Must-see restaurants in Bogotá

  • Masa

    Bogotá

    Amid the grinding of coffee beans and the aroma of fresh almond croissants, Bogotá’s trendiest take to the wooden tabletops of this sleek coffee shop…

  • La Cocinita Verde

    Bogotá

    Serving 100% vegan food, this sit-down and takeaway hole-in-the-wall is a veggie’s delight. Choose from nine different meat-free hamburgers (such as black…

  • Restaurante La Herencia

    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…

  • Nick's

    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…

  • Container City

    Bogotá

    A gourmet food court fashioned from 10 or so shipping containers, this atmospheric food court includes Mexican, gourmet burgers, Latin-inspired tapas and…

  • Freshii

    Bogotá

    This Canadian-based franchise has six locations in Bogotá and serves healthy food in a bright and cheery environment. The innovative menu includes a wide…

  • La Paletteria

    Bogotá

    If you're as serious about your popsicles as some bogotanos, come to La Paletteria for the 45 flavors standing sentinel like a kaleidoscopic tutti-frutti…

  • Crepes & Waffles

    Bogotá

    Of the 30 or so Bogotá locations (not counting the ice-cream shops) of this ever-busy restaurant chain – which employs women in need – this one's the best…

  • Salto de Ángel

    Bogotá

    A great Parque 93 location means this long-standing hotspot has reached classic status. It's a raised restaurant with cavernous rooms topped with bamboo…

  • Abasto Bodega

    Bogotá

    Though you can get some of the same menu items as nearby Abasto, the brand's bodega skews more gourmet food shop specializing in organic produce, coffee…

  • Hibiscus Cafe

    Bogotá

    Splitting its breakfast trade evenly between locals and backpackers, this simple and cute corner pad has great, quick set breakfasts that up the ante on…

  • Restaurante la Pola Alba

    Bogotá

    This rambling classic on the road to Monserrate has a mix of old-style rooms and a small courtyard. It offers some great lunch grills, or you can order à…

  • Sanalejo

    Bogotá

    A romantic candle-lit series of rooms in this orange-and-green home off Jiménez cooks up pastas, but is better for its meats (like the ‘Baby Beef’ – a…

  • El Corral Gourmet

    Bogotá

    This great Bogotá burger spot makes for a nice layover while visiting Centro Cultural Gabriel García Márquez. There's good food and drinks deal during…

  • El Corral

    Bogotá

    Part of the El Corral and El Corral Gourmet empire – these are seriously tasty homegrown fast-food burgers – this 24-hour outlet is requisite refueling…

  • L’Jaim

    Bogotá

    This little bit of Israel transported to Bogotá serves great shawarma (chopped meat and veggies served with pita and hummus) plus shakshuka (Middle…

  • La Juguetería

    Bogotá

    Freaky toy house in Macarena that serves steaks. Glass-top tables feature xylophones and demonic dolls, while merry-go-round horses watch over from the…

  • Café Magola Buendía

    Bogotá

    Brightly painted with Colombian images, the facade is a hint of what to expect at this cafe-bar, which fits perfectly into the bohemian neighborhood of La…

  • Maha

    Bogotá

    With a completely vegan-friendly menu, this colorfully decorated, eco-conscious restaurant draws a varied lunch crowd with its good-value menú del dia …

  • Desayunadero de la 42

    Bogotá

    With a menu specialising in breakfast from the Santander region, favorites here include traditional tamales santandereanos (different kinds of meat…

  • Desayunadero El Cañón del Chicamocha

    Bogotá

    Open around the clock, this friendly desayunadero is the perfect stop to restore energies after a long night spent enjoying Bogotá’s never-ending…

  • Olímpica

    Bogotá

    About a five-minute walk from most hostels in the area.