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“Great dinner and great service!”
Review of Bendita Farandula

Bendita Farandula
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Reviewed 24 March 2017

It is rare to find these types of restaurants in Cuba where the food tastes good, there's a variety of it and it also looks good. We were really positively impressed with our dinner.

Date of visit: March 2017
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Thank Andres_and_Angela
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Reviewed 4 February 2017

Bendita Farandula is an MN restaurant away from the tourist hustle of the very centre,in a small side street close to Plaza de Marti. Run by Adriano, it's a private restaurant with a nice feel and two areas the restaurant and the pizzeria upstairs. (Confusingly there is also an unconnected pizza restaurant next door and they share a common entry, so make sure to turn left as you come in off the street). It's probably the only restaurant in Santiago offering some Baracoan dishes such as pescado con leche de coco (fish cooked with coconut milk, green peppers, onions, a hint of garlic, and a hint of green chilli. Both subtle and flavoursome , this dish was a hit with both of us, as was the pork steak stuffed with ham and cheese in a breadcrumb crust. Served with jucca, a sort of potatoey-cassava-ey vegetable, and white rice, both dishes were excellent. As fish isn't always available in the market, you might need to check ahead if they have it.
A bottle Spanish red topped off the order and was perfectly decent. The staff were efficient and Adriano speaks very good English.
The bill was less than 600MN - 25cuc - before service, making Bendita Farandula even more worth seeking out. And don't forget to write a message on the wall as you leave.

Date of visit: January 2017
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Thank ExPunkLondon
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Reviewed 30 January 2017 via mobile

Don't hesitate....go and enjoy your dinner!! Have nice food in Cuba isn't so obvious.... those guys reach a nice balance between tradition and refine cusine. Well done! I'll be back when in Santiago....hopefully soon!

Date of visit: January 2017
Thank MarcoMelchior
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Reviewed 27 December 2016

Geoff and I went there twice during our visit to SdC. The fish dish lightly cooking in a coconut sauce was a highlight. Piña coladas (virgins during luto) and coffees were also worth noting. Service excellent. I'll be back!

Date of visit: December 2016
Thank 355gavind
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Reviewed 4 November 2016

All in all a good restaurant service can be a bit slow even when the restaurant isnt full. However, the final product is pretty good. What i like best is being able to sign ur name on the walls if u find space! Also the mixed drinks are mediocre at best. All in all a decent experience

Date of visit: April 2016
Thank H5303VDkatherines
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