With its tropical atmosphere, fresh seafood, Cuban specialities, cocktails and cigars, La Bodeguita del Medino in Paulo Alto transports diners to the heart of Havana, where a restaurant by the same name has long been a wonderful gathering place for many people.

Diners are greeted by a collection of original Cuban art and an environment that's friendly and buzzing. Once you've settled in, order a plate of crab cakes or cured Spanish meats and soothing shrimp chowder to start.

Mains could include masitas or spicy roasted pork with white rice, black beans and caramelised red onions; paella de la Bodeguita of clams, mussels, prawns, fish, chicken and chorizo with spiced yellow rice. At lunchtime there are sandwiches of grilled chicken breast, pan-seared tri tip and mahi mahi with papaya tartar sauce. Homemade desserts take in caramelised sweet bananas and Cuban coffee with rum.

The Cigar Divan, a tobacco shop and separate smoking lounge is a quiet retreat to enjoy hand-rolled cigars, cocktail or glasses of aged rum.