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"la Marimba" Italian Restaurant

casual
italian
Reservation

"la Marimba" Italian Restaurant is a $$ italian casual restaurant in Bávaro; reservations recommended.

About

La Marimba is the Italian option inside the Iberostar Dominicana complex in Arena Gorda, which sits along the Bávaro coastline. It's one of several specialty restaurants available to guests staying at the all-inclusive property, so you book a table through the resort rather than walking in off the street. The menu runs the expected Italian lineup — pasta, wood-oven pizza, meat and fish secondi — and execution tends to be competent rather than inventive. Most guests treat it as a break from the buffet rotation, and it does that job. The dining room has air conditioning, tablecloths, and waiter service, which is often enough after a few days of heat and outdoor meals. If you're staying at Iberostar Dominicana or one of the sister properties that share dining privileges, it's worth a reservation. If you're not on the resort, you won't have access.

At a glance

Area
Bávaro
Vibe
casual
Price
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Reservation required
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Kid friendly
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Cuisine
italian
Dietary options
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