Doña Eutimia,  Old Havana ,  Havana

This paladar is located opposite an artist’s workshop within a few meters of the large state restaurant, El Patio, on Cathedral Square. The contrast could not be greater. Doña Eutimia is small, cozy, intimate. The bar area has a modern coffee shop lounge feel (think Friends) with comfortable sofas, bright cushions and good music (modern lounge). The beautiful iron-work at the end of the bar looks like old elevator doors and in fact they are having been rescued and restored. There are many small pieces from Old Havana dotted around the place including in the main dining room, which has soft lighting and lots of nice touches. While there is seating outside and in another side room, we like these less.