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…
Must-see restaurants in Colombia
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Bogotá
This little bit of Israel transported to Bogotá serves great shawarma (chopped meat and veggies served with pita and hummus) plus shakshuka (Middle…
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…
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…
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 …
Santa Marta
Aiming to be a little more romantic than the other full-to-the-brim restaurants off Parque de los Novios, El Bistró has attentive service, tinkling piano…
Bogotá
With a menu specialising in breakfast from the Santander region, favorites here include traditional tamales santandereanos (different kinds of meat…
Cartagena
Unashamedly basic, Coroncoro has plastic chairs, crummy tables and an eccentric collection of wall-mounted paraphernalia that looks as though it was…
Cartagena
Perfectly lit and comfortably furnished, this 400-year-old colonial home converted to a seafood restaurant is famous – and deservedly so. The mero …
Medellín
This open-air restaurant overlooking a gushing stream in Provenza delivers some solid flavors and good service. The causas are moreish and the tuna is…
Cali
This family-run San Antonio institution serves traditional vallecaucana food, with portions large enough to get you through a siege, and excellent (though…
Popayán
A friendly restaurant that stretches the definition of Lebanese cuisine almost to the point of no return. The pita bread and the variety of pre-fab…
Cartagena
The location here couldn't be more charming, on the side of a small Getsemaní plaza with its own cast-iron well and just far enough from the tourist log…
Cartagena
Sometimes you just need a large, rare steak and a glass of decent Malbec. When that call comes, answer it here. The breezy, elegant room is all high…
Caribbean Coast
This rustic riverfront restaurant in the market area serves wonderful set meals, including bocachico fish numerous ways. The delicious, wholesome food…
Guatapé
Right opposite the lake, with an elevated, open-air dining area, this popular grill has good tunes and does quality paisa food, including filling…
Medellín
Nestled on the edge of Parque La Presidenta, this fashionable open-air cafe is a local favorite for pizza (veggie toppings only) but the quality of both…
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…
Medellín
This weekly farmers market in Parque La Presidenta is a good place to pick up farm-fresh vegetables and homemade supplies including honey, sausages, bread…
Minca
Serving up delicious Italian dishes with a distinct Colombian influence, this friendly places twinkles with fairy lights after dark and seats guests on a…
Caribbean Coast
This centrally located courtyard restaurant is rather aimed at tourists, but it has its charm and a good, varied menu that runs from seafood and steaks to…
Cartagena
A favorite Getsemaní option that concentrates on a plain and simple breakfast menu – omelets, crepes, muesli and continental breakfasts are all available …
Leticia
Amektiar serves up an array of dishes, from simple but vast arepas (corn cakes) and sandwiches to Mexican fast food and more elaborate parrilladas. It's…
Medellín
Part restaurant, part Hare Krishna cultural center, Govinda's has a great-value vegetarian buffet. Choose from a wide range of soups, soy-based mains,…
Providencia
With just two tables outside on the terrace and two more inside the brightly lit dining room-kitchen, this tiny place serves up traditional Creole seafood…
Caribbean Coast
Just off Plaza Alfonso López you'll find this charmer, where you can sit under the massive mango tree and chow down on a seriously good comida corriente …
Pereira
At this large 24-hour self-service restaurant/bakery you can put together your own lunch or dinner at the buffet. Alternatively, in the middle of the day…
Guatapé
This spacious 2nd-floor restaurant has great views of the lake and does its best to recreate a mix of global flavors. Choose from freshly prepared Indian…
Cartagena
A wonderfully bizarre place for a superb coffee and cake, this is actually a wedding planners' with its own charming cafe attached. Relish the low, low…
Cartagena
This centrally located steakhouse is the most rigorous in the city in terms of sourcing and preparing meat. Nowhere else will you find such perfectly…
Picanteria & Restaurante La Ruana
Cali & Southwest Colombia
A bit fancier than your average set-menu place, this busy little spot serves a changing menu of local meals that come with soup, a main plate and a juice…
