Los Ranchos (Bo Altagracia, Montoya, 3 blocks to the East, Managua) – traditional Nicaraguan meals are served here, such as Indio Viejo (beef stew), cazuela de frijoles (refried beans with sliced platanos and fried fresh cheese), grilled steak, pork and locally-caught white fish (guapote). The churrasco steak is another favorite here.
Ristorante La Piazzetta (From Pizza Hut Villa Fontana, one block west and one block and a half north, left side, Managua) – this is one of Managua’s highly-rated Italian restaurants. Patrons who’ve eaten here recommend the antipasto, along with dishes like Gnocchi Verdi Al Gorgonzola, spaghetti with lobster, arbono Italian rice with porcini mushrooms, and […]
Marea Alta (1 block Routh of Hotel Seminole, Zona Rosa, Managua) – this is a well-regarded (and not so fancy) seafood restaurant in Managua. Items here range from oyster cocktails and octopus ceviche, to seafood spaghetti in wine sauce and surf n’ turf. For those note wanting seafood, diners can also order steak.
La Terraza Peruana (80 meters north of the Pasteleria Sampson, Microcentro, Managua) – a variety of Peruvian dishes are served here, such a Ceviche. The national drink Pisco is also readily available here. With advanced notice, diners can even order one of that country’s specialties: Cuy (roasted guinea pig).
Le Bistro (Alliance Française, Planes de Altamira, De la Embajada de México ½ calle al norte, Managua) – along with light French meals (sandwiches and soups), glasses of French wine are served here (at C$80 a glass)
La Casa de los Nogueras (Av. Principal #17, Los Robles, Managua) – this European-style bistro offers al fresco dining and a classy interior. The paella is well-recommended here, as well as the lobster. However, the chef here will prepared specially-requested dishes that are not on the menú.
Factory Steak & Lobster (Hotel Real Intercontinental Metrocentro, Managua) – located at one of Managua’s fancier hotels, this steakhouse is a competitor of Don Candido’s. This restaurant is best known for its savory cuts of Angus beef. Another favored dishes here is the “Surf and Turf” (filet mignon and lobster). Another is the skirt steak […]
La Boheme (Galerias Santo Domingo, Módulo 3B, Zonz Viva, Managua) – despite the French name, this restaurant is known for its Italian dishes, as well as Spanish paella (which are well-rated). The gourmet quality of the food here is a pleasant surprise, since this is located within a(n) (upscale) shopping mall.
El Tercer Ojo (Hotel Seminole, Av. Principal Los Robles, Managua) – this is another upscale restaurant in Managua, serving both Asian and Mediterranean dishes (such as fish curry, Thai Chicken, and Sushi platters. The “chill-out” style background music and Moroccan-inspired interiors are meant to draw in a young trendy crowd (no surprise, since this restaurant […]
Don Candido (1 block east and 1 block south of InterContinental, Los Robles, Managua) – this is a popular steakhouse for deeper-pocketed locals and international visitors (considered one of the best restaurants in Managua). Cuts from top sirloin to tenderloin are served here, as well as St. Louis ribs. Aside from the meat dishes, the […]