Medellín
Run by an American-Colombian couple, both of whom are Cordon Bleu chefs, Carmen prepares sophisticated international cuisine with a heavy Californian…
Must-see restaurants in Medellín & Zona Cafetera
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Zona Cafetera
Run by a talented young local chef and his Kiwi partner, this hip restaurant serves up some of the best food in the Zona Cafetera, with innovative takes…
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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…
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Manizales
Worth every penny of your hard-earned money, this place serves modern Colombian dishes with an international twist, lovingly crafted by chef Pablo who…
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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…
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Armenia
This is one of Armenia's finest restaurants and with good reason. Its strengths lie in the carnivore-pleasing, American-style steaks, the melt-in-your…
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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…
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Pereira
Just off the Circunvalar, this hugely popular altar to things that go moo delights the carnivorously inclined with its wide selection of both thin- and…
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Around Medellín
Part art gallery, part restaurant, this greenery-festooned colonial house serves the likes of chicken and mushroom lasagna, pizza and pasta dishes, along…
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Salento
There's a lot to love about a place that pushes the culinary boundaries of a small-town dining scene, with its ambitious pairings of flavors (salmon with…
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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…
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Salento
We love Lucy for her gut-busting, best-value-in-town meals: fish, beef or chicken served with rice, beans, plantain and soup, consumed at busy communal…
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Guatapé
A friendly Italian-run place near the sports field serving up the best pizzas in Guatapé, nay – the region! Freshly baked, fluffy crusts, high-quality…
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Guatapé
Perch at one of the communal tables and tuck into steaming hot crepes with a variety of sweet and savory fillings. It's a great spot for a coffee and pain…
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Salento
Tuck into delicious international cuisine out on the deck or in front of the open fireplace at this fantastic modern bistro. On the diverse menu you'll…
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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…
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Around Medellín
Right on Parque de la Chinca, this top place serves authentic Spanish food – including excellent paella and fideuà – in a large courtyard and patio. The…
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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…
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Around Medellín
You might have to wait for a table at this great-value corner cafe serving a small menu of delicious pizzas and pasta dishes at bargain prices. It's a…
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Salento
Get your gringo on at this hugely popular little diner serving big portions of American classics to homesick travelers. Take your pick from excellent…
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Manizales
A bright little Mexican spot on the edge of the Milan dining strip serving tacos, quesadillas and elotes (Mexican grilled corn) with brilliance, flourish…
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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…
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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…
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Armenia
A block from Plaza de Bolívar is this fine paisa restaurant. It serves lovingly prepared traditional fare, including bandeja paisa and, on weekends,…
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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…
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Armenia
Just a few hundred meters from the zona rosa is this restaurant with eclectic decor: kids’ bikes, umbrellas and empty wine bottles dangle from the ceiling…
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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 …
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Medellín
Famous for its scrumptious Argentine-style empanadas, this Medellín institution also serves monster portions of steak milanesa and nicely seasoned…
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Armenia
For a quality Italian meal, look no further than this well-run restaurant in a converted house in the north of town. The atmosphere is casual, with…
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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…
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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…
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Around Medellín
This restaurant is in an elegant colonial house with high ceilings and a flowery courtyard, with walls that are covered with the owner's interesting…
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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…
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Manizales
Rushi is a hip vegetarian restaurant serving great juices and interesting dishes such as vegetarian lasagna, quinoa couscous and chickpea casserole,…
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Guatapé
Expats swear by this cute little cafe that serves mostly vegetarian plates alongside a bacon wrap for carnivorous visitors. The veggie burgers, tasty dips…
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Salento
Prepares gourmet pizzas, pasta and, if you're in the mood for culinary Russian roulette, hit-and-miss Indian curries, all served on a deck overlooking the…
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Manizales
An unpretentious little place with just a handful of tables serving up traditional French fare at good prices. Take your pick from a variety of crepes …
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Pereira
Up an unmarked staircase in a nondescript house in the center, this homely vegetarian restaurant is a local institution, serving up delicious meat-free…
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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…
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Manizales
This scrumptious bakery does great pastries and serves tasty breakfasts plus excellent light lunches, including pastas, gourmet sandwiches and wraps. But…
