El Mesón de La Cava
This well-known restaurant, founded in 1967, is famous for its distinctive location within a natural limestone cave. With walls carved by the sea’s waves, this space requires minimal decoration to establish an elegant and romantic atmosphere. There’s also a garden and a terrace with live music several days a week. The diverse dining options include fish, seafood, paella, meats, and pasta. It’s a great choice for special occasions or romantic dinners.
Pearl is the En Primeur Club membership app — saves, bookings, and concierge access live there. Same editors, same standards.
- Address
- Av. Mirador Sur 1, Santo Domingo 00000, Dominican Republic
- Phone
- 809-533-2818
- Website
- elmesondelacava.com
- Directions
- Get directions
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This well-known restaurant, founded in 1967, is famous for its distinctive location within a natural limestone cave. With walls carved by the sea’s waves, this space requires minimal decoration to establish an elegant and romantic atmosphere. There’s also a garden and a terrace with live music several days a week.
The diverse dining options include fish, seafood, paella, meats, and pasta. It’s a great choice for special occasions or romantic dinners.
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Macarfi 6.5 Food Rating
Macarfi
World Culinary Awards Dominican Republic's Best Restaurant 2025 #1
World Culinary Awards
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At a Glance
- Romantic
- Well Known
- Elegant
- Classic
- Scenic
- Intimate
- Date Night
- Business Dinner
- Group Dining
- Family
- Celebration
- Special Occasion
- Late Night
- Private Event
- Wine Cellar
- Garden
- Terrace
- Historic Building
- Design Destination
- Standalone
- Private Dining
- Extensive Wine List
- Craft Cocktails
- Garden
Well-known cave restaurant with a dramatic, historic setting inside a natural limestone cavern, classic and elegant decor, warm lighting, and more casual tropical terrace and garden areas outdoors.