Good to know
Good to Know
- The most affordable dining option is plato del día (daily special) at comedores and cafeterías for around 150-180 DOP per meal
- Food hall street food hubs like the one in the city center are popular gathering spots for locals seeking budget meals in the evening
- Zona Colonial is the primary tourist-friendly and expat dining hub with the highest concentration of restaurants across all price tiers
- Restaurant Week (third week of June) offers three-course chef-designed meals at 19 USD per person across 30+ establishments
- WhatsApp is commonly used by many restaurants for direct order placement and delivery arrangements
- Most delivery apps have English versions available for non-Spanish speakers
Supermarkets
Hipermercados Jumbo
- Neighborhood
- Multiple locations including Distrito Nacional and Santo Domingo Este
- Notes
- Large hypermarket, online grocery delivery available
Mercado Modelo
- Neighborhood
- Walking distance from Zona Colonial
- Notes
- Outdoor market stands with fresh tropical fruits and vegetables, affordable local produce
Hipermercados Olé
- Neighborhood
- 27 de Febrero avenue
- Notes
- Major supermarket chain with multiple locations
Budget
La Cafeteria
- Price Range
- DOP 150
- Neighborhood
- Zona Colonial
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Dominican, Sandwiches, Breakfast
Villar Hermanos
- Price Range
- DOP 180
- Neighborhood
- Gazcue
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Dominican Comedor, Rice & Beans, Plato del Día
El Conuco
- Price Range
- DOP 270
- Neighborhood
- Zona Colonial
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Traditional Dominican, Seafood, Plantains
Mimosa Restaurant
- Price Range
- DOP 270
- Neighborhood
- Zona Colonial
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Dominican Daily Plates
High End
Maraca
- Price Range
- DOP 1,620
- Neighborhood
- Zona Colonial
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Fine Dining, Pasta, Meat, Fish
La Cassina
- Price Range
- DOP 1,350
- Neighborhood
- Gazcue
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Mediterranean, Steak, Pasta, Italian Desserts
Mid Range
Buche Perico
- Price Range
- DOP 540
- Neighborhood
- Zona Colonial
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Contemporary Dominican, Goat Risotto, Sweet Plantain Ravioli
La Fábrica Contemporánea
- Price Range
- DOP 405
- Neighborhood
- Gazcue
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Dominican & Latin, Burritos, Nachos, Fajitas, Vegan Mofongo
Parrillada
- Price Range
- DOP 540
- Neighborhood
- Zona Colonial
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Grilled Meats, Dominican Cuisine
Delivery Services
PedidosYa
- Notes
- Largest food delivery platform in Dominican Republic, operates in Santo Domingo with wide restaurant selection, available iOS/Android
Uber Eats
- Notes
- Food delivery app available in Santo Domingo with 80+ restaurants, available iOS/Android
Glovo
- Notes
- Delivery platform for food, groceries, and other goods
International Cuisine
Italian
Venues
- Pala Pizza (Zona Colonial)
Spanish
Venues
- Laurel
Middle Eastern, Cuban, Mexican
Venues
- Street food trucks (Food hall hub near city center)
Local Must Try Dishes
Plato Del Día (Daily Special)
- Description
- Rice and beans served with meat stew and side salad, the most affordable local lunch staple found in comedores and cafeterías
Sancocho
- Description
- Hearty meaty stew, a Dominican comfort food classic
Trifongo
- Description
- Mashed plantains appetizer, specialty at contemporary Dominican restaurants
Mofongo
- Description
- Fried green plantains mashed into a savory side dish
Octopus in Garlic Butter and Parsley
- Description
- Fresh seafood preparation with traditional Dominican flavors
Shrimp Fajitas with Homemade Guacamole
- Description
- Creole classic with Dominican-prepared ingredients
Vegan Vegetarian Dining
- Overview
- Santo Domingo has a growing vegetarian and vegan dining scene, particularly in neighborhoods like Gazcue and Zona Colonial with options at dedicated establishments and accommodating restaurants.
Venues
La Fábrica Contemporánea
- Price Range
- DOP 405
- Specialties
- Vegan mofongo, rotating daily specials with vegetarian options including burritos, nachos, fajitas
- Neighborhood
- Gazcue
Kalenda
- Price Range
- DOP 270
- Specialties
- Vegetarian-friendly establishment near Mimosa, similar pricing to budget restaurants
- Neighborhood
- Zona Colonial
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