Don’t be fooled by this inconspicuous looking exterior, 27 Adentro is an underrated new restaurant in Antigua, and across the street form Hotel Camino Real. The menu may seem more simple than other restaurants on this list, but each dish is executed without a fault. It’s a simple, home cooked style, heartwarming meal with a homey atmosphere.
A delightful steakhouse, rivaling any of the best for sure. A menu with upwards of 10 different premium cut options with an entirely separate wagyu menu. If you’re a steak connoisseur, you will not want to miss a chance to eat here. Besides steak, their other appetizer and entree options are attention-worthy as well. If you’re a caesar salad lover, this place makes one of the best grilled caesar salads.
An Apothecary Lover’s dream, step inside Casa Troccoli and be awed. Shelves packed with books, jars overflowing with cocktail garnishes, and an old-timey cash register grace the interior of this popular Antigua establishment. You can try fresh and delicious options like their beef carpaccio or one of their amazing bruschetta’s. Their house sodas are also quite the treat, and it’s the kind of place you will definitely feel at home sipping an Aperol Spritz in any of their 3 main dining areas.
A dining patio wonderland! Gorgeous couches and chairs are placed around this one-of-a-kind outdoor space. Wander inside, and you’ll find a well-equipped open kitchen with the chefs working tirelessly to get out your delectable delicacies. Complete with a full bar, called La Farmacia, you can get what your body needs! None of their plates are designed to be tackled alone, so make sure you’re coming here with an appetite or a partner to eat all this food with.
International cuisine always consistent for lunch and dinner. A small playground for kids is in the back of the restaurant, as well as a relaxed bar to have a drink at.
In front of the arch on 5th street, the restaurant is open and bright, filled with Guatemalan fabrics, the place is beautiful and they offer authentic Guatemalan food with a modern twist.
A traditional sushi experience in the heart of Antigua. Some of their menu hits are their crispy rice topped with either spicy tuna or truffled avocado, a butter crab roll with a butter ponzu dipping sauce that is out of this world, or any of their seafood tostadas. Be sure not to skip out on any of their thoughtfully crafted cocktails either!
It’s 30th year anniversary of international cuisine with a twist, the ambience is hard to beat. Ask for a table near the lap pool. A great place for dinner, or brunch. Adults only.
The immediate interior can be deceiving, full of rich wooden furniture giving a completely contrasting ambiance to the rest of the dining space. When they lead you out into their poolside terrace, dreamy doesn’t even begin to cover it: a sprawling pool with a conch shell fountain, scattered rose petals floating on the surface, and twinkling lights streaming down in front of private bungalow tables.
Creative Guatemalan and authentic european food, you cannot go wrong with anything on the menu. They also have a quaint upstairs terrace, and over 100 different flavors of homemade ice cream for dessert! Ask about their Ice Cream shop around the corner from their restaurant.
Tucked in a side street in the heart of the city, you’ll be welcomed up to a sign reading: “the best terrace in Antigua,” and they are certainly not lying. If you’re a fan of traditional French classics, make sure to try the Croque Monsieur or Madame, both divine. Be advised that this place does fill up quick, so a quick call for reservations ahead of time is strongly encouraged.
A truly unique and intimate dining experience. Hosted inside the private home of a lovely couple, in a very relaxed and elegant atmosphere, this is one of the most remarkable meals you’ll have. A weekends-only restaurant, you have to make a reservation if you want to be assured a spot; you’ll send a message to your host letting them know your party size and any allergies and they’ll give you a time in which is “best” to come. You’ll arrive to a prix-fixe, four course menu, excluding the amuse bouche “gift” from the chef—who you can see working excitedly in the big open kitchen you pass upon entry.
Located about a 5min drive outside of the city center, this boutique hotel makes you feel like you’ve been transported to Rome, combined with a majestic view of Volcan de Agua as its backdrop. It’s a great place for brunch, or dinner with friends. Reservations are required.