Vegan
Organic
Western
Mediterranean
Juice bar
Beer/Wine
Delivery
Take-out
Organic vegan cuisine with Mediterranean influence in a finer dining atmosphere. Since 2014. Visa card ok. Relocated from Calle Verde 1. Currently open for takeout and delivery only. Open Mon-Fri 11:00am-1:00pm. Closed Sun.
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Calle Aida Portalatin, 1, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, 23000
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Last update on 06 Feb 2023 by AmaLunaCaribe
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28 Reviews
First Review by karene
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Points +21596
Amaluna Restaurant & Lab - Edit
As I have recently finished another trip to the Caribbean I noticed I forgot to review Amaluna Restaurant & Lab after my trip to the DR a few years ago. I popped by this restaurant during my trip since it was really close to the resort I was staying at. I really enjoyed this place and had a pasta (will post photo if I find it on my old computer later). The staff were really nice and it was definitely refreshing to dine here instead of eating at the all-inclusive resort I was staying at. Definitely deserving of a 5-star rating. Highly recommended!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-06-27
Mera_Xebel
Is it open now?
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Looking at google there are some recent reviews. I’d suggest you call them to be sure. I see it now says “temporarily closed” on HappyCow.
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Yase-Hase
Points +190
Finally vegan food - Edit
So hard to find vegan food in Punta Cana. Therefore, we were happy about the only vegan restaurant.
Read moreOnly take out was possible beginning of the year 2021.
Updated from previous review on 2021-07-29
Updated from previous review on 2021-07-29
Pros: Compostable packaging, local business
Guest
Vasko
Points +130
So tasty - Edit
I felt like the owners really cared about the environment. It wasn't just all about making a buck
Read moreCons: Pick up and delivery only even though the curfew, only starts at 8pm.
Guest
ichsitzhier
Points +31
Vegane Abwechslung in Punta Cana - Edit
Jeden Mittag ein anderes Menü (Durch Corona leider nur Pick up / Delivey. Sehr lecker, relativ grosse Portion. Ist in rezyklierbarer Verpackung! Sehr empfehlenswert. Als Veganer, Vegetarier und Omnivor eine gute biologische, gesunde und abwechslungsreiche Option.
Read morePros: Sehr lecker, Umweltfreundliche Verpackung
Cons: Täglich "nur" 1 Menü zur Auswahl (durch Corona)
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ChristopheC
Points +110
Yummy food - Edit
Punta cana is not vegan friendly. The resort food is meh.. Amaluna is the best vegan spot in the island. Please go and support this amazing restaurant. Food made with care and love. Great quality and super good flavors.
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wilsonschneidg
Points +2899
Best food in DR! - Edit
If you are a vegan visiting Dominican Republic, this is such a special place. The food is made with love & the owner/staff are lovely. Eating here everyday was the highlight of our trip!
Read morePros: Array of flavours/options
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Ramseslives
Points +244
Garden atmosphere, good food - Edit
It says it's closed on Wednesday, but it was open when I went there, albeit they had only one item on the menu. It was a salad bowl with pasta and veggie sausage, a type of veggie potato salad (at least that's what it tasted like anyway), eggplant, and a veggie cheese/tomato skewer with sesame seeds. It was tasty, large, and only $10, plus it came with juice and cucumber water (stay HYDRATED in the Dominican Republic!). There were a couple of nice kitties roaming around too! The garden setting is very shaded and beautiful!
Read morePros: All vegan, reasonable price
Cons: Don't ask the locals how to get there! Use the, Happy Cow directions! It's very easy to find, it's on the sidestreet across from Bam market
LilacHippy
Thanks I have updated the hours to include Wednesday.
Read moreAmaLuna
Thank you very much for your review!
Read moreWe are so happy that you enjoyed our Buddha bowl. We are open Mondays to Saturdays from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Looking forward to your next visit.
Guest
melica
Points +16
Best Vegan Restaurant in Punta Cana - Edit
It's not easy to be vegan and travel in Latino countries! I want thank the owner for this amazing, comfortable place with the friendly staff! Delicious food! I become hungry whenever I think about it!
Read moreThank you AmaLuna! Punta Cana was more beautiful with you.
AmaLuna
Thank you so much for your wonderful review!!!
Read moreOur main goal in Amaluna is to make you feel comfortable and enjoy our food.
We hope to see you again in the near future!
Guest
GloriaJanek
Points +18
Fabulous - Best Vegan food in town - Edit
I stayed in Punta Cana for a week and went here several times. It's tough to find decent vegan food in the city so this place was like heaven. The owner is a really sweet woman who went above and beyond. She gave so much great advice about the city too! The food was quality with solid ingredients and really tasty! I was here August 2019 - it's low season so they were only open 11-2 which is a shame because I would have loved to eat there for dinner too. My only complaint is that there wasn't any coffee😄
Read morePros: Healthy ingredients, Friendly staff, Great vibe
Cons: Slow service , No coffee, Na
AmaLuna
Gloria thank you so much for your amazing review of Amaluna!!!
Read moreIt was a pleasure having you as our guest. We would like to apologize for the slow service and NO coffee, promise the have all of that fixed for your next visit.
We hope to see you again in the near future,
Guest
SaurabhArora
Points +22
It's Amazing! - Edit
Vegan and eco friendly restaurant proving 3 Vegan options everyday. All meals come with free water and complimentary juice. Its a must visit for the Vegans in the area!!
Read morePros: All options are vegan and made with love!
Cons: Only cash!
AmaLuna
Thank you, Saurabh for your great review!!
Read moreThis means so much to us, we work hard to bring every one of our guests a memorable visit to our magical Amaluna.
Regarding "cash only" we are working on that.
Thanks again, and hope to see you on your next trip to Punta Cana!
Guest
KatyaKrasnova
Points +16
The one and only vegan restaurant in Punta Cana! Really great place! - Edit
We ordered a burger and chicken wrap, our dinner was very delicious!
Read moreAmaLuna
Thank you so much so much for positive review!!!
Read moreWe look forward to your next visit.
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DougWhite
Points +15
Everyone should go here. - Edit
Set in a really nice garden. Amazing food. Great cocktails. Lovely people. The bowl of the day was very nice as we're the two different burgers our group ordered.
Read moreAmaLuna
Thank you so much for your nice review!!!
Read moreWe are delited to hear that you had such a great experience in our restaurant. Hope to see again very soon.
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mlupi
Points +229
Best vegan restaurant I have visited in Latin America - Edit
The food was super delicious. You get there stuff you haven't had before and which you can't just buy. They have an own small laboratory where they develop and create their own products which taste amazingly good. I can highly recommend this place!
Read morePros: All vegan, Very tasty , Self-made products
AmaLuna
Thank you so much for your wonderful review!!
Read moreAs you mentioned we do make all of our products in our vegan lab, so you are eating everything as fresh as possible. We are the only vegan restaurant in the Punta Cana Bavaro area and proud to be able to please our customers as much as possible. We hope to see you in the near future.
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JAM321
Points +202
Maravilloso restaurante - Edit
Un jardín mágico, una comida riquísima y una atención perfecta.
Read moreBávaro no me ha gustado pero volveré solo por comer aquí.
Pros: La atención y en especial Maddalena , El jardín con los animales , La comida riquísima
AmaLuna
Mil gracias por éste comentario tan amable!!! Nos da tremenda satisfacción que haya tenido una experiencia tan agradable de nuestro jardín mágico AmaLuna. Nuestro lema es q cada persona q nos visite se lleve una impresión inolvidable tanto de nuestra comida vegana como de nuestro servicio.
Read moreLos esperamos pronto.
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LauraPfister
Points +22
Leckeres Essen in netter Atmosphäre - Edit
Wir würden wieder kommen.
Read morePros: Alles vegan, offerierte Vorspeise und infused Water, abwechselndes Menü
AmaLuna
Thank you so much for your review!!!
Read moreWe hope to see you in the near future.
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ChuckT
Points +42
Wonderful food and people - Edit
We have visited Amaluna for two years now. They have wonderful food in relaxing environment. The staff speaks Spanish and English. You start with a welcome course of light chips with the yummiest mayo ever. They have burgers, bowls and boards.
Read morePros: Outdoor seating, all vegan menu, cute cats
AmaLuna
Thank you so much for your great review!!!
Read moreWe are so happy to hear that you have honored us with your presence twice, it let's us know we must be doing something right.
Thank again, I we hope to see you in a near future.
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Fatín
Points +16
Lo más delicioso que he probado - Edit
Como vegana, planee y esperé mucho para venir a este restaurante en mi viaje a Punta Cana y cuando llegamos, hasta la entrada era hermosa. Muchas plantas y flores y personas muy amables. Las comidas fueron realmente espectaculares. Las pruebas y mezclas de sabores marcados e intensos se sintieron de forma maravillosa y realmente es una de las mejores comidas que he probado en un restaurante vegan. Lo recomiendo mucho, destino infaltable para vegetarianos y veganos que están de visita en Punta Cana!! 🌸🌴🍍. Saludos desde Chile!
Read morePros: Todo vegano. Rica comida. Hermoso ambiente.
AmaLuna
Gracias mil por éste hermoso comentario!!! Nos place grandemente saber que se ha sentido tan bien en nuestro jardín magic AmaLuna. Nuestro lema es q todo el q nos visite pueda tener una experiencia tanto de nuestra comida vegan como de nuestro servicio.
Read moreEsperamos verlos en su próximo viaje a Punta Cana.
Maddalena
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samjackmartin
Points +341
Wonderful food and wonderful hosts. - Edit
Absolutely delicious meal, wonderful ambience, quiet.
Read moreWill be back soon!
AmaLuna
Thank you very much!
Read moreWe'd love to see you again!
Maddalena
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ChilenaChickpea
Points +18
Really Beautiful Restaurant - Edit
I was having a bad day and recently made the switch to Vegan so I needed a fix and a pick me up. This is the only vegan venue in PuntaCana and had to give it a shot. The restaurant decor is absolutely beautiful, natural and just my style. Wooded areas, dreamcatchers, windchimes, log seating and lots of plants. There are lots of friendly animals scurrying about which I loved. I was feeding a little puppy fries LOL! The food is delicious and they even give you a complimentary welcome nacho tray which was really appreciated and yummy. I had the Fresh Fresh juice which was crisp and cold, I could feel it cleansing my insides😍 And the Insane Burger😍 Really delicious patty with a yummy vegan mayo👌🏼 The owner Magdalena was kind and open, engaging in conversation with me about veganism & Punta Cana culture. Also gave me a lot of life advice which is always appreciated by me. Truly an experience. 10/10 would recommend.
Read morePros: Delicious Food & Drink, Beautiful Atmosphere + Decor, Loved the animals. Staff was very nice.
Cons: On the pricy side BUT worth it & understandable. , Mosquitos galore BUT no match for repellent!
AmaLuna
Hi! We're so happy to know that you enjoyed our menu. All of our dishes are designed to make you forget that they're all plant based and most people are pleasantly surprised with the experience. We're honored to know you're one of them!
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Fisty022
Points +178
Pysznie - Edit
Knajpka mieści się w połowie na powietrzu, w otoczeniu palm i tropikalnych roślin. Wnętrze urządzone jest w drewnie i meblach z recyklingu. Panuje luźna, miła atmosfera. W oczekiwaniu na jedzenie (1:20h) obserwowaliśmy żyjące na terenie restauracji, bawiące się półdzikie koty.
Read moreZamówiliśmy INSANITY BURGER czyli burgera z fake-meat, wegańskim serem, ziołami, warzywami, wegańskim majonezem i ketchupem podawanego z frytkami (15$),
AMALUNA BUDDAH BOWL czyli miskę kaszy quinoa, kulkami fake-meat nadziewanymi wegańską mozzarellą, suszonymi pomidorami, cukinią w tempurze, dressingiem bazyliowym i nasionami (18$)
oraz dwa koktajle CALIFORNIA SURFER ze świeżych owoców: ananasa i marakui z dodatkiem bazylii i mięty.
Burger bardzo dobry, soczysty, pyszne frytki. Jestem dużą fanką burgerów, więc nie łatwo mnie zaskoczyć w tej kwestii. Ten sprostał moim oczekiwaniom. Super!
Buddah bowl był ok, ale bez szału - ratowały go bardzo dobre i ciekawe kulki z wegańską mozzarellą.
Za to koktajle owocowe pyszka! Warto odwiedzić Amerykę Środkową dla świeżych, egzotycznych owoców.
Przed posiłkiem otrzymaliśmy bezpłatną przystawkę w postaci trójkącików przypominających słone i lekko tłuste nachosy, ale w wesji 3D :) Do tego REWELACYJNY majonez sojowy, o idealnej konsystencji i pysznym smaku oraz równie dobry sos pomidorowy a la pico de gallo.
Po posiłku otrzymaliśmy po kieliszku zielonej herbaty . To miłe gesty :)
Minusem Amaluny jest okropnie długi czas oczekiwania przy niemal pustej restauracji wieczorową porą oraz bardzo wysokie ceny. Plusem jest świetny wegański fast food i ładne wnętrze.
Pros: Burger, Interior
Cons: Waiting time (1,5h), High prices
Guest
Shelbeeey
Points +226
Beatiful restaurant and friendly staff - Edit
Very friendly service and an entirely vegan menu in the middle of carnivorous Punta Cana. I ordered their asian menu and most of my dishes were from the lebanese menu, so I was disappointed, but I'd go back to try their a la carte menu. It's a bit on the enpensive side, but overall, I enjoyed the experience.
Read moreThis is the only spot where you'll find vegan dishes in the Punta Cana area.
Pros: beautiful restaurant and great location
Cons: They ran out of many dishes in the menu I ordered
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JackyIsLove
Points +290
Amazing Food - Edit
Summary:
Read moreWe visited Amaluna because we are vegan, but this restaurant has delicious food for everyone! The restaurant is 100% vegan. Our waiter who is also the restaurant manager, Mario, was exceptional, helpful and very kind.
How to find it:
It is situated near a large plaza area. It is found next to Hotel Merngue but we passed it without knowing a few times. Right before the hotel there is a small street that you need to walk down (about 100 feet) to get to Amaluna. The street is not very well-lit at night, but it’s a very short walk.
The food:
So yummy. I ordered the ravioli amaluna ($15USD). It was so flavorful and tasted like everything had been just picked from the garden; so fresh tasting. You can see and taste that they put in a lot of time to make the food taste amazing. My husband got the black pasta ($15USD). I had to steal a bite. This was also very flavorful.
Price:
The prices are good for this place. We are eating fresh vegan food on an island (mock meats and vegan cheeses). These are not easy to come by. The price ranges from $15 to $25 USD.
There are some cats that are on the property but they mind their own business and don't come near people. The place is very clean and we will definitely be going back to eat here again.
Pros: Food, Staff, Prices
Cons: Easy to miss
Guest
KimHealey
Points +18
Love love love! - Edit
Amazing vegan restaurant in a beautiful setting with friendly staff. The food was so delicious and there were so many different flavours to suit every pallette. I cannot wait to return!
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MartaAtram
Points +13
Grateful to AmaLuna! - Edit
Hello there! I've been to AmaLuna yesterday night and I felt so comfortable and welcome, I'm delighted about the care they have of details which transmits the love and passion they put in what they do. I've enjoyed a lot the tasty food and my stomach did too, feeling full but not heavy. Very happy to have a place like this here in Bavaro. Doesn't matter if you're vegan or not, you're going to Love AmaLuna!
Read moreAmaLuna
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svalenci
Points +22
Best Vegan food on the island, period! - Edit
What is the biggest problem when traveling and you're vegan? Finding a restaurant that is vegan or at least vegan-friendly. The first night I was in Punta Cana we found Amaluna on Happy Cow. We visited and you could say the rest is history. We spent 7 days on the island and 4 nights we enjoyed dinner with Magda, Ornel, and Javier. We felt like we were family. We tried to eat every meal on the menu. Everyone was great and inventive. The plating was remarkable. You can tell that Javier and Magda put their heart and soul into each one. If you visit Punta Cana make sure you stop and visit you won't miss the meat, trust me.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2017-01-02
Pros: Magda really takes good care of you, The food has been well thought out, and tastes so , non vegans would love this food
Cons: I didn't have a problem, but you do wait a bit
Guest
tdhlaw
Points +16
Food as art - Edit
The lab part of the name is appropriate in that it is indicative of the experimentation taking place here but to me the creativity on the (bamboo) plates is more art than science. The owner/chef Maddalena is an artist with flavours and textures. We were fortunate to be there on the restaurants 2nd anniversary when she did a special menu that included her vegan version of crab cakes and ceviche. They were amazing. The ceviche tasted and had the mouth feel of fish/scallop ceviche (heart of palm standing in for the scallops) and the crab cakes nailed it. This is not tofu fakery ('tofurkey'?, tofu burgers? really?) but a mixing of plants and spices to create flavours and textures of foods I used to eat but now either can't (allergies) or won't (as AnaLuna's motto says: animals are our friends, and we don't eat our friends). They even accommodated my sesame allergy (although a word to the wise, if you are sesame sensitive and visiting a Spanish country, both sésamo and ajonjoli are sesame, the first seems to apply to the larger black seeds and the second to the smaller white ones; something bitter experience in Spanish countries has taught me).
Read moreIt is not cheap, (primarily in comparison to other restaurants in the local area) but I'd argue that it is not that expensive either, both for what you get and for what we are used to paying at home for food of a similar type (but far inferior quality, creativity and remarkably, quantity). The Chinese selection (four courses, eaten on a different night) left us stuffed.
This is good food. This is remarkable food. Go there if you like good creative food. You need not be vegan to appreciate what is going on here but if you are, it is wonderful to discover what can be done with plants.
Pros: Wonderful atmosphere, The food, the food, the food!
Cons: Opens late (7:00 or 8:00 pm depending on the day), wear mosquito repellant (but it is worth it)
AmaLuna
Dear lovely guest,
Read moreThank you so much for the nice comment you left about AmaLuna Vegan Restaurant, we are glad you appreciated the art we try to express in each of our dishes and our effort to keep researching for new flavors and textures with love and respect for the animals.
Looking forward to see you again!
Love & Peace
Maddalena
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MarkellMN
Points +88
Great vegan food in Punta Cana! - Edit
I had seen this restaurant on Happy Cow before traveling to Punta Cana. To my surprise, it ended up being literally around the corner from my hotel (Hotel Merengue). It is only open for dinner and closed completely on certain days. Only accepts cash. My omnivore boyfriend went with me and he loved his veggie burger! I got a hot dog, also really good. They had a big menu to select from with fancier options and a junk food page. We got 2 alcoholic drinks, the burger, the hot dog, and a chocolate crepe for desert, and it all came to around $40 (Not sure if we were charged for the water we had too or not). Food came with a little chip/dip appetizer and it all looked really well presented. The restaurant is half outdoors, with oil lamps and a couple cute little kitties roaming around. The food was great, especially the sauces they come with, but pretty pricey, which is why we only went there once. It's definitely worth a stop but be prepared to drop some cash $$$.
Read morePros: Great vegan food, Wide variety of options, Pleasant environment/staff
Cons: Expensive, Cash only, Short hours
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