2 Best Restaurants in Southwest Colombia, Colombia

This delightful café is set inside a restored colonial home–cum–wildly eclectic interior-design store with items that range from Buddhas to desk lamps. Dishes are light and mainly Mediterranean; come for juices or coffee and something sweet during the day. In the evening, the space takes on a romantic vibe, with live music on weekends. Flowing white curtains separate the tables, adding to the feeling of having been whisked away to another place entirely.

A good wine list and professional, amiable staff make El Falso Olivo the city’s best choice for international flavors. Bathed in light from floor-to-ceiling windows that overlook a plant-filled patio, this contemporary Mediterranean bistro has high ceilings with long pendant lights, wood paneling, and polished cement flooring that complete the sleek modern aesthetic. The menu is distinctly Iberian, with tapas style-dishes like crispy polenta, Andalusian gazpacho, or pulpo a la gallega (tender octopus in olive oil and paprika), but don’t miss the sublime fish mains or the tender ribs or lamb.