+53 7 8669047+ Add websiteImprove this listing
Hours
Sun
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM6:00 PM - 11:45 PM
Mon
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM6:00 PM - 11:45 PM
Tue
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM6:00 PM - 11:45 PM
Wed
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM6:00 PM - 11:45 PM
Thu
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM6:00 PM - 11:45 PM
Fri
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM6:00 PM - 11:45 PM
Sat
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM6:00 PM - 11:45 PM
Ratings and reviews
RATINGS
Food
Service
Value
Atmosphere
Details
Someone from this business manages this listing.
Learn More
CUISINES
Caribbean, Latin, International, Cuban
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
features
Details
About
"It's the most famous of Havana's Paladares" New York Times, August 2002. "The greatest and most magical is La Guarida, so magical that it is temting to protect it by witholding its address" The Guardian, February 2001. "The city's best restaurant....La Guarida is the hardest table to reserve on the island this remains the hippest best restaurant in Havana" Cigar Aficionado, June 2001.
CUISINES
Caribbean, Latin, International, Cuban
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
FEATURES
Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Seating, Street Parking, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Table Service, Live Music, Family style
Contribute
4.5
4,895 reviews
Excellent
2,999
Very good
1,150
Average
485
Poor
156
Terrible
105
gilesslade
Vancouver5 contributions
Mar 2020 • none
I think La Guaridia is tied for the first place among Havana's restaurants.
Like its co-winner, Paladar San Cristobel, it is extremely famous and hardly needs a recommendation from me But the beautiful interiors of this ancient building, its spiral staircase, the balcony that hosts drinking and dancing to excellent Son, Trouva and Jazz musicians is a joy. But the real attraction is the interior of the restaurant where idols of Jesus and Karl Marx hover over your meal. The fish is fresh and delicious unlike most restaurants in Havana and make sure you try the mango lasagna which was worth the whole trip (in my gluttonous opinion)
Steven Speilberg eats at La Guardia when he's in town. George Lukas eats at San Cristobel.
I'm just a schmuck writer who likes really good food and good restaurants with friends. There are several in Havana.
[For a VERY cheap good meal you might try Charlie Chaplin Paladar on Neptuno near the University where you may have to share a table with Spanish speaking medical students from the nearby teaching Hospital, but this is fun! You have to get there early 11:30ish before the fish choice runs out).
Written October 4, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Moni
Chicago674 contributions
Jan 2020 • none
We really enjoyed this classy restaurant. The rooftop view is beautiful and food decent. The drinks were good. The fish with orange sauce was not good - the fish had a smell to it. The ribs were ok. I think our favorite was the curry chicken tacos and other tacos. We could stay there for hours just enjoying the view and atmosphere. Good place for a date.
Written January 13, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Nesligül D
Istanbul6623 contributions
Feb 2020 • friends
It is a great surprise to find an excellent restaurant in such a place and apartment house. Just going there and finding the place is itself a shock. Many famous people have dined here and you will see their photos on the walls. The decor that was used in a film as well is interesting but many restaurants in Havana are imitating it now. . There are a few rooms in the restaurant. The toilet is also very interesting especially knowing that you are in Cuba. They are so popular that they have 2 settings for dinner. They aren’t the Number 1 restaurant of Havana ( which was true for years) any more but still they are one of the best in terms of food and service quality. Everything you choose will be delicious. Be prepared to pay around 40-45 CUC for dinner. It is an experience that I can definitely recommend.
Written February 28, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Damian
6 contributions
Dec 2019 • none
Being the filming location of the only Cuban Academy Award Nominee " Strawberry and Chocolate" make this stop memorable. What a big disappointment, what is left from the film is the main entrance decor and grand staircase. This place has lost all its Cuban essence, trying to be chic and international. Service is top notch, my waitress was sublime, but the scarcely Cuban food from the menu was bland and unappetizing, the worst was one particular dessert "coconut soup" that I believe is a poor recreation of the Filipino Ganitaan Halo-Halo. In my opinion why you don't have more food related to the movie, something like Jimaguas ice cream (strawberry and chocolate scoops with a 3 leches cake.) People only goes there for film nostalgia. With an overpriced and international
approach that lacks savoir faire, is not worth a second visit.
Written February 11, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
IceMommy
Calgary108 contributions
Jan 2020 • none
We were not as impressed as the majority of reviews we read. Considering you are in Cuba where they are not known for great cuisine, the food was fine but just cant get excited enough over it to give it a higher rating. Service was intermittent - very rushed to begin the night and then tapered off to difficult to find the server. A number of dishes unavailable which again you come to expect in Cuba but does add to disappointment when 2 out of 2 you chose are not available. Lovely atmosphere and very busy and popular place.
Written January 5, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
LaGuaridaHavana
We're sorry for the things you mention. Not always we get to have the best night in order to bring wide options of menu because of the ingredients and some other things, and sometimes we have to require the staff because of some mistakes.
We apreciate your review for same as a 5 range one.
Thank you!!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
Written January 8, 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
FrenchTraveller001
Paris829 contributions
Feb 2020 • friends
This supposedly high end restaurant lives on its reputation. Reality is unfortunately very different. Together with a friend, we ordered ceviche and tacos as starters. Portions were appalling small. Ceviche was badly cooked and hard. Tacos were industrial and not even crispy. Then we each had one of the two fishes of the day. Mine was just okay and my friend's was inedible. As sides we had ordered fried yuca and fries malanga. Both were cold and inedible. We asked to change the sides and ordered malanga puree, which was okay but came almost cold. Waitresses seem to have been chosen more for their physical appearance than to do, without any proactivity whatsover. The bill was steep: over 160 CUC with the cheapest wine. Due to the bad food quality, my friend was sick for the following 24 hours, which never happened to him anywhere else in Havana.
Whatever the reputation of the place and the celebrities who have been there, this place is a rip off and definitely intends at making the owner rich rather than making clients happy... though considering the low class clients, noone seems to notice it's a total cheat!
Written February 12, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Berenice B
104 contributions
Feb 2020 • couples
We had a booking (I assumed inside) but upon arrival was shown a table in the terrace. Ridiculous! It was cold & windy so we refused and had to wait a further 30 mins for a table 😕. The restaurant has nice deco. We ordered lobster (which is accompanied with risotto (very little) & sweet potatoes. The lobster portion was small (don't expect shell presentation). Quite disappinting.
Also ordered Pargo fish which was exquisite. The two side dishes were vegetables & creamy rice (10 CUCs!).
We also ordeted Verdejo wine (cheapest) 35 CUCs.
Overall it was a nice dinner but very overpriced.
Written March 3, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
shaunspa
Birmingham12 contributions
Apr 2022 • couples
Believe everything you’ve heard about the atmosphere. It’s exceptional. Soundtracked with a perfect playlist of 40s/50s piano ballads.
If you frequent good restaurants, the food here won’t impress much. It’s pretty average. I had a started of pork belly which was cooked well but served with pork ears of which the texture was exactly how you’d imagine. Chewy cartilage. Main was lobster with a creamy mushroom rice. Rice was tasty but the lobster was overcooked. It needed more sauce. Staff were pretty cold and unfriendly without being rude.
Food out of the way, my main warning is the taxis outside. We asked the waiter to order us one as the check came out but he assured us there were plenty outside. He was certainly right, none of them official. A guy outside who may or may not have been working for the restaurant ushered us into one. We ended up paying $15 for a 7-8 minute journey. I feel the restaurant staff should of warned us of this (quite frankly) big scam outside. I’m used to be looked after in a restaurant at this price point and here I just felt disrespected. Perhaps I shouldn’t of let my guard down after a nice night so I partly blame myself.
Also they DO NOT take card. Despite what you might read on their official Facebook page. Take cash.
Written April 17, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Martina D
3 contributions
Aug 2022 • friends
The experience is inadequate for the expectation created. The food is above Havana’s average, but it is definitely a place for tourists. The prices and food are aligned to European level: we spent 40$/each (euros) and we were not able to pay by card. In Cuba is kind of normal, but we did not have that much cash with us (it is not needed in other places).
I asked the waitress to pay by card and she told me that she would have called the floor manager to ask, hence she made me think that is somewhat possible. The blond girl (the manager), then, arrogantly told me that they accept only cash. She waited for bill staring at us and laughing with the rest of team.
It is unbelievable in such touristic place, also thinking that in Havana is really difficult to withdraw. This didn’t happen in other similar places, even the cheaper ones. You should at least notice this in advance.
Written August 23, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
The Barefoot Foodie
Singapore134 contributions
Dec 2019 • couples
You walk into a rather dilapidated building on the ground floor and climb up the imposing staircase only to be transported to somewhere magical. The food is sublime and the service impeccable. Even going to the restroom is a special experience! Best of all you can pay in US$ at one for one exchange - the only place in Havana that offers this option.
Written January 3, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
GEMTravellinmama
Calgary25 contributions
Nov 2022 • none
We were in Havana last month, and so looking forward to dining at La Guarida after having dined there 15 years ago. We were celebrating a very special occasion. We were so disappointed with the experience. The menu has every item separate at an additional cost. The staff were pretension, and we were charged an outrageous amount for a small bottle of water. The experience was not even close to our 2007 experience. We had dined at Palador los Mercaderes (in Havana) the night previous, which was half the price, and a much better experience (including live music and very attentive serving staff). Disappointed with La Guarida 2022, but will treasure our experience there in 2007.
Written December 19, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
PJ_BMaui
Pukalani56 contributions
Feb 2020 • none
The location is on the outskirts of vieja Havana. The restaurant is a three story climb up steep marble steps and then a narrow staircase leading to the reservation desk. We were seated promptly and the service was outstanding. The gazpacho was marvelous as was the duck appetizer and the amuse bouche promised something great! It was my 72nd birthday, which I told them, but they did nothing about.
I asked for rare beef tenderloin and my friend asked for medium. I got the medium and she got the rare! I thought mine seemed a little overcooked, and never thought they would have mixed them up! The dessert was good. This was no where near the best meal we had in Cuba, but it was the most expensive. Since it was our farewell dinner and my birthday, I was banking on great, that was not the case. They need to step up their game big time.
Written March 3, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
C.C
Taipei166 contributions
Dec 2019 • solo
Best restaurant in Havana, with Michelin one star.
I had 3 courses with dessert, all tasty.
The restaurant is very pretty with an old luxury Havana style, It’s on 4th floors of an very old residential building.
The cocktail, food and service are as professional as an one star Michelin restaurant, which you can’t find in any other restaurant at Havana.
Written January 4, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
LaGuaridaHavana
Hello, thank you very much for your review, but we are in the duty to clear, that unfortunately we don't have any Michelin Star, but we're pleased to have made you feel as at one of them. One of our main objectives is to bring our clients the very best possible experience they can have in Havana.
Thank you,
We invite you to follow in our social media. 😉
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2020!!!!
Written January 8, 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
6ContinentsNCounting
New York City212 contributions
Mar 2023 • none
Hopefully you are aware that Cuba has serious food shortages, and not much of a history of fine dining, as a Communist country. Finding a decent place to eat by American standards is not easy. My rating is a bit on the generous side because of these facts. This is probably the closest you come to international fine dining standards in Havana. The setting is shabby charming. We ate outdoors which was pleasant. Service was excellent. Prices were very reasonable - drink, apps, entrees and desserts for 2, all under $90. We had spinach and mushroom crepes, watermelon gazpacho, pollo asado, and two wonderful desserts; a lemon tart and apple tart.
Written March 13, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Marco
Busto Arsizio21 contributions
Aug 2022 • friends
I spent the dinner time in this beautiful place with some friends. At our arrival there was no electricity in the whole restaurant but we decide to stay to have a drink and to enjoy the place from a different point of view. We've been proposed by the waiter to taste some cold plates due to a lack of electricity power and it was really nice. At the end the problem has been resolved and we had the opportunity to taste also hot plates. Amazing. Prices are higher then other Cuban restaurants but for sure not more expansive then a normal European restaurant. Hope to be back soon. The staff is really kind, thank you Roberto. You've been amazing in your job!
Written August 3, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
…
Showing results 1-15 of 2,761
Best fine dining restaurants
See all 
Best nearby
We rank these hotels, restaurants, and attractions by balancing reviews from our members with how close they are to this location.
Best nearby hotels
See all 
Best nearby restaurants
See all 
Is This Your Listing?
Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.
Claim Your Free Listing