La Vitrola

Excellent restaurant, atmosphere, service, and food—all first-rate. Chef Ciro gave us personalized attention, telling us about the restaurant, its history, and its special dishes. I recommend this restaurant as a must-visit if you're in Havana. You won't regret it!

The music here is exceptional, and the food is equally impressive. The avocado stuffed with shrimp is extraordinary, and the octopus in oil is another standout dish. A fantastic band plays here every night, adding to the lively atmosphere. We visited twice, and both times, the service was excellent—until the check arrived. A 10% service fee is automatically added to the bill, and the waiter hinted for an additional tip, saying, 'The 10% goes to the restaurant, but if you'd like to tip me, you can add it.' While it wasn’t a deal breaker, it's part of the hustle you get used to in Cuba. Despite that, this place is a must for its incredible music, delicious food, and vibrant energy. I would gladly return again and again—it's absolutely worth the visit!

Had the lamb and a mojito — both were great. The lamb was tender and flavorful, and the mojito was spot on. Service was friendly and efficient. They had live music, which was a nice touch, though it was a bit loud for lunchtime. The place could be a bit cleaner, but overall, a solid experience.

Very good place, they have everything. In this situation this is unique. If somebody like to save money, don’t go there! But if you need quality, the best place!

Real tourist trap. Have several people trying to persuade you to eat there. Very expensive (eg tiny plate of fries was 3,000 CUP). Generally have a band playing - we were staying around the corner - so good atmosphere, with people occasionally dancing. However, would recommend going to other restaurants nearby for food.

The best thing about this restaurant is the music. The location is ideal for a tourist trap which exactly what it is. The food is OK, but not as good as many other cheap restaurants. The prices are almost triple what they are in the several other restaurants I visited. The rice was not fully cooked, the lobster excessively salty, the black beans were Ok. The ribeye, however, was cooked perfectly medium well, like I like it. However, given the prices and quality of the food I will not return. I almost forgot, the fries looked like wet noodles and we left the appetizers as they were not good at all.

Cute place but definitely a tourist trap. Prices 3 times higher than nice restaurants for locals. Service an atmosphere were nice but do yourself a favor and go somewhere cheaper.

The entertainment with the live band was excellent. The magician with the card tricks was pretty cool. The food was okay. It came out a little fast, but it was somewhat warm, not hot. Tge history on the walls and around the restaurant is excellent. All in all it is a cool spot.