Guidebook for Santo Domingo
Food Scene
Mesón de Bari
302 C. HostosBest Domincan Food Joint
Pat'e Palo
Best dinner. Always on point.
La Cafetera
253 Calle El CondeBest coffee. Dominican Boheme.
Pizzarelli
53 C. El CondeTypical dominican pizza, great location, cheap.
Hotel Conde De Peñalba
Good for checking out people, with coffee, or beer. Love their breakfast.
The same chef that in Pat'e Palo, good food, with La Enoteca (winebar) right in Front
70 locals recommend
Lulú Tasting Bar
The same chef that in Pat'e Palo, good food, with La Enoteca (winebar) right in Front
SegaZona
54 C. El CondeHappy hours.
Adrian Tropical
1 Avenida George WashingtonDominican Food near The Malecon
Falafel Zona Colonial
352 C. Padre BilliniGood option for vegeterians
Arts & Culture
Good art, great library and only 2 blocks from the house. Free internet.
8 locals recommend
Spain Cultural Center of Santo Domingo.
No. 2 C. Arzobispo MeriñoGood art, great library and only 2 blocks from the house. Free internet.
There's a little Cafe in that Plaza called Cafe Conde, best breakfast (Mangu con huevo)
134 locals recommend
Catedral Primada de las Americas
Calle Isabel La CatólicaThere's a little Cafe in that Plaza called Cafe Conde, best breakfast (Mangu con huevo)
Museo De Las Casas Reales
Calle Las DamasGood collection, beautiful house.
Museum of Modern Art, there are other museums around, the national library and national theatre.
41 locals recommend
MAM
Avenida Pedro Henríquez UreñaMuseum of Modern Art, there are other museums around, the national library and national theatre.
El Sartén
153 C. HostosSon, Merengue, Bachata and Salsa. Nice place for dancing.
Manuel the owner is my friend, he's the best in naive and primitive art. he knows a lot about haiti and artisanal work in general.
7 locals recommend
GALERIA BOLOS - arte y artesania
15 C. Isabel La CatólicaManuel the owner is my friend, he's the best in naive and primitive art. he knows a lot about haiti and artisanal work in general.
Drinks & Nightlife
Good music, good art, drinks and montaditos. My friends Cesar and Ricardo (the owners) are sweethearts
38 locals recommend
La Alpargatería
103 C. Salomé UreñaGood music, good art, drinks and montaditos. My friends Cesar and Ricardo (the owners) are sweethearts
Sightseeing
Alcázar de Colón
2 C. La AtarazanaHistorical House.
There's a very nice flea market in front of this highend hotel every sunday. Also good for a drink. A bit expensive but super nice.
Hodelpa Nicolás de Ovando
Calle Las DamasThere's a very nice flea market in front of this highend hotel every sunday. Also good for a drink. A bit expensive but super nice.
The biggest plaza, on Saturday there's always some cultural presentation. Good restaurants and ambiance.
110 locals recommend
Plaza de la Hispanidad or Spain
2 C. La AtarazanaThe biggest plaza, on Saturday there's always some cultural presentation. Good restaurants and ambiance.
Shopping
Mercado Modelo
Avenida MellaGood artisans.
Is my friends store, Gustavo. He sells local designers, cheap and great sushi and juice bar. Best spot in La Zona.
Bambam Sushi
Is my friends store, Gustavo. He sells local designers, cheap and great sushi and juice bar. Best spot in La Zona.
Mercado Colón
105 C. Arzobispo NouelNew place. Many options
Casa Quien
209-A C. Arzobispo NouelGallery / Design store. The house is very beautiful.
Essentials
The Enoteca Wine
1025 Avenida Abraham LincolnWine Store
Everything Else
Best for sunsets, there's a Colmado (Pablo's) that sells beer, and there's drinking outside allowed.
17 locals recommend
Parque Duarte
Best for sunsets, there's a Colmado (Pablo's) that sells beer, and there's drinking outside allowed.
Columbus Plaza
Always some action.