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El Templete

Ave. del Puerto esq. Narciso Lopez | Old Havana, Havana, Cuba
537 866-8807
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Ranked #37 of 226 restaurants in Havana
Price range: RM60 - RM75
Cuisines: Mediterranean
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Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Business, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
Description: El Templete is a bayside restaurant. This restaurant is named ofter neighboring landmark built in 1928 that marks the spot where the settlement of San Cristóbal de la habana was founded in 1519. Originally opened sometimes between 1928 and 1931, it was the second restaurant in the city to have this name, and soon became the favorite of sailors, ahip captains and port pilots. Known since the 1950s as ¨The house of shellfish and international cuisine¨it was famous for its lobsters, shrimps, prawn, clams and delicious paellas, served while customers took in the splendid view of Havana.Today, El Templete revives its seafering tradition in the same atmosphere and continues serving delicious dishes prepared by its excellent Spanish Chef.Past and present come togetherto offer us first-class service and a wide variety of dishes to choose from.
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Essex, United Kingdom
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23 reviews 23 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

A vast choice of menu with a really nice ambience. Some tables are outside although covered. Reasonable prices for an obviously above average restaurant. Good drinks. Lots of interested artifcats around the walls.

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comercialrestaurante, Director de Relaciones Públicas at El Templete, responded to this review
11 May 2013

Dear Sir: Thanks for commenting of our restaurant on the site. For us it is a pleasure to contribute to your satisfaction. We are delighted that the restaurant may have seemed nice and you have felt at ease. We hope to have him back forever. More

Boulder, Colorado
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15 reviews 15 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

These traditional Spanish stuffed roasted piquillo peppers are some of the best I've ever had! They were stuffed with a white sauce mixture that I think included ham and onions. VERY TASTY! The garlic shrimp appetizer was also delicious! I had a fresh white fish for dinner, good, though not as memorable as the peppers. The restaurant is located on... More

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27 April 2013

Estimada cliente: Gracias en nombre del equipo de dirección del restaurante por publicar en el sitio comentarios positivos para compartir... More

Ireland
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79 reviews 79 reviews
19 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2013

An excellent restaurant with amazing food!!!! Fantastic service and the cocktails are amazing too!!! Its very reasonably priced too!!

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comercialrestaurante, Director de Relaciones Públicas at El Templete, responded to this review
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27 April 2013

Estimado Seño: Gracias por publicar en el sitio sus comentarios positivos de nuestro restaurante. Nos complace que se haya sentido... More

Birtley, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2013

We visited this restaurant on 13th March as a family of four. The food is of a good standard and predominantly seafood, the service was very good with a significant number of waiting staff attending to us - I guess because we ate quite early (approx 19:30) and the place was quite quiet at that time. Whilst the restaurant is,... More

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comercialrestaurante, Director de Relaciones Públicas at El Templete, responded to this review
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27 April 2013

Estimado Señor: Gracias por publicar sus comentarios en el sitio para compartir con otros visitantes del sitio. Nos complace que... More

Top Contributor
58 reviews 58 reviews
34 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2013

Unfortunately the service was slow because of tour groups but the staff tried hard. It was ok, on the road with a view of the water, but not one of our favorite places.

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comercialrestaurante, Director de Relaciones Públicas at El Templete, responded to this review
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27 April 2013

Estimado Señor: Lamentamos mucho que no se haya sentido complacido con nuestro servicio. Le puedo asegurar que siempre tomamos en... More

blackpool
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013

We went for a late lunch so we had the restaurant more or less to ourselves, in the evening it’s probably safer to book. We ate inside because it was windy, the decor was oldie worlde, spotlessly clean with nice tables covered with white linen tablecloths, decent wine glasses and good service. My wife had lobster tail served on top... More

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comercialrestaurante, Director de Relaciones Públicas at El Templete, responded to this review
19 March 2013

Dear Customer Thanks for posting your comments on the site and help us with others visitors who can learn more about our restaurant. We are pleased and happy to have made ​​your stay a pleasant one at our house. Thanks for commenting on our offer, the decor of the place and the quality of service. All positive reviews and pleased... More

Boston, Massachusetts
Top Contributor
54 reviews 54 reviews
21 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

Situated on a noisy street overlooking the harbor, the El Templete serves really great seafood. We, being a party of 20, had a set menu lunch. Prawn starter, tuna wrapped in red pepper, a potato roll, maui maui with egg plant and some variety of potato that we did not recognise, a brownie with ice cream and coffee. Really good... More

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comercialrestaurante, Director de Relaciones Públicas at El Templete, responded to this review
19 March 2013

Dear customer: The restaurant manager wishes to thank your comments posted on the site to share with other visitors. Our restaurant gets a lot of client that are part of groups that visit us through travel agencies and we received very few reviews of tourists who consume a fixed supply. That's why, we are very grateful for this opinion and... More

London, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

The best restaurant we came acrooss in Cuba. Good menu/wine list, reasonably priced and good service. As good as any international restaurant of its type. Great location if staying in Old Havana.

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comercialrestaurante, Director de Relaciones Públicas at El Templete, responded to this review
19 March 2013

Dear customer: We feel very happy with your opinions. Thank you for considering and recommending a good restaurant to live up to any international restaurant. For us it is a great pleasure to make customers feel at home in our place and are really pleased with our offer. See you back forever. More

Oakville, Canada
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2013

We had heard good things about El Templete, but found that dinner there was nothing special. We had the paella which was more than edible, but certainly not memorable. Service was good. The night we went the restauant was surprisingly quiet so the atmosphere was quite subdued. Overall just of for us.

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comercialrestaurante, Director de Relaciones Públicas at El Templete, responded to this review
19 March 2013

Dear Customer Thanks for posting your comments on the site. For us it is always very important to know the opinions of our visitors. We regret that we not exceeded your expectations and have dinner at our house only have seemed acceptable. However, we will endeavor to find alternatives on future occasions to delight our customers. We hope to always... More

Gloucestershire
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70 reviews 70 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 36 cities Reviews in 36 cities
72 helpful votes 72 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2013

We ate here on a windy evening, so decided to have a table inside. Liked the decoration which was very attractive. Unlike some reviewers, we had smiling and very helpful staff and good service. Also fantastic wine and very good fish. No complaints at all.

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comercialrestaurante, Director de Relaciones Públicas at El Templete, responded to this review
19 March 2013

Dear customer: Thank you for your comments posted. We are pleaced that you felt comfortable in our restaurant with food and service. Thank you for choosing our wine and our fish. Hope you always decide to return and become a loyal customer of the house More

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