Cali
A busy vegetarian restaurant serving hearty meat-free versions of Colombian classics, as well as ambitious fusion dishes such as Mexican lasagna, which is…
Must-see restaurants in Colombia
Cali
Pan-Asian 'wok' restaurants are all over Colombia but this friendly little place in Granada is a cut above the standard offerings. The busy open kitchen…
Cartagena
This stylish and rather eccentric comida corriente option is still outstanding, even if its prices have risen in recent years. A daily set menu offers a…
Armenia
Just a few hundred meters from the zona rosa is this restaurant with eclectic decor: kids’ bikes, umbrellas and empty wine bottles dangle from the ceiling…
Medellín
Medellín families flock to this unremarkable-looking spot to fill up on sopa de mondongo (tripe soup). It's served with avocado, banana, lemon and arepas …
Bucaramanga
An upmarket Italian place serving big portions at reasonable prices. You'll find good pasta dishes, including excellent lasagna, as well as quality pizzas…
Villa de Leyva
A newborn gourmet-burger joint on the main square, the Tavolo enables diners to enjoy their innovatively adorned patties (served on mini bread boards)…
Bucaramanga
Lebanese-descended Colombians do a commendable job at this clean-cut Middle Eastern spot that's just a step above fast food. Felafel, shawarma, kibe,…
Medellín
Famous for its scrumptious Argentine-style empanadas, this Medellín institution also serves monster portions of steak milanesa and nicely seasoned…
Providencia
Don Olivo hails from Mauritania and delights in preparing his morning's catch for lunch, which he serves up on the terrace of his seafront home on the…
Santa Marta
Serving the best seafood on the coast, Donde Chucho is a local legend. Start with the signature ensalada Chucho (shrimp, octopus, calamari and manta ray…
Barranquilla
This rather high-end place has the feel of a private club, and is indeed housed in a grand turn-of-the-century mansion complete with valet parking…
Providencia
It's easy to see why this restaurant on Providencia's best beach is so popular – palm-shaded tables dot the sand with waves lapping at your feet, while…
Bucaramanga
Colorful, cute and happening, this build-your-own ceviche and salad spot is a great escape from meat, rice and yuca. There are six predetermined choices,…
Bogotá
La Herencia takes the very best of traditional Colombian cuisine and serves it up within a sophisticated and friendly atmosphere. From the comfort of this…
Santa Marta
This curious little restaurant occupies the site of Santa Marta's first-ever radio station, and it's a burger-producing homage to the fact that's crammed…
Cali & Southwest Colombia
About 10km from Darién is this large, exposed-timber restaurant with great views of the lake. It does all the basics very well – sancocho (typical…
Cartagena
Feast on affordable and delicious sushi, ceviche, wok dishes and salads at this ultracentral location. You'll find little else in this area at this price…
Leticia
At first glance, this looks like an unapologetic tourist trap with walls covered in Amazonian knickknacks and folk art pieces all over the place…
Minca
You can slink into the Lazy Cat at any time of day for all kinds of hunger relief, from breakfasts (COP$8000 to COP$10,000) to superb local coffee,…
Cartagena
A simple little cafe plying excellent Colombian coffee, fresh juices, full breakfasts and an innovative selection of lunch and dinner dishes, Beiyu is a…
Cali
At this well-loved high-end restaurant, colorful hand-painted chairs surround tables in a covered atrium overlooking the open kitchen. The menu is diverse…
Bogotá
Nick honed his deli skills in Boston and, recognizing a niche in his hometown, now presides over a killer deli-sandwich kingdom in Bogotá. Around 25…
Cartagena
Right in the heart of the Getsemaní action, Demente is an open-air (well, has a retractable roof), rather trendy spot where craft beer and great cocktails…
Popayán
The owners of this hotel are key players in the Congreso Nacional Gastronómico and their passion for food is evident in the interesting menu, which…
Armenia
For a quality Italian meal, look no further than this well-run restaurant in a converted house in the north of town. The atmosphere is casual, with…
Cartagena
It’s the bane of every backpacker: where to get your laundry done with minimal fuss. Here’s the answer: deposit it with the friendly English-speaking…
Caribbean Coast
Named after the original name of the area before the Spanish conquest, the Mompoj is an excellent restaurant with an interesting and eclectic menu. Try…
Cali
Yes, this is a Colombian chain, but that's no reason not to like it. We love the light, fluffy crepes – with cheese, with maracuya, with banana and…
Cartagena
As if to underscore this place's ceviche credentials, its dining room enjoys a somewhat writ-large nautical theme, but it remains a stylish and cool place…
Medellín
This vegetarian restaurant does its best to woo diners with its shawarma, burgers, falafel, soups, quinoa dishes and salads. Some of the flavors hit the…
Cali & Southwest Colombia
Pastusos get dressed up to eat at this place about 1.5km north of the center of town. There's only one thing on the menu: asado de cuy (grilled guinea pig…
Medellín
This popular Laureles haunt focuses on what it does best, which is meat. The ribs are tender and slide off the bone, the baby beef, pepper steak and bife…
San Gil
Fairly new, the simply named Coffee House has elevated itself into one of San Gil's best places for breakfast (available all day), with everything from…
El Patio Mágico de Gabo & Leo Matiz
Santa Marta & Around
This rather lovely place is a somewhat unexpected slice of local life run by the namesakes Gabo and Leo. With a daily changing menu that can easily be…
Caribbean Coast
Cuban seafood is the fare in this restaurant, where photographs of local celebrities deck the walls, and it's very good seafood indeed: the lobster salad…
Around Medellín
This restaurant is in an elegant colonial house with high ceilings and a flowery courtyard, with walls that are covered with the owner's interesting…
Leticia
This wonderful little cafe serves good, reliable coffee, and if you thought it was impossible to get freshly baked donuts in the Colombian jungle, 'donut'…
Medellín
Sit outside on the small plaza at this neighborhood restaurant to enjoy wonderful pizzas and homemade pastas cooked to perfection. It also serves one of…
Manizales
Rushi is a hip vegetarian restaurant serving great juices and interesting dishes such as vegetarian lasagna, quinoa couscous and chickpea casserole,…
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