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Best restaurants in Medellín

15 places from 9 Medellín travel vlogs, most-mentioned first. The play button jumps to that moment in the video.

15 places

  1. Café Cliché

    Restaurant · Laureles

    Cozy restaurant blending local flavors with international cuisine.

  2. Alambique

    Restaurant · El Poblado

    Three-storey, jungle-themed cocktail gastro bar known for its striking decor and shareable plates.

  3. Hacienda Junín

    Restaurant · La Candelaria

    A traditional restaurant on Junín serving classic Colombian food, with seating upstairs.

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12 more picks, each from a single vlog, so not ranked.

  1. In Situ

    Restaurant · Aranjuez

    Restaurant inside the botanical garden serving gourmet, locally sourced cuisine with garden views.

  2. Mondongo's

    Restaurant · El Poblado

    Busy local favourite known for mondongo tripe soup and bandeja paisa, the region's signature dish.

  3. Carmen

    Restaurant · El Poblado

    Chef Carmen Ángel's flagship restaurant, opened in 2008, showcasing Colombia's biodiverse ingredients in creative dishes, with an acclaimed cocktail bar.

  4. Casa El Cielo

    Restaurant · El Poblado

    Laid-back bar, restaurant and listening room in the oldest house in El Poblado, serving small plates of modern Colombian cuisine.

  5. Sambombi Bistró

    Restaurant · El Poblado

    Bistro where chef Yojan Zárate works with local producers and changes the menu weekly around what's in season.

  6. Ilegal

    Restaurant · El Poblado

    Restaurant showcasing ingredients from across Colombia, with standout seafood and crudo dishes and striking presentation.

  7. La Casa de Beto

    Restaurant · El Poblado

    A local restaurant serving traditional Colombian bandejas: big plates of beans, rice, grilled meat, plantain, egg and avocado.

  8. Blue Smash Burger

    Restaurant · El Poblado

    Smash burger spot in El Poblado, a handy late stop for a hearty meal after a night out.

  9. La Matria

    Restaurant · El Poblado

    Stylish restaurant serving bandeja paisa, the signature Medellín platter of beans, chicharrón, avocado, plantain, beef and blood sausage.

  10. Olivia's

    Restaurant · Manila

    Pizza restaurant in the Manila area of El Poblado.

  11. Yaki Chan

    Restaurant · Provenza

    Japanese restaurant in Provenza considered one of the best in Medellín.

  12. Mirador del Lago

    Restaurant · Guatapé

    Restaurant with stunning views of the lake, serving local food.