Must-see restaurants in Medellín

  • Carmen

    Medellín

    Run by an American-Colombian couple, both of whom are Cordon Bleu chefs, Carmen prepares sophisticated international cuisine with a heavy Californian…

  • Restaurante Itaca

    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…

  • Tal Cual

    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…

  • Betty's Bowls

    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…

  • Arte Dolce

    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…

  • La Provincia

    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…

  • Bao Bei

    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…

  • Pizzeria Centro

    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…

  • In Situ

    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…

  • Café Colombo Credenza

    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…

  • Mondongos

    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 …

  • Salón Versalles

    Medellín

    Famous for its scrumptious Argentine-style empanadas, this Medellín institution also serves monster portions of steak milanesa and nicely seasoned…

  • Verdeo

    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…

  • Voraz

    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…

  • Ciao Pizza Gourmet

    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…

  • Malevo

    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…

  • Il Castello

    Medellín

    For authentic, quality Italian food, look no further than this unpretentious bistro. The pizzas are tasty but it is the pastas that really excel,…

  • Mistura

    Medellín

    Worth a visit for its great grilled octopus and wonderful seafood rice dishes. While the food is good, the ambience is a bit corporate. There's another…

  • Rocoto

    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…

  • Cafe Zorba

    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…

  • Mercado La Presidenta

    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…

  • Govinda'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,…

  • El Taxista

    Medellín

    Tradespeople sit shoulder-to-shoulder with sharp-suited business folk at this no-nonsense diner near Parque Poblado. It serves cheap and cheerful paisa…

  • Il Forno

    Medellín

    Set in the middle of the zona rosa, this open-air Italian restaurant doesn't do gimmicks or discounts, just hearty food at a fair price. It serves pizza…

  • Carulla

    Medellín

    This 24-hour supermarket next to Centro Comercial Oviedo is a good place to stock up on provisions and has a good fruit-salad bar, which is a convenient…

  • Mercado del Rio

    Medellín

    Locals love this fashionable food hall in the Ciudad del Río area that is decked out like a traditional marketplace. While the ambience is fun, the plates…

  • Plaza Minorista José María Villa

    Medellín

    This huge, bustling undercover market has more than 2500 stalls, selling mostly food. It was established in 1984 to remove hawkers from the streets. It's…

  • Tabun

    Medellín

    This atmospheric Poblado eatery is popular for its flavorful Middle Eastern classics and Indian dishes. Make sure to try the flatbread baked fresh right…

  • Bahía Mar

    Medellín

    This long-running seafood place serves a variety of delicious dishes in an unpretentious Caribbean setting.

  • La Casa de Beto

    Medellín

    More than a little out of place in chic Poblado, Beto's is a no-nonsense diner that serves up hearty plates of simple paisa food at budget prices. The set…

  • Exito

    Medellín

    The biggest supermarket in the Poblado area offers a wide range of groceries.

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