Haiti – Cheap Eats
“A popular lunch spot for young professionals, this hole-in-the-wall restaurant offers great local cuisine for affordable prices. Encased in a small alcove near the bustling Place Saint Pierre, this gem is concealed enough to provide refuge from the heat and bustle of the town. Lunch comes in the form of several varieties of meat, fish or lambi, served on cafeteria style plastic trays. Don’t let the casual style deceive you – the food is fresh, delicious and plentiful. Each main plate comes with piping hot crispy fried plantains and a small, fresh vegetable salad. Lunch is to be enjoyed as a take-away or al-fresco under the colourful, large umbrellas.” – Theculturetrip.com
Address: 6 Rue Ogé, Pétionville, Port-au-Prince, Haiti
Phone: (509)251-31909
“A popular neighborhood Italian in Pétion-ville, an affluent suburb of Port-au-Prince known for its elegant mansions, Fior di Latte is an excellent option for vegetarians and anyone in need of a break from Creole food. The extensive menu features a wide range of well-made pizzas, salads and pasta dishes, including mushroom ravioli and linguine with salmon. Widely considered to be some of the best in the country, the restaurant’s homemade gelato is an obligatory final flourish. Available topped with chantilly cream as part of a decadent banana split, served with coffee as an affogato, or with pears and chocolate sauce, it’s reason enough to visit in itself.” – Theculturetrip.com
Address: Choucoune Plaza, Angle Rue Lamarre et Chavannes, Petion-Ville, Haiti
Phone: (509) 2813-0445
“Renowned for its beaches and proximity to the magnificent UNESCO listed Citadelle Laferrière, the largest fort in the Americas, Cap-Haïtien on Haiti’s north coast is also home to La Kay, one of the best restaurants in the country. An excellent introduction to creole cooking, the menu is strong on seafood dishes along with classics such as goat (cabri/cabrit) in Creole sauce and bouillon de boeuf (a traditional Haitian broth made with beef, plantain, potato and green vegetables). The restaurant’s tables offer views of the seafront and there are regular soirées at weekends featuring live bands. Performances go on well into the early hours of the morning providing ample opportunity to soak up some authentic Haitian atmosphere.” – Theculturetrip.com
Address: Boulevard du Carenage, Cap-Haïtien, Haiti
Phone: (509) 3702-9336
