La Cantonata

Corner of España Cuisines: Italian

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This is one of the most romantic restaurants in town, with fancy tablecloths, formal place settings, and flickering candles. You can also relax by the cozy fireplace and gaze through the huge picture windows. For a few hours, you might forget that you're in Bolivia; it's easy to imagine that you're in your local Italian restaurant. All the pasta, except the spaghetti, is homemade. Choices include ravioli Bolognese and pasta al pesto. Besides pasta, there is a good selection of meat and fish, including several different types of steak. I recommend the surubí alla Cantonata (an Amazonian fish with oysters, white wine, and lemon sauce). The pizza here is also quite good.