Trinidad and Tobago Restaurants

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  • 1. Aioli

    $$$$ | Maraval

    Executive chef and owner Johnny Aboud set a new benchmark for fine dining and attentive service in Trinidad when he opened Aioli. Deep earth tones and subtle lighting make the interior seem miles away from its location in an upscale suburban mall, and the Mediterranean-inspired menu features beautifully presented dishes—from straightforward risottos to extravagant favorites like roasted rack of lamb. While Caribbean spiny lobster is the norm in most restaurants in T&T, fans of Maine lobster will find their beloved crustacean on offer here. The three-course lunch, offered from Tuesday through Friday, is a prix-fixe menu.

    Saddle Rd., Port of Spain, Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago
    868-222–4564

    Known For

    • Elegant surroundings
    • Consistently high-quality food
    • Handy gourmet food emporium downstairs

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No lunch Sat.–Mon.
  • 2. Blue Crab Restaurant

    $$$

    The Sardinha family has been serving the best local lunches at their home since the 1980s. The ebullient Alison entertains and hugs diners while her husband, Ken, does the cooking. The only bad news is that the restaurant is primarily a lunch spot; the good news is that you may not have room for dinner afterward.

    Robinson and Main Sts., Scarborough, Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago
    868-639–2737

    Known For

    • Hearty, filling meals
    • Creole seasoning
    • Friday night dinner (by reservation)

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed weekends. Dinner by reservation.
  • 3. Buzo Osteria Italiana

    $$$ | Newtown

    This chic spot is tucked away on a side street in the Newtown area of uptown Port of Spain, but every taxi driver knows where it is. Chef Cristian Grini always serves classic Italian favorites—the authentic, surprisingly affordable pizza is probably the island's best—and the bar attracts young professionals and hipsters who come for the excellent cocktails and late-night desserts. This restaurant is associated with the even more upscale Prime Restaurant, so the service is impeccable.

    6A Warner St., Port of Spain, Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago
    868-223–2896

    Known For

    • Comprehensive Italian wine list
    • Historic building location
    • Friendly staff and laid-back ambience

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun., Reservations essential
  • 4. Chaud

    $$$$

    Style meets substance at veteran chef Khalid Mohammed's restaurant. Famous for his obsession with freshness and his extravagance (he presents food that rises off the plate like a Manhattan skyscraper), expect a menu of classic European dishes reinterpreted and paired with distinctively Caribbean touches like cassava (manioc) hash. Although the prices are high, it's well worth it for a special romantic evening. Those on a budget might want to try a meal at its sister property, Chaud Café, located at 1 Woodbrook Place.

    6 Nook Ave., St. Ann's, Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago
    868-621–2002

    Known For

    • Imaginative dishes
    • Prix-fixe lunches
    • Quiet location near the Normandie Hotel

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No lunch Sat., Reservations essential
  • 5. Joseph's

    $$$ | Maraval

    Lebanese-born chef Joseph Habr has been serving fine cuisine at his Maraval location for over a decade and has more than 25 years of experience. There's an Arabic element in even seemingly conventional dishes, and the restaurant is a lovely open affair, with a dining room that looks out on a lush garden, complete with the sound of flowing water and chirping crickets. Joseph visits every table and is always happy to offer recommendations. If in doubt, it's impossible to go wrong with any of the lamb offerings. The truly adventurous may special order Joseph's renowned kibbeh nayeh—a generous portion of Lebanese lamb tartare.

    3A Rookery Nook, Port of Spain, Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago
    868-622–5557

    Known For

    • Lavish mezzes
    • Delicious lamb specialties
    • Amiable chef and owner

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No lunch Sat.
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  • 6. Kariwak Village Restaurant

    $$$$

    Recorded steel-band music plays gently in the background at this romantic, candlelit spot in the Kariwak Village complex. In a bamboo pavilion that resembles an Amerindian round hut, Cynthia Clovis orchestrates a very original menu. Whatever the dish, it will be full of herbs and vegetables picked from her organic garden, and there is always a vegetarian option. Be sure to try the delicious house-made ice cream and the reasonably priced but potent cocktails. Friday and Saturday buffets, with live jazz or calypso, are a Tobagonian highlight. Those really taken with the food can even purchase the restaurant's cookbook, Cooking Kariwak Style.

    Store Bay Local Rd., Crown Point, Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago
    868-639–8442

    Known For

    • Produce grown on-site
    • Inexpensive and delicious cocktails
    • Relaxing garden setting
  • 7. La Tartaruga

    $$$

    Milanese owner Gabriele de Gaetano has created the island's most prominent Italian eatery, serving everything from basic but tasty pizzas to elaborate northern Italian pasta dishes to carpaccio with a delicious Tuscan sauce. Sitting on the large patio surrounded by lush foliage with Gabriele rushing from table to table chatting in Italian-laced English is all the entertainment you'll need.

    Buccoo, Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago
    868-639–0940

    Known For

    • Great selection of Italian wines
    • Variety of vegetarian options
    • Fun host and laid-back vibe

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No lunch
  • 8. Mélange

    $$$$

    You'll find some of the island's most imaginative food at this elegant establishment, an institution on restaurant row for over a decade. Chef and owner Moses Ruben creates delightfully balanced dishes with unusual pairings like Chilean sea bass with toasted coconut; it's also worth leaving room for dessert.

    40 Ariapita Ave., Woodbrook, Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago
    868-628–8687

    Known For

    • Eclectic menu
    • Attentive staff
    • Cozy, retro interior

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No dinner Mon. No lunch Sat.
  • 9. Prime Restaurant

    $$$$

    On the ground floor of the BHP Billiton tower, this upscale establishment caters to businesspeople armed with large expense accounts and demanding tastes, though subtle lighting, understated decor, and an attentive staff also make it ideal for a romantic dinner. The menu is varied, but most people come for the excellent Angus steaks; a well-chosen vintage helps take the edge off the inevitably large bill. The restaurant is behind the Marriott and next door to the Movietowne complex.

    Invaders Bay, Port of Spain, Port of Spain, Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago
    868-624–6238

    Known For

    • One of the island's best wine cellars
    • Impeccable service
    • Raw bar

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun., Reservations essential
  • 10. Shore Things Café & Craft

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    With a dramatic setting over the ocean on the Milford Road between Crown Point and Scarborough, this is a good spot to stop for lunch or a coffee break. Survey the view from the deck tables while sipping a variety of freshly prepared juices (the tamarind is particularly refreshing) and nibbling on excellent sandwiches or enjoying a hearty callaloo soup. The whole-wheat pizza is great, and owner Giselle Beaubrun takes special pride in her indulgent desserts. The menu also has a good selection of vegetarian and vegan choices. While waiting for your meal, you can shop for local crafts in the lovely and comprehensive gift shop.

    25 Old Milford Rd., Trinidad and Tobago
    868-635-1072

    Known For

    • Outstanding ocean views
    • House-made local coffee and cocoa
    • Delightful desserts

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No dinner
  • 11. The Fish Pot

    $$$

    Beautifully presented dishes made with the freshest of fish is the big draw at this cozy eatery. The surf and turf, featuring Caribbean spiny lobster, is excellent, and the bar is usually lively and populated with regulars who consider this an essential Tobago dining experience.

    Pleasant Prospect, Grafton, Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago
    868-635–1728

    Known For

    • Consistent and excellent seafood
    • Artistically presented meals
    • Lovely balcony setting

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun., Mon.
  • 12. Veni Mangé

    $$$

    Set in a traditional West Indian house filled to the brim with Caribbean art, this restaurant is the creation of Rosemary (Roses) Hezekiah and her late sister, Allyson Hennessy, a Cordon Bleu–trained chef who was a local television celebrity. The creative creole menu changes regularly, but there's always an unusual vegetarian entrée; the callaloo is considered one of the island’s best; and the chip chip cocktail, a restaurant rarity, is deliciously piquant. If it's available, be sure to try the signature stewed oxtail with dumplings.

    67A Ariapita Ave., Port of Spain, Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago
    868-624–4597

    Known For

    • Authentic "Trini" dining experience
    • Enthusiastic hostess
    • Chatty bar patrons, including artists and sports celebrities

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed weekends. No dinner Mon., Tues., and Thurs.
  • 13. Angelo's

    $$$$

    Popular with locals and visiting businesspeople alike, Angelo's—opened by a Calabrian chef who married a Trinidadian—has an innovative Italian menu that changes regularly, and there's always a daily special. The restaurant is on Ariapita Avenue, which locals now refer to as the strip or simply "the avenue."

    38 Ariapita Ave., Woodbrook, Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago
    868-628–5551

    Known For

    • Family-run feel
    • Risotto frutti di mare
    • Excellent cocktails

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No lunch Sat.
  • 14. Apsara

    $$$$ | Newtown

    This upscale eatery is one of the few in Trinidad that features genuine Indian cuisine and not the local (though equally tasty) version. The name means "celestial dancer," and the food here is, indeed, heavenly, though ordering from the comprehensive menu is daunting; don't be afraid to ask for help (the husseini boti kebab—lamb marinated in poppy seeds and masala—is an excellent choice). Service can be a bit slow at times, and the prices are fairly high.

    MovieTowne Blvd., Port of Spain, Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago
    868-623–7659

    Known For

    • Colorful decor
    • Convenient mall location
    • Authentic Indian atmosphere
  • 15. Café Coco

    $$$

    This eatery seats 200, but it's divided into multiple levels, so there's still a sense of intimacy. Statuary is strewn about with carefree abandon, and the sound of flowing water permeates the room.

    TTEC Substation Rd., off Crown Point Rd., Crown Point, Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago
    868-639–0996

    Known For

    • Stylish interior
    • Basic American favorites like hamburgers and pasta
    • Easy to get a table
  • 16. More Vino More Sushi

    $$$

    This popular after-work drinking and dining spot serves consistently excellent sushi; indeed, it was the first sushi establishment on the Ariapita Avenue dining strip. Eat on the outdoor deck amid the sights (and traffic sounds) of "the avenue," or sit indoors for a cooler, quieter, and more intimate experience with a view of sushi masters preparing the "Maracas" roll (tuna, cucumber, tobiko, onion, and a dynamite sauce) and other crowd pleasers.

    23 O'Connor St., Port of Spain, Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago
    868-622–8466

    Known For

    • Grapevine-draped patio
    • Wine selection and bottles for purchase
    • Roadside takeout service

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
  • 17. Tamara's

    $$$$

    At the elegant Coco Reef Resort, you can select contemporary dishes with an island twist from a menu that changes seasonally (the fish dishes are always worth special attention, though). The peach walls and whitewashed wooden ceiling make the resort's restaurant feel airy and light, and island breezes waft through the palm-lined terrace. A dress code is enforced, but casual chic is fine, and men are not required to wear jackets for dinner.

    Crown Point, Scarborough, Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago
    868-639–8571

    Known For

    • Excellent buffet breakfast
    • Elegant decor and beautiful surroundings
    • Top-notch service

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No lunch, Reservations essential
  • 18. Tamnak Thai

    $$$ | Belmont

    One the few restaurants in Trinidad serving Thai (and Japanese) cuisine, including tasty and economical vegetarian dishes, is in a beautifully renovated colonial house on Queen's Park Savannah. On the patio, you're surrounded by flowing water and lush foliage (insect repellent is a must, as the mosquitoes seem more ravenous than the diners); the elegant dining room is a cooler and more intimate experience. Service can be erratic at times.

    13 Queen's Park E, Port of Spain, Port of Spain, Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago
    868-680–0233

    Known For

    • Authentic Asian dishes
    • Beautiful interior with unbeatable Queen's Park Savannah views
    • Valet parking

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No lunch Sat.–Mon., Credit cards accepted
  • 19. The Pasta Gallery

    $$

    This tiny gem specializes in hearty servings of beautifully prepared pasta dishes (the spaghetti alla carbonara is comfort food done right). It's on the main road to Pigeon Point Beach, within walking distance of most Crown Point hotels, and has three outside tables and about an equal number inside, so dining here makes you feel as if you're at a small dinner party with friends. Many of the pieces of local art displayed on the walls are for sale.

    Pigeon Point Rd., Crown Point, Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago
    868-727–8200

    Known For

    • Art gallery setting
    • Reasonable prices
    • Friendly and efficient service
  • 20. Tiki Village

    $$$

    Port of Spainers in the know flock to this teak-lined dining room on the eighth floor of the Kapok Hotel, where the solid menu features fantastic Polynesian and Asian fare. The Sunday dim sum—with tasting-size portions of dishes such as pepper squid and tofu-stuffed fish—is very popular.

    16–18 Cotton Hill, St. Clair, Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago
    868-622–5765

    Known For

    • Consistently reliable food
    • Spectacular Port of Spain views day or night
    • Attentive staff

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues.

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