2 Best Restaurants in Bogotá, Colombia

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The most traditional recipes aim to fill the belly and ward off the cold. Soups, such as ajiaco and puchero (with chicken, pork, beef, potato, yucca, cabbage, corn, and plantain and accompanied by rice and avocado) are common on local menus. Bogotanos like to start the day off with santafereño, a steaming cup of chocolate accompanied by a slab of cheese—you melt the cheese in the chocolate. Lunch is generally served between noon and 2. Restaurants open for dinner around 7, and the more upscale ones stay open until after midnight.

Osaka

$$$ Fodor's Choice
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.

80 Sillas

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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.