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Palacio Doña Leonor Restaurant

Palacio Doña Leonor Restaurant (4ª Calle Oriente Casa 8, Antigua) –located within
one of the city’s finer hotels (of the same name), this restaurant offers contemporary
international cuisine in an elegant and intimate setting. Perfect for business
breakfasts, casual lunches and romantic dinners, its centerpiece restaurant
features a graceful colonial style and décor with several tables overlooking
the hotel’s garden courtyard.
Crafted by talented master chefs, the delectable and sophisticated menu
showcases fresh seasonal ingredients and produce sure to delight even the
most discerning tastes. In addition to soft live music, Palacio’s assortment of
herbal teas and wines from around the world adds the perfect touch to your
dining experience.

Las Palmas

Las Palmas (6ª Avenida Norte 14, e/4ª y 5ª Calle, Antigua) – located just one block
from Antigua’s Parque Central, this restaurant is known for both its tasty dishes, as well
as for its live entertainment. Dishes served here include the garlic lime chicken, and the
macadamia encrusted grouper.

Mesón Panza Verde

Mesón Panza Verde (5ª Avenida 19, Antigua) – this is one of Antigua’s more upscale
restaurants. Its menu of classic dishes from around the world are carefully chosen and
supervised by its cooking team, led by Head Chef Noé Sicán and Sous-Chefs Allan
Ruiz and Jorge Tacs.
Diners can choose to be served on the corridor surrounding the main garden, on the
terrace in romantic candle filled setting for two in the Cupula or in La Cueva, where live
music is performed on certain nights of the week. Mesón Panza Verde is considered to
be one of the top restaurants in Guatemala, having received the “Tenedor de Oro”
award as best in the country.

Kacao

Kacao (2 Av. 13-44, Zona 10, Ciudad de Guatemala) — the ambiance at this small
restaurant and café (located under a thatched roof), is laid-back and easygoing, a
contrast from the hustle & bustle of the Zona Viva. This modest restaurant serves up
classic Guatemalan cuisine, making it a great stop for visitors interested in sampling
some of the region's traditional delights (rice, beans, empanadas and tropical soups).).

Hacienda Real

Hacienda Real (5 Av. 14-67, Zona 10, Ciudad de Guatemala) – this is a popular
steakhouse that is said to be competitive with anything similar from Argentina. Tile
floors and wooden furniture give way to a lovely central fountain and patio with
umbrellas as well as a play area for schoolchildren. ‘A must’ for visiting foreigners, this
restaurant offers delicious filet, great appetizers and wines, complete with an attentive
and courteous staff to complement the fine ambiance. Garlic bread, Guatemala

sausage, Lomito Perez, ribs, and the Plato Tipico (which comes with steak, fried black
beans, and guacamole), are among the favorite items picked by regular diners here.

Gracia Cocina de Autor

Gracia Cocina de Autor (6ª Avenida 13-01, Zona 10, Ciudad de Guatemala) –
located near Oakland Mall, this is an upscale Spanish themed restaurant (with some
Basque, northern Spanish influences). It has received accolades from TripAdvisor for
its fine cuisine and customer service, making this a “must do” restaurant for first-time
visitors to the Guatemalan capital. Reservations are a must here.
Worthy dishes ordered here include: Peruvian Ceviche and Easter Salad, Magret de
Pato (duck breast), crisped coated salmon with roasted vegetables, sea bass, and
Shrimp with coconut and tamarindo sauce.

Restaurante Camille Cooking School

Camille Cooking School Restaurant (12a Avenida #27, Zona 10, Ciudad de
Guatemala) – as the name suggests, this is both a cooking school, and a restaurant.
The cuisine served here boasts French influences (stressed by the restaurant’s décor –
French posters and other French souvenirs). The food by Chef Jorge artfully blends
local ingredients with traditional French techniques. Camille offers baked Camembert,
Tartar de Atuna, Lomita de Cebol, and paparadelle. Because of this, expect a mix of
well-heeled upscale locals and expats dining here.

Angie Angie Café Arte

Angie Angie Café Arte (Primera Avenida Sur 11ª, Antigua) – this is an Argentine
restaurant whose menu has Italian and Argentine influences (such as spinach ravioli
with Gorgonzola and mushroom sauce). Along with that, one can also order tapas
(cooked up in various combinations; picante meatballs, shrimp cooked in olive oil, garlic,
white wine and salsa, or beef and chorizo, spiced up with the vibrant flavors of chili,
tomato and orange). To liven things up, there’s also a theater, live music and puppet
shows on Friday nights.

Ambia

Ambia (10ª Avenida 5-49, Zona 14, Ciudad de Guatemala) – this is a fusion
restaurant with both Asian and local culinary influences. Here, one can order hearty
steaks, well-seasoned lamb, and excellent carpaccio, along with Filete Pacífico, Udon
Noodles, or Black Cod Miso in either the open-air or outdoor-indoor chic ambiance.