La Casa de Esther — Restaurant in Parroquia Matasiete

In a national heritage house, near the emblematic Caribe Beach, there's a magical restaurant run by Esther. Each dish served is like a child to its creators, offering a reinterpretation of Venezuelan cuisine with flavors that evoke traditional Creole cooking. Managed by the owners, the place is adorned with a collection of varied objects and the comforting presence of the Virgin of the Valley.

From the delicious Botuto tartare with sea urchin vinaigrette to the Jojoto creamed cazon with a crispy gratin, the starters are an explosion of incredible flavors. The main courses, both featuring monkfish fillet accompanied by turmeric and cinnamon rice and a green plantain salad, are distinguished by their different sauces: one with sweet chili cream and the other with chili and rum in brown banana sauce.

Desserts like the papelon (brown sugar) ice cream with lemon and the coconut rice with auyama (pumpkin) ice cream pay homage to Mantuan cuisine while being innovative at the same time. It's an excellent place that every visitor to the island should experience to enjoy a unique fusion of traditional and new flavors in...

Such and amazing restaurant. The owner /cook / metre/ somm Esther is simply the best. The food has that Margarita Soul, Heart and Personality. Esther said that she would surprise me with the main course, and she did! Let her make you the “Cuajada de cazón con mermelada de ají...

La Casa de Esther está tal vez entre los mejores lugares para comer en Venezuela. 🇻🇪 Nos encantó la conexión tan genial que tienen con los ingredientes locales, la pasión por la comida, las buenas historias, la energía tan hermosa ✨ de Esther, que te atiende como si fueras familia y el compromiso con la calidad y el sabor. Nos gustó mucho el shandy (bebida a base de cerveza y lima local), el mixto de ajíes es impecable (¡qué entrada más original y maravillosa!), los filetes de pescado 🐟 (esta vez mondeque) en esas salsas de autor estuvieron impecables y exquisitos. Por último, ese helado 🍨 de chocolate blanco, parchita y reducción de ají dulce, fue la culminación perfecta. El lugar es hermoso y acogedor. ¡Ya soñamos con volver! ✅ A dos minutos de los hoteles de Playa Puerto Cruz. ✅ Mesas al aire libre. ⚠️ Usar repelente de insectos. ⚠️...