Antigua and Barbuda are perfect matches as one of the Caribbean’s most sought-after destinations. The combination of luxurious accommodations and rich and flavourful exotic cuisine is an enticing feature of the magical allure of these beautiful islands. 

Food and dining have always been a major part of the travel experience and Antigua and Barbuda’s culinary culture is bursting with flavor and excitement. For a few days in May the island uncovers a bubbling pot of every food lover’s fantasy. It’s called Restaurant Week and the irresistible aromas of some of the tastiest dishes to be found anywhere in the Caribbean are on show.

A week is understandably not enough and so Restaurant Week this year runs from May 4 – 19, serving up delectable delights and bringing to bubbly warm the pot of tasty traditions of our islands. 

Restaurant Week is an irresistible and mouth-watering tribute to the culinary magic that holds taste buds spell bound during one gastronomical period in May, a seasonal treat to the foodie and a journey into epicurean paradise for the ordinary traveller. Just another incredibly captivating reason to visit Antigua and Barbuda.

The world of flavour touches island paradise
This is only the second year of Restaurant Week and already it has captured the imagination of the many restaurants who take pride in putting on show their culinary artistry. The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority, brings to the table its unique understanding of today’s discerning traveller and serves their discriminating tastes with inspired dishes from our talented and creative chefs. 

Restaurant Week is taking on an international flavour with an impressive and mouthwatering list of some of the best-known titans of the kitchen who are bringing their flare and mastery of the culinary arts to Antigua and Barbuda. 

At prices that are simply too good to be true, your palates will be pampered by the divine creations from some of the household names in the restaurant and dining industry across the United States. Chefs Angel Barreto, Shorne Benjamin, Kareem Roberts and Digby Stridiron are among a few of the names that are to be found cooking up a storm at select hotels and some of the popular eateries around Antigua and Barbuda in May.

Taste the authentic island cooking 
Antigua and Barbuda is one of the safest destinations in the world, making it ideal to truly experience an authentic vacation. May is turning out to be the month of the foodie where they can truly excite their taste buds with all the traditional foods that are waiting to be discovered during your stay in paradise. 

Venture beyond the gates of your hotel and you are sure to discover the island’s authentic culinary treasures only to be matched by the hospitality of a warm and loving people, even as they labour over a pot of fungi on a fiery coal pot. The dish is best served hot with our traditional ‘chop up’ and saltfish. 
 
On the weekend, venture into the communities or even into the city area where you may either find a restaurant that is serving a delicious bowl of pepperpot, another traditional favourite, or bite into a ducana or some of our potato dumplings and be taken on a flavourful journey into our rich cultural heritage.