Mesón Honda: A magnificent reproduction of a Spanish inn, including delicious tapas made from regular and blood sausage, pimentos and other tidbits. They go perfectly with a cold beer in a mug or glass of wine from a good year.
Hostal Casa del Comendador

Address: Calle Oficios No. 53, Old Havana, Havana City.
Open 12 noon - 12 midnight.

Tel: (537) 67 10 37,  61 64 23,   61 64 25

The house restaurant, La Paella, has a specialty of Valencian paella which won the International Paella Prize in Valencia. Their young Cuban chef has also triumphed in other contests, and is a rather proficient cook. The 68-capacity restaurant is decorated in a traditional Spanish theme, complete with bullfight photos, paintings from that country, historical images and more.

Hostal Valencia

Address: Calle Oficios No. 53, Old Havana, Havana City.
Open 12 noon - 12 midnight.

Tel: (537) 57 10 37

La Scala Italian restaurant: The best in genuine Italian cuisine.

Hotel Melia Habana

Address: Ave.3ra, e/ 76 y 80, Miramar, Havana City.
Open 12 noon - 12 midnight.

La Torre de Marfil: Delicious Cantonese dishes in an atmosphere of Chinese traders. Done in gold and red, with antique silverware and hosts of Chinese descent. Prices between $5 and $20 US.

Address: Calle Mercaderes between Obispo y Obrapía, Old Havana, Havana City.
Open 12 noon - 12 midnight.

Tel: (537) 57 10 38

La Marina: Very agreeable place, quite down-to-earth with open air and excellent seafood at reasonable prices. With a festive atmosphere, it's located in Havana's historic center.

Address: Teniente Reyes, corner with Oficios, Old Havana, Havana City.
Open 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 midnight.