Medellín
Run by an American-Colombian couple, both of whom are Cordon Bleu chefs, Carmen prepares sophisticated international cuisine with a heavy Californian…
Must-see restaurants in Medellín & Zona Cafetera
Zona Cafetera
Run by a talented young local chef and his Kiwi partner, this hip restaurant serves up some of the best food in the Zona Cafetera, with innovative takes…
Medellín
This tiny hole-in-the-wall restaurant on the outskirts of downtown prepares fantastic, fairly priced gourmet plates bursting with flavor. At lunch there…
Manizales
Worth every penny of your hard-earned money, this place serves modern Colombian dishes with an international twist, lovingly crafted by chef Pablo who…
Medellín
An unpretentious place in Manila with a casual arty vibe, Tal Cual serves creative fusion cuisine at reasonable prices. The varied menu features a lot of…
Armenia
This is one of Armenia's finest restaurants and with good reason. Its strengths lie in the carnivore-pleasing, American-style steaks, the melt-in-your…
Medellín
Betty's Bowls has been making waves among locals, expats and El Poblado's backpacker contingent. It's a simple concept: beautifully presented granola…
Pereira
Just off the Circunvalar, this hugely popular altar to things that go moo delights the carnivorously inclined with its wide selection of both thin- and…
Around Medellín
Part art gallery, part restaurant, this greenery-festooned colonial house serves the likes of chicken and mushroom lasagna, pizza and pasta dishes, along…
Salento
There's a lot to love about a place that pushes the culinary boundaries of a small-town dining scene, with its ambitious pairings of flavors (salmon with…
Medellín
Swing by this little corner cafe to try some of the fabulous gelato made right on the premises. Lorenzo the confectioner manages to evoke the tastes and…
Salento
We love Lucy for her gut-busting, best-value-in-town meals: fish, beef or chicken served with rice, beans, plantain and soup, consumed at busy communal…
Guatapé
A friendly Italian-run place near the sports field serving up the best pizzas in Guatapé, nay – the region! Freshly baked, fluffy crusts, high-quality…
Guatapé
Perch at one of the communal tables and tuck into steaming hot crepes with a variety of sweet and savory fillings. It's a great spot for a coffee and pain…
Salento
Tuck into delicious international cuisine out on the deck or in front of the open fireplace at this fantastic modern bistro. On the diverse menu you'll…
Medellín
One of Medellín's long-standing romantic restaurants, La Provincia is an essay on the finer points of seafood prep. Most dishes are made to share, from…
Around Medellín
Right on Parque de la Chinca, this top place serves authentic Spanish food – including excellent paella and fideuà – in a large courtyard and patio. The…
Medellín
You might have to wait for a table at this tiny place run by a Filipino chef and his Colombian wife, but it's worth it. Dishes are an eclectic Chinese…
Around Medellín
You might have to wait for a table at this great-value corner cafe serving a small menu of delicious pizzas and pasta dishes at bargain prices. It's a…
Salento
Get your gringo on at this hugely popular little diner serving big portions of American classics to homesick travelers. Take your pick from excellent…
Manizales
A bright little Mexican spot on the edge of the Milan dining strip serving tacos, quesadillas and elotes (Mexican grilled corn) with brilliance, flourish…
Medellín
Located all alone in a converted house on an average street between the center and Boston, this place serves some of the best thin-crust pizza in Medellín…
Medellín
For a semiformal dining experience in a lovely natural environment, look no further than this bright restaurant on the grounds of the Jardín Botánico. The…
Armenia
A block from Plaza de Bolívar is this fine paisa restaurant. It serves lovingly prepared traditional fare, including bandeja paisa and, on weekends,…
Medellín
This top floor bistro is all neon lights and frosted glass, with a soundtrack that's about a decade behind its now image and an ambitious menu that often…
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 …
Medellín
Famous for its scrumptious Argentine-style empanadas, this Medellín institution also serves monster portions of steak milanesa and nicely seasoned…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
Manizales
This scrumptious bakery does great pastries and serves tasty breakfasts plus excellent light lunches, including pastas, gourmet sandwiches and wraps. But…
