Chef Huy H. is an Executive Chef renowned for his extensive expertise in Southeast Asian and Mediterranean cuisines, with a particular passion for Vietnamese fine dining. He is also an operator and consultant for...
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Last updated: 8/6/2026, 3:20:04 AM
Key Information
MILA Restaurante, known as "El Arte del Buen Comer" (The Art of Good Eating), offers a casual elegant and sophisticated dining experience. Located in the exclusive Bella Vista sector of Santo Domingo, it is suitable for both social and professional events, featuring live music, particularly jazz on Thursdays, and an after-work ambiance.
Customers consistently praise the delicious food, especially the perfectly executed risotto, and the beautiful, sophisticated decor. The menu offers a good variety, ensuring something for everyone. Service is generally highly rated, though some guests noted initial slowness. The wine list is considered pricey, but overall food prices are seen as reasonable for the restaurant's class. Live music nights are a highlight, though they can make conversation challenging.
Additional Details
MILA Restaurante hosts social and professional events and offers a vibrant atmosphere with regular live music performances.
Thursdays are ideal for enjoying live jazz music. Evenings are generally recommended for a sophisticated dinner or after-work gatherings. The restaurant is open Monday-Thursday from 12 pm-11 pm and Friday from 12 pm-12 am.
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I loved everything about this restaurant: the atmosphere, the delicious food, and the amazing dessert. But what I appreciated most was the waiter's service. I still remember his name, Apolinar. He made me feel right at home, and there wasn't a single thing I asked him to do that he didn't do his best to please my family and me. I highly recommend this restaurant, and that's why I'm giving it 5 stars. Thank you again, Apolinar, and may God always bless you.
Absolutely amazing food n decor..decor is very West Elm simply beautiful.
Food was delicious I loved the variety so there is something for everyone. We opted for short ribs n egg rolls both were perfect. Egg rolls come with a pickled carrot slaw and tiny hit of heat. Shorts were made with love !
Fried rice was good for me the risotto dish with tenderloin was mama Mia the best I’ve had. Truly done to perfection.. hats off to the chef on such a perfect risotto. Coconut guava dessert was nice finish it is not an overly sweet dessert so it doesn’t leave you with a toothache.
Now the service… we got there at 7:40 one table was occupied and it did seem there was a private party going on that was just finished…I counted 8 waiters roaming in clusters and they are just gossiping amongst each other.. more attention detail is needed. Oscar was our waiter I had to tell him we were starving so he could hustle.. which he did. All in all a wonderful dinner in a beautiful setting. I definitely recommend 😎😎😎
Arrived at 6:55 on a Friday. Zero people were eating. Every table available. Only a couple sitting at the bar. We were told that the entire place was reserved. But they did not say what time the event was happening. And they had no information on their door. I think it would’ve been better if they had some type of signage on their door, instead of just telling walk-ins that they can sit at the bar. 🙄
My first visit, although my wife had been a frequent visitor in the past. Neutral, sophisticated decor and good separation between tables, with background music at a level allowing converstaion. The menu is varied, and prices more than reasonable for the class of restaurant, although the wine list prices made up for it! The food was of a high standard, although my pork belly dish was not crispy, as described in the menu. When I commented on this, they apologised and brought some additional definitely crispy chicharon. All in all we were sufficiently impressed to return with an overseas visitor two nights later, the food was again excellent and entirely as described. They had live music that Thursday with a jazz trumpet player, good enough to attract some very obvious regular followers, a thoroughly enjoyable evening, although clearly not so great if you wanted to hold a conversation.
