Must-see restaurants in Bogotá Region

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    Andrés Carne de Res

    Bogotá

    This legendary steakhouse blows everyone – even repeat visitors – away with its all-out fun atmosphere. The 75-page menu of classics like arepas (corn…

  • Leo

    Bogotá

    Chef Leo Espinosa is the culinary priestess for innovative Colombian fine dining. Her epic 12-course tasting menu (COP$210,000) paired with wine and…

  • Mini-Mal

    Bogotá

    You'll be hard-pressed to find a more creative Colombian menu than at this excellent Chapinero Alto hot spot, which has resurrected some of the country's…

  • Prudencia

    Bogotá

    This doozy of dining and design is run by Colombian-American husband-and-wife team Mario and Meghan. The sunlit canopy, an unorthodox marriage of bamboo…

  • Canasto Picnic Bistró

    Bogotá

    This artistically driven and sustainably minded bistro near Parque El Virrey is all the rage in the city. Breakfast items like avocado toast with smoked…

  • Abasto

    Bogotá

    Make a pilgrimage to Usaquén to indulge in the creative breakfasts and delectable mains and desserts at this rustic-trendy restaurant. Inventive arepas …

  • Sant Just

    Bogotá

    This wonderful French-owned cafe serves a daily changing menu of Colombian-leaning French fare. Whatever the kitchen makes that day – fresh juices,…

  • Agave Azul

    Bogotá

    This outstanding restaurant is a trip, both literally and figuratively, through truly authentic Mexican cuisine by way of Chicago, New York and Oaxaca…

  • Rafael

    Bogotá

    Bogotano foodies and chefs are nearly unanimous in calling Peruvian Chef Rafael Osterling's creative homegrown cuisine some of city's most consistently…

  • Cantina y Punto

    Bogotá

    From Michelin-starred Mexican chef Roberto Ruíz (of Punto MX fame), this high-end destination for comida mexicana is not to be missed: dig into fiery and…

  • Arbol de Pan

    Bogotá

    You'll feel like your sweet nighttime dreams have extended into breakfast at this all-natural bakery and pastry shop that pumps out an array of just-baked…

  • Restaurante Sardo

    Bogotá

    The restaurant formerly known as Trattoria Nuraghe isn't as well located as its past incarnation, but its new digs are a step up in ambiance and interior…

  • Restaurante de la Escuela Taller

    Bogotá

    This great lunch hot spot is tucked away inside a culinary (among other skills) workshop for disadvantaged youth and feels like a find. Dining here in the…

  • Mesa Franca

    Bogotá

    Colombian chef Iván Cadena evokes the come-one, come-all banquet-style of his Araucanian farm upbringing at this hot Bogotá newcomer, a beautiful example…

  • Central Cevicheria

    Bogotá

    This large, high-concept cevicheria is insanely popular with the upscale Bogotá set. Choose your fish (octopus, shrimp, mixed seafood etc), then add one…

  • La Puerta Falsa

    Bogotá

    If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Maybe that’s why, after two centuries, the 'False Door' is still successfully knocking out the same one-page menu,…

  • De Una Travel Bar

    Bogotá

    With a menu written on a suitcase hung on the door and well-thumbed travel books scattered within, it's no surprise that this cafe is a travelers'…

  • Madre

    Bogotá

    You'd never notice this hip pizzeria and bar from the street – it's tucked away within an unassuming shopping plaza that does little to catch anyone's…

  • Salvo Patria

    Bogotá

    This Chapinero Alto stalwart of coolness and quality helped pioneer Bogotá's now well-established farm-to-table food scene (local producers are listed on…

  • Insurgentes Taco Bar

    Bogotá

    Occupying a former Chapinero Alto mansion now split between two restaurants, hip newcomer Insurgentes is a high-design, good-time taco bar that draws a…

  • Home Burger

    Bogotá

    What some say is the pinnacle of Bogotá's off-the-charts burger wars, hipster-ish Home Burger eschews gourmet nonsense for down-home simplicity: folks…

  • Pastelería Florida

    Bogotá

    Those needing a bit of pomp or history with their chocolate santafereño (hot chocolate served with cheese) should make the hike to this classic snack shop…

  • La Xarcuteria

    Bogotá

    Originally started by an American-Colombian chef who might very well be to blame for Bogotá's now-saturated gourmet burger game, La Xarcuteria does proper…

  • Mistral Panadería Artesanal

    Bogotá

    Situated in the chic and arty Chapinero Alto neighbourhood, this small French-style cafe is the real deal (even French tourists give their stamp of…

  • La Tapería

    Bogotá

    To the delight of those in the know, delectable tapas such as cherry tomatoes wrapped in blue cheese and bacon with a balsamic reduction are churned out…

  • Quinua y Amaranto

    Bogotá

    This sweet spot – run by women in an open-front kitchen – offers tasty set lunches, as well as empanadas, salads and coffee. Fare is all vegetarian during…

  • De/Raíz

    Bogotá

    This stylish plant-based bistro was born out of the upstart owner's MBA thesis project and is seriously steeped in fostering relationships with local…

  • 80 Sillas

    Bogotá

    Usaquén’s busiest spot is all about putting a modern spin on traditional ceviche, set in a redone colonial farmhouse on the southwestern corner of the…

  • Guerrero

    Bogotá

    Guerrero is a trendy-ish sandwich joint in Quinta Camacho that does a mouthwatering menu of gourmet sandwiches (a fantastic burger, fried trout, chicken…

  • Café de la Peña Pastelería Francesa

    Bogotá

    Colombians run this fabulous French-style bakery, but you'd never know it. They make some of the nicest pan de chocolate, éclairs and almond croissants in…

  • Di Lucca

    Bogotá

    Locals unanimously gush over this smart trattoria and its soothing prices. Pizza, pasta and risotto rule. Great food, low bills, fun crowd and open on…

  • Papaya Gourmet

    Bogotá

    This bright and extra cozy hole-in-the-wall travel cafe dishes up burritos (COP$10,000 to COP$13,500) and tacos (COP$9500 to COP$12,500) as vehicles for…

  • Narcobollo

    Bogotá

    Here the sunny Caribbean coast comes to the cold mountains in the tasty form of fried deditos de queso (cheese fingers; COP$1900), bollos wrapped in…

  • El Ciervo y El Oso

    Bogotá

    Located in the charming neighborhood of Quinta Camacho, the stylish El Ciervo y El Oso – meaning 'the deer and the bear' – caters for both vegetarians and…

  • Les Amis Bizcochería

    Bogotá

    More an extended living room than a coffee shop, Les Amis has a homey atmosphere that begs for quiet, intimate conversations, interrupted only by a deep…

  • Chantonner Delikatessen

    Bogotá

    Once a small tienda (shop) selling cigarettes and sweets, Chantonner Delikatessen is now a popular lunch hangout for those attracted to the house…

  • Wok

    Bogotá

    Choosing your dish at this hip chain with a social and environmental bent is agonizing: excellent Chinese, Vietnamese, Indonesian and Cambodian dishes…

  • Capital Cocina

    Bogotá

    Prepare to fight for tables at this quaint cafe serving a few takes on simple Colombian comfort food – fish of the day, pork chop, steak, grilled chicken …

  • VG-TAL

    Bogotá

    Located on a quiet street a few blocks from El Retiro shopping mall, this restaurant offers relief to serious herbivores. Take your pick from the likes of…

  • Ázimos

    Bogotá

    Start your day adorably with a series of regional breakfasts at this organic cafe and supermarket in La Macarena, where hip vegetarians and other…