The St. Regis Cap Cana Resort, the brand’s first resort in the Dominican Republic set to open in April 2025, introduces Nina Restaurant, its signature dining destination from award-winning Peruvian Chef Diego Muñoz of World’s 50 Best Restaurant fame, who brings more than 20 years of global culinary expertise to the St. Regis. The restaurant is a re-interpretation of tradition, using ingredients that tell a story of heritage and craftsmanship, creating a dining atmosphere that is both authentic and contemporary.
CULINARY
Rooted in the Americas, Nina Restaurant combines Latin-inspired cuisine with global flavors, showcasing Chef Muñoz’s imaginative and worldly approach. His experience helming acclaimed global establishments, such as Popular in New York City and 1111 Peruvian Bistro in Miami, have influenced Nina Restaurant’s extensive menu to showcase a fusion of bold flavors and sophisticated preparations. Fire takes center stage at Nina Restaurant, a name translated from “ember,” “candle,” or “fire” in Quechua, the indigenous language spoken in the Andean region of South America. Whether sizzling on the grill or elegantly chilled, every dish is crafted from the highest-quality, thoughtfully sourced ingredients from across the continents to create a unique culinary experience.
Guests can start with delicate snacks like Tomato Carpaccio, Crispy Jumbo Prawn Tails, and Mussel and Clam Escabeche. Appetizers include refined options like Hamachi Tiradito and Riand Roasted Strawberry Agnolotti paired with grilled king crab. For mains, selections range from the succulent Aged Turbot on the Coals to the Salt Baked Celeriac enhanced with fermented pineapple and rocoto butter; with signature grilled items and premium cuts such as Wagyu Rib Eye, New Zealand Grass-Fed Lamb Cutlets, and Kurobuta Double Bone Pork Chop, all complemented by house-made Béarnaise and chimichurri sauces. Completing the experience, highlights from the dessert selection include Lemon Pie with coffee and meringue and Chocolate Éclair with raspberry and pistachio filling.
BEVERAGE
On the beverage side, Nina Restaurant features an expansive bar with handcrafted, balanced cocktails created to infuse history and local ingredients with the beauty and nature of the island, featuring sustainably house-made fruit vinegars, local Mama Juana liquors, and traditional Pisco-based creations. The bar further enhances Nina Restaurant’s culinary journey with a curated selection of reimagined classic cocktails, offering a modern, elevated twist on traditional favorites. Guests can also explore a collection of natural wines and more than 100 international selections, bringing an adventurous edge and a deep connection to nature through bold and exciting offerings. Enhanced throughout the bar program, Nina Restaurant’s concept pillars—celebrating produce from the Americas, embracing global exploration, and balancing playful imagination with sophisticated service—ensure a memorable experience where guests can unwind and indulge at their own pace.
EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCES
For an intimate touch, and what will surely be the most coveted table at the restaurant, Uma Wine Cellar Room provides a private dinner experience, where a customized menu crafted by Chef Muñoz serves as a lasting keepsake. This wine-based chef’s table experience indulges guests with a carefully curated menu paired with a selection of wines from the world’s finest vineyards—spanning from the renowned estates of France to the sun-kissed lands of New Zealand, with exceptional discoveries from Argentina and Chile. Each season, the food pairings are uniquely crafted to complement the wines, offering an unforgettable tasting journey.
DESIGN
Created by the Chapi Design Division under Chapi Chapo Design, Nina Restaurant’s refined ambiance blends modern, clean aesthetics with a vibrant Latin vibe. Nina Restaurant is a place where guests can experience the soul of the Caribbean, not just through its cuisine, but through an immersive design narrative that honors the past while embracing the future. The island’s traditions are expressed through a rich palette of colors, textures, and organic materials—from woven wood and leather screens to hexagon oak flooring with tile inlay—intentionally used throughout the space to show a place where cultures merge, evolve, and create something entirely unique.
The signature of nine assorted culinary destinations on property, Nina Restaurant welcomes its first diners in Spring 2025, with the grand debut of The St. Regis Cap Cana Resort. For more information or to secure a reservation, please visit the resort's website.
