Cali
Cali's best fine-dining experience, Platillos Voladores offers an interesting and varied menu of beautifully presented gourmet dishes that feature a…
Must-see restaurants in Cali & Southwest Colombia
Cali
We could say that the chef's creativity puts the 'wau' in 'Waunana,' but better yet, we'll mention the brave and often spectacular pairings of local…
Cauca & Huila
Right on the main square, this little place tantalizes with the smells, sights and sounds of the Middle East. Thick, savory beetroot hummus. Cilantro…
Popayán
A cute little Catalan-run cafe in a less busy part of the historic center, serving a fantastic spread of mostly Mediterranean dishes. Expect Spanish…
Cauca & Huila
This grill restaurant on the road to the Parque Arqueológico serves some of the best food in town, with the beguiling scent of roasting meat and the…
Popayán
This upstairs cafe is always busy with chatting locals and prepares excellent fresh juices and traditional snacks, including salpicón payanese, champus,…
Cali & Southwest Colombia
Well worth a walk from central Pasto, this ambitious restaurant is one of several responsible for pushing Pasto's culinary boundaries beyond empanadas and…
Cali
Excellent typical seafood dishes, such as a lightly grilled tilapia with crisp patacones (fried plantains) and a dollop of punchy, spicy salsa, are…
Cali & Southwest Colombia
Considered the best restaurant in town, Humo is a casual open-air affair constructed from wood and bamboo. Typical smoked meat and fish dishes are served…
Cali
Is it just us, or do arepas (corn cakes) taste better when they come in a square shape? This colorful basement restaurant in San Antonio stuffs them with…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
Cauca & Huila
The pick of Villavieja's paltry dining scene, this family-run place serves monster portions of chicken and beef with rice, plantain and salad, among other…
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…
Cauca & Huila
On a hillside on the way to the Parque Arqueológico, this cute little restaurant uses produce from its own organic garden to cook well-prepared Colombian…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Cali
This posh bakery in San Antonio serves good coffee, rich gooey brownies and delicious gourmet sandwiches. It's also popular with ladies (and gentlemen)…
Popayán
Run by a charismatic family from Tumaco, this tiny nautical-themed place serves a great-value seafood lunch. Try the toyo (a kind of shark).
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…
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…
Cauca & Huila
A little way out of town, this unpretentious restaurant serves authentic traditional Italian plates, including a selection of homemade pastas. A taxi here…
Cauca & Huila
A local institution that's been overtaken by the town's other culinary offerings, El Fogón offers big portions of Colombian favorites and an excellent…
Cali
For a cheap, tasty meal head to this atmospheric neighborhood grill in San Cayetano that serves barbecued beef, chicken or pork with salad and plantains…
Popayán
This busy little corner place near the Puente Humilladero sells a variety of snacks but locals come here for the homemade kumis – a rich, creamy yogurt…
Popayán
Popular vegetarian place serving cheap and tasty meals featuring a variety of mains including soy protein, lentil dishes and tofu alongside many vegetable…
