Halal Restaurants in Caracas
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Caracas
El Arabito
Cuisine: Arabian Address: Avenue Casanova, Sabana Grande Phone: 212 761 0887 Timings: Mondays to Sundays 11am to 12midnight Small, welcoming, and inexpensive, this Arabian diner is known best for its falafels, shish kebabs, spicy shawarmas, and an assortment of customizable salads. It also specializes in fast food, burgers, and sandwiches. Try the Pitta-Burger, made out of a beef or chicken helping wrapped inside soft Middle Eastern bread. A take-away service is also provided as there is rarely enough space to seat the hordes of incoming customers. The restaurant contains a little store where you can buy Arabian spices and groceries like olives, dry nuts, roasted almonds, and confectionery.
Caracas
Zambal
Cuisine: Asian Address: 3 Avenue, Los Palos Grandes Phone: 212 286 8553 Timings: Mondays to Saturdays 11am to 4pm, 7pm to 11pm Small, trendy, and popular amongst the locals as the best Asian eatery in town, you will often find Zambal overcrowded to the brim with young Caraqueños as well as tourists. Chinese, Indo-Chinese, Japanese, and Thai, you can experience authenticity in all its Asian grandeur. The place contains charming interior décor and lighting, kind of like a frame out of a Japanese movie. The furniture is finely carved, ceramic ornaments line the intimately low-placed shelves, and incandescent lanterns hanging from the ceiling simulate fireflies on a dark night. Treat yourself to one of the delightful varieties of sushi after choosing from an assortment of appetizing Thai soups. You can also try the sashimi, chicken curry, szechaun steak, and salmon. Service is quick and very polite.
Caracas
Lasserre
Cuisine: French Address: 3 Avenue, Los Palos Grandes Phone: 212 283 4558 Timings: Mondays to Fridays 12noon to 4pm, 7pm to midnight. Saturdays 7pm to midnight A genuinely French dining experience, a rarity in Caracas. The interior whisks you off on a magical journey to 17th century Versailles, complete with baroque and rococo paintings, full-length mirrors reminiscent of the Palace Hall, and decorative schemes in silver, gold, and crystal, coupled with soothing live piano sessions. The rich menu offers traditional delicacies like anguille pâté, chicken Kiev, peacock bass, and Canard à l'Armagnac. Also available are a delightful variety of French desserts. The restaurant offers a valet parking service. Reservations are strongly advised.
Caracas
El Barquero
Cuisine: Spanish/Seafood Address: Avenue Luis Roche, corner 5a Transversal Altamira Phone: 212 261 4645 Timings: Mondays to Saturdays 1130am to 11pm All aboard for a delightful journey into the riches of the oceans, accompanied by creatures from the deep (don’t worry, the creatures will all be cooked, grilled, fried, or roasted)? El Barquero, “The Boatman”, serves mouthwatering fish and shrimp dishes, as well as a delightful variety of lamb and rabbit dishes! Try the seafood rice and casserole. The restaurant has an air of formality, and is good for over-lunch business talks. It also contains a hall that can be rented out for conference and event dinners.
Caracas
Astrid y Gastón
Cuisine: Peruvian Address: Calle Londres, Las Mercedes Phone: 212 993 1119 Timings: Mondays to Saturdays 1230pm to 330pm, 7pm to midnight Straight from the heart of Lima, Peru, comes this delightful little restaurant that will leave you just longing to visit Peru itself! Located in one of the most upscale and undisturbed parts of town, the restaurant offers genuine Peruvian flavor right down to the last speck of pepper and sauce. Start off by spicing things up with some hot, steaming chupe (soup). Then try scrumptious delicacies like the ceviche (saucy seafood in tantalizing gravy), causa (dumplings with potato peels and slices), and a variety of fish and meat menus that are not exactly true-blood Peruvian but a finger-lickin’ blend of Spanish, Middle Eastern, and Asian flavors. The place has a formal atmosphere, and is good for serious dinners with business partners and delegates. Reservations are especially advised.
Caracas
Coma
Cuisine: International Address: inside the C.C. Blandín shopping center, Avenue Blandín, Chacao district Phone: 212 263 4628 Timings: Daily 8am to 730pm A favorite hangout space for businessmen, Coma places all its emphasis on providing healthy, low-fat, organic food for its busy clientele. Treat yourself to tossed salads, whole meal sandwiches, a variety of pasta, fresh fruit juices, a selection of cream shakes, and dishes derived from milk and dairy products. For dinner you can try a more filling menu composed of fish, meat, and vegetable dishes. A special mention is the salmon fillet. Coma contains an open-air terrace, another reason which makes it a first choice for relaxed business conversations through the evening. Coma, keeping in mind its target crowd, also provides wireless internet service to its customers.
Caracas
Altamar
Cuisine: Mediterranean/Spanish Address: 3 Transversal, entry to Avenue San Juan Bosco and Avenue Luis Roche, Altamira district Phone: 212 262 1813 Timings: Daily 12noon to 11pm Santorini? So you will surely feel as you step inside this charming Mediterranean diner. With blue and white walls and matching furniture, this place pulls you into a whirlwind of Spanish and Galician seafood recipes, with slight pinches of Greek spices. A special mention: the tiger shrimp dish topped with garlic, served with cured ham – called “camarones al ajillo con jamon serrano”. The turkey and chicken menu is also worth tasting, served with a side dish of vegetables of your choice. Reservations are advised, as this place is quite popular, and subsequently very crowded.
Caracas
Aventino
Cuisine: French Address: Avenue San Felipe, La Castellana Phone: 212 267 5422 Timings: Mondays to Fridays 12noon to 3pm, 7pm to 11pm. Saturdays 7pm to 11pm Just add the Eiffel Tower and you can have the whole of France inside this charming little place! Operating since the 1960s, regarded as a pioneer in French cuisine in all of Caracas, Aventino prides itself with traditionalism when it comes to serving authentic food with all the hospitality of a Frenchman. The décor and lighting is reminiscent of many a diner in Paris. The special on the menu: pressed duck, the Caneton a la presse – spice, seasoning, and flavor, with an added touch of magic, all make this dish a must-have during any visit to Caracas. Good for formal dinners with family and friends. Reservations are strictly advised.
Caracas
Sibaris
Cuisine: Fusion Address: Avenue Principal, Las Mercedes Phone: 212 991 8776 Timings: Daily 11am to 4pm, 7pm to 11pm The best flavors from around the globe, blended to perfection by experts and served with local traditions of hospitality. The interior is splendidly ornamented, presenting a rather formal setting, but the ambience is nonetheless soothing. As for the food – what you cannot make out from the menu will gladly be explained to you by the friendly waiters, including the ingredients, the spices used, the seasonings added, and how the dish will ultimately taste! If you are still not comfortable, you can ask for a custom-made meal – list the ingredients and spices you want to be used for any meal on the menu and the chef will modify it for you. Sibaris also contains a small courtyard garden with an adjoining terrace, making for a perfect evening dining experience. Make reservations at least a day before you plan to visit, as this popular five star restaurant is usually booked to full capacity every night! Valet parking is available.
Caracas
Arepazo
Cuisine: Local Address: Con Avenue Principal de Las Mercedes, El Rosal A visit to Caracas is not complete without a taste of the truly authentic Caraqueño dish, the stuffed arepa. The arepa is round corn flour bread, usually small in size. It can be made into a roll, and the filling can range from salads and strictly vegetarian, to cheese and butter, to poultry, meat and fish. The meat can be grilled, sauced, minced, roasted, fried – you name it! Do not try to make a reservation – there is no phone! But the place is neat, the service is polite, and the food – some of the best at this price!
Caracas
Catar
Cuisine: International Address: Cuadra Gastronómica, 6a Transversal Los Palos Grandes Phone: 212 285 0649 Timings: Tuesdays to Sundays 12noon to 10pm Located inside the Cuadra Gastronómica culinary mall, Catar is all about diversity. From the rich décor and illumination to the assortment of food types on the platter, Catar gives you a wide range of choices when it comes to fresh salads, sandwiches, and pizzas, all very pleasantly arranged on the serving plate. The fruit juices make for energizing appetizers.
Caracas
El Maute Grill
Cuisine: Steak/Grill Address: Las Mercedes, Avenue Río de Janeiro, entre Calles New York y Trinidad Phone: 212 991 0892 Timings: Mondays to Sundays 1130am-12midnight According to locals, this place serves some of the best American grilled food, steaks, loins, rump, and sausages around Caracas. A special mention is the tamale, boiled balls of corn coated with maize. The salads are always fresh, and the beverages, out of a choice of beer and fizzy drinks, perfect as digestive catalysts. The desserts are also worth a special mention. The restaurant has an in-house band that plays live music from 4pm onwards.
Caracas
L’Attico
Cuisine: Caribbean Address: Avenue Luis Roche, Primera Transversal, Altamira district Phone: 212 261 2819 Timings: Mondays to Saturdays 11am to 4pm, 7pm to midnight. Sundays 9am to 4pm, 700pm to midnight Set up and decorated to resemble something between an attic, as the name suggests, and an Irish pub, complete with fading paintings, rustic décor, and creaking antique furniture, this hauntingly alluring little place is a favorite spot for businessmen and students. It offers a range of dishes from all around North and South America, and contains huge plasma screens in the dining hall, attracting a large number of sports fans on big game nights. The restaurant also has a charming little terrace. Recommended for the morning brunch service, very popular among Caraqueños. Parking is available for customers, but recommendations are strongly advised as this place is almost always full.
Caracas
Arepera 24 Horas
Cuisine: South American Address: Avenue Casanova, corner of Prolongación Sur Acacias, Sabana Grande Timings: open 24 hours! One place that is always buzzing with life! As the rest of the city falls into sweet slumber, you can fall for the scrumptious local dishes, served in a charming, open-air setting. Do try the hervido, a serving of boiled beef or chicken, and the mouthwatering arepas.
Caracas
Origami
Cuisine: Japanese Address: at the mall near the entrance to the metro, at Sabana Grande Timings: lunch only Getting authentic sushi in Caracas is like a quest for the Holy Grail. The sushi at most Japanese restaurants isn’t bad, but it is far in taste from what you might have tasted in other cities around the world. It is usually a blend of local spices that tend to add flavor where the chefs fall behind in replicating Japanese taste. The sushi here, however, is one addictive eating experience. However, the restaurant is little more than a small 20-seater diner that is only open for noon lunches. Service can be a bit slow, as there are just a few waiters. But what you get after the wait is definitely worth all the time you spend in this charming little place. The ice tea makes for a perfect way to round up the meal.
Caracas
American Deli
Cuisine: American Address: Avenue Principal, con Avenue Orinoco, Las Mercedes Phone: 212 993 1775 / 993 9966 / 993 5065 Part of the international chain of American food outlets, this place serves the very gut-bursting, cholesterol-laden fast food that is so typical of American diners. With a huge parking space and a charming, welcoming interior, this place attracts people from all age groups with just one thing in common – the love for junk food! Splurge on a variety of greasy, spicy sandwiches, perfectly complemented by creamy shakes in chocolate, strawberry, or vanilla flavors, all at a very modest price.
Caracas
Plaza Garibaldi
Cuisine: Mexican Address: Avenue Libartador, Chacao district Phone: 212 267 5614 Timings: Daily 11am to 11pm A simple, humble place that offers a surprisingly authentic, scrumptiously delicious Mexican menu. Splurge on an assortment of tacos, burritos, and quesadillas, and let the fruit salads help you push them all down. If you cannot decide which dish to try on your first visit, the waiters will be more than happy to recommend something based on your preferred taste. What is more, weekends feature live Mariachi performances!
Caracas
Fenicia Arab Deli
Cuisine: Lebanese Address: 3 Avenue, Los Palos Grandes Phone: 212 285 9940 Timings: Daily 12noon to 11pm A family-run business that has gained the trust of its Caraqueño customers for providing them with authentic tastes from lands far away, Fenicia offers some of the best falafels, cous cous, lamb chops, and tabule, along with rejuvenating fruit drinks. Set inside a large hall, the charmingly decorated dining space features live musical performances on the weekends, including very “interactive” belly dancers. Valet parking facility is provided.
Caracas
Kafta
Cuisine: Middle Eastern Address: Avenue Sur, Centro Phone: 212 860 4230 Timings: Mondays to Saturdays 11am to11pm A small eatery located inside an old building above a street market in the central district downtown. The very location of the place attracts a large number of exhausted tourists and locals who are pulled to this charming diner like weary desert travelers to an oasis. And the oasis quenches their thirst (and hunger) with falafels, hot stews, saucy tahine, and delightful tabule, all wrapped in traditional Middle Eastern hospitality. Try some of the Arab pastries after the main course – very sweet. Kafta also offers a large veggie-only menu, and is one of the few places around town you can get authentic Halal food.
Caracas
Arepera Doña Petrica
Cuisine: South American Address: Avenue Casanova, Sabana Grande Phone: 212 763 1304 Timings: open 24 hours! This is an inexpensive diner that introduces you to some of the finest traditional Venezuelan food. Try the stuffed arepas, the fresh shakes and juices, and the spicy tortillas.
Caracas
Café Il Botticello
Cuisine: Italian Address: 2a Transversal La Castellana Phone: 212 266 1618 Timings: Mondays to Fridays 12noon to 3pm, 6pm to 11pm. Sundays 1pm to 11pm A small, humble place tucked away in a busy neighborhood, the Boticello is known for its cheap but pleasantly satisfying pizzas. You might have to wait in line, as service is slow and there might not always be sitting space available. As you wait, help yourself to delicacies form the antipasto bar.
Caracas
La casa del Llano
Cuisine: Traditional Address: Las Mercedes, at the end of Avenue Rio de Janeiro Phone: 212 991 7342 Timings: open 24 hours! Fast service, low prices, and round-the-clock accessibility make this one of the ideal places to grab a bite on the go. Try the cachapas with white cheese, and the arepa with telita cheese.
Caracas
La Nueve Casa de los Chinos
Cuisine: Chinese Address: Avenue Baralt, Centro Phone: 212 481 0741 Timings: Mondays to Saturdays 11am to 4pm, 7pm to 11pm A small, relatively undiscovered Chinese eatery tucked away in the heart of the Central downtown area, with no apparent indications nearby to guide you to its authentic Oriental offerings. A very simple seating arrangement, with minimal attention to the details of interior décor, but Szechuan and Cantonese dishes that would keep you wanting to revisit it every time you get the craving for a Chinese meal. Saffron rice, eggplant casseroles, steaming stews, and seafood smeared with the spiciest of sauces make this diner a favorite spot for the Chinese population of Caracas – a clear indication of the authenticity that this place offers!
Caracas
Doña Caraotica
Cuisine: Local Address: Avenue Principal, Las Mercedes Phone: 212 993 0116 Timings: open 24 hours! A place to grab cheap but fulfilling arepas overflowing with meat, vegetable, fruit, or chicken fillings as per your taste, topped with an assortment of cheese types. You can also treat yourself to the variety of traditional soups, all spicy, all hot, and all oh-so-tasty. Specials on the menu include the mondongo stew (prepared with beef, served with sliced vegetables), and the favorite dish of the Caraqueños, the pabellon criollo, a serving of beef rice, topped with black beans. The service is polite and efficient, but may be a bit slow. However, the food is definitely worth the waiting time!