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Memorable restaurants, cafés and local flavors — from morning hot chocolate to dinner on the plaza.

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    Santo Domingo · Zona Colonial

    Pat'e Palo

    Upscale, overlooking Plaza de España. Excellent food, service and atmosphere. Coconut shrimp curry, pesto pasta, tiramisu.

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    Santo Domingo · Zona Colonial

    Buche

    A glasshouse-like room surrounded by plants. Mofongo, garlic shrimp, an interesting honey dessert, creative drinks.

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    Santo Domingo · Zona Colonial

    Casa Barista

    A cute café for a morning stop in Zona Colonial. The hot chocolate was a standout.

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    Santo Domingo · Zona Colonial

    Casa Fratelli

    Italian and Mediterranean. We particularly enjoyed the pizza and the chicken shawarma.

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    Boca Chica

    Boca Marina

    A relaxed beach-club afternoon at Boca Marina, close enough to the airport to save for the end of a trip.

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