Matiz
Park 93
Matiz has had a rotation of great international chefs since it opened in 2004. In an ivy-covered mansion with a waterfall in the garden, the refined restaurant...
- Fine Dining
- Mediterranean
- 1
Gaira Café Cumbia House
Chico Norte
Run by the brother of Grammy-winning Carlos Vives, Gaira Café Cumbia House celebrates the cuisine and music of coastal Colombia. Decorated with Colombian music...
- Café or Bistro
- Local Cuisine
Tábula
La Candelaria
Anthony Bourdain discovered Tomás Rueda's Tábula in 2013 and the world followed. Inspired by Catalan cuisine, chef Santi Santamaria, Ruedin - a former rocker turned...
- International
Crepes & Waffles
Chaperino
The Colombian-based crêperie chain, started by two universities students in 1980, has multiplied throughout the city, the country and Latin America and into Spain....
- Casual
- French
- 2
Wok
Cedritos
Wok is a chain of Asian-fusion restaurants, which focuses on national ingredients grown by Japanese immigrants. It adds a Colombia spin to cuisines from Vietnam,...
- Casual
- Asian fusion
- 1
Juan Valdez Café
Park 93
Colombian coffee is famous world over, but you can sample it all around town in various Juan Valdez Cafés which like Starbucks are favorite meet up spots. Juan...
- Coffee shop
- Local Cuisine
- 1
Bistronomy
Usaquén
The Raush brothers, internationally celebrated chefs, are doing all they can to make Colombia a foodie destination by owning some seven restaurants around the...
- Café or Bistro
- Multi-Cuisine
Andrés DC
Chapinero
Like its famous parent Andrés Carne de Res in Chia, Andrés DC in the El Retiro Mall is a madcap steakhouse with a kitschy decor and circus-like mood. Every employee...
- Steakhouse
- Other
Dhaba Indian Cuisine
Teusaquillo
A taxi ride northwest of downtown, Dhaba specializes in Punjabi cooking with popular Indian dishes on the menu. Cash only.
- Casual
- Indian
La Totuma Corrida
La Candelaría
La Totuma Corrida does its own Colombian take on Japanese dishes like sushi and teriyaki, coming up with great hybrid versions served in calabash gourds (totuma)....
- Casual
- Fusion
Al Gratín
Bosque Izquierdo
At the foot of Montserrate, Al Gratín is popular among students for its low prices and customized lunches. Diners get to pick what vegetables, protein,...
- Casual
- Other
Alitas Colombianas
Chapinero Norte
At several locations, Alitas Colombianas is a fast food franchise specializing in chicken wings. It can get crowded, especially on Friday nights. Wings come in a
- Fast Food
- International
Caballete & Berenjena
Usaquen
Caballete & Berenjena ("Easel & Eggplant") is a vegetarian restaurant featuring a variety of meatless hamburgers, rice bowls and vegan desserts. Begun as...
- Casual
- Vegetarian
Cafe Racer DC
Kennedy
Bikers and their friends can grab a quick bite, hang out over craft beers and natural juices and listen to good music at Cafe Racer DC. In spirit and motorcycle...
- Fast Food
Casa San Isidro
Monserrate
The romantic Casa San Isidro in a colonial home on Monserrate has a panoramic terrace and live piano music. Its extensive international wine list
- Seafood
- French
De Raíz
Chapinero
Buying from local providers, De Raíz creates vegetarian dishes with gourmet flair, drawing heavily on tofu, mushrooms and quinoa. The creamy cheesecake is dairy...
- Café or Bistro
- Vegetarian
El Bandido Bistro
Los Rosales
Evening reservations are a must if you don't want a long wait at El Bandido Bistro, whose classic French bistro fare and hot live bands keep things jumping. On a...
- Café or Bistro
- French
El Cielo
Los Rosales
Prize-winning chef Juan Manuel Barrientos amazes with his avant-garde molecular cooking at El Cielo. He offers tasting menus of 12 or 15 dishes at dinner and a short...
- Fine Dining
- Local Cuisine
FX Pizza Gourmet
Soledad
FX Pizza Gourmet is a mini-chain in business since 1974. It also serves lasagna, salads and dessert pizzas. Other locations are in Tesaquillo and Modelo Norte.
- Fast Food
- Italian
Gato Negro
Park 93
Since 1995, the Gato Negro terrace has been a great spot for people-watching in Parque de la 93 while grabbing a bite. The old colonial home also has a intimate...
- Café or Bistro
- International
- 3
La Biferia
Usaquén
With five convenient locations around the city, La Biferia sets itself apart with its grilled meats, 100% Colombian produced and aged. Meals with two sides offer a...
- Steakhouse
- Local Cuisine
La Fabbrica
Parque de la 93
A two-story restaurant with a rooftop terrace overlooking the park, La Fabbrica serves traditional Italian cuisine, pasta made in house. It has an ample wine list...
- Casual
- Italian
La Fragata Giratoria
Usaquén
One of three revolving restaurants in Colombia, the elegant La Fragata Giratoria is on the 12th floor of the World Trade Center. It takes about 85 minutes to see the...
- Seafood
- International
La Mar Cebicheria
Usaquen
The Bogota version of Gastón Acurio's La Mar Cebicheria has the same classy decor as the Lima original, tasty Pisco Sours and a good ceviche selection. One of the...
- Seafood
- Peruvian
Osaki
Usaquén
Osaki has an extensive sushi menu, but it also offers dishes from Southeast Asia, including soups, noodles and curries. In business for more than 15 years, it has
- Casual
- Asian fusion
Restaurante Islamorada
Sopó
Owned by Grammy winner Andrés Cepeda, Restaurante Islamorada is an escape into the countryside about 25 miles (39 km) north of Bogota. Its name and some of its menu...
- Casual
- Multi-Cuisine
Restaurante Kutral
La Candelaria
The Argentine chef at Restaurants Kutral serves generous portions of grilled meats, pasta and vegetarian specialties. It is popular with locals and students and has
- Steakhouse
- Argentine
Restaurante Pozzetto
Chapinero
Pozzetto was one of the first restaurants to introduce pizza to the city when Gino Surace opened it in 1973. The menu also features traditional meat and fish dishes...
- Fine Dining
- Italian
Shamua
Usaquén
A Bogota classic for more than two decades, Shamua is relaxing spot with soft background music at lunch and a rocking destination with more than 60 cocktail choices...
- Casual
- International
Templo Té
Soledad (Parkway Sector)
In the land of exquisite coffee, Templo Té presents an exquisite collection of more than 300 teas accompanied by tasty pastries. The tranquil tea-house setting is an
- Specialty Shop
- Other