San Andrés
Despite the touristy-sounding name, this place in San Andrés Town is the real deal. You can expect to find Parma ham and amazing cheeses in its Italian…
Must-see restaurants in Colombia
Popayán
Run by a Mexican expat and his local wife, this small restaurant in the center prepares good-value homestyle Mexican dishes. While some authentic…
Guatapé
Expats swear by this cute little cafe that serves mostly vegetarian plates alongside a bacon wrap for carnivorous visitors. The veggie burgers, tasty dips…
Salento
Prepares gourmet pizzas, pasta and, if you're in the mood for culinary Russian roulette, hit-and-miss Indian curries, all served on a deck overlooking the…
Cali & Southwest Colombia
This cozy cafe on the plaza serves classic pastuso snacks, including empanadas de anejo (small fried pastries), quimbilitos (sweet pastries of raisin,…
San Andrés
With shade-dappled tables scattered all over the beach, this friendly little locale does a range of mean seafood dishes, including ceviche, rice and wok…
Manizales
An unpretentious little place with just a handful of tables serving up traditional French fare at good prices. Take your pick from a variety of crepes …
Pereira
Up an unmarked staircase in a nondescript house in the center, this homely vegetarian restaurant is a local institution, serving up delicious meat-free…
Cali
This working-class food market serves cheap, classic Colombian meals at a number of small stalls, including plenty of seafood dishes prepared in front of…
San Andrés
On a great strip of white-sand beach, El Paraíso is a slightly more upmarket restaurant than some of the simpler beach shacks, but its fresh seafood is of…
Medellín
Walk off the street and into Argentina at this bustling little steakhouse in a converted house in Manila that serves up choice cuts at reasonable prices…
Popayán
Swing open the saloon doors of this Swiss-owned Italian joint and you'll find great pizza and pasta as well as authentic fondue for those cool mountain…
Manizales
This scrumptious bakery does great pastries and serves tasty breakfasts plus excellent light lunches, including pastas, gourmet sandwiches and wraps. But…
Riohacha
This place, right on the seafront, attracts local families all day long with its deliciously prepared, freshly landed fish and seafood. Specialties…
Villa de Leyva
Don Salvador does the best mute (puffed-corn soup, served with a side of cow foot or chicken thigh) and carne asada (grilled steak) at Villa's bustling…
Villa de Leyva
It's not the most imaginatively named place in town, but this Korean-run restaurant is worth a visit for authentic Asian cuisine. There are only eight…
Bucaramanga
One of the better set-meal spots you'll come across in Santander, this very popular, very clean corner restaurant dishes out a few choices daily,…
Riohacha
Delicious, simple Lebanese food in a mercifully air-conditioned environment. The staff is exceptionally friendly, the hummus is creamy and the pita bread…
San Andrés
This restaurant offers dishes of Peruvian-Asian fusion including ceviches, seafood, rice dishes, wok dishes and grills, with a sleek, modern design sets…
Cali
Sit on benches outside this Cali institution and enjoy sensational juices, sorbets that are the sweet, tangy, edible equivalent of crystal meth, and some…
Capurganá & Sapzurro
This simple window-in-the-wall place with the silly name does do great arepas (corn cakes), but owner-chef Amparo will prepare more elaborate dishes,…
Caribbean Coast
A Valledupar institution, El Joe is a heaven for meat lovers. The mixed grill is big enough for two and features a mountain of locally sourced beef, pork…
Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona
Take a boat from Bahía Neguange to gorgeous Playa Cristal and head straight for Doña Juana's makeshift beach restaurant. You'll be taken to the kitchen,…
Leticia
At this roadside pizzeria the muted lighting and cute wooden tables alone tell you straightaway that it's unlike most other places in town. Gael prepares…
Around Medellín
Slow-cooked ribs in a punchy, tangy barbecue sauce that just fall off the bone, and nice cuts of medium-rare steak – these are much-appreciated rarities…
Barranquilla
This Italian place gets it all right, with an interesting and varied menu (focused on its specialty, bruschetta) and daily changing specials. It's a cozy…
Popayán
A grimy corner store with a few plastic tables, La Fresa is famed throughout Popayán for its delicious empanadas de pipián (potato empanadas with a spicy…
Leticia
Decked out with cow skins and gaucho paraphernalia, this breezy place serves vast, no-nonsense portions of ribs and slabs of grilled meat and fish,…
Pereira
A cozy little spot serving fantastic traditional Italian cuisine accompanied by imported Italian wines. Portions aren't huge and the service can be a…
San Andrés
This chic Thai spot on the waterfront, part of Hotel Casablanca, provides a welcome break from Colombian staples with its seasoned curries and island…
Popayán
This bright bistro prepares great savory and sweet crepes, but beyond that, their ambition outstrips their culinary prowess and their pasta dishes and…
Cali & Southwest Colombia
Locals love sitting and chatting over a good cup of coffee at this cafe half a block from the cathedral, a popular place to hang out. There's a full…
Popayán
This small cafe is part of an organization that works to develop markets for farmers in the Macizo Colombiano. Needless to say the absurdly cheap lunches…
Medellín
For authentic, quality Italian food, look no further than this unpretentious bistro. The pizzas are tasty but it is the pastas that really excel,…
San Andrés
This rather cute place in a colorful and traditional Caribbean house with a big garden and a breezy patio is a good choice for local food such as rondon …
San Andrés
Visiting this open-air, beachside San Andrés Town restaurant is a great way to support local fisherfolk and eat well. Rondon and fried fish are the most…
Cali & Southwest Colombia
This fancy bakery-cafe does gourmet sandwiches, crepes, lasagna and salads. The cakes are stupendous, and it also serves enormous ice-cream sundaes and…
Zona Cafetera
A cute little hole-in-the-wall place that serves up great tacos and other authentic Mexican dishes. There's a good selection of fiery sauces and the…
Medellín
Worth a visit for its great grilled octopus and wonderful seafood rice dishes. While the food is good, the ambience is a bit corporate. There's another…
Cali & Southwest Colombia
Located out near Ipiales' only shopping center, this cute little place serves up good pasta, salads and pizza from a wood-fired oven. It gets busy so make…
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