La Bella Managua

First time here and trying Nicaraguan food, and it was a very pleasant visit. The staff were super friendly and incredibly efficient—even though the place was busy, they were always attentive, and the food came out quickly. We ordered the catch of the day (sea bass), steak, and calamari as an appetizer. The food tasted like classic Latin American home-cooked meals, similar to dishes I’ve had in Costa Rica. What really stood out was their homemade spicy vinegar sauce—it was the perfect pairing with the food. Would definitely stop by again.

This was one of our best meals in recent memory. We shared the fried calamari, fried yucca, carne asada, and fish of the day (sea bass). This was way too much food for two people, but everything was delicious. The fish was so beautifully fried and each plate came with totally different sides that complemented the proteins perfectly. I also had the chia lemonade to drink and it was lovely. My one regret is that I was way too uncomfortably full to have flan, which Is my favourite dessert. Next time!

We stopped by La Bella Managua without a reservation and were so grateful they still managed to find us a table. The service was excellent — everyone was so kind, welcoming, and attentive from start to finish. The food was absolutely delicious and memorable — it truly lives up to the hype! We ordered the carne asada plate with sangria, and every bite brought me right back to Nicaragua. The flavors, the seasoning, and the atmosphere all felt so authentic and comforting. If you’re craving real Nicaraguan food and a warm dining experience, this place is a must-visit. We’ll definitely be back!

A very authentic Nicaraguan restaurant with great service! The food was excellent and tasted just like it does in/around Managua in Nicaragua. The portions were large and food came quickly. The three milk cake (tres leches) was good but could've been soaked for a little longer to make it more soft. Even the inside of the restaurant feels like a typical restaurant in Nicaragua!!!!! Our Nicaraguan friend absolutely loved it and felt right at home when we visited this restaurant. Try it out, you won't be disappointed!

food was tasty and flavourful. however the environment wasn't really cozy. the tables were fairly closed to each other and it felt like they want us in and out asap. to the point that when I was still finishing up my meal someone was standing to take my plate away lol (it was at least 2-3h before they closing hour) and when the server asked us if we want desert and we said not for now, the bill showed up with the machine I get that restaurant was busy but we had a reservation and no one was standing in line for our seats.

Delicious food and decent portions... some of the side places are a bit smaller for what i expected. That staff are very kind and they were able to accommodate my requests to change to lower car as needed.

This restaurant is always packed and for good reason. Great portions, authentic and prices aren’t bad. The fish of the day is a popular pick and can confirm it’s fried really well. Nice and crispy skin and flakey fish.

All the food and drinks we tried were amazing, especially the pollo jalapeno. The decor is also really pretty, and the staff were very helpful. Note, however, they do stop serving food about an hour before their closing time, so do visit early if you're going for dinner.