Must-see restaurants in Boyacá

  • Mercado Municipal

    Villa de Leyva

    On its way to becoming Boyacá's most interesting dining experience, this chef-driven restaurant in the gardens of a colonial house (1740) has resurrected…

  • Restaurante Savia

    Villa de Leyva

    The delightful Savia specializes in inventive vegetarian, vegan and organic fare and local eco-artisanal products of the same ilk. Carnivores aren't left…

  • Pastelería Francesa

    Villa de Leyva

    You can smell the sweet scent of baked goodness a block away from this authentic French bakery with croissants (oh, those almond ones!), baguettes, tarts,…

  • Entre Panes

    Villa de Leyva

    A couple of blocks from the plaza you'll find this appealing outdoor cafe serving up some of the best sandwiches in Colombia. Take your pick from French…

  • El Salon de Onces El Hojaldre

    Boyacá

    Break sweet bread among nuns, housewives, politicians, and movers and shakers at this classic coffee and snack stop. Go for the galletas de arequipe (milk…

  • miCocina

    Villa de Leyva

    This colorful restaurant/culinary school prides itself on being 100% Colombian and is indeed the best place to sample Colombian gastronomy at levels…

  • Tavolo Hamburguesería

    Villa de Leyva

    A newborn gourmet-burger joint on the main square, the Tavolo enables diners to enjoy their innovatively adorned patties (served on mini bread boards)…

  • Aminta

    Boyacá

    Head down the narrow corridor off the plaza to emerge in this bright, modern atrium cafe that's a popular local meeting spot. A series of long lamps hangs…

  • Don Salvador

    Villa de Leyva

    Don Salvador does the best mute (puffed-corn soup, served with a side of cow foot or chicken thigh) and carne asada (grilled steak) at Villa's bustling…

  • Restaurante Coreano

    Villa de Leyva

    It's not the most imaginatively named place in town, but this Korean-run restaurant is worth a visit for authentic Asian cuisine. There are only eight…

  • Pizza Cabubara

    Boyacá

    An extremely friendly family-run shop that serves surprisingly good pizza by the slice, alongside lasagna and burgers. One of the few places you can get a…

  • Las Acacias

    Boyacá

    The most reliable restaurant in town, Las Acacias serves typical Colombian plates as well as good set meals and filling breakfasts.

  • Restaurante Carbon

    Villa de Leyva

    Busy with locals, this good unpretentious grill restaurant out on the Via Circunvalar serves up six cuts of beef, ribs and lamb alongside well…

  • Plazoleta de Postres

    Boyacá

    On weekends this diabetes-inducing marketplace of sweetness opens up half a block from the church selling dozens of Iza's famous desserts, including…

  • Las Empanadas de Mamá

    Boyacá

    A friendly little cafeteria serving a variety of good empanadas alongside filling burgers and other snacks. It's one of the few places in town you can…

  • La Capilla

    Boyacá

    A small family run shop with very basic supplies. Upstairs there's a basic guesthouse and it also serves meals.

  • Restaurante Casa Blanca

    Villa de Leyva

    The Casa Blanca serves up hearty, no-nonsense meals at low prices. You'll rarely have to wait for a table.

  • La Fogata

    Boyacá

    A popular longaniza restaurant on the road into Sutamarchán.

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