El Cielo
Theatrical, deeply technical, and unapologetically Colombian. Book three weeks ahead.
Celele
The most important new restaurant in the Caribbean. The tasting menu is a tour of Colombia's coast you cannot get elsewhere.
Carmen
The restaurant that taught Medellín fine dining didn't have to be stuffy. Garden seating, technical kitchen, perfect Saturday lunch.
Raíces Santarrosanas
The Santa Rosa de Cabal pick if you want the actual local chorizo experience and not the tourist version near the thermal springs.
El Falso
Best Pacific seafood in Cali. The encocado de camarón is the dish to travel for.
Café Pereira
The right introduction to Eje Cafetero coffee. Order the pour-over, stay for bandeja paisa.
Café Mirador Altagracia
Best sunset coffee viewpoint in Pereira. Take the Megabus route 4 to Altagracia and stay for the golden hour.
El Arriero Colombiano
Pereira's most authentic Paisa dining room. If you want the full bandeja paisa experience and you don't have time to drive to a finca, this
Restaurante La Patatería
Mid-price fusion that crosses Argentine and Colombian lines without losing focus. The lomo saltado is the dish to order.
