Penelope Casa Gastronómica

Top choice in Bucaramanga


A diverse selection of gourmet plates from faraway lands awaits at this small but seriously hip restaurant run by talented young chefs. Among the options are naan bread topped with lamb and baked vegetables, causa limena (savory Peruvian potato cakes), and chicken tikka served with almond rice and chickpeas. All plates are spectacularly presented and combine many subtle flavors.

Many of the dishes use organic produce trucked in from Villa de Leyva. Be sure to try the homemade fruit sodas. Reservations highly recommended.


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