Good to know
Good to Know
- Trinidadian cuisine is known for bold, spicy flavors with influences from Indian, West African, Chinese, European, and Creole traditions.
- Doubles and roti are available at budget-friendly street vendors throughout the city, especially in the mornings and evenings.
- Queen's Park Savannah is a hub for evening street food; Central Market operates weekend hours for fresh local produce.
- Many restaurants credit cards widely accepted, but cash is important for street vendors.
- Local Carib beer and fresh fruit juices are popular beverage pairings.
- Most restaurants offer options to suit different heat preferences; spice levels can be adjusted upon request.
Supermarkets
Massy Stores
- Location
- West Mall; also Cascade Rd
- Description
- Large supermarket chain offering groceries, fresh produce, household items
Tru Valu Supermarket
- Location
- Long Circular Road; Long Circular Mall
- Description
- Major supermarket chain established 1978, variety of local and international products, health food section
Central Market
- Location
- Beetham Highway (Open Saturday & Sunday)
- Description
- Bustling hub for fresh local fruits, vegetables, spices, fish broth, beef soup
PriceSmart
- Location
- Invaders Bay
- Description
- Membership-based supermarket with groceries and household items
Budget
Mano's Food Delight
- Price Range
- TTD 50
- Neighborhood
- Park Street (Downtown)
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Trinidadian comfort food (doubles, fried bakes, rotis)
George & Son Doubles and Pies
- Price Range
- TTD 40
- Neighborhood
- Woodbrook (Carlos Street)
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Doubles and pies (Trinidadian street food)
Hot Shoppe
- Price Range
- TTD 60
- Neighborhood
- Mucurapo Road
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Indian curries, roti, doubles
High End
More Vino
- Price Range
- TTD 400
- Neighborhood
- Downtown Port of Spain
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Contemporary Caribbean cuisine and sushi (seafood, vegetarian options)
Luce Restaurant
- Price Range
- TTD 380
- Neighborhood
- Hilton Trinidad (Downtown)
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Contemporary dining with sushi bar, Caribbean and international cuisine
The Waterfront Restaurant and Terrace
- Price Range
- TTD 420
- Neighborhood
- Hyatt Regency (Downtown)
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Caribbean cuisine with Gulf of Paria views
Mid Range
Basil Bistro
- Price Range
- TTD 200
- Neighborhood
- Ariapita Avenue (Woodbrook)
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Italian and Trinidadian fusion (pasta, local dishes)
Havana
- Price Range
- TTD 180
- Neighborhood
- Downtown/Central
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Cuban cuisine (ropa vieja, black beans and rice, mojitos)
Golden Bell
- Price Range
- TTD 150
- Neighborhood
- Maraval (Royal Palm Plaza)
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Korean comfort food (ramen, bimbap, bulgogi)
Breakfast Shed
- Price Range
- TTD 170
- Neighborhood
- Wrightson Road (Waterfront)
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Trinidadian breakfast and creole cuisine (fried bake with saltfish)
Local Must Try Dishes
Doubles
- Description
- Iconic street food: two soft flatbreads (bara) filled with spicy chickpeas and topped with sweet and savoury chutneys and pepper sauce
Roti
- Description
- Soft flaky flatbread filled with curried meats (chicken, beef, lamb) or vegetables; varieties include dosti roti and pepper roti
Callaloo
- Description
- Creamy dish made from dasheen (taro) leaves, okra, coconut milk, herbs and spices; often includes crab or other meats
Pelau
- Description
- One-pot dish with rice, pigeon peas, meat (chicken or beef), flavoured with coconut milk, caramelized sugar, and spices
Bake and Shark
- Description
- Seasoned fried shark meat served in fried bread (bake) with customizable toppings like tamarind sauce, garlic sauce, and fresh vegetables
Pholourie
- Description
- Deep-fried fritters served with mango chutney and hot sauce; soft and chewy texture
Food Delivery Services
Not Comprehensively Documented
- Notes
- Research did not yield specific confirmed food delivery app names or current services operating in Port of Spain
Vegan And Vegetarian Dining
- Overview
- Port of Spain has a developing vegan and vegetarian scene with dedicated venues and cafes offering plant-based options.
Venues
Mother Nature
- Neighborhood
- Port of Spain (Downtown)
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Vegetarian and vegan cafe with diverse plant-based menu
Conscious Cafe
- Neighborhood
- Queen's Park Oval
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Grab-and-go vegetarian options (salads, sandwiches, wraps, smoothies, plant-based mains)
International And Non Local Cuisines
Chinese-Trini fusion
- Description
- Caribbean Chinese cuisine with Trinidadian spices; popular dishes include pepper shrimp, beef in black bean sauce, Hong Kong-style pork, Singapore noodles. Wing Hua and Golden King Chinese Restaurant are noted venues.
Thai
- Description
- Thai cuisine served at Tamnak Thai, an elegant colonial home restaurant with phad thai and green curry
Italian
- Description
- Italian and Italian-Caribbean fusion; venues include Basil Bistro, Portofino, and Il Giardino
Sushi/Japanese
- Description
- Sushi and Japanese cuisine available at More Vino, Luce Restaurant, and Samurai
Cuban
- Description
- Cuban cuisine at Havana featuring ropa vieja, black beans and rice, mojitos
Halal Dining
Basil Bistro offers halal options, as documented by multiple sources.
Michelin Restaurants
Port of Spain does not have Michelin-rated restaurants, as Michelin Guide coverage does not extend to Trinidad and Tobago.
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
Sources cited for this category
These are the sources cited in this food & dining research for this city. Individual figures may not each trace to one of them.
- 1.tripadvisor.com
- 2.myguidetrinidadandtobago.com
- 3.endlesscaribbean.com
- 4.smart.columbus.gov
- 5.davidsbeenhere.com
- 6.visittrinidad.tt
- 7.haciendajacana.com
- 8.woodestinations.com
- 9.wanderlog.com
- 10.evendo.com
- 11.xe.com
- 12.veganworldtrekker.com
- 13.trinichow.wordpress.com
- 14.expatexchange.com
- 15.tripadvisor.com
- 16.xe.com
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