El Refectorio
Antigua, Antigua Guatemala
Restaurant in Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala
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Price
$30–50per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
El Refectorio is the fine-dining restaurant at Casa Santo Domingo in Antigua Guatemala. Its published menu combines Guatemalan ingredients and dishes with international preparations, backed by a substantial wine and sparkling-wine selection and a cocktail programme.
About El Refectorio
El Refectorio in Antigua Guatemala
El Refectorio is a named restaurant within Hotel Museo Casa Santo Domingo at 3a Calle Oriente 28 A in Antigua Guatemala. The operator classifies it as fine dining and publishes a detailed restaurant menu rather than only a hotel-wide dining summary. This is the Antigua venue, not an identically named restaurant in another city. It should also be distinguished from El Tenedor del Cerro, which is a separate part of Casa Santo Domingo's wider dining collection.
Guatemalan references within an international menu
The lunch selection makes the kitchen's range clear. Sopa Chapina brings together chicken, avocado, corn and a chipilin tamalito. Elsewhere, tuna tartare uses nectarines, jicama and chiltepe tortillas, while the lobster roll includes pepitoria and chile cobanero. Beef carpaccio, asparagus with romesco and chickpea hummus show how international preparations sit alongside local ingredients. These are examples from the published menu, not a fixed tasting progression. The beverage offering includes classic and house cocktails, still wines, Champagne and other sparkling wines from both European and non-European regions.
Kitchen leadership and practical planning
Casa Santo Domingo identifies Mario Enrique Campollo Sarti as the chef responsible for its culinary operation. His official biography records studies in Guatemala, Italy and the United States and a long association with the property. That background provides context for the restaurant's mixture of local references and international technique without requiring claims about awards or rankings. Review El Refectorio's own menu when planning a meal, and contact the property with the restaurant name rather than using the hotel-room booking form. Ask directly about table availability and dietary needs, since dishes may combine ingredients such as nuts, shellfish, dairy and wheat in less obvious ways.
World Culinary Awards recognition
El Refectorio is the 2026 winner in Guatemala's Best Hotel Restaurant 2026. These category awards are distinct from Michelin stars or an inspection-based numerical restaurant score.
The published voting rules distinguish public voters from verified industry voters, whose votes carry twice the weight. The award identifies a category winner rather than supplying a tasting score for every restaurant.
Sources and planning
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 7 AM–10 PM · Tuesday: 7 AM–10 PM
- Location
- Casa Santo Domingo, 3a Calle Oriente 28 A, Antigua Guatemala
- Website
- casasantodomingo.com.gt/gastronomy/el-refectorio
- Phone
- +502 7820 1220
Venue details
Ambiance
Refined, elegant, and historically atmospheric, with beautiful ruins, gardens, and a comfortable upscale dining room.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Large
- Kitchen
- Modern
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Set menu
- Drinks Focus
- Wine
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
- Opened
- 1991
Signature Dishes
- carpaccio de lomito
- sopa chapina
- tartar de atún
- jamón ibérico de bellota
- trío de sopas
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Casa Santo Domingo, 3a Calle Oriente 28 A, Antigua Guatemala
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 7 AM–10 PM
- Tuesday
- 7 AM–10 PM
- Wednesday
- 7 AM–10 PM
- Thursday
- 7 AM–10 PM
- Friday
- 7 AM–10 PM
- Saturday
- 7 AM–10 PM
- Sunday
- 7 AM–10 PM
Location
Casa Santo Domingo, 3a Calle Oriente 28 A, Antigua Guatemala · Directions
Recognition and awards
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where is El Refectorio?
Inside Casa Santo Domingo, 3a Calle Oriente 28 A, Antigua Guatemala.
What is one Guatemalan dish on the published menu?
Sopa Chapina, a chicken soup with ingredients including avocado, corn and a chipilin tamalito.
Is El Refectorio the same as El Tenedor del Cerro?
No. Casa Santo Domingo lists them as separate dining venues.
