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Ivan Chef Justo

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1,048 reviews

#63 of 916 Restaurants in Havana

$$ - $$$, Caribbean, Latin, Cuban

Aguacate 9, Esquina Chacon | Habana Vieja, Havana, Cuba

+53 7 8639697

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4.5 1,048 reviews

#41 of 511 Caribbean in Havana

#63 of 859 Restaurants in Havana

Certificate of Excellence2016 - 2019 Winner

RATINGS

Food

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Food and ambience

Local cuisine, Caribbean, Latin, Cuban, Contemporary, Vegetarian Friendly

... we had suckling pig and the seafood paella both were fabulous Very large ...Lechon is a must!!!We had tuna pastries and a lobster salad as starters and then both had suckli...... suckling pig, the deconstructed ropa vieja croquettes, and the paella.

Location and contact

Aguacate 9, Esquina Chacon Habana Vieja, Havana Cuba

0.3 miles from Plaza de la Catedral

Website

+53 7 8639697

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Special Diets

Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options

Meals

Lunch, Dinner, Late Night

CUISINES

Caribbean, Latin, Cuban, Contemporary

FEATURES

Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service

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Cheri P

Johnson City, New York

Reviewed 6 days ago

Nice rooftop restaurant

The food was excellent, the atmosphere fantastic. Would go there again. The view from the rooftop tables are great.

Date of visit: November 2019

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Stan C

Blandford Forum, United Kingdom

301124

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

OK food but very expensive wine...

Situated on a corner, you enter via a narrow staircase up to the two floors. Top floor is cute with its décor and views. We both had a leg of sucking pork that was OK – but as it was a leg, we knew it...More

Date of visit: October 2019

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Tsr69

Ra'anana, Israel

17072

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Fine dining in Havana

We had a wonderful dinner in Ivan Chef Justo. The restaurant is well decorated in art decor style. The service and the atmosphere were outstanding. Very special dishes. We recommend the Avocado salad for first course. It is one of the house special dish and...More

Date of visit: October 2019

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Marcelle_Vancouver

Vancouver, Canada

2213

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

A must!

Whoever commented food in Havana isn't good obviously didn't make much of an effort to get out. Great spot, fun decor, super food! For evening dining be sure to make a reservation, we didn't get in on first try. Eventually made it for lunch and...More

Date of visit: August 2019

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Richard H

New York City, New York

114

Reviewed October 8, 2019

Best Food In Havana

Our experience in Havana is that there is no good food and no good cocktails and/or wine. When travelling, food and drinks are very important to us. We were very happy to go to Chef Ivan Restaurant while we were there. Fresh food cooked to...More

Date of visit: September 2019

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Chris T

Northampton, United Kingdom

32675

Reviewed October 6, 2019

Simply Superb Fine Dining

We were so impressed by this restaurant we came back for a second visit after our tour around the island. The service was superb and the food was divine. Highly recommended, the best restaurant we ate out at in Cuba.

Date of visit: August 2019

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anya_marie1

Georgetown, Guyana

4112

Reviewed October 2, 2019

Wonderful Experience

Had the pleasure of dining here with 16 other friends, while on a 40th birthday trip. This was the best food we tasted in Cuba during our 5 day stay. It's truly a little "hole in the wall" type of place. From the time you...More

Date of visit: September 2019

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MontrealLaziale

montreal

225

Reviewed September 11, 2019

Lechon is a must!!!

The meal we had at this Paladar is by far the best meal we had in Havana...The Caribbean Lobster and Suckling pig (Lechon) were absolutely incredible, I still dream about them..... Service was great as well as location (5 mins walk from our Hotel). Will...More

Date of visit: September 2019

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Gaia04

Milan, Italy

7039

Reviewed September 5, 2019

super nice place and very good food

we have been to Ivan chef Justo for a dinner, the place is so cute, and the food is very good. The portions are quite big. Service professional and kind. Cash only as in every place in Cuba. Recommended

Date of visit: August 2019

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Morero

Igualada, Spain

4614

Reviewed August 18, 2019

Pretty upstairs restaurant

The restaurant is upstairs in a narrow staircase but the surprise is that you found several small dining rooms full of paintings, pictures and old furnitures. This ambiance send you a lot of years back... We share Ceviche for starting and it was excellent. We...More

Date of visit: August 2019

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JaneSemple

How can I book?

April 20, 2019|

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You need to call them and reserve. Either you get through from your country (which I couldn’t) or you get you hotel/host in Havana to call and reserve for you. Few days in advance should be enough