La Langosta (Carrera 2 #41-43, El Cabrero, Cartagena) – this is an upscale seafood restaurant located just north of the San Diego corner of the city’s walled-in historic section. Well-regarded for its large lobsters, as well as ceviche and other seafood dishes.
La Vitrola (Calle Baloco #2-01, Centro, Cartagena) – this is a high-end Cuban restaurant, located in Cartagena’s historic section. This explains the Cuban-flavored music that’s part of this restaurant’s atmosphere. Its brightly-painted exterior, and flowers proudly displayed from the restaurant’s second-level terraces, are a welcome touch, All this, along with the reputation of the food […]
Masa (Calle 70 #4-83, Bogota) – this yuppie-friendly restaurant (opened by a New York-trained chef) is known for its breakfast food – ranging from croissants, English muffins, and other breads, to home-made doughnuts, pistachio tarts, and cupcakes. There are also egg, bacon & cheese sandwiches. Of course, patrons can also order Colombian coffee with any […]
Nick’s (Carrera 9 #79A-28, Bogota) – this restaurant is known for its prosciutto and roast beef sandwiches (with various sandwich meats – from capocollo to mortadela– imported from Italy). Locals recommend it for those who want a mouth-pleasing sándwich, as opposed to cooking at home.
Palma (Calle de Curato #38-137, Cartagena) – this upscale restaurant serves both Italian food, as well as seafood dishes, such as ceviche of corvina (white-fleshed fish similar to sea bass – made with lime, hot peppers and corn).
Pan de Nobles Express (Carrera 9 #60-98, Bogota) – for South American standards, this is a uniquer take-out restaurant: it serves mainly burgers made of gluten, soy and lentils. That, along with falafel & quinoa, tufu, and turnovers. There’s also a vegan menú. In other words, food for those who have eaten at “Whole Foods” […]
Restaurante Don Juan (#34-60, Local 1, Carrera 6, Centro, Cartagena) – this classy restaurant in the historic section of Cartagena serves Spanish (as in Spain) cuisine – with a heavy Basque influence. Since this restaurant is a favorite with the President of Colombia (bringing foreign guests here whenever they’re passing through Cartagena), it regualrly attracts […]
Tapas Macarena (Carrera 4 #26-01, Bogota) – this cozy (meaning small) restaurant is known for its mussels in white wine sauce and olives. Regular patrons also recommend tapas ítems like the Serrano ham, patatas bravas, and olives that are served here.
Wilder’s Pizza (Carrera 4 #26, Bogota) – this is a popular pizza restaurant located in the “La Macarena” district of Bogotá (known for its foreign residents and artists who are attracted to the area – thanks to the area’s spectacular view of the city, as well as its hip restaurant & bar scene).
Wok (Carrera 13 #82-74, Bogota) – for those in the mood for Asian cuisine, this is perhaps the most highly-recommended Asian restaurant in Bogotá (it is actually a chain of several “Wok” restaurants in the Colombian capital). The influences range from Thai to Cantonese to Indonesian. There are also vegetarian and vegan options. Sushi lovers […]