Best of Medellin
Medellin Food Scene
A collection of some of my favorite places in the city.
The best pizza in the city. Wood-fired Italian style pizzas. The owner was trained in Italy and has brought a taste of it back with him.
Pizzaiolo - La Pizzeria Artesanal De Medellín
37-08 Cl. 8aThe best pizza in the city. Wood-fired Italian style pizzas. The owner was trained in Italy and has brought a taste of it back with him.
The best burger & fries in the city. They also have great music playing at all times, featuring artists from NYC, ranging from Notorious BIG to Nas.
Brooklyn SWAG & Burgers
# 7 - 129 Cra. 34The best burger & fries in the city. They also have great music playing at all times, featuring artists from NYC, ranging from Notorious BIG to Nas.
An upscale restaurant with amazing food, mountain & city views, and great ambiance. If you are looking to impress a date or yourself, go here.
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Colosal Restaurante
9F-13 Calle 16a SurAn upscale restaurant with amazing food, mountain & city views, and great ambiance. If you are looking to impress a date or yourself, go here.
One of the oldest and most famous Colombian restaurants. They have quality Colombian food, a cafe, and live music every week. I recommend calling ahead to find out when the music is or making a reservation.
http://restaurantelamatriarca.com/
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Restaurante La Matriarca
##43b-62 Cl. 8One of the oldest and most famous Colombian restaurants. They have quality Colombian food, a cafe, and live music every week. I recommend calling ahead to find out when the music is or making a reservation.
http://restaurantelamatriarca.com/
If you are looking for some late-night street food, this taco stand is open late. It is one of my go-to places late at night.
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Criminal Taqueria
#8A 125 Carrera 35If you are looking for some late-night street food, this taco stand is open late. It is one of my go-to places late at night.
The food here is a modern take on Mexican food. Everything is delicious, including the drinks. They have Wifi, great vibes, and a nice open-air ambiance. I recommend trying the "Margarita de Coco", it one of my favorite drinks in the city (if you like coconut).
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Delirio Exquisito
8a-36 Cra 33The food here is a modern take on Mexican food. Everything is delicious, including the drinks. They have Wifi, great vibes, and a nice open-air ambiance. I recommend trying the "Margarita de Coco", it one of my favorite drinks in the city (if you like coconut).
A giant and modern warehouse that is a gastronomic center. There are many restaurants here to choose from. I recommend you visit this place at least twice.
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Mercado del Río
48-28 Cl. 24A giant and modern warehouse that is a gastronomic center. There are many restaurants here to choose from. I recommend you visit this place at least twice.
One of my favorite places in the city. It has the best views of Medellin and delicious & cheap Colombian food. Order some drinks & food, and enjoy the view. I recommend trying "Aguardiente" ("Guaro" for short) with fruit. Order a "lemonada de coco" (coconut lemonade), a local drink favorite.
NOTE: It gets cold at night due to the altitude so bring a jacket.
El Zarzal Estadero
Avenida Las PalmasOne of my favorite places in the city. It has the best views of Medellin and delicious & cheap Colombian food. Order some drinks & food, and enjoy the view. I recommend trying "Aguardiente" ("Guaro" for short) with fruit. Order a "lemonada de coco" (coconut lemonade), a local drink favorite.
NOTE: It gets cold at night due to the altitude so bring a jacket.
A great cafe with good breakfast, brunch, and lunch options. They have good wifi, beautiful decor, and attentive staff.
Azul Selva
via primaveraA great cafe with good breakfast, brunch, and lunch options. They have good wifi, beautiful decor, and attentive staff.
Pergamino Cafe
8A-37 Cra. 37One of the best local coffee shops, period.
This is the best Chinese/Taiwanese food in the city. There is always a line and they are only open for dinner. The food is worth the wait though. Try everything.
NOTE: Expect to wait for 30-minutes or more, unless you are lucky.
26 locals raden deze aan
Bao Bei Cocina Asiática Contemporánea
11-55 Cra. 36This is the best Chinese/Taiwanese food in the city. There is always a line and they are only open for dinner. The food is worth the wait though. Try everything.
NOTE: Expect to wait for 30-minutes or more, unless you are lucky.
A stylish bar, craft cocktails, and delicious food. This is a solid choice for dinner and a date.
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El Botánico
#7-41 Cra 33A stylish bar, craft cocktails, and delicious food. This is a solid choice for dinner and a date.
A local favorite hangout spot. It's an outdoor bar with good Colombian food and a busy social scene. This place is always packed on the weekends and for soccer games.
NOTE: There are two locations just a few blocks from each other.
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El Social Tienda Mixta desde 1969
8A - 8 Cra. 35A local favorite hangout spot. It's an outdoor bar with good Colombian food and a busy social scene. This place is always packed on the weekends and for soccer games.
NOTE: There are two locations just a few blocks from each other.
This is the best vegetarian restaurant in the area. The food is simply amazing, and they have live music every Wednesday evening starting at 8 pm. I am not vegetarian and I absolutely love this place.
NOTE: Wednesday night is very popular so you should arrive early or make a reservation. Otherwise, be prepared to wait.
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Café Zorba
42-33 Cl. 8This is the best vegetarian restaurant in the area. The food is simply amazing, and they have live music every Wednesday evening starting at 8 pm. I am not vegetarian and I absolutely love this place.
NOTE: Wednesday night is very popular so you should arrive early or make a reservation. Otherwise, be prepared to wait.
This is a truly local restaurant with a simple menu. People come here to drink Colombian beer, guaro, and snack on delicious food.
NOTE: You must try the cheese sticks (palitos de queso), empanaditas (tiny emapanadas), and chuzo (grilled meat skewers).
La Otra Estacion
2 Sur-50 Cra. 35This is a truly local restaurant with a simple menu. People come here to drink Colombian beer, guaro, and snack on delicious food.
NOTE: You must try the cheese sticks (palitos de queso), empanaditas (tiny emapanadas), and chuzo (grilled meat skewers).
The most real Colombian experience you will have. Live music and vinyl records in a tiny, antique dive bar. This place attracts old Colombians and for good reason. It is a real hidden gem and totally worth checking out.
NOTE: Live music is Thursday evening, get there early to get a table.
La Cabaña del Recuerdo
##35 - 04 Cl. 38 SurThe most real Colombian experience you will have. Live music and vinyl records in a tiny, antique dive bar. This place attracts old Colombians and for good reason. It is a real hidden gem and totally worth checking out.
NOTE: Live music is Thursday evening, get there early to get a table.
This is an upscale restaurant with a really nice vibe.
NOTE: There is a hidden speakeasy bar up the stairs from the main bar. It is only open in the evening.
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Cuon Restaurante
43A- 29 Cl. 8This is an upscale restaurant with a really nice vibe.
NOTE: There is a hidden speakeasy bar up the stairs from the main bar. It is only open in the evening.
Urbania Café
# 43B - 132 Cl. 8A charming cafe with really good coffee and wifi.
This is as Colombian as it gets. Watch live performances of dancing horses and cowboys while chowing down on large plates of typical Colombian food. There is NOTHING else like this in the city. The shows are at night, usually at 9 pm. I recommend calling ahead to verify and make reservations.
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La Mayoría
This is as Colombian as it gets. Watch live performances of dancing horses and cowboys while chowing down on large plates of typical Colombian food. There is NOTHING else like this in the city. The shows are at night, usually at 9 pm. I recommend calling ahead to verify and make reservations.
This is one of a couple of great local Colombian food chain restaurants. They have a delicious menu of traditional Colombian food. It is very popular among locals.
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El Rancherito - Palmas
N 35 – 50 Av. Las PalmasThis is one of a couple of great local Colombian food chain restaurants. They have a delicious menu of traditional Colombian food. It is very popular among locals.
This is one of a couple of great local Colombian food chain restaurants. They have a delicious menu of traditional Colombian food. It is very popular among locals.
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Asados Doña Rosa
27 - 205 Carrera 43AThis is one of a couple of great local Colombian food chain restaurants. They have a delicious menu of traditional Colombian food. It is very popular among locals.
This is among the best traditional Colombian food restaurants, if not THE best. It is a local favorite and located close to the airport in Rio Negro. This is the perfect place to eat after you arrive from your flight or before you depart on one.
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Sancho Paisa Las Palmas
This is among the best traditional Colombian food restaurants, if not THE best. It is a local favorite and located close to the airport in Rio Negro. This is the perfect place to eat after you arrive from your flight or before you depart on one.
Hands down, one of the cafes with the best food and most talented chefs. Everything on the menu is delicious. This is the most recent addition to my list of favorite places to visit regularly.
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Cambria
#12-16 Cra. 43EHands down, one of the cafes with the best food and most talented chefs. Everything on the menu is delicious. This is the most recent addition to my list of favorite places to visit regularly.
Bianco Pizza
# 43 A - 33 Cl. 31 SurThe best vegetarian pizza! One of my favorite pizza places. Proper Italian-style pizza.
Momotea
Momo Tea is the best milk tea in the city. It is available inside most malls.
Panka
33-4 Calle 7One of the best sushi restaurants featuring other delicious seafood.
ROCOTO
8a-14 Cra 33The best Peruvian food in the city.
20Mission Cerveza
43F-66 Cl. 16One of the best craft beer bars & restaurants in the city.
BARRICA CERVECERA
#43B 22 Cl. 9One of the best craft beer bars in the city that features local microbrews
This is one of the best cafes in the whole city that features freshly roasted specialty coffee and a delicious menu. This is a perfect place to get breakfast or lunch.
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Hija Mía Coffee Roasters
43b -9 Calle 11AThis is one of the best cafes in the whole city that features freshly roasted specialty coffee and a delicious menu. This is a perfect place to get breakfast or lunch.
Don Diablo Steakhouse Medellín
#10A-45 Cra. 36One of the city's best steakhouses.
A favorite upscale restaurant among locals often featuring lie music, great service, and delicious food. I recommend the large tomahawk steak.
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San Carbón
Avenida Las PalmasA favorite upscale restaurant among locals often featuring lie music, great service, and delicious food. I recommend the large tomahawk steak.
One of the best Indian restaurants in the city. They have delicious food!
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Naan
7-75 Cra. 35One of the best Indian restaurants in the city. They have delicious food!
An upscale restaurant with good food, cocktails, ambiance, and service.
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OCI.mde
7-21 Cra 33An upscale restaurant with good food, cocktails, ambiance, and service.
One of the best restaurants in the city with the most talented chefs, great cocktails, and multi-course dining.
Carmen Restaurante Medellín
#10a-27 Carrera 36One of the best restaurants in the city with the most talented chefs, great cocktails, and multi-course dining.
An upscale restaurant with great food, cocktails, ambiance, and service. If you are craving a Japanese Omakase experience, this is the place to go. Reservations are recommended.
14 locals raden deze aan
Moshi Medellín
10A-45 Cra. 36An upscale restaurant with great food, cocktails, ambiance, and service. If you are craving a Japanese Omakase experience, this is the place to go. Reservations are recommended.
The best gelato in town, delicious pastries, and Italian coffee.
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Cefetería Arte Dolce
7-167 Cra 33The best gelato in town, delicious pastries, and Italian coffee.
One of the best cheeseburgers in the city, and tasty cappuccinos and lattes. It has a cool vibe and good Wi-Fi.
Mosquito Café
# 40 - 19 Calle 10AOne of the best cheeseburgers in the city, and tasty cappuccinos and lattes. It has a cool vibe and good Wi-Fi.
RESTAURANTE POSADA LEON
8A-30 Carrera 35Good Mexican food, cocktails, and ambiance.
Abbiocco Italian Cuisine/ Luna Rooftop Bar
600 Gateway BoulevardGreat drinks, good, service, and ambiance
23 Hotel
5g 62 Cra. 34Delicious restaurant with good cocktails, service, espresso, and ambiance.
There are a few good restaurant and bar options here. It has a great vibe on the weekends.
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The Click Clack Hotel Medellin
10A 29 Cl 10BThere are a few good restaurant and bar options here. It has a great vibe on the weekends.
Amsterdam Plaza
4 - 165 Cra. 25Several good bar and restaurant options in the plaza.
Mamba Negra
20-50 Calle 2A gorgeous rooftop with a view, outdoor terrace and fire pits.
Náufrago Rooftop Mde.
Great rooftop and craft cocktails.
La Serenissima Venezia
10a -22 Cra. 40Great Italian restaurant!
Aguafresca Taqueria - Comida Mexicana
The best Mexican food in town.
Hotel El Zarzo Medellín
Great restaurants and rooftop bar.
Some of the best micro-brew beer in the city!
COLOMBIA CRAFT BREWING COMPANY - Cerveza Artesanal / Craft Beer
Some of the best micro-brew beer in the city!
Bianco Pizza
# 43 A - 33 Cl. 31 SurThe best vegetarian & vegan pizza!
La boxtecca
The best hamburgers in Colombia.