How is Restaurante Paladar Cafe Laurent Habana rated?

Went here after it was highly recommend on tripadvisor and our lonely planet book about Havana, but wasn’t as good as I hoped. Cool way to enter up, up a lift to the fifth floor. Tip: get out the lift quickly because if someone else...calls the lift, it will immediately go back down! Service was good, but not enough choice for vegetarians. We asked the waitress and she spoke to the chef who offered a few specially made dishes. We opted for the vegetable lasagna which was ok, but lacked pasta, so felt more like a parmigiana. We did ask for some bread to go with it but I finished before it arrived, so we cancelled it. Toilets here were clean, with toilet paper, soap and a lock!More

Date of visit: May 2022

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We have carefully read the opinion that you have so kindly shared. We appreciate your remarks and take note. It was and will always be a pleasure to welcome you!!!

TOpotato

11 reviews

Reviewed 30 December 2021

Underwhelmed

Both our Lonely Planet book and our hotel highly recommended this restaurant, but we found it average. The service was good, and the decor was interesting (it's on the pent floor of an apartment building), but the food was average. Not bad, just doesn't match...the reputation we were led to believe, nor does it justify the price they charge (high by Cuban standard). I'm not saying it's bad, but I wouldn't go out of my way to eat there.More

Date of visit: December 2021

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With the wish of a happy year 2022 for you and your family, we are thanking you for your opinion and remarks. We regret not having met your expectations. We will be aware, to avoid that in the future. Thanks again!!!

Julie E

32 reviews

Reviewed 2 December 2021

Best Meal in Havana so far

Yes, we’ve only been here 3 days but this Paladar has served us the best meal we have eaten in Cuba so far. Service was excellent and our waitress had English skills that far surpassed our Spanish! The food was tasty and well prepared. The...restaurant was spotless and attractive. We turned up without a reservation but were welcomed with a smile. I would definitely recommend this place..More

Date of visit: December 2021

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Thank you very much Julie E. What a pleasure to know that you liked it. It was a great pleasure to receive you and satisfy your expectations. We will share her opinion with our team. We wish her many successes and happy holidays. Always welcome...More

Chris R

22 reviews

Reviewed 24 March 2020

Not to be overlooked

Excellent menu range, excellent staff, excellent views. Worth reserving a table, English - Spanish spoken throughout.

Date of visit: March 2020

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What a pleasure to hear your opinion !!! Thank you for recommending us in this space to all travelers. Whenever you visit our city, we will be waiting for you !!! See you soon!!!

Maxxiiss

35 reviews

Reviewed 23 March 2020

Good Foods and OK View

I decided to be here to celebrate my birth day in Cuba, recommended by LonelyPlanet Travel Book Staff was very nice, friendly, helpful and speak English as well Foods was very nice, at least better than in the hotel where i stayed with advertising that...have lot of star came to ate! Prices was ok and understandable too. sweet are also great option to try i also recommend Overall i like the restaurant and if someone read this you should try for Cuban Time ;) Thanks TadaMore

Date of visit: March 2020

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What a pleasure to hear your opinion !!! Thank you for sharing it in this space with all the old people. Whenever you visit our city, we will be waiting for you !!! See you soon!!!

whitesnowka

5 reviews

Reviewed 6 March 2020 via mobile

It is nice place , great food.

It is nice place , great food. It’s not classic restoran. It is little bit hidden in nice billing, but whit a map you can find it. We have nice cocktails and nice see food.Also they have nice deserts. It is not to much expensive...but it is not cheap.More

Date of visit: March 2020

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Thank you for choosing us and making your experience public! We will share it with the rest of the team. It was a pleasure to receive you and it will be whenever you visit our city!

vacation9778

95 reviews

Reviewed 6 March 2020 via mobile

Mojitos

We came here on our first night in Havana, around 9pm on a Saturday night. Our group of four sat outside. Almost all the other tables were filled with what appeared to be tour groups. Our server was friendly and attentive. We started with mojitos...(THE BEST), the octopus appetizer is delicious. The shrimp in the grilled mixed seafood entree had an off texture. We all agreed that we would return for mojitos and the octopus.More

Date of visit: February 2020

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It is a pleasure to know that you liked it. We will share your opinion with the rest of the team. It was a pleasure to receive them and it will be whenever they visit our city !!!

HeidiD451

795 reviews

Reviewed 4 March 2020

3.5 Overall Good, Not Great

This restaurant was recommended by our guide when going to see the show at the National (a few block away). Nice atmosphere, and very accommodating to a larger group. Overall more pricey than some of the places we dined in Cuba, and seemed to serve...more of a tourist niche. Appetizers were probably the weakest of the choices, and the plantain stuffed with cheese and ham was completely overcooked to the point of being inedible. Similarly the bruschetta was not standout. We enjoyed the mains -- I had the swordfish with a green sauce. While it could have used more spice, it tasted good. The grilled veggies (a separate cost) were bland. My husband had the pork, and enjoyed it. Desserts were nothing special. Atmosphere was probably the strongest point, lovely dining room and views.More

Date of visit: March 2020

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Thank you for sharing your opinion with other travelers. It was a great pleasure for us to know what he liked and we will let the people he mentions and the rest of the team know. Whenever you visit our beautiful city, we will be...More

D9960DXannm

10 reviews

Reviewed 18 February 2020

Beautiful views and great service

We sat on the patio of this quaint restaurant with a small tour group. The service was great and the food was nicely prepared and delicious. The staff even gave us an evaluation to fill out. The views were incredible. I hope I can post...some pictures.More

Date of visit: January 2020

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What a pleasure to know that you liked it. We thank you very much for letting us know, along with the rest of the travelers. We will transfer you to the rest of the team and everyone, we always wait for you to visit our...More

Tandlehill

5 reviews

Reviewed 18 February 2020

Penthouse Restaurant

We were recommended the Cafe Laurent by our Holiday Rep. The penthouse setting has wonderful views over the city and bay. The staff are young, friendly and knowledgeable and the food was AMAZING.More

Date of visit: February 2020

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What a pleasure to read your opinion. Thank you for sharing it with everyone! We are very happy that your experience was so pleasant, because that is our main objective: "The satisfaction of our customers". We have shared with our team, your criteria, and everyone,...More

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