Jessica Cole
I am surprised that this place is not rated higher. It has great food, live music, cool and interesting decor, and great service. I tried squid ink rice for the first time, can confirm its great! The steak was done perfectly too.
… moreLars Spångberg
Almost walked past this place, that is hidden on a side street. Friendly and welcoming personel, great ambience with a good live band. I had grilled lobster that was both abundant and great tasting.
… moreEmanuel Dascaliuc
I’ve been coming to Havana for the past 8 years, and one of the main reasons is Al Carbón. Without a doubt, it’s the best food I’ve had in Cuba—consistently exceptional, every single time. Whether it’s fresh fish, lobster, shrimp, or tender cuts of beef and pork, the flavors are absolutely unforgettable. The quality and taste are on another level—rich, authentic, and cooked to perfection.
What makes this place truly special is that the experience goes far beyond the food. The drinks are fantastic—creative, refreshing, and expertly mixed. There’s always live music and tasteful dancing that bring the atmosphere to life, creating an energy you can only find here. It’s vibrant but elegant, fun yet sophisticated.
It’s rare to find a restaurant where everything is always on point, from the flavors to the service, ambiance, and entertainment. But Al Carbón manages to maintain the same high standard year after year. That consistency is something I truly appreciate, and it’s why I always return.
If you’re in Havana, Al Carbón is a must. It’s not just a meal—it’s an experience that captures the spirit of Cuba in the most delicious way.
… moreTim Plakon
I am extremely surprised as I’m coming here now to review this restaurant and seeing the subpar reviews. Our experience couldn’t have been further from some of the negative reviews. I have traveled and eaten all over the world and this was one of the best meals I’ve had. The Suckling Pig in particular was incredible! The roasted chicken, lamb, all of the appetizers, cocktails, everything was fantastic and 5 stars. Service and live music were also fantastic. And the vibes in the restaurant, decor, ambiance were all immaculate and wonderful. 10/10!
… moreParnian
Beautiful, unique and vibrant place in Havana! A bit more on the pricey side, however with very generous portions, excellent service and lovely atmosphere!
… moreDan Wilding
This restaurant was clearly the crowd favorite while in Cuba. The food and service were fabulous! The atmosphere is fun, and the entertainment was fun. We were told, by the wait staff that their grilled items were their specialty, so we tried the filet and New York steaks. The new York was served flambe… Wow! W tried several appetizers a well. The lobster casadillas were the favorite!
… moreSarah Hatfield
I found Al Carbon restaurant in the food and wine magazine and food network. I was impressed with being able to make reservations over WhatsApp. The hostess was on top of the entire experience. She checked in on us and made sure we had all of the things we needed. The appetizer, shredded beef over plantains, was amazing! The dinner, pork, had a great flavor on it but was a little dry. Food was definitely good but there were many restaurants that topped it.
… moreSarmin Shahariath
Very nicely decorated restaurant. They have English menu, waitress speaks good English & helpful. We had dinner there on Sunday, it was very busy. They had live music. Food was ok overall, compared to price. Beef burger served on top of salads – lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, no bun. Asked for medium but it was well done & not juicy at all. Grilled fish was good, served with vegetables & potatoes. Beetroot croquettes were delicious. service was very slow. food price is higher compared to other restaurants (same quality) in this area. US$ exchange was 170 pesos.
… moreLY Dean
This was a great experience and recommendation. Our server Carlos was the best – his humor, knowledge and friendliness. The food was amazing and the live band – the 3 ladies rocked it !!
… moreNikolay Lebedev
Although this place is rather on a pricey end, I would say it is good value. We had several dishes and drinks, they were all of quality ingredients and presentation.
Excellent band playing Cuban canciones
I am posting here this most unusual (weird) pizza I had in my life ever, it is kind of a Cuban picsa I would say (uncut and with an egg), and an interesting Cuban dessert (amazing). We had grilled fish fillets and other things that were very good.
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