Mesón de Bari

Santo Domingo has long been a culinary playground, but finding a gem like Meson de Bari is a true delight. This new location offers the perfect ambiance for a leisurely lunch, a serene escape from the bustling city. The star of the show was the eggplant stuffed with lambi. At first glance, it resembled a classic lasagna, but the flavors were a delightful surprise. The Caribbean heart of the dish, infused with Italian culinary techniques, created a symphony of taste that was both familiar and exotic. It was a culinary adventure that left me craving more. If you’re seeking a unique dining experience in Santo Domingo, Meson de Bari is an absolute must-try.

Really nice spot in the Colonial Zone for just hanging around. Very affordable if you come from the States. Taste was alright. Meat are cooked to different tenderness, which is a little weird.

So far my favorite local food and with a great location right in the middle of the city center. We had bistec encebollado and ropa vieja which both were delicious. The side of tostones was also fantastic.

The food is ok, nothing spectacular but the ambiance and setting are beautiful, very calm and relaxing. It's a little bit overpriced for the food itself, but the overall experience is good. The beef dishes are better than shrimp and fish.

Very nice restaurant overall. Food and service are very good, but not great. The location is on par with the nicer restaurants in the colonial zone.

Just to note the restaturant is underegoing renovations at its old location. It is currently located a few blocks up the street across from Hotel Novus. I am a fan of the late Anthony Bourdains travel show, "No Reservations". His segment on Santo Domingo inspired me to come to this restaurant. I was a little disappointed by the food. I started with an Empanada de Bacalao (salted cod pie). That was a good. It was expectedly salty, but it had a good flavor. I had the Chivo Guisado (goatmeat stew) as my main dish. It was served with stewed beans and rice. The stew had a good flavor but it was too salty for me. I had a hard time eating it. I expected it to be more more approachable and with a normal amount of salt. I also had a lemonande for a drink. The total price came to 1,606.40 Dominican pesos about $27.40 in US dollars. A hefty price tag for lunch in this city. You can get a daily special for 150-300 Dominican pesos which is about $2.6-5.19 in U.S. dollars. The restaurant is undergoing renovations at its old location. Currently it is across the street from Hotel Novus. The current location is beautiful and has a great atmosphere. Also the restaurant has another location in another part of the city. Double the adresss if you are driving or taking a taxi there. My final thought is that the restaurant is worthy if a foodie and want try out the place for its reputation. I feel it was good but not very memorable.

The food was good but not of the quality I would have expected for the prices and elegant surroundings.

A great place to eat in the colonial zone, food is always good and with authentic Dominican flavor. The menu has a lot of options and the Beer are always Ice cold. The service is great, and you can go walking to a lot of amenities.