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Most Popular Contemporary food in Dili, Dili District, East Timor
Reviews on Contemporary food in Dili, Dili District, East Timor. Having endured 20 years of struggle for independence from Indonesia, East Timor's coastal capital, Dili, has made remarkable strides toward reconstruction after innumerable damages and losses. Its former Portuguese colonial flavor can still be found in remaining villas and churches along the waterfront, as well as the 65-foot statue of Jesus overlooking the coast, reminiscent of Cristo Redentor in Rio Di Janeiro. The waterfront parks and white sand beaches are popular for diving and relaxing.
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1. Diza
Overall Ratings
4 based on 219 reviews
Reviewed By Sernic
The restaurant Diza as it was known no longer exists, we went there yesterday after reading some great reviews... the restaurant is now called Cara Vela... whilst when walking in the place looks nice and has great views, the staff were no longer attentive as reviews of the previous property had suggested ( they were too busy hiding behind counter doing each otherâs hair and make up..) when wanting to order something we had to bang our salt and pepper shakers to get any attention... we ordered a gin and tonic which had no gin ( pretty sure it was water) then tried a cocktail which was also terrible and contained no alcohol... We were really looking forward to the octopus but decided given the experience so far that it wasnât worth staying for and we left... very disappointing experience..
Most Popular European food in Dili, Dili District, East Timor
2. Tibar Ximangano Beach Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 53 reviews
Tibar Ximangano Beach Restaurant is Timor's finest dining experience. Perched on the top of a small cliff overlooking the stunning Tibar Bay.
Reviewed By janicemiller2016
We stayed the night as well as eating at the restaurant. Alice the proprietor was really welcoming and warm. We where escorted to our villa by a sweet staff member who showed us where the electrical switches etc were located. The villa was like walking into a beautiful log type cabin with lots of timber, a canopy over the bed, and looking back out the open glass doors: a view that is simply exquisite. The walk to the restaurant is situated in front of rolling hills, we were fortunate to be there at the end of the wet season which added to the beauty, we were surrounded by greenery. The view from the restaurant is the Indian Ocean, the view was breathtaking. The restaurant itself has a lovely setting with verandas and seating outside. The gardens are beautifully kept with winding paving and rock stairs descending toward the road which disappears amongst the vegetation. The service was simply sweet with smiles and polite staff aiming to make sure they met our needs. The food was delicious, there was four people in our group and each of us where happy with our meals. We had our desert and after dinner drinks out on the veranda, a pleasant way to finish off a great night.
3. Restaurante Victoria
Overall Ratings
4 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By Rui Miguel D
Seriously! Great fresh coral fish if you are into that, snappers, emperors, parrots, groupers. Affordable price, you can bargain when you go to inspect the fish. Lovely sweet and sour calamari, fantastic "budu" (timorese salsa). Service is super slow expect to wait like 1 to 1 1/2 hours for the barbeque fish
