In Cuba, (good) art occupies a privileged place in cultural life. In museums, galleries, workshops or during cultural events such as the Havana Art Biennial, excellent Cuban artistic works can be appreciated.
If you do, for example, a city- art tour of Havana , you will discover that art overflows this city, from the graffiti on the streets of old Havana, to that very special and unique way in which Cubans communicate with their popular expressions .
And as usual, our travelers, in addition to asking us for a organized trip to Cuba , they also ask where to eat in Cuba, , where to eat in Havana... Well, here we give away some very tasty tips.
Restaurants-Art Gallery: a very tasty concept
In today's Cuba, and particularly in its capital: vibrant Havana, there are places that offer a new concept of art or, at least, a very tasty one.
Restaurants-galleries are born from a perfect marriage between two passions of the Cuban: good art and good cuisine.
Cozy, impressive, picturesque and, above all, very attractive places, where the typical cuban gastronomy and the new fusion cuisine, author or design, are mixed with the creations of Cuban artists, to obtain a result that will surely surprise you, and will leave you ?both in sight and on the palate? fascinated.
Next, we show you our selection of 5 paladares-restaurants where art is the protagonist , and the best of all is that they do not have high prices, so they have nothing to envy our selection of cheapest restaurants in Havana .
1 El secreto: an art sanctuary in Trinidad
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After touring the labyrinthine streets of the historic Trinitarian town, trying its typical drink: la canchánchara, and visiting the renowned Valle de los Ingenios, an equally interesting and attractive meal is in order.
The El Secreto restaurant does not love it because it is a sanctuary of art and gastronomy where the works of the multi-awarded artist Carlos Mata are exhibited, along with those of other artists. Its colonial and refined atmosphere will make you live a unique cultural and gastronomic experience!
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The delicious traditional Cuban food that is served in this palate, in luxury tableware, and the exceptional attention that this family will give you, will be your best treasured secret during your trip to Cuba.
2 Esa talla: cool atmosphere and pop art in Matanzas
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The province of Matanzas is well known because it is home to Varadero, one of the most famous and visited beach destinations in Cuba. But apart from these more than 20 unique kilometers of beach, the province shows its renewed classicism with the new private businesses that enrich life in the area.
If you fancy a vintage-alternative atmosphere, we recommend the Esa Talla restaurant , especially to taste its exotic cocktails.
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Large umbrellas, colorful outdoor seats and an exhibition of manual art such as handmade lamps with various materials and paintings by local artists, characterize this place of international cuisine on the banks of the San Juan River.
As part of a trip with friends or students to Cuba, it would be ideal if you decided to spend a different and fun time in this popular restaurant-gallery.
3 El Dandy: pure Havana bohemian vibe
the dandy
In a very hot and attractive corner of Old Havana lies the restaurant El Dandy, a tapas place, bar and art gallery, which could close with a flourish to a city-photographic tour around the city.
It shares space, along Villegas street, with the famous design store of the brand Clandestina , and along Teniente Rey street, with Cris-Cris, 100% Cuban designer and clothing store.
the dandy
After a good walk through colonial Havana , do not hesitate to enter El Dandy, to enjoy the good bohemian vibe of Havana, delicious and innovative cocktails and to appreciate the attractive documentary photographs that share space on its walls with antiques and retro posters.
4 Yarini Habana Restaurant and Gorría Workshop Gallery: the perfect duo
Yarini Havana
An exceptional terrace in the heart of San Isidro, the most popular art district from Havana, is home to the Yarini Habana restaurant.
On the lower floor lies the Galería Taller Gorría (GTG), an excellent platform where the best of contemporary art in Cuba is exhibited. Just by going up one floor, you will access this rooftop from which you can see one of the best views of the city and the Havana capitol.
Yarini Havana
Live music, loaded cocktails, art exhibitions, performances, installations and a lot of Cuban flavor, is what characterizes this incredible place. At night, here the most hipster people of Havana life meets, since Yarini has one of those cool terraces of Havana that nobody wants to miss !
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5 HAV_ Coffee & Art: excellent contemporary art
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In a colonial mansion on Calle Jesús María, you will find Hav Coffee Art this adorable little corner where you can drink a strong and hot coffee, while you appreciate a traveling photographic exhibition as the ideal plan.
The vibrant atmosphere of the city is synthesized in this place: an open space from which the daily life of Havanans is witnessed, the local businesses in operation, and the passage of old cars or bike-taxis on the street.
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Those who appreciate simple pleasures, here you can taste one of the best organic breakfasts in Havana, with very good service and always with an excellent contemporary artistic proposal by Cuban and international artists.
And since the night is young, it's not a bad plan to have a drink on its magnificent terrace, what do you think?
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So, if you are thinking of organizing a trip to Cuba, be it with your family, with your group of friends or with your classmates, with your couple or even in your honey moon, on your own or in one of our tailor made trips, don't miss any of our recommendations to travel to Cuba without complications and to know about evolution of the Covid-19 in Cuba.
We suggest some of our most popular organized tours most popular, and, if possible, that you spend at least 10 days in Cuba, so as not to miss the essentials, and above all, we recommend that you let yourself be carried away by our tips to Live the authentic Cuban culture. Now you also know some of those magnetic and picturesque places where you can enjoy good art and Cuban flavor!
Article written by Gabriela Rodríguez, an independent guide to Cuba.
Video produced and edited by Javier Ernesto Hernández-López.
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