6 Best Restaurants in Colombia

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We've compiled the best of the best in Colombia - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.

El Fuerte Restaurant

$$$ Fodor's Choice

Set in an almost cavernous space with double arches reaching up to the 15-foot-high ceiling, the warm and welcoming staff at this 18th-century fort turned restaurant serves great drinks and a solid Italian menu. Quality is paramount here—pizzas are thin and wood fired and pasta is handmade with freshly prepared sauces.

Cash only.

Restaurante Italiano da Ugo

$$ Fodor's Choice
Just about a mile out of town, you'll find the cozy Ugo. The pastas, freshly made in-house, are the stars of the show, with influence from Ugo’s native Verona. The selection is good, and a few decent wines are on hand to make the perfect end to your day. Save space for the tiramisu.
San Agustín, Colombia
314–375–8086
Restaurant Details
Closed Mon.

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De Silvio Trattoria

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The exposed stone walls and graffiti-covered exterior of an old Getsemaní home set the tone for this trendy Italian restaurant, which seamlessly blends the historical and modern faces of the neighborhood. Grab a table in the green, open-air courtyard and stick to the pizza. You'll enjoy a gently pleasant evening that isn't too heavy on the wallet.
Calle de la Sierpe #9A--08, Cartagena, 130001, Colombia
5-660--2205
Restaurant Details
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Di Lucca

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Perfectly located in the heart of the Zona T, this beloved Italian restaurant serves up pitch-perfect pastas and pizzas, stellar seafood dishes, and daily blackboard specials. The outside terrace is a lovely spot to dine. Reservations are essential.

I Balcone

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Directly above the famous Cafe Havana, I Balcone retains its mantle of go-to spot in the city for fans of thin-crust pizza thanks to an excellent dough and all handmade ingredients. The pasta, also freshly made, is an equally good choice, with the creamy lobster linguine a standout. The interior lacks a bit of love, but get there early to assure a spot at the little tables squeezed onto one of the balconies, and you can enjoy the inevitably pleasant evening and lively street life passing below.
Calle del Guererro #29--146, Cartagena, 130001, Colombia
5-660--9880

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Restaurante Italiano

$$

The name may be basic, but you won't forget the food served at this small, two-level restaurant catercorner to the Iglesia de San Francisco. There's a good selection of pizzas, pastas, salads, and excellent cremas (cream soups).

Calle 4 No. 8–83, Popayán, 190003, Colombia
2-824–0607

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