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Chefs José Barbosa and Álvaro Clavijo are the driving forces behind one of Bogotá's standout restaurants that seamlessly blends Colombian products and creole flavors with avant-garde techniques. You may be welcomed with chicharron---the much-loved thick-cut fried bacon that's served with dehydrated cilantro, candied lime, and charcoaled chili---which sets the tone for a menu that features both meat-based and vegetarian dishes. Be sure to save space for the delicate and masterfully presented desserts. The space is comfortably cool, with plenty of exposed brick and greenery creating a decor that's balanced between retro and modern.
Diagonal 68 No. 11a - 29, Bogotá, Bogota D.C., Colombia
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Unobtrusively tucked away in a typical Chapinero home, the quietly cool Nueve has floor-to-ceiling wine racks that reflect more than 14 countries, a passionate and knowledgeable waitstaff, and strikingly modern tapas that reinvent traditional Spanish bites with local flavors and ingredients. Try as many little dishes as possible, like the local creole potatoes tuned into patatas bravas (stuffed with spicy Basque sausage) or the fried burrata with a guava-and-black-olive paste. Come early to try one of the spot-on classic cocktails, like a fine old-fashioned, at the adjoining Prohibition-era-style bar. Reservations are recommended.
Calle 70A #10a--18, Bogotá, Bogota D.C., Colombia
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This newest branch of the hugely popular Osaka franchise offers a perfect rendition of the refined flavors born more than a decade ago in Lima. The beautifully designed space is a modern play of wood, stone, and greenery in several salons, with prominence given to a long sushi bar and a brightly lit bar where bartenders whip up innovative cocktails. The menu is a mix of Peruvian and Japanese flavors, with traditional dishes from both nations and plenty of novel in-house inventions. For quality and freshness, the fish is arguably the best in the city, but don’t miss out on the flavorful and creative hot dishes—and save space for dessert.
Carrera 13 # 85 – 25, Bogotá, Bogota D.C., Colombia
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Arguably one of Bogotá’s best fine-dining experiences, chef Leonora Espinosa's eatery was among the first to explore the potential of Colombia’s vast range of products, from the caiman pâté in an Amazonian pepper broth to giant ant bottoms (yes, ant bottoms) from Santander crusting a rare tuna steak. Espinosa forged bonds with isolated communities to incorporate flavors and ingredients previously relegated to obscurity, and combines them here using modern techniques. The 12-course tasting menu offers a glimpse of these far corners and really shines with its drink pairings, which range from well-chosen wines to cocktails with locally brewed liqueurs. The service is five star, and the space quietly impressive. For a more budget-friendly option, serving smart but traditional creole dishes, check out her second restaurant, Misia, just across the road.
Calle 27 Bis # 6 - 75, Bogotá, Bogota D.C., Colombia
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The frequently changing, local-produce-inspired menu at this Chapinero home turned restaurant hits all the right spots, with starters like grilled octopus with corn and chorizo or smoked trout with cassava and a berry compote, and comforting mains that include slow-cooked roasts and the famous chicken curry with roast carrots. There's also a great wine and cocktail list, as well as expertly made coffee. The weekday lunch special is a bargain, offering a starter and main of the day. It's popular, so come early.
Calle 54 A No. 4 -13, Bogotá, Bogota D.C., Colombia
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This audacious concept restaurant was conceived by three young chefs---Francisco del Valle, Julian Hoyos, and Nicholas Lopez---who take turns manning the kitchen. Chef Francisco does all the lunches, while chefs Hoyos and Lopez split dinner duty. Lunches are a set menu of fresh and tasty comfort food at a bargain price, usually with a noticeable Argentine twist thanks to chef del Valle. Dinners are modern, beautifully plated tasting menus of five or nine courses with strong local roots. Diners sit at a shared 14-seat table amidst contemporary art and can expect to interact with the chefs as they explain their dishes.
Calle 71 #10--81
, Bogotá, Bogota D.C., Colombia
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The menu at this trendy ceviche spot reads like a fantasy list of ceviche creations, with everything from bacon to ketchup added to the Peruvian classic; the simpler creations are tasty and affordable. Also look out for the tiradito (thinly sliced fish served with mango, soy, and ginger) and octopus, which is plentiful and well prepared. Don't miss the blackboard list of cocktails, made by the excellent bar.
Calle 118 No. 6 A -- 05, Bogotá, Bogota D.C., Colombia
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One of the leaders of Usaquen’s gastronomic boom, Abasto is all about using local farm-to-table ingredients in its well-prepared, modern-bistro-style dishes. Much loved for its breakfasts, the restaurant tends to get packed, particularly for Sunday brunch, when the crowds hit Usaquen's street market, but the in-house baked goods make the wait worth it. If you can't get to a table, you can always grab a coffee and a pastry to go. The deli-grocery ambience tones down in the evenings, making it a cozy dinner choice with a constantly changing menu that keeps things interesting. When in season, look for the fantastically fresh trout or try the risotto-style rice dishes with shrimp or roasted veggies.
Carrera 6 No. 119b--52, Bogotá, Bogota D.C., Colombia
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Reminiscent of a 1960s-era diner, this unpretentious neighborhood favorite in La Candelaria serves a good selection of sandwiches. Stop here for a typical Colombian breakfast—hot chocolate with cheese and bread.
Av. Jiménez No. 6–65, Bogotá, Bogota D.C., 111711, Colombia
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Specializing in masterfully prepared seafood and white-glove service, Casa San Isidro would be worth the trip for the location alone. Perched 2,000 feet over Bogotá on top of the Cerro de Monserrate and accessible only by cable car, you'll dine fireside as a pianist provides the soundtrack. The French-influenced menu includes plenty of local dishes---a wide range of ceviches, Amazonian yellow catfish, and tropical blue crabs---to keep things interesting. Be sure to leave by midnight, Cinderella, before the last cable car returns to the streets below.
Bogotá, Bogota D.C., 111711, Colombia
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Offering typical Colombian dishes, Casa Vieja is known for the quality of its ajiaco, a hearty Andean potato stew with chicken, corn, cilantro and a local herb called guasca. Dinner in this Belle Époque–style restaurant is accompanied by antiques and artwork from Colombia's colonial past. Beyond this location in the Candelaria, there is spot in the Centro Internacional, and another in Usaquen.
Av. Jiménez No. 3–57, Bogotá, Bogota D.C., 110111, Colombia
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This unique chain of Latin American–Spanish restaurants serves—surprise!—crepes and waffles, as well as a delicious selection of ice-cream desserts. There are locations all over the city, but this trendy new branch in Zona G has taken the concept to a more refined, healthier level, without losing the guilty-pleasure angle. It's great for breakfasts, when you can get a pumpkin pancake with artisanal granola and Greek yogurt accompanied by a freshly squeezed juice. Later in the day, plunge into the ever-changing range of savory crepes that are stuffed with everything from portobellos and asparagus to chicken curry or beetroot marmalade, goat cheese, and sprouts.
Carrera 5 No. 70A - 08, Bogotá, Bogota D.C., 110311, Colombia
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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.
Carrera 13 No. 85--32, Bogotá, Bogota D.C., Colombia
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None of the cutlery matches, the plates are a hodgepodge of styles, and the small dining room is crammed with tables, but all this simply adds to the restaurant's eccentric charm. It's in a great location a couple of blocks from the Plaza de Toros Santamaría in the bohemian neighborhood of La Macarena. Try one of the masterful salads or the delicious veal parmigiana.
Carrera 4A No. 27–80, Bogotá, Bogota D.C., 110311, Colombia
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Sometimes you just need a good burger, and that is the simple premise behind Home Burgers, a modern diner-style salon with a fast-food counter. The burgers are quality beef, perfectly grilled to your liking, and the fries superb. There’s also an excellent veggie-burger option. Come early if you want to get a table—both Chapinero branches fill up quickly.
Carrera 5 No. 70A--74, Bogotá, Bogota D.C., Colombia
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The sister restaurant to 80 Sillas, Horacio is equally well designed, with a great staff and a menu that focuses on simple ingredients. You can't go wrong with anything porcine or slow cooked---the crispy pork belly and homemade pâté are spot-on---and the wine list is filled with quality choices. Upstairs, overlooking a tree-filled patio, is the best place to dine.
Calle 118 No. 6A -- 37, Bogotá, Bogota D.C., Colombia
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Home to some of Bogotás best thin-crust pizza, this Zona G locale is unbeatable for its cozy, low-lit atmosphere and light and crispy pizzas with generous, quality toppings. Tables are tucked between exposed-brick walls and wine displays, with the bar and pizza oven in the back. There are branches in Usaquen and Zona Rosa.
Carrera 5 No. 69 A--19, Bogotá, Bogota D.C., Colombia
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Plain white walls, simple wooden tables, and tiled floors set the scene at this neighborhood favorite. Since opening in 2010, this hard-to-find restaurant has gathered fans from every spectrum of Bogotá society for its big-hearted ambience, outstanding, seasonal menu, and easy-on-the-wallet prices. The menu changes constantly, but keep an eye out for shrimp and fish dishes, for which the chef has a particularly deft hand.
Carrera 6 No. 10--19, Bogotá, Bogota D.C., Colombia
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For a taste of the American South, or just a good night out, head out to the hugely popular La Fama for Colombian-Texan-style barbecue. Here you'll find traditional barbecue staples like slow-smoked ribs or brisket as well as more local fare like the hump, a traditional cut of local beef that's marinated for two days and then smoked for 15 hours. The pecan pie is an excellent way to end the meal.
Calle 65 Bis No. 4-85, Bogotá, Bogota D.C., Colombia
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With its slowly revolving dining room, this is one of the capital's more unusual restaurants. Somehow the dimly lit, dark-oak interior successfully conveys the sensibility of a 19th-century frigate. The lobster, crab, red snapper, and locally caught rainbow trout are satisfying, but the real draw here is the view.
Calle 100 No. 8A–55, Bogotá, Bogota D.C., 110221, Colombia
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