González Ricart. The passion for good food has brought them together to renew the essence and culinary excellence that Vicente has worked on since 2003, creating a cozy space that pays tribute to your palate.

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Patricia

Dined on Dec 10, 2024

We were very well orientes and the food suggestion were wonderful good excellent

SBG - Santo Domingo

4.7

4.7 (324)

$50 and over

International

Dominican Republic

About the restaurant

At SBG, many elements are combined. An exquisite decoration, that has no intention of hiding its inspiration from the Hamptons. An international menu, with dishes which are sure to satisfy the most sophisticated of palates, excellent service and music, SBG is in a class of its own.

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Maria

Dined 6 days ago

We had a pleasant experience at SBG Santo Domingo, food, service and ambience were excellent!! We highly recommend this restaurant!

Brassa Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (55)

$31 to $50

Grill

Dominican Republic

About the restaurant

Brassa is a new grill restaurant that will offer the best quality meats and freshest seafood from around the world.

The “simply prepared” menu will allow guests to create their dish, with all proteins cooked in a “Candela” charcoal grill. The wine list will be expansive, featuring wines from around the world, and an innovative craft cocktail menu using the best local ingredients will be available. In addition, Brassa will be a social gathering place for the community, suitable for all celebratory occasions.

The design of Brassa is inspired by a contemporary steakhouse, creating a relaxed and inviting atmosphere. The restaurant will be a social gathering place for the community, suitable for all celebratory occasions or simply for enjoying a delicious meal.

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Dr Robert J

Dined 4 days ago

Wonderful place to dine in Punta Cana! Service, food and ambience was extremely good!

Casa Luca

4.7

4.7 (225)

$50 and over

Mediterranean

Santo Domingo

About the restaurant

Casa Luca es un restaurante casual en el Centro del Distrito Financiero de Santo Domingo.
De los creadores del Restaurante La Cassina, surge este nuevo espacio con una decoración tropical chic donde los detalles, colores, el mural pintado a mano y las originales columnas dominan la vista, para darle cabida a un menú mediterráneo finamente diseñado por el Chef Cristobal Martos.

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GraceVIP

Dined on Nov 30, 2024

Amazing Food and Unforgettable Experience at Casa Luca! I’m visiting from Boston, and this was my second time dining at Casa Luca. What an incredible experience once again! The food was absolutely delicious, each dish was full of flavor and beautifully prepared. The ambience was warm and inviting, making it the perfect spot for a memorable evening. A special shoutout to my waiter, Benjamin, who truly made my visit exceptional. Not only was he attentive and professional, but he was also funny and made the experience so enjoyable. I speak both English and Spanish but communicate better in English, so I really appreciated that he spoke English, it made ordering so much easier for me. After dinner, I visited the Oak Room for a drink, and it was the perfect way to end the night. The vibe was cozy yet lively, and the atmosphere was just right for relaxing and enjoying a cocktail. I highly recommend Casa Luca to anyone looking for amazing food, great service, and a fantastic overall experience. I’ll definitely be returning the next time I’m in Santo Domingo!

La Cassina

4.7

4.7 (289)

$50 and over

Mediterranean

Dominican Republic

About the restaurant

La Cassina is considered the top restaurant in DR. Year after year, since its opening, it has won several awards and recognitions.

With a modern Mediterranean cuisine, its famous seafood, great meat all served in a sophidticated and elegant ambience, La Cassina offers a memorable experience moreover than just a meal.

A large wine seller, particular trolley bars with signature cocktails and single malt whiskeys, will spice up your experience as well as our live music on Thursdays. Upstairs you will find Room 504, the fanciest club in the city with international resident DJs from Thursdays to Sundays.

La Cassina stands for its decoration with its sliding roof, a tropical garden and a salon privée for 40 people.

If you visit Santo Domingo, La Cassina is a must to give you the finest gastronomic experience in the country.

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Mariela

Dined on Dec 7, 2024

Great. Excellent !! It was (as usual) a great experience with friends.

Larimar

4.6

4.6 (36)

$30 and under

International

Santo Domingo

About the restaurant

Welcome to Larimar we look forward to serving you.

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William

Dined on Dec 14, 2024

Great experience, excellent food, incredible ambience. Have to say that even though we selected the standard seating option when we made our reservation, they decided to sit us outdoor because it didn’t reflect the selection we make through Open Table. After making the claim and 30 minutes later, they sat us inside. Everything else, was perfect.

Maraca

4.7

4.7 (62)

$30 and under

International

Santo Domingo

About the restaurant

Welcome to Maraca we look forward to serving you.

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Joan

Dined 6 days ago

Great and tasty dishes !!! Great services!!! It was a very good experience!!!