4 Best Restaurants in Tortola, British Virgin Islands

Capriccio di Mare

$$ Fodor's choice

Stop by this casual, authentic Italian outdoor café—look for the turquoise Vespa out front—for an espresso, gelato, a fresh pastry, a bowl of perfectly cooked pasta, or a crispy tomato-and-mozzarella pizza. Drink specialties include a mango Bellini, an adaptation of the famous cocktail served at Harry's Bar in Venice.

Captain Mulligan's

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Located at the entrance to Nanny Cay, this sports bar attracts expats, locals, and sailors with its promise to have "the second-best burger on the island," underlining the eatery's irreverent tone (we never found out who has the best!). Hot wings, pizza, ribs, and burgers are on the menu, and most people come to watch the game on the big-screen TVs. A children's play area reflects a surprisingly family friendly atmosphere.

Paradise Club Lounge, Bar and Restaurant

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Find this Cane Garden Bay eatery and bar on the beach by the "I Love BVI" sign---it's known for its traditional Caribbean breakfast, brick-oven pizza, and daily drink specials. DJs get a good beach jam going at night, including monthly full-moon parties and themed events. Ask for local Callwood rum and BVI gin in your mixed drinks from the bar.

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The Watering Hole

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Quietly tucked into a corner on Road Town's waterfront, the Watering Hole is an oasis amidst the jungle of concrete government buildings and banks in downtown Road Town. South African wine and local and imported beer—along with coffee, Wi-Fi, and light fare like pizza, sandwiches, wraps and tacos—make this a popular lunch spot for Road Town professionals and charter-yacht crews. The after-work crowd is also drawn in with weeknight specials.